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Greenwood, Kentucky · M.O.V.P.E.R.

Instituted October 10, 2026

Chub-e Sabz.
The Appalachian Grotto.

Good fellowship. A shared purpose. A home in the hills of southern Kentucky.

We bring Master Masons together for friendship, memorable gatherings and service beyond the lodge room.

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Prophets together during Chub-e Sabz’s institution weekend.
Prophets together during Chub-e Sabz’s institution weekend.October 10, 2026 · Photo: Pat Gilbo

The cave was only the beginning.

First Wednesday fellowshipDinner at 6 PM · Stated meeting at 7 PM · Eastern

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Chub-e Sabz Regular Session

Dinner 6:00 PM · Meeting 7:00 PM (Eastern)

Greenwood area

First-Wednesday fellowship: dinner at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM Eastern.

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Chub-e Sabz Regular Session

Dinner 6:00 PM · Meeting 7:00 PM (Eastern)

Greenwood area

First-Wednesday fellowship: dinner at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM Eastern.

View gathering details

Chub-e Sabz Regular Session

Dinner 6:00 PM · Meeting 7:00 PM (Eastern)

Greenwood area

First-Wednesday fellowship: dinner at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM Eastern.

View gathering details

The spirit of our Grotto

Fellowship that goes somewhere.

Service & charity

Brothers, beyond one lodge.

The Grotto adds friendship and good cheer to a Master Mason’s journey while supporting his Blue Lodge commitments.

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Our fellowship has a purpose.

Local service and the Humanitarian Foundation’s dental-care mission connect our good times with practical help.

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Appalachian, through and through.

Our name means “green wood.” Our home is Greenwood. Our story belongs to the people and communities of this region.

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Real people. Shared moments.

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Fellowship at our institution-weekend gathering.
Fellowship at our institution-weekend gathering.October 10, 2026 · Photo: Pat Gilbo
Prophets beside a Grottoes International display.
Prophets beside a Grottoes International display.October 10, 2026 · Photo: Pat Gilbo
The limestone passageways of Great Saltpetre Cave.
The limestone passageways of Great Saltpetre Cave.
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Our founding, now part of our history

A beginning worth remembering.

Chub-e Sabz Grotto was instituted on October 10, 2026, in conjunction with the Cave Degree at Great Saltpetre Cave. We carry that beginning forward in our gatherings and service.

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Chub-e Sabz Grotto instituted October 10

The cave was only the beginning. Our Appalachian Grotto was instituted October 10, 2026.

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Regular sessions are planned for the first Wednesday

First-Wednesday fellowship: dinner at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM Eastern.

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