Historical Note
The Rowan Tree Church is an earth-based religion founded by Rev. Paul Beyerl, a Third Degree Initiate in the Alexandrian Tradition of Wicca, and incorporated on February 4, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The church is now based in Kirkland, Washington with many communities throughout the United States and Canada. The roots of the Church extend back to 1976 when Rev. Beyerl began teaching Wicca, Astrology, and Herbalism out of his home. The Church's religion, The Tradition of Lothloriën, embraces inclusiveness and accepts all people regardless of faith, sexual orientation, race, or gender, a noted departure from early Alexandrian Wicca. The Tradition has elements of Herbalism, Astrology and Tibetan Buddhism in its structure, and is deeply rooted in its Mystery School, an in-depth study program that leads to Ordination, and the Hermit's Grove, its educational and publishing entity. Noted publications are The Unicorn, The Littlest Unicorn for children, and The Hermit’s Lantern.
Addresses
1977-1990: Box 8814, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
1990-1991: Dallas, Texas
1991-1994: Los Angeles, California
1994-2017: P.O. Box 0691, Kirkland, Washington 98083-0691
2017- : 16501 County 13, Houston, Minnesota 55943-2204
Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Collection number: Series 4
Description
Mary (Mahr) Maag gives everyone an update on her move to Fort Myers, Florida working for Restoration One.
She also puts forth the Pentacle Proposal concerning membership dues including a slide scale, late fees, and other economic factors. Comments would be submitted via correspondence to her, would be compiled for later distribution.
Dates:
Issued: 1985
Digital Record
Collection number: MS-150-5_RTN_19850704
Item
Collection number: Series 4
Summary
Courtnety Willis has moved from Texas to OregonMembers report on the positive Full Moon Ritual held July 1. Paul demonstrated the Mystery of the Three CupsA Lammas Picnic is developing nicelyThe Camp-Out will be July 26
Alice and Larry are both in process of movingSeveral members are going to meet Paul's [ALexandrian] teacherA COG meeting will be held July 21stPhil Freeman arrives July 23Ed Rom's Dedication will be held...
Dates:
Issued: 1985
Digital Record
Collection number: MS-150-5_RTN_19850708
Item
Collection number: Series 4
Description
The first newsletter was a single page. The second, two pages. With the third issue, an eight page newsletter with two additional pages included: one of music and the second a cartoon
Dates:
Issued: 1985
Item
Collection number: Series 4
Contents
Welcome of new member, Sheldon Haight
Paul says there are 21 members of the Church and no outstanding applications are held. No new members will be added before 1986 if new applications come in.
Courtney Willis has donated books to the Church's library
A note from Larry Anderson about Paul's Herbal Magick Week class
Dates:
Issued: 1985
Digital Record
Collection number: MS-150-5_RTN_19850721
Digital Record
Collection number: MS-150-5_RTN_19850718
Series — Series 1: Series Series 1
Collection number: Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Rowan Tree Church is an Earth-focused network of communities and solitary practitioners dedicated to the study and practice of the Wiccan Tradition they call Lothloriën. They encourage spiritual growth through support, resources and educational opportunities for members. They also offer formal pathworking leading to an understanding of the Inner Mysteries. This collection contains a comprehensive collection periodicals on Modern Witchcraft, Modern Paganism, Modern Druidry, Kemetisism,...
Dates:
1977 - 2016
Series — Series 2: Series Series 2
Collection number: Series 2
Description
The first Annual Report, although stated Hallows 1982-1983 ce, provides historical background information on the humble beginnings in spring 1979 of The Tradition of Lothloriën. Each report includes historical information on the Church and programs as well as their financial state.
Dates:
Issued: 1982 - 2023
Series — Series 4: Series Series 4
Collection number: Series 4
Scope and Contents
RT News was used as a mechanism to communicate internally with Church members. It provides a glimpse into the activities and the personalities involved within the church. Included are excerpts from letters, cassette tape recordings, and phone calls of members who are leaders or students progressing in the Mystery School, describing their feelings of their Initiations, sharing with members their life’s ordeals. Discussions on the Church’s administrative duties...
