We believe in and celebrate the spirituality of all life.
We are one with the community of the Natural World and the ever flowing tide of the seasons, honouring all, past, present and future.
Our life is a journey, seeking spiritual awakening, inspiration and wisdom through the Awen.
We are Druid.
Courses
The Order's courses, all of which are free, offer a deepening knowledge of the Druid belief and its practice.
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Membership
Membership of the Order is through enrolment on Order courses or membership of an Affilated Grove.
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Regions / Groves
The Order has a growing number of Regional Centres and affiliated Groves across the World.
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NEXT DRUID FESTIVAL - NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
Alban Elfed (Autumnal Equinox)
23 September 2026
Alban Elfed means “Light of Autumn” and we celebrate the second harvest at this time of the Autumn Equinox. The fields are nearly empty and the crops have been stored for the coming winter.
To the Sky Father, the Lord of Harvest
To the Earth Mother, Lady of the Land
In reverence and respect we give thanks for the fruits of harvest.
We give thanks for the richness that is now safely gathered in.
But at this time of plenty, we recognise that the word “Equinox” means “the time of Equal Day and Night”. After this celebration, we begin the descent into winter.
NEXT DRUID FESTIVAL - SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
Alban Eiler (Spring Equinox)
23 September 2026
Winter sometimes seems so long we could be forgiven for wondering whether Spring will ever return. But the Earth Mother is merely sleeping through the darkness of Winter and while she stirs at Imbolc at the beginning of February, she is truly awake by the time of the Spring Equinox.
Alban Eiler means “the Light of the Earth”. This festival at the Spring Equinox marks the point in the year when day and night are the same length, Light and Dark are in balance and Light is gaining. The earth awakens, new life emerges, sap rises, buds shoot and spring flowers are celebrated as gifts from nature. Spring returns and rejuvenates our own life force.
FREE DRUID TEACHING COURSES
The Isle of Wight Order of Druids (IWOD) is an established and growing international Druid teaching Order, welcoming all over the age of 18 who seek to reconnect with Nature and embrace its spirituality through Druidry.
From the fundamentals of Druidry in the IWOD entry-level Druid of the Birch Grove course, and the deepening knowledge in the Druid of the Yew Grove and Druid of the Oak Grove courses, these free IWOD courses explore the modern Druid belief, its practice and its ancient roots, while always recognising that every Druid finds their own path.
Membership of IWOD is free. To become a member, enroll on the IWOD Druid of the Birch Grove course which starts on the 2nd of every month. All over the age of 18 who wish to explore the Druid belief are very welcome. Courses are entirely free and conducted by email, and they are now available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
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