Mary Samantha, Priestess of Avalon is a phenominal instructor and Priestess of Place. Although I am not officially in Priestess training (not yet anyway) I was blessed to be guided through a meditation for release of energy recently. Mary Samantha is a very patient, loving highly qualified guide. She takes you through each step in such a professional manner that she commands your potential and you easily achieve this. She makes you feel very comfortable in stretching yourself and achieving your potential in the realm of Priestess training as well as individual spirituality. She's so knowledgible and wise I don't think there's a question you can pose that in this realm that she won't have a very articulate answer for. Her work has been very close to her heart and you sense that immediately. She blended her Native American (San Jose/Bay Area, CA) and Celtic backgrounds to create the Wheel of Place, which is the seasonal & spiritual compass for California. You feel her passion and love for the earth as part of her true self.
As someone completely new to meditation I can honestly say that I felt myself connected to the Goddess with the guidance of Mary Samantha. I am foever changed for the better through her teachings and loving guidance. She draws to her, like minded Goddesses and has a special gift for helping you find your way on your individual spiritual path. I feel more open and attuned to the earth and my own spirituality. I have experienced a much greater depth of compassion for others as well as a deeper connection to everyone through the wisdom she shares. Her passion for helping those lost on a spiritual path is sincere and very powerful. She is on her own path to fullfilment and that is quite obvious as you experience the joy and satisfaction she so obviously feels by teaching others. This Priestess of place has truly found her calling.

Mary Samantha has quickly become one of my dearest friends. Her loving energy radiates from within her center as it envelops anyone in her presence that she cares for, as well as those she encounters in the world. She's an incredible single mum and the beauty of her two children is a true testiment to how she embraces individuality and encourages us all to attain our fullfillment.
I'm continually touched by her beauty, her love, her patience and her knowledge. Her little ones are a joy to be near as they radiate love, joy and happiness. Samantha is the most kind and patient teacher and friend I've ever known.
She does not judge, her ego is practically non existent. She's such a powerful inspiration in my life as she shares her wisdom, life experiences and opinions. Samantha connects with sincere people of all backgrounds and religions, she opens herself to all experiences and accepts and embraces people as they are. Her abilitty to communicate on the deepest levels is one aspect of our friendship that is meaningful. I rarely meet those who can articualte their thoughts, own their shit and truly be compassionate the way she is naturally.
She's a true inspiration and words will never adequately describe her beauty or impart the wondeful experience getting to know her and having her friendship has brought to my life. I never have to worry about judgement or the loss of true friendship with her. I can be completely vulnerable wit her, and always be myself. Even when I do the dumbest things Sam extends her forgiveness,understanding, compssion and love back to me. She helps friends open their minds to new perspectives in so many ways. She's so full of passion for life, bursting with love and light.
Samantha is lifelong friend you can rely on to always be honest and ethical. She fillls you wtih her love as she builds you up and guides you towards your own fullfimment by merely being who she was meant to be in this life. I know she'll attain her fullfillment and I'm thrilled to have such an incredible Goddess, Sister and amazing Friend in my life.