Hopman - The Druid Isle

Praise for Ellen Evert Hopman

A fascinating and romantic historical novel rooted in the authors deep knowledge of Celtic Druidism.

Isaac Bonewits, Archdruid emeritus of r nDraocht Fin
(A Druid Fellowship) and author of Neopagan Rites

From the very beginning, I was drawn into this story and found myself mesmerized by it. It is a tale which rings with sincerity, warmth, color, and depth.

Philip Carr-Gomm, Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards,
Ovates and Druids

An authentically human tale of love, hope, and survival. Once I started reading, I was held captive until the very last page.

Christopher A. LaFond, Druid harper and professor
of languages, Boston College

Wise women and clever men are in for a treat in this magnificent book, another thread in the re-weaving of our sacred wisdom.

Susun Weed, wise woman, herbalist, and author of
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year

A lively tale... While set in a richly imagined ancient Ireland, Priestess of the Forest offers an intriguing vision of a Druid path with lessons to teach the modern world.

John Michael Greer, Grand ArchDruid, Ancient Order of Druids in America and author of Encyclopedia of Natural Magic

This narrative is a beautiful glance back at pagan culture, Druidic practices and rituals, and daily Celtic life.

Historical Novels Review

While Hopmans research and careful descriptions of Druid rituals, beliefs, and philosophy will be invaluable to those seeking the Druid path, she has succeeded in writing alive, compelling novels that will keep any reader turning page after page, far into the night.

Patricia Lee Lewis, founder of Patchwork Farm Writing & Yoga Retreats and author of the award-winning book of poems A Kind of Yellow

This daring sequel follows two intersecting stories of a young monk and a Druidess, one seeking to know his hidden origins, the other seeking to save her ancestral ways. Their journeys during the tumultuous historical setting of third-century Gaul, Britain, and Ireland will provide you with a series of wisdom lessons and insight into the clash of two worldviews. The Druid Isle is a must-have for any serious Druidic library.

Michael Scharding, archivist of the Reformed Druids
of North America and publisher of the Druid Inquirer

Ellen has done it again with a wonderful sequel. The book grabs you right from the start One of the best features is the small bits of old lore from the Druids scattered throughout. I would definitely recommend this book for anyones library!

Rev. Skip Ellison, Archdruid of r nDraocht Fin (ADF) and author of Ogham: The Secret Language of the Druids and The Solitary Druid: A Practitioners Guide

Ellen Evert Hopman is a Master Herbalist and lay homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in mental health counseling. She is also a certified writing instructor. She was vice president of the Henge of Keltria, an international Druid fellowship, for nine years. She is the founder of the Whiteoak Internet mailing list, an online Druid ethics study group, and a co-founder of the Order of the Whiteoak ( Ord Na Darach Gile ). She is a current co-chief of the Order.

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Three things that constitute a poet: knowledge that illumines, teinm laeda (extempore recitation, illumination of song), improvisation.

Ancient Irish triad

Many thanks to Janet (Rowan) Scott, Sandy Barr, and Stan Stanfield of the Findhorn Community in Scotland for refreshing my memory of a trip taken over twenty years ago. Thanks to Mairi MacArthur for leads to early monastic communities, to Robert Jones for aerial photos of Iona, to Professor Michael OConnell (Paleoenvironmental Research Unit, Department of Botany, National University of Ireland) for pollen studies that mention yew, to Donald Michael Craig, Donata Ahearn, Vyvyan Ogma Wyverne, and to Joyce Sweeny for help, advice, and support. Maureen Buchanan Jones deserves collaborative credit for her contribution to this book, and, as always, many thanks to Alexei Kondratiev for language assistance.