Mara Freeman

Mara Freeman, M.A., is an author and teacher of Western esoteric wisdom and Celtic sacred traditions, which she has taught internationally for over thirty years. She is an initiate in the Western Mystery Tradition, an Archdruidess of the Irish Druid Clan of Dana, and an Honoured Bard with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Her first book, 'Kindling the Celtic Spirit', (Harper SanFrancisco, 2001) has been hailed as the best modern introduction to Celtic spirituality and sacred traditions. Her second book, 'Grail Alchemy: Initiation through the Celtic Mystery Tradition', (Destiny Books, 2014) has been heralded as "a Celtic literary temenos of our time, a sacred space to further explore one's own inner journey and transformation." Her latest book is, 'Sacred Rose: The Soul's Path To Beauty and Wisdom', a mystical journey through myth, religion, sacred art and poetry, with meditations on this well-loved symbol.

While living in California for many years, Mara lectured and gave workshops throughout the United States. This led to a nineteen-year adventure taking groups on transformational tours, pilgrimages and retreats to ancient and sacred sites in Britain, Ireland and France. Mara also founded the Avalon Mystery School, a three-year training programme in the Arts of Sacred Magic, which has students worldwide.

Mara now divides her time between the hallowed bournes of Glastonbury and West Wales and delights in walking over the moors and by the sea, as well as working in her woodland garden, aided and abetted by her two Maine Coon cats, Bran and Gwenni.

To find out more about Mara’s work, visit her website: www.chalicecentre.net.