Avalon Sacred Groves

Inspirational conversation about embodied, mythic and restorative culture - with Hannah & Louise
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Inspiring conversations with people aspiring to live an embodied restorative culture, with land and life, devoted to belonging through through the spiritual and the Mythic Context avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

  1. May 3

    Indra Donfrancesco. Planetary Intelligence, unconditional love and forest life.

    Indra starts with growing up in Glastonbury and we move into a deep graceful emotional at times conversation on our love for Mother Earth. Indra talks a little on her immense life defending the trees and forests, the 1990s and a time of activism and bravery. Her time in forest camps and her witnessing of a lost habitat and her deep love of an ecosystem of beauty, wellness and planetary intelligence, and the Earth as an interconnected life form. Indra is a woman of so much deep earth wisdom from life lived close to the earth, defending indigenous connection here in Britain. Her legacy is an inspiration for the present time and future generations. You can support Indra here and maybe donate to her as her life has been devoted to grassroot indigenous ways More info and donate to indras work here The living Brue conference is her most recent endeavour and river rights. the living Brue link 1.30 Tree defender and life as a young woman, Christmas tree love, recycling projects, the green bandwagon. 6.00 Grief and the imagination of youth. The 1970s, the wombles. Earthday. A period in time. Innocence of belonging 9.50 Salisberry hill settlement , roman times, grief and connections through time. 12.02 who is actually progressing? are we actually progressing? 14.15 The bones of the forest after bulldozing. pushing down Grief. 16.15 Twyford down and the ancient forest, there are people standing in front of the bulldozers, there are people putting themselves in the way of the harm. 20.15 Hs2 and peaceful loving community, the Dogon tribe, the music , the song, the lifestyle. 22.00 indigenous people and seperation . don’t stop falling in love even if there is heartbreak again. 24.00 the blue tit nest became our royalty. 26.42 citizens science, getting to know your tree, a solitary being and wider systems. Seeing in the dark and super powers you gain. 35.00 the Kogi and knowing your environment. unconditional Love from cradle to grave. 37.55 Hs2, the railway Birmingham to London that was destroying land, forest and villages. The university of rewilding. 43.00 women of the second spring. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    46 min

  2. May 3

    Marion Brigantia. Her Green Mantle.

    Such a blessing to bring in this conversation with a true devotee of Britain, Brigit lands , the wisdom keeper and priestess of Brigid , Marion brigantia , she gives so much in her devotion and life to the return of right relationship to the land and has changed many peoples lives. A wonderful legacy for seekers of connection, for the next generations, for belonging and for restoration. Sit back, listen and feel deeply into the vision of Britain as the celtic goddess Brigantia. Marion Brigantia van Eupen is a Priestess of Brighde-Brigantia, of Avalon, Sister of Rhiannon and Goddess Luminary Leader. She is a mother of two grown-ups. She moved in 2009 from The Netherlands to Glastonbury, to devote herself and her time to be a full-time Priestess. She has since lived in Avalon with her husband Alastair. Marion is the teacher-founder of 'The Brighde-Brigantia Teachings', which are a myriad of in-person and online trainings and workshops remembering, reclaiming and celebrating the Goddess and Saint Brighid. The Priest/ess of Brighde training is taught by Priestesses of Brighde-Brigantia in five European countries as well as in the UK. Marion is the co-organiser and director of the annual Glastonbury Goddess Conference CIC, and co-founder and guardian of the Temple of Avalon, the Pagan temple in Glastonbury, UK, dedicated to all deities, spirits and elementals of Avalon. Since 2024 Marion is also a trustee of The Chalice Well Trust, the beautiful peace garden and sacred well in Glastonbury.Marion is a Spiritual Teacher of more than 20 years, Workshop Facilitator, Ceremonialist, Sacred Guide of Tours and Walks (Mystical Earth Tours), Author, Healer, Oracle Priestess & Shamanic Drummer.For more information:www.marionbrigantia.com 2.24 Brigantia as the core energy of the land and where her heart lies. 5.01 the journey through illness into the druid wisdom. Homecoming and falling in love with Brigit. 8.33 coming to Avalon and walking the land. storytelling and the message of love and the legends of remembering. 11.15 experience of non separation. opening up to receive from the land. 13.20 indigenous peoples and ancient memory. The Great celtic goddess. 15.20 northern Britain and her names, the ways of her energies. 17.11 Mam Tor , mother mountain and the Peak District. when Rome came and her rising now. 20.02 protecting the people of her land as the great mother Goddess. Her field of plenty. 25.10 how can you harm what you love. Seeing the Beauty 30.13 light in the dark. 5th /6th century celtic christianity and her as druidess. 35.15 slow evolution, timelines and the message of love. 37.40 The Island of Iona. ancient rocks and stones the pilgrim tradition. Books ; Brighid Unravelled by Marion Brigantia Van Eupen women that run with wolves by Clarissa pinkola Estes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    46 min

  3. Apr 29

    Vanessa Becker Hughes. The Avalon Eels.

