Bobbie Pell, The Moonstone Minstrel
Storyteller
Sacred saints stories, Celtic ballads and world wisdom tales — for congregations, festivals, libraries and schools.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
“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.”
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
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
South Carolina
Kentucky
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
