How to Conduct a Dumb Supper

A Livestream Class with Ellen Evert Hopman

Saturday, October 4 at 1:15 pm Eastern Time in The Mystic Vault

Join author and Druid Priestess Ellen Evert Hopman for a powerful exploration of the Dumb Supper—a sacred, silent meal held in honor of the dead. This ritual, long practiced by witches and spirit workers, offers a solemn and moving space to commune with ancestors and departed loved ones.

Drawing on her book The Sacred Herbs of Samhain – Plants to Communicate with the Spirits of the Dead, Ellen will guide attendees through every aspect of this time-honored rite.

Topics include:

• The history and origins of the Dumb Supper
• Preparing the space for spirit visitation
• Suggested food and drink offerings with traditional and symbolic meaning
• Herbs that facilitate ancestral connection and spiritual vision
• A step-by-step guide to conducting the ritual in silence
• Closing and grounding practices to end the rite with respect and clarity

Whether you’re new to ancestral work or deepening your tradition, this class offers both historical context and modern application for a ritual that continues to move hearts and open spirit doors.