    Such a deeply loving presence for life comes through this episode. The love of Vanessa for the Eels opens up a wider love of life and this moment in time, capturing somewhat what true right relationship with another species offers to wellness and the way of the true human. The incredible journey of our beloved Avalon eels is astonishing and reminds us of the great mystery. https://www.somerseteelrecoveryproject.co.uk/about Vanessas work link to website here 3.15 Somerset origins and Eel fishing with her grandfather and ancestor knowledge. 7.00 the life cycle of the eel and the Sargasso Sea. 9.27 catching the current and finding their way , the spring high tide and full moon. 11.30 are they met with the best eel habitat possible? are they welcomed. 14.29 Travelling the estuary and the return, homing instinct and the mystery. 17.00 empowerment needed and sharing their story. 19.41 cultural identity of the eels to Avalon. Glastonbury abbey and relationship to the eels. abundance with the people. 25.15 right relationship with land and indigenous people waiting to celebrating the return of the eel. The fertility of the land. 30.25, rich story of connection, reasons to take care of our waters. rights for our river. 33.05 bringing back the love, dedication and attention. 38.05 getting familiar with our rivers as much as we are with our roads. 40.00 flooding and the rivers. we have changed a landscape. kind to each other and working together. 47.30 foundation of Avalon and gratitude. Book reference. The Book Of Eels by Tom Fort This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    49 min

  4. Apr 29

    Iona Jones. The Pilgrims journey.

    Iona jones is a priestess Of Avalon and in this episode its so lovely to listen to her as she talks about her incredible work of bringing people to the land while tending to their heart and soul and her love for sacred sites and the knowledge, teachings and mystery they hold. An episode that takes into the mystery of pilgrimages and why that is an integral part of rewilding and regenerating the land through deep connection. the journey home can be held in loving presence by opening up the ancient memory of cultures before us aswell as what is in the natural landscape. Iona is a Priestess of Avalon and loves to take people to ancient Goddess sites where they can connect to the energies of the Great Mother. She also offers Ceremonies, Sacred Weddings and is a Soul Healer and Reader. Iona lives in Glastonbury and has been visiting sacred sites since she was a child, where many weekends and holidays were spent exploring the neolithic sites of England, Wales and France. Throughout her life this connection to sacred places have been a big part of her soul’s journey. you can find out about her on her website. https://www.avalonmagic.co.uk 2.26 born and raised in Avalon. Sacred site holidays and the spark of childhood. 4.00 pilgrimage as a journey. prayer and intention, opening to the land. knowing the wisdom of the land. 7.30 Connecting to ancestors and lifetime remembering, visions and healing. 10.15. The mystery. 11.10 grief of the loss of the sacredness of the ancient world. Finding the new way 13.15 the inner pilgrimage. The medicine walk. 15.55 roots and wings, children and sacred sites. Off the screens and back to the earth. 19.55 co creation with others , mending and weaving the tapestry of love. 21.50 shared vision and thriving community groups. Pillars of the temple. 25.55 stony littleton, the long barrow. Honouring the deadened the dark Goddess, the womb of the great mother. The winter solstice and the cosmos. 29.20 what is in the heavens is mirrored in the land. 35.30 Speaking for our ancestors and responsibility. Indigenous aunties. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    40 min

  5. Apr 29

    Jon Minshull, Murals and ancient temples

    What a great opening to our series two. in this first episode we have the visionary artist Jon Minshull to bring us into the awareness of nature and the land. Jon is a well known artist whose art is filling our town of Glastonbury and surrounding area. Community and pilgrims alike have an enormous love and often a moment of inner revelation or healing when they come across his murals and art , its such an important service to biodiversity and a life and world of beauty and dreaming well. an inspiring heart of a man who is more a lover of nature , he is her muse, an ecologist with a heart of devotion to life. you can fine him through his website link to Jons website and work click here 11.35 techniques and expressions of art. capturing reality. sacred in the landscape. 13.50 murals and ancient temples, and the passage of time. 15.15 Grassroots, the starship enterprise in the Heiros Gamos , sacred marriage mural in town and a Beltane ceremony. 18.10 threads of connection in life. living a life of noticing miracles. 21.25 the universe has many layers. 22.40 natural world is number one inspiration, source of most beauty. 25.30 cycles of life. opportunities. loss of habitat. pristine landscapes. 29.08 restoration and caretaking roles. evolution of consciousness 28.00 reaching people and living the mission. 40.20 calling on the muse. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    46 min

