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Event review: Mystic South 2019

Posted by Michelle Gruben on

Event review: Mystic South 2019

Howdy! It’s me, your intrepid Pagan traveler with some notes from my first Mystic South event. Mystic South, in case you haven’t heard of it, is a new-ish Pagan conference that happens every summer in Atlanta. Mystic South is a hotel-based weekend event and claims about 450 attendees. The event brings together Pagan authors, performers, and seekers from (mostly) the American South and Southeast. For us southerners, Mystic South is a welcome alternative to flying across the country to attend PantheaCon or going camping outdoors in the godawful heat. Now in its third year, Mystic South is attracting A-list presenters...

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Pagan and metaphysical stores in Dallas / Fort Worth

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Pagan and metaphysical stores in Dallas / Fort Worth

Howdy, y’all! Here’s a comprehensive guide on where to shop for magickal supplies in DFW, presented by a local Witch and native Dallasite. For the past few years, I’ve heard people remark that Dallas doesn’t have any really great metaphysical shops—something on par with, say, Houston’s Magick Cauldron or Austin’s Nature’s Treasures. A friend likes to joke that his favorite Dallas magick shop is The Witchery. (For non-locals: The Witchery is in Galveston—a five-hour drive.) No, Dallas is not an ideal destination for the metaphysical shopper. There are­­ loads of stores, but they’re reeeaaalllyyy spread out. (Going to every shop...

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Grove and Grotto Spring 2019 update

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Grove and Grotto Spring 2019 update

Greetings! It’s your friendly shop fairy Michelle with some updates on what’s new at the Grove! 2018 was a very busy year. We’ve added hundreds of new products and made many other changes and improvements. Here’s some highlights: New products We have a new house brand of resin incense, packaged under the Magick Cupboard label. Some of the pre-packaged resins we received weren’t meeting our quality standards, so we ditched them and started producing our own. The Magick Cupboard resins are shop-tested, practically dust-free versions of the world’s best resins for your altar and home. (View all our resin items...

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What to expect at a Pagan festival

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What to expect at a Pagan festival

Thinking about attending a Pagan festival? Great! Festivals are a fabulous way to meet like-minded friends, nurture the mind and spirit, and be part of a vibrant, celebratory community. But there’s a lot to consider before you pitch your tent and go bounding toward the revel fire. This article will help you sidestep some of the newbie mistakes that can dampen your enjoyment of a Pagan festival. We’ll touch on what to expect, how to pack, how not to be a jerk, and how not to miss out on the wonderful things the festival has to offer. Disclosure: I’ve been...

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Grove and Grotto Fall 2018 update

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Grove and Grotto Fall 2018 update

Greetings from the Grove! It's been a very, very busy year for us, with no signs of slowing down. Samhain is just around the corner...and after that, the holiday shopping season. If updates to the blog have been few, it's because we're prioritizing filling orders and keeping your favorite items in stock. Here's what's been happening around the shop in the six months or so since we've posted a business update: New product lines One of our favorite new items is the clearing sprays from Sun's Eye. These are made for people who want to cleanse and purify a place,...

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