The NeoVestals: An Introduction

In the realm of education, a new and innovative concept is on the horizon - one that seeks to revive ancient traditions while embracing an optimistically futuristic vision. The NeoVestals project, also known as the Triple Order of The New Vestals, promises a unique approach to educating women and girls in a manner inspired by the Vestal Priestesses of ancient Rome and incorporating themes and inspiration from the Nordic as well as Indo-European and Far Eastern Traditions.

We are establishing a new paradigm for the fulfillment and celebration of the Authentically Feminine... while rejecting the 3rd and 4th Wave Feminism which has contributed to the destabilization of our culture, our society, and our young women and girls. We are an antidote to this destabilization. But we do not function in the darkness of hatred for What Is. Rather we thrive and learn and expand thru joy, with love for our people, our country, and for What Will Be.

At the core of this venture is the idea of a three-fold educational journey for its participants - a structure that will not only impart knowledge but also foster personal growth and spiritual development. The Triple Order aims to cater to women aged 30-55 initially and while further establishing our Core Group, with plans to expand its reach to include women from ages 18-30 in the very near future and then eventually to ages 12 and up.

In the ancient past the Vestal Priestesses chose girls starting at 8 years old to be taken from their families, upon the orders of the Chief [Maxima] Vestal and The Emperor of Rome, so to join and train as Initiates under the Vestal Order. This will obviously not be our approach. No such authority exists in our culture and society and nevertheless, though we are a serious organization, we are not authoritarian. Ours is a modernized process for membership and will protect Individual Rights and the Rights of Parents. Though our process will include strict vetting and adherence to particular rules for membership, it will of course be up to families in the community to decide in what capacity they might want their womenfolk to be a part of our organization and at which age it would be appropriate for them to join us.

Central to the NeoVestal experience is the creation of a physical space that will serve as a school, library, and temple for our Sisters and Students and for Visitors. The location of this sacred space is currently being carefully chosen to ensure a private and serene environment conducive to learning and reflection but also close enough to cities and towns from which residents may want to join us for our open Temple hours, reading hours in our Library or to join in on our many courses and community events.

The website for NeoVestals will echo the Ancient and Primordial while also Futurist ethos of the project, drawing inspiration from Greco-Roman, Germanic, Indo-European, and Far Eastern traditions while incorporating modern elements. Visitors to the site can expect to find ample information on the mission of the school, its historical context, the unique three-stage learning process it offers as well as the courses, community events, and other offerings for those interested in being a part of our community without signing on for the full commitment of Sisterhood.

The site will also feature photos and images that evoke the mystique and grandeur of the ancient civilizations which inspire us and as we grow will also include photos from our own daily activities and community events. We will honor and protect the privacy of our Sisters and Students, as well as the privacy and sanctity of our spaces and our spiritual lives. But all of our activities and curricula will be shared transparently with potential members, with guests, and most importantly with the parents and families of our members.

And as the NeoVestals project continues to take shape it promises to be a beacon of Dignity, Strength, and Embodied Spiritual Life for women of all ages. By blending the wisdom of the past with the possibilities of the future, this project is poised to redefine Education, Relationships to Religion, Relationships with Men, and to enhance Working, Home, and Family Life for a new generation of women.