  6. Apr 22

    Series 2 Introduction with Hannah & Louise

    Hannah and Louise talk about what is being presented at this time that are practical projects and work that suggest resilience in land based restoration. Understanding that science, astrology and ancient knowledge is pointing towards this age of restoration. Hannah is a mother, wisdom keeper and shamanka devoted to a returning in the west to a life that works with nature and findings ways for people to live in right relationship with the earth and all life in harmony. Her welsh ancestors and upbringing on Ynys mon , anglesey informs her work around belonging and restoration. She runs one to one apprenticeships and mentorships here in Avalon and is trustee of the sacred death centre. Hannahs website click here. Image; Hannah at her beloved Grandmother Lime tree In Avalon. Louise is a mother and priestess, conservationist and wisdom keeper and has a strong legacy of inspiring projects and offerings to life that have been successful and lifechanging, she is currently the weaver of the Sacred birth centre hear in Avalon. louise website link 1.30 Back in Goddess House opposite Glastonbury abbey and the Mother Trees that live there. A beautiful opening at imbolc full moon, a spark of life and connection again for conversation on land and love. 3.03 the promise of the return. 4.00 The Land and the lake. Flooding and Sacred Avalon 6.10 changes in the landscape. 7 holy islands Of Avalon. reclaiming her land and working with nature not against. 8.42 bigger cycles of change, courage and resilience. 12.10 connection to each other to create the change. Tapping into something greater than ourselves. 15.00 land control, farming and compassion. soil erosion and ecosystem collapse. 19.00 thought and actions to build resilience. Sacred birth and death. 21.00 wilding by Isabella Tree. restoration of farmland and the return of biodiversity. 24.35 soil teeming with life. A miracle. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    34 min

  7. 08/12/2025

    Gratitude and the Tapestry of Love.

    Hannah and Louise feel the deep gratitude flowing between them, the land and the tapestry of love. The field of plenty. Photo credit; Hannah Content of this Episode 1.30 The Abbey Trees across the way from Goddess House. Coming home to the Sacred Grove, Grove life of gratitude for all of life. Wellness and the field of plenty. mythic interpretations of gratitude, a heart of full of gratitude , a divine understanding of the human condition. 5.20 Anyone can find gratitude. To keep Life force going. 6.50 Isle of Paradise. Isle of Avalon. A Prayer Of Gratitude. with Hannah. 11.05 John of Donahue blessing with Louise. Close. Thank you for listening. Please join us soon for Series Two. Thanks for reading Avalon Sacred Groves! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    13 min

  8. 08/12/2025

    Tying it all together, The tapestry, Weaving from Britain.

    In this Closing episode, Hannah and Louise weave the threads of this first series' journey of conversation. The threads of regeneration through the mythic. It's a joy to truly feel the weaving that has already taken place in this initial offering and the deepening understanding of what we are being called to bring through and for the Sacred Groves of Avalon. For The Restoration of our Bridget’s Isle. Photo Credit Hannah Content Of This Episode 0.45 The Sun in Avalon. The Tor And Erosion, walking our Sacred land. Soil is vulnerable. 2.50 The coolness of the forest. Rivers in the sky. Loss of the forest. 5.00 Broken threads and simple connection. The Elixir Of life coming from grief and Love. 9.20 Unbroken roots, other cultures and cultural Appropriation. Seeding the Future. Land, Heart and soul. Gratitude to Ancestors for some threads to hold. 12.15 Becoming a stronger fabric, using the voice for deeper content. Becoming Restorer. 14.12 Endemic Species and living with what is, regeneration and the pristine place of the past. 18.06 Louise reading the Wasteland myth and the well maidens. 22.22 Cups were overflowing with abundance, the British isles, the rape of the land. Empty cups cannot keep giving. Sacred union. 25.55 Whom does the Grail serve? 29.00 The next series. Threads for generations to come. resilience and faith. 36.30 Sharing and keep weaving. Reading from: Arthur and the sovereignty of Britain by Caitlin Matthews Thanks for reading Avalon Sacred Groves! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

    38 min
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Inspiring conversations with people aspiring to live an embodied restorative culture, with land and life, devoted to belonging through through the spiritual and the Mythic Context avalonsacredgroves.substack.com

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    Inspirational conversation about embodied, mythic and restorative culture - with Hannah & Louise
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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    15
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