Bobbie Pell, The Moonstone Minstrel

Storyteller

Sacred saints stories, Celtic ballads and world wisdom tales — for congregations, festivals, libraries and schools.

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New books released

Reflections of the Natural World

Three new titles blending poetry, photography, Celtic traditions and forest bathing invitations — drawn from Bobbie’s work as a naturalist, wilderness leader and forest bathing guide.

These books form the core of the Reflections of the Natural World retreat. See the workshops page for the full retreat.

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Sacred storytelling

Celtic Voices

Ever felt the need for a new adventure? Or perhaps you feel rebellious and are unsure where to take your passions against societal wrongs? Maybe you are simply being called into the solitudes of nature yet cannot find your way into the quiet. You are not alone. The phenomenal recounts of the Celtic saints show identical dilemmas transformed by their faith. By hearing the events of their legends and deeds from a first person perspective, these monologues breathe life into the light shared with humanity by these inspirational men and women.

Take a journey — into the past, into the states of the soul, into your heart.

Monastic beehive cell Celtic cross

Sacred Saints Stories

Cold, stone monastic beehive cells for solitude and prayer. Simple meals of fruits and vegetables harvested by hand. Gratitude during daily chores to the One Above All who supplied every need. These shared elements of the ancient saints created lives of devotion, service, and prayer. Bobbie offers these timeless truths filled with mystical and remarkable experiences in a dramatic 20-minute delivery, suitable for any worship services.

Longer programmes (45–50 minutes) are also available, comprised of two saint tales, music, and traditions from Celtic Spirituality. The inspirational performances may be used near the saint’s feast day or any time during the year.

  • Sacred music
  • Dramatic renditions
  • Original monologues
  • Vivid sensory images
  • Celtic blessings

“Bobbie Pell is a gifted performer and storyteller who, in her presentation of Saint Mary Magdalene at our church, moved Mary off the flat page of ancient scripture, breathing her to life with passion, complexity, intrigue, and faith. Bobbie’s embodiment of Mary Magdalene was stirring and lit up our congregation with laughter, delight, and new awareness of this inspiring first ‘Apostle to the Apostles.’ Story is our greatest medium for teaching and transformation, and Bobbie is a master at bringing story to life.”

Reverend David McNair, Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit

“As Bobbie’s story of Saint Mary Magdalene unfolds, we are intimately connected with the wisdom teachings of our Master Jesus. Bobbie was authentic, bold, humble, and powerful. It appeared that the Spirit of Mary Magdalene was speaking directly through this storyteller.”

Ginny Lentz, Sacred Feminine Service Coordinator

Programming

Calendar of feast days

Performances can be timed to a saint’s feast day, or given at any point in the year.

  • 1 February — Brighid (Ireland) Foster Mother of Christ; The Mantle / The Flame
  • 1 March — David (Wales) Worship, stewardship in community, poetry
  • 17 March — Patrick (Ireland) Patron saint, visionary, shape-shifting
  • 8 May — Dame Julian of Norwich (England) Writer, contemplative; sustaining love of Christ
  • 16 May — Brendan (Ireland) Journey to the Blessed Isle; the soul’s journey
  • 3 June — Kevin of Glendalough (Ireland) Spirit connections to the natural world
  • 22 July — Mary Magdalene (Biblical) Roles; “Apostle to the Apostles”
  • 9 September — Ciaran of Clonmacnoise (Ireland) Teaching of study, art and literature

For bookings

Contact Bobbie Pell
moonminstrel7@gmail.com
828-778-1510

Storytelling & music

Performances & programmes

Bobbie Pell playing mountain dulcimer
Bobbie Pell cloaked in the woods

For adults

  • Appalachian Humor
  • Celtic Ballads
  • Irish Myth and Transformations
  • Scottish Folk and Faerie Tales
  • Carolina Ghost Legends
  • World Wisdom Tales
  • American Folk Song History

For children

  • Realms of Faerie — Magical Creatures
  • L’il Liza Jane — American Folklore
  • Backpacker Bobbie — Wildwood Tales
  • Dreams and Dreamers — Celtic Folklore
  • Animal Wisdom Tales
  • Native American Legends
  • Ghost Stories of the Carolinas

Visiting artist

Approved state artist rosters

Creative writing, storytelling and music.

  • Asheville Area Arts Council
  • South Carolina Arts Commission
  • Kentucky Center for the Arts
  • Madison County Arts Council
  • United Arts Council of Wake County
  • Mountain Arts Commission

Where Bobbie has performed

Venues

Public library summer reading programmes — system-wide performances to more than 40,000 children over 10 years.

North Carolina

  • Avery-Mitchell
  • Bladen
  • Brunswick
  • Buncombe
  • Dare
  • Guilford
  • Henderson
  • Madison
  • Macon
  • Rockingham
  • Rowan

South Carolina

  • Beaufort
  • Florence
  • Georgetown
  • Lexington
  • Oconee
  • Richland
  • Spartanburg
  • Williamsburg

Kentucky

  • Harlan
  • Jessamine
  • Letcher
  • Madison

Outdoor settings

  • Brookgreen Gardens (SC)
  • Camp Merrie-Woode (NC)
  • Cradle of Forestry (NC)
  • Elks Camp for Boys (NC)
  • National Wildlife Federation (NC)
  • North Carolina Arboretum (NC)
  • Rocky Bluff State Park (NC)

Festivals

  • Atlanta Celtic Festival (GA)
  • Athens Summer Solstice (GA)
  • Bele Chere, Asheville (NC)
  • Franklin’s Celtic Christmas (NC)
  • French Broad Riverfest (NC)
  • Mountain Dance & Folk (NC)
  • Wake County Storytelling (NC)

Asheville community

  • Biltmore Estate: Deerpark
  • Biltmore Village Dickens Christmas
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Folk Art Center
  • Grove Park Inn
  • North Carolina Arboretum
  • Pack Place

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