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Chub-e SabzThe Appalachian Grotto · Greenwood, Kentucky Contact SecretaryInstitution weekend
The cave was only the beginning.
Chub-e Sabz is scheduled to be instituted after the annual Cave Degree at Great Saltpetre Cave—a fitting beginning for the Appalachian Grotto.
Saturday10October · 2026
A defining milestone
Institution follows the Cave Degree.
Supreme Council leadership is expected in the area October 9–11. The Chub-e Sabz institution and Grotto ceremony are planned for Saturday following the annual Cave Degree.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Great Saltpetre Cave, Livingston, Kentucky Grotto attendance guidance for eligible Master Masons
Why this setting matters
A Grotto born from cave-country fellowship.
Great Saltpetre Cave connects the institution to an established regional Masonic tradition. For Chub-e Sabz, the setting also reflects the landscape and character of southern Kentucky.
Prepare for the weekend
The planned sequence.
Final times and attendance instructions should always be confirmed before travel.
The Cave Degree
Attend the host event at Great Saltpetre Cave according to the organizers’ instructions.
Institution and ceremony
Chub-e Sabz is scheduled to be instituted following the annual Cave Degree on October 10.
Stay connected
Use the public Facebook event page for announcements and contact the Secretary for Grotto-specific questions.
Public updates
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Follow public announcements and event conversation.
Grotto questions
Contact the Secretary
Ask about Chub-e Sabz attendance, membership, or ceremony details.
Confirm before traveling
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Event details may be updated as the weekend approaches. The Secretary is the direct Chub-e Sabz contact.