Ellen Evert Hopman, is the author of a number of books and has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism and magic at conferences, festivals, and events in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and in the United States.

She has participated in numerous radio and television programs including National Public Radio’s “Vox Pop” and the Gary Null show in New York.

She presented a weekly “herb report” for WRSI radio out of Greenfield, MA for over a year and was a featured subject in a documentary about Druids; A&E Television’s; “The Unexplained” (Secret Societies, The Druids and the Knights Templars original air date 4 March, 1997) https://www.inetvideo.com/products/the-unexplained-secret-societies-a-e-television 

She is a Master Herbalist and a lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. She is the Archdruid Emerita of Tribe of the Oak (Tuatha na Dara) www.tribeoftheoak.org, a founding member and former co-Chief of The Order of the White Oak (Ord Na Darach Gile), a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, an Archdruidess of the Druid Clan of Dana and was Vice President a founder of The Henge of Keltria.

She was Vice President of The Henge of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years and has been at times a member of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF). She is a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages.

Published Works

Ellen Evert Hopman is a voice for Herbalists and Druids in modern society and is the author of a growing number of books.

Published in 2022:

“Once Around the Sun – Stories, Crafts and Recipes for the Sacred Earth Year”

Published in 2021:

“The Druid Isle” (new edition from Oak Spirit Publishing)

“Priestess of the Fire Temple: A Druid’s Tale” (new edition from Oak Spirit Publishing)

Published in 2020: “Priestess of the Forest – A Druid Journey” (new edition, Oak Spirit Publishing)

“The Sacred Herbs of Spring – Magical, Healing and Edible Plants to Celebrate Beltaine”

“Weathering the Storm” (Moon Books) (contributing author)

“The Druid Garden” by Luke Eastwood, Moon Books, UK (Ellen Evert Hopman wrote the foreword)

Published in 2019:

“The Sacred Herbs of Samhain – Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead”

The Sacred Herbs of Samhain is a collection of herbal knowledge and Celtic lore for Samhain. In addition to providing a significant reference on relevant magical and medicinal uses for herbs, trees, and more, it provides complete instructions for a Samhain ritual and also a traditional Dumb Supper. Includes easy-to-follow recipes for soup, breads, soul cake, dumb cake, magical ink, and Dandelion Wine and many other dishes and libations appropriate to the season.  (August 6. 2019, Destiny Books/Inner Traditions Bear & Company)

Published in 2018:

“The Real Witches of New England – History, Lore and Modern Practice”

“The Real Witches of New England” shares the stories of 13 accused witches from the New England colonies through interviews with their living descendants. The book also explores the positive role witches played in rural communities until the dawn of the industrial age, despite ongoing persecution and includes in-depth interviews with 25 modern witchcraft practitioners, interwoven with practical information on the sacred calendar, herb lore, spells, and magical practices. (September 2018, Inner Traditions Bear & Co./Destiny Books)

Published in 2017:

“Tree Medicine Tree Magic” – a revised and updated version of the old classic with full color botanical prints (October 2017, Pendraig Publishing, California)

Published in 2016:

“Secret Medicines from your Garden – Plants for Healing, Spirituality, and Magic” (February 2016, Inner Traditions Bear & Company, VT) WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL HERB ASSOCIATION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016 and THE COALITION OF VISIONARY RESOURCES AWARD 2016

“A Legacy of Druids – Conversations with Druid leaders of Britain, the USA and Canada, Past and Present” (April 2016, Moon Books, UK)

Fiction:

Her first novel, “Priestess of the Forest: A Druid Journey” (Llewellyn, February 2008, re-published in 2020, Oak Spirit Publishing), was an exciting new project for her, combining a heart-warming fictional romance with practical Druid rites and rituals. The sequel is The Druid Isle (Llewellyn, April 2010, republished in 2021, Oak Spirit Publishing). The third book in the series is Priestess of the Fire Temple: A Druid’s Tale (Llewellyn, March, 2012, re-published 2012, Oak Spirit Publishing).

Non-Fiction:

Other books include

“Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore” (PendraigPublishing, June, 2011)

“The Secret Medicines Of Your Kitchen”  (mPowr Ltd., London, October 2012)

” A Druid’s Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine” (Inner Traditions – Bear and Company, June 2008)

“Being a Pagan: Druids, Wiccans, and Witches Today” (Destiny Books, 2001)

“Walking the World in Wonder – A Children’s Herbal” (Healing Arts Press, 2000)

“A Druid’s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year” (Destiny Books, 1994)

“People of the Earth: The New Pagans Speak Out” (Inner Traditions, 1995, currently out of print)

“Tree Medicine-Tree Magic” (Phoenix Publishing, Inc., 1992, currently out of print)

Videos and DVDs

She has also released video tapes and DVDs on the subjects covered in her books through Sawmill River Productions. See clips of her videos here;

Pagans – The Wheel of the Year  http://vimeo.com/8412120     

Gifts from the Healing Earth Vol 1  http://vimeo.com/8428993