Warden Tree Press

Independent Publisher

of Uncommon Books

Our mission is to inspire and engage our readers by publishing thought-provoking books seldom seen in traditional publishing today.

Proudly Indie

Warden Tree Press is an independent publisher focused primarily on ancient historical fiction, horsemanship, agrarian life, folklore & mythology, and restoration reprints.

A detailed black-and-white sketch of a large, ornate tree with five people standing beneath it. The scene appears to be historical, with the people dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and one person appears to be sitting on a large stone in the center of the scene.

“The trees encountered on a country stroll
Reveal a lot about that country’s soul . . .
A culture is no better than its woods.”

― W. H. Auden

A large detailed tree with sprawling branches, with three grazing cows in the foreground, set in a rural landscape.

WhyWardenTree?

Warden trees served a unique function in pre-Christian European societies. These sacred trees held a central role in village life, serving as gathering points for various communal activities. They symbolized protection, endurance, and the unity of the community. Warden trees were revered as living landmarks, often planted to demarcate boundaries and territories. People offered gifts and conducted rituals at these trees to honor the spirits believed to reside within them. The inherent guardianship of warden trees over the land and its inhabitants was integral to the belief system and practices of ancient communities.

Browse Our Selection of Books

Fiction

  • Of Wind and Wolves Book cover; Scythian animal style figures, Pazyryk carpet

    Of Wind and Wolves

    THE STEPPE SAGA BOOK I

    By J. M. Elliott

    Set on the windswept steppes of the fifth century BCE, Of Wind and Wolves is a haunting, poetic tale of survival and sacrifice. Brutal battles and fragile moments of love stand side by side, as its protagonist wrestles with honor, freedom, and fate.

    Praised as "a deft, hypnotic tale that fuses poetry, mythology and the hard realities of life on the ancient steppe" and "a story of truly epic proportions," this historical novel brings to life a world as unforgiving as it is unforgettable.

    Ancient Historical Fiction; Fifth Century BCE; Pontic-Caspian Steppe; Scythians and Greeks; Amazon Warrior; Shamanism

    Release date: September 1, 2025

    Available worldwide at these stores

  • The cover of a book titled 'The Gits of Heaven' by J. M. Elliott, labeled as volume two of The Steppe Saga. The background has a textured, weathered appearance, and there is a silhouette of a bird perched on the letter 'T' in the title.

    The Gifts of Heaven

    THE STEPPE SAGA BOOK II

    By J. M. Elliott

    COMING SOON

  • Book cover titled "The Steppe Saga: Volume Three" by J.M. Elliott, featuring an illustration of a bow and a bird silhouette.

    Peaceweaver

    THE STEPPE SAGA BOOK III

    By J. M. Elliott

    COMING SOON

Nonfiction

  • Book cover titled "On the Bit: The Five Rein Aids" by J.M. Elliott, with a black and white illustration of a hand holding a riding crop.

    On the Bit: The Five Rein Aids

    Understanding Control, Contact, and Collection

    By J. M. Elliott

    Commonsense horsemanship for the homeschooling horseman.

    Horsemanship, Horseback Riding, Horse Training; Equitation

    Release date: Spring 2026

“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.”

― Herman Hesse

Explore the past;

envision the future.