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A fellowship of Master Masons
The Grotto brings Brothers from different lodges together without replacing the work, obligations, or identity of the Blue Lodge.
Chub-e SabzThe Appalachian Grotto · Greenwood, Kentucky Contact SecretaryAbout the Grotto
Good fellowship in the Enchanted Realm.
The Grotto gives Master Masons another place to build friendships, include family, create memorable experiences, and put brotherhood into visible action.
At a glance
A longstanding fraternity with a new local chapter.
- 1890
- The year the Grotto was established
- Master Masons
- Eligibility requires good standing
- Prophets
- The traditional name for members
- Supports the Lodge
- Another avenue for fellowship—not a replacement
- Humanitarian Foundation
- The fraternity's international charitable mission
Our local identity
Green wood. Greenwood. Chub-e Sabz.
Our name means “green wood” and honors the Greenwood community and lodge that gave this effort a home in McCreary County.
Cumberland Plateau roots Master Mason fellowship A new chapter begun in 2026
The supplied Chub-e Sabz seal carries the black fez, Mokanna emblem, and the message of good fellowship.
The Grotto in plain terms
What makes it different.
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Fun with a purpose
Good cheer, memorable gatherings, and family-appropriate fellowship are balanced with genuine service and charitable work.
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A humanitarian connection
Grottoes support a wider charitable mission centered on dental care for qualifying children with special needs.
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A tradition of its own
Members are called Prophets, the traditional headwear is a black fez, and the fraternity is known formally as M.O.V.P.E.R.
What it is
Another avenue for fellowship.
- Friendship among Brothers from many lodges
- Family-appropriate events and social experiences
- Service, charity, and community connection
- A place to build new local traditions together
What it is not
A substitute for your Lodge.
- It does not replace Blue Lodge membership
- It is not a separate path around becoming a Master Mason
- It does not require membership in another appendant body
- It is not the Shrine and does not use Shrine identity
Words of the Realm
A quick Grotto glossary.
- Prophet
- A member of the Grotto and a Master Mason in good standing.
- M.O.V.P.E.R.
- Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm.
- Black fez
- The traditional headwear that identifies a Grotto Prophet.
- Good fellowship
- The friendship, good cheer, and shared experience at the heart of Grotto life.
Explore our foundation
One story, three deeper subjects.
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Could the Grotto be part of your Masonic journey?
Review the membership paths or send the Secretary a direct question about Chub-e Sabz.