About the author
Ellen Evert Hopman (born July 31, 1952, in Salzburg, Austria) is an author of both fiction and non-fiction, an herbalist, a lay homeopath, a lecturer, and a mental health counselor who lives and works in Western Massachusetts. She is the author of several books and audio tapes on Paganism and Druidry, and three novels. Hopman is a certified writing teacher with Amherst Writers and Artists and a multiple recipient of the Golden Oak Award. She was formerly a professor of Wortcunning at the Grey School of Wizardry, where she taught herbalism, Celtic Neopaganism, Celtic history and Celtic lore. She is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She has taught Druidry and herbalism in the United States, Scotland, Ireland and Canada, and has been a speaker and workshop leader at numerous Neopagan and New Age events, and a subject of articles in The New York Times. == Education == Hopman graduated summa cum laude from Temple University in Philadelphia with a B.S. in Art Education, and received a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) in 1990.
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“Ellen Evert Hopman delivers a robust, practical manual for Samhain rituals, focusing heavily on botanical identification and ethical harvesting. It excels in providing clear instructions for creating protective charms and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead
“Ellen Evert Hopman provides a vibrant, hands-on manual that effectively demystifies Beltaine traditions for modern practitioners. The inclusion of over ninety plants makes it a robust reference for identification and application,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Sacred Herbs of Spring: Magical, Healing, and Edible Plants to Celebrate Beltaine
“This text successfully intertwines historical narrative with sacred lore, providing a comprehensive view of American witchcraft's ancient pagan roots. However, it may not suit readers looking for purely instructional spellwork or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Real Witches of New England: History, Lore, and Modern Practice