The Ancient Grove, situated on Dantooine, served as a frequent meditation spot for the Jedi. This site, in close proximity to the Jedi Enclave, predated even the Enclave's construction. Moreover, its architectural style closely mirrored that of nearby Rakatan ruins. The Matale estate separated the Enclave from the ancient grove, making it easily accessible on foot.
When Juhani, a Padawan, succumbed to the dark side after mistakenly thinking she had killed her Jedi Master, [Quatra], in a fit of rage, she sought refuge in the grove. Her presence corrupted the kath hounds in the area, amplifying their aggression beyond normal levels. Revan, having undergone memory erasure and currently undergoing retraining, received the task of purifying the grove. This was presented as the ultimate trial for his acceptance into the Jedi Order as a Padawan. It was there that he faced Juhani. Following a brief lightsaber duel, he successfully persuaded the Cathar to embrace the light side once more.
Following the destruction of the Jedi Enclave by Darth Malak and the subsequent departure of the Sith from Dantooine, the Khoonda administration restricted all entry to the ancient grove.