Ancestral Oak is a heartfelt offering to the spirit of the oak tree, a companion for everyone drawn to
ancestral memory and the wisdom of trees.
Spanning 160 beautifully designed pages across 17 chapters
, the book follows the oak through time. From its evolutionary origins and early role in the lives of hunter-gatherers, to sacred groves, medieval courts, colonial shipyards, and modern rewilding projects, the oak’s story is brought
to life in rich and accessible ways.
Blending storytelling, historical reflection, poetry, and nature-connection activities, it invites you into a relationship with this beloved tree that is both personal and expansive.
Inside, you’ll find first-person narratives, hand-drawn illustrations, photographs and guided invitations to explore
your own connection with the oak.
To get a sense of the book, I’ve created a free Taster PDF, which includes the full table of contents, the foreword by storyteller Eric Maddern, my personal introduction, and the first chapter, The Oak’s Evolutionary Journey.
To get your copy of Ancestral Oak, head over to my Etsy page and place your order today.
Philip Carr-Gomm, former Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), wrote:
“Ancestral Oak is a wonderful book, tracking a fascinating journey through time, one that honours and celebrates our relationship with this most iconic and sacred of trees.
Yannick has sensitively crafted many magical doorways through which we can enter into a deeper connection with the Oak; through beautiful photos and images, storytelling, poetry, meditation and activities, this delightful book takes us to the heart of the Oak’s gifts of wisdom, strength, generosity and resilience, that we might embody its qualities for the greater good.”