Welcome to the Grove of the Flaming Cauldron's Members page
Grove Members
This is the Member's page, where you can get to know a little bit about the current and past membership of the Grove of the Flaming Cauldron. Also included here are the people who are currently investigating membership to the grove. Feel free to look through to page, check out some of our personal web sites. If you want to contact one of us you can e-mail them from this site. If they do not show an e-mail address you may e-mail the Web Mistress and it will be forwarded to them. Make sure that you put their name in the subject line.
Priomh - Droi
"Chief Druid"
Paul McCullough:
Former Chief Bard, and a Founding Member.
Primary Chief of the Grove am I.
And my home is the land of the salty snow.
I have been a harvester. And travailed the world.
I have slept on a sandy beach. I have slept where the sun did not set.
I have dwelt in the countries of the onion domes.
For 24 months I carried the Holly Styx….I have been the Hawk that sees all.
I have been the Stag within the hollow.
I have been the salmon in the river.
I have risen with the Silver Moon.
In a coven of witches I sat as council.
I have received the 3 fold from a Crow.
I have been the mistletoe cut from the tree.
I was one to set the flame in the Cauldron.
I have walked in battle with the Dagda and the Morrigan.
I have been the Chief Bard to the Cauldron.
I have been the Tannest to the Chief.
I am the keeper of the Path.
I am a seeker of truth.
I am he that hopes for peace.
I am the devils advocate.
Who but I am the center?
Who but I know the truth?
Who but I know the mysteries?
Who but I controls the universe?
Chief Druid?
Keeper of the Secrets?
Or a simple man searching for himself?
It is I that I celebrate!
Email Paul
Ardfaidh
"Chief Seer"
Cindy Cochrane:
My name is Cindy Cochrane, I am a member of the GFC and the Chief Seer of the Grove. I came to this path because of my Irish Heritage. As a young girl i would sit at my grandfathers feet and listen to the stories of the little people and the old country. I love nature and to be out in it camping with the grove up at our Nemeton is one of my favorite things to do.
Email Cindy
Ollamh
"Chief Bard"
Rich Allison:
Former Grove Seanchai
Dedicated to the Grove in 1999
Elected Seanchai 2000
Elected Ollamh 2000
My name is Rich I have been active pagan for about 17
years. I am currently the Ollamh of the Grove
of the Flaming Cauldron. I have tried many different
types of religions for many different reasons. When I
was a child, my mother was generally an atheist, we
grew up in a small LDS town I was pressured by the
other children in my school to be a Mormon and by
becoming a Mormon for that reason I resented my
choice. During my teenage years my mother returned to
her faith and started going to Lutheran church as most
Christians she wanted the salvation of my soul and I
was forced to join her faith. When I moved in with my
father, my stepmother didn't attend church but
believed that her children should go whether I liked
it or not. Most of my life I was attracted to earthly
religions my imaginary friend was a red headed girl
that would tease me and comfort me at the same time (I
wonder who she could be.) I never really had a chance
to follow my heart until I joined the Navy, which is
when I found my first pagan bookstore. Backing up for
a minute when I was seventeen I did belong to a pagan
group and quickly left them when I realized that they
were in effect doing black magic. While in the Navy I
had bought several books on witch craft but they were
dianic in nature and I didn't agree with them being
young I assumed that was all there was. About a year
after the navy I started doing my own work writing my
thoughts at that time calling my work Druidry and with
no understanding of Celtic mythology. In 1997 I joined
the pagan community and started learning Celtic wiccan
at the time this was the closest thing I could find to
my beliefs I finally found some gods I could identify
with. When I met my first Druid teacher I was really
careful about becoming a Druid because I didn't want
to be let down again. For all of my searching all of
the paths that told me they were true paths, but the
Druid path was the silent one and the true path for
me.
I believe in a higher power but I do not see that
higher power as controller. I love the land and
respect it. I will not stand to see the land hurt
but I am not the type of person that will cry to save the dolphins. I am the type of person that will do my part that is the best I can do. I respect other religions but I will not tolerate religious abuse. I believe in magic but the magic that I can create is more powerful for me. I love my brothers and sisters and I am not afraid to kick their butts if they mess up.
Email Rich
Brehon
"Judge"
Jason Dillenbeck:
Former Grove Seanchai, Former Grove Herald, and a Founding Member.