Dates:
Publication: 1985 - 2016
File
Collection number: 34D85D9E-1FE2-C0B8-41A0-09BE2E79386B
Scope and Contents
The Rowan Tree Church and The Hermit's Grove, Website Archive, downloaded from https://www.therowantreechurch.org/, November 5, 2021 by the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. © 2020 The Rowan Church and Hermit's Grove - 16501 County 13, Houston, MN 55943-2204
Dates:
Digitized: November 5, 2021
About
The Unicorn began publication in the Twin Cities before the Church took a tour first to Texas and then to Los Angeles, California before landing in Kirkland Washington. It touts being the longest run newsletter of Wicca.
Dates:
Publication: 1998 - 1998
Issue
Collection number: Electronic Records 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Rowan Tree Church is an Earth-focused network of communities and solitary practitioners dedicated to the study and practice of the Wiccan Tradition they call Lothloriën. They encourage spiritual growth through support, resources and educational opportunities for members. They also offer formal pathworking leading to an understanding of the Inner Mysteries. This collection contains a comprehensive collection periodicals on Modern Witchcraft, Modern Paganism, Modern Druidry, Kemetisism,...
Dates:
Publication: 1977
Issue
Collection number: Electronic Records 2
Scope and Contents
The second issue acknowledges it to be a newsletter, much to Paul Beyerl’s delight and as such begins to provide content that reflects one with a review of a book, a review of an artisan as well as a description of what The Unicorn provides suggesting the Unicorn was not just a newsletter but also a name of a business.
Dates:
Publication: 1978
Issue
Collection number: Electronic Records 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Rowan Tree Church is an Earth-focused network of communities and solitary practitioners dedicated to the study and practice of the Wiccan Tradition they call Lothloriën. They encourage spiritual growth through support, resources and educational opportunities for members. They also offer formal pathworking leading to an understanding of the Inner Mysteries. This collection contains a comprehensive collection periodicals on Modern Witchcraft, Modern Paganism, Modern Druidry, Kemetisism,...
Dates:
Publication: 1978
Item
Collection number: Electronic Records 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Rowan Tree Church is an Earth-focused network of communities and solitary practitioners dedicated to the study and practice of the Wiccan Tradition they call Lothloriën. They encourage spiritual growth through support, resources and educational opportunities for members. They also offer formal pathworking leading to an understanding of the Inner Mysteries. This collection contains a comprehensive collection periodicals on Modern Witchcraft, Modern Paganism, Modern Druidry, Kemetisism,...
Dates:
Publication: 1978
Item
Collection number: Electronic Records 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Rowan Tree Church is an Earth-focused network of communities and solitary practitioners dedicated to the study and practice of the Wiccan Tradition they call Lothloriën. They encourage spiritual growth through support, resources and educational opportunities for members. They also offer formal pathworking leading to an understanding of the Inner Mysteries. This collection contains a comprehensive collection periodicals on Modern Witchcraft, Modern Paganism, Modern Druidry, Kemetisism,...
Dates:
Publication: 1978
Item
Collection number: Electronic Records 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Rowan Tree Church is an Earth-focused network of communities and solitary practitioners dedicated to the study and practice of the Wiccan Tradition they call Lothloriën. They encourage spiritual growth through support, resources and educational opportunities for members. They also offer formal pathworking leading to an understanding of the Inner Mysteries. This collection contains a comprehensive collection periodicals on Modern Witchcraft, Modern Paganism, Modern Druidry, Kemetisism,...
Dates:
Publication: 1979
Item — Box 2, Folder: 16, Item: 1
Production credits
Chief Unicorn: Andrius ; Editor: Rev. Paul V. Beyerl ;Ass't Ed: how about you? ; Staff Poet: Noel-Anne Brennan ; Staff Artists: John W. Patterson, III ; Cathy Taylor ; Allison Moore
Dates:
Publication: 1998
