Listen "Druidry with Wisdom Keeper Chris Park"
Episode Synopsis
Chris Park is a Druid, ecological artist, musician and storyteller, immersed and versed in the ancient lore and wisdom traditions of the Isles of Britain. He teaches ancient technologies, experimental archaeology, educational projects, eco-building, professional storytelling, folk music and raising the awareness of the heritage of beekeeping, where he is also a host on the Living Beeing Podcast, bringing conversations together for the love of bees. He began working with the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids in 1997 and he hosts seasonal ceremonies within a sacred grove at home, and further afield as a Druid priest, celebrant and teacher. Chris was in the BBC TV show ‘Surviving the Iron Age’, which followed 17 volunteers living as Iron Age Celts, over 7 weeks of a wet Welsh autumn, where they had to maintain their settlement just as the Celts did 2000 years ago. He guides storytelling and folkloric tours around the ancient landscapes of the White Horse of Uffington and Weyland's Smithy, The Ridgeway and The Avebury Complex and Stonehenge, discovering archaeology, heritage, nature and a deeper sense of place.In this episode we cover a Druid's relationship to land and place, Chris's multi-faith water prayer ceremonies, his pilgrimage for peace in a coracle, the importance of art and music as forms of Bardic magic, stone circles, cultivating a belonging with land and people... and so much more.Join us at Patreon for all of our wonderful giveaways and specially curated content to deepen your healing journey. Learn more about DruidryLearn more about our work at Rooted HealingThe Rooted Healing podcast is hosted by Veronica Stanwell, with thanks to Mike Howe for ongoing music contributions. The flute in this episode is played by Chris Park.Support the show
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