A Story of Hope

Never let go of your dream! Colette O'Neill is a published author and passionate environmentalist, Druidess(Bandruí) and Woodlander, promoting Celtic indigenous wisdom and culture in all of her work.
Books:
A Cottage and Three Acres
Walking Between Worlds
In Search of the Goddess Rising
Bealtaine Cottage Guide to the Deep Midwinter
Celtic Festival of Imbolc

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[yvonneyven]

Your story gives me hope for my future. My female priest from Norwegian church in London, SE16. She said it was a higher power that will decide when my time comes. I have 8 grandchildren, another grandchild; a boy, due 01/02/2025. When I pass away this grandchild will have no grandmothers! I admire you so deeply. You are so kind & thoughtful. Thanks for planting your beautiful woodland…

[MsFaethGale]

"and the Earth absolutely welcomed them." No truer words. Thank you so much.

[yvonnebirch]

You are a gift to Ireland, her National treasure Colette. Mother Earth recognized your gifts and supported you all the way. ❤❤❤

[Nightowl-]

I only have custody of 1/4 acre…. But I’m doing what I can with what I have 💚 your wildlands are ever an inspiration. Thank you 🙏💚

[esthermalone]

laissant une trace’d’empreintes de coeur 🌳🍃🌱💚🌳🍃🌱💚🌳🍃🌱💚 merci 💋

[irishcottagerenovation]

What you have done is just stunning, can you imagine if the world got behind you and followed your path to treating the earth with the respect she deserves. My God what a paradise it could be. Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos and touch people’s hearts to inspire them to produce a better future for our Mother Earth, it’s a selfless act and I for one are eternally grateful.

[suejohnson]

I still become emotional when you do your walks thru the trees. I must have lived there in another time; hopefully l can come back someday

[fionasmall]

I have an ancient wood near me I walk it twice a day with my dogs. I usually have carrier bags in my pocket to pick up the litter that gets dumped as the wood is next to a built up area. We also most summers see some trees some of which are over a hundred years being set fire, amazingly most survive, others as they have been weakened come down in the winter storms. It breaks my heart but some how the wood keeps growing year after year she is absolutely beautiful and I apologise to her for what the minority do and thank her for the joy she brings to me and the home she provides for the deer, foxes and other wildlife. You are an inspirational woman Colette although I only have a small garden I have planted smaller trees because of your example 🌳 thank you for for all you do

[nadinemasteller]

You paved the way to bring nature back from poor land. You're helping the land to heal. It really doesn't take nature long to take over if given the chance. People searching for fossils bring the proof to us that what was here millennia ago still remains.

[DottieStanley]

Your forest is stunning. Thank you for sharing it with the world. You inspire all of us to help Mother Earth to survive. I watched a very sad video yesterday on the destruction of the rain forests in South America due to strip mining for gold. It's sad and pathetic that corporations are allowed to deface the planet in the name of greed.

[terrylopez]

Have you ever heard the American folklore story of Johnny Appleseed (real name: John Chapman)? Johnny was instrumental in sowing apple seeds throughout the American Midwest in the 19th century. I believe some of his trees are still alive and producing apples to this day! Here’s my point, you are a 21st century Irish Johnny Appleseed! I hope your country realizes what a great and generous woman you are! 🌳☘️

[mikeinportland]

Beautiful story, beautiful video. You have inspired me for years now on my own property and Mother Earth has noticed and is helping me. All over the perimeter of my property (I hate calling it "my property" as I am just a caretaker, but there it is), Hawthornes, Hollys and Oaks have popped up and I let them be, and in fact nurture them. Since there are so many and all mostly on the perimeter I feel like Mother Earth is protecting this space both spiritually and physically from the intrusions of my urban/suburban location (a half acre within a larger city limits.) While my woodland still young in comparison (just 5-6 years), as it was inspired by Bealtaine Cottage so is it a sort of "child of Bealtaine" on the other side of the globe. What an honor! ❤️🙏🌲🌾

[justine]

Thank you for the walk around your beautiful sanctuary ❤

[sabrinadevol]

Your story is one of hope and positivity. I love what you have done on your property. It is absolutely breathtaking! Blessings.

[brendaw]

Your videos keep me dreaming and hoping. Nothing like a cottage in the woods…Having a difficult time and being in Nature soothes my soul…thanks for posting! ❤🌲🪴🍁🙏🐕

[karenferrel]

Colette, I love your walks through the Woodland, and love your stories ❤️ Thank you

[paulahawkins]

The cottage and her land and the trees are so very beautiful - you are creating an ongoing work of art!

[dalesmith]

Thank God you had family support. Good job.

[chrissymc]

What a beautiful message for anyone in grief to think of the energy of their life ones within the memory of the land and biosphere. ❤ This is exactly why I love and appreciate you so much Colette x

[yvonneyven]

I am so happy that you still share your story, life. With the help of my kind granddaughter, I have 2 of your books. But I soo love hearing your voice/stories of present & the past
Blessings from Selhurst, London SE25, England
I love your Bealtaine Cottage/Woodland. 🥰🦮