Hello Friends, My name is Jason Dillenbeck. I have been a member of the GFC since it's birth. Since then I have witnessed many scenes, changing many lives. I have been taking lessons for the bagpipes for about two years. My biggest passion in life is the well being of all humanity. Blessings to all!
Email Jason
Teachtaíre
"Herald"
Amber Vallette:
Hi, I'm Amber. Currently I'm the youngest member of the Grove of the Flaming Cauldron at 20 years old and have been a member of the Grove for a little over 2 years now. I've been a practicing witch since I was 12 years old and am a member of the Silver Moon Crow Coven. I practice a form of dragon magick, and have a bit of natural healing energy. Personal stuff I enjoy Anime, music and all forms of crafts. I was born in California and somehow found myself here in Utah.
Email Amber
Seanchai
"Historian"
Christy Cochrane:
I am Banshee, I am a Druid and also a member of the OTO, the O.’.A.’.I.’. and the Silver Moon Crow Coven, a group of Celtic Witches. I have the honor of serving the Grove in the capacity of Senchai (record keeper and Historian). In my mundane life I work as a reservation agent for a major airline. The Gods blessed me with three children who fill my life with joy. The things in life I enjoy most are fishing (only in Alaska), photography, poetry, swimming and going to Kansas once a year for the Heartland Pagan festival. My spiritual partner and love of my life I am sorry to say is a Viking pigdog of the North who has carried my Celtic heart away as in the times of old. I am of Irish descent and strive to follow in the ways of my ancestors. May you all be blessed with the joy and happiness that this path has brought to me. I have two philosophies I follow in life: “Perception is reality” and “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law”
Email Christy
Flaith
"Guardian"
Stian Andorsen:
My name is Stian Andorsen, I’ve been a member of the grove since early spring of 2001, though both me and my wife Christy have been associating with the grove as non-members for much longer. In addition to druidry I also practice witchcraft (Gardnerian and Celtic) as well as Western Ceremonial magick and Qabalah. I’m originally from Norway, but moved to Utah in April of 99.
Email Stian
Investigator
Willow Faust:
In Irish Druidry I finally found a spiritual home I didn’t know I was missing. Sounds a lot fluffier that I am, I promise. I am a strong, straightforward, sometimes caustic witch.
My path to find my own spiritual balance as a pagan has been long and difficult, sprinkled with much satisfaction. I believe one can never know enough. That is how I became involved with the Grove. Learning the Celtic path has been a strange experience for me. Not because the ideas are foreign or weird but because they are the beliefs I already hold dear. I have never had a problem with not asking enough questions, until I started with Celtic philosophy. These lessons cover all the things I figured out over my years of struggling with Self. It incorporates many of my interests into one path; archeology, mythology, divination, knowledge and love of nature. I revere the relationship I am developing with the Irish pantheon.
Sadly, I avoided learning Druidry because it seemed everyone and everything was Celtic and I wanted something that was mine. I laugh now when I think about how stubborn I can be. I have found a wonderful group of people who appreciate the balance of nature and continuous learning with which to share ritual and growth.
Email Willow
Investigator
Amie (Ah-me):
I am a native of Utah, having grown up in various parts of the state. Raised with a pagan view of life and living, I have consistently searched for my true path. In that search I spent five years studying Native American Shamanism. I incorporated much of the beliefs into my life. Although I shared much of the same views it still wasn't quite the fit I was wanting. I started researching other shamanistic cultures and found Druidry in approximately 2000. I have been studying on my own since then. Unfortunately much of what I had been reading was more historical facts/findings then beliefs and practices. I wanted to find others with my same desire to practice and live the ways. I was recently introduced to the "Grove", and I am currently investigating to become a member. I was given the opportunity to take pictures during one of the Grove's rituals. Participating in the ritual was the point when I knew I had found the path I was looking for. Having Druid in my lineage I am drawn to their culture. I enjoy researching my Irish and Scottish (children of the mist) heritage. I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and learning. My goal with that love of learning is to learn the Druid path so I can live it as accurately and honorably as possible. My preferred environment is outdoors. I possess a deep respect and love for nature and all it's diverse energies.
***First on the list is the most recent members to Retire.***
***Reading from left to right then down.***
No Email Address? Email here!
 |
 |
|---|
| Back to top of Page | Return to the Main Page. |
|---|
Scot: Retired.