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SUMMARY:St. Teresa of Ávila Retreat at Mepkin Abbey
DESCRIPTION:The Carmelite nun Teresa of Ávila — saint\, mystic\, and doctor of the church — is one of the greatest teachers of Christian prayer. Her guidance speaks to men and women\, laypeople and monastics\, beginners and proficients. In this retreat\, we will explore Teresa’s rich and beautiful insights on how to grow closer to God through prayer\, with practical instructions on how to apply her wisdom to our lives today. The retreat leader\, Carl McColman\, is the author of several books on Christian contemplation and spirituality\, including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism. This retreat is suitable for both newcomers to contemplative spirituality as well as more seasoned practitioners. \nThis retreat is fully booked. Click here to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/st-teresa-of-avila-retreat-at-mepkin-abbey/
LOCATION:Mepkin Abbey\, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd\, Moncks Corner\, SC\, 29461\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elemental Scotland Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat and Pilgrimage on the Isle of Mull (with visits to Iona and other sacred sites) — led by Carl and Fran McColman\, Laura Imperial\, and Phil Foster\n\n\nThis retreat is fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.\n\n\n\nExplore the wisdom\, the poetry\, and the sacred stories of Celtic Scotland on this seven-day retreat in the windswept Hebridean Isle of Mull! \nJoin Carl McColman (author of Invitation to Celtic Wisdom)\, contemplative artist Fran McColman\, poet/storyteller Phil Foster\, and tourguide Laura Imperial as we celebrate the spirituality of the saints\, the legends of ancient heroes\, and the abiding mystery of the old Celtic lore. \nWe will be based at the elegant Ardfenaig Lodge (previously the hunting lodge for the Duke of Argyll)\, with easy day trips to Duart Castle\, Lochbuie Standing Stone Circle\, Staffa Island (home of Fingal’s Cave\, immortalized by poet James McPherson and composer Felix Mendelssohn)\, and Iona — legendary home of Saint Columba\, burial place of Scottish kings\, and the sacred destination of Celtic pilgrims from the world over. \nOur time together will foster a meaningful and contemplative retreat experience. Each day Carl and/or Phil will guide us into the spirituality of the Celts through stories\, poetry\, legends\, liturgy and lore. \n\n\n\nCarl and Fran will offer guidance for contemplative creativity (journaling\, photography\, and art). Laura will help us to appreciate the history\, geography and local lore of this sacred place. \nOur schedule will balance our day-trips with time for reflection and the space to explore and enjoy the convivial culture of the Scottish Hebrides\, including visits to pubs\, churches\, and cafés. \nTo maximize the contemplative nature of our week together\, we are limiting this experience to 11 participants.\n\n\n\nThe cost for Elemental Scotland is $2200. This covers: \n\n\n\nLodging (double occupancy) for 7 nights (no single occupancy rooms available)\nAll breakfasts (including fresh eggs)\, 3 lunches\, 3 dinners with wine\nTransportation (including ferry to Iona) around the island after arriving at Ardfenaig\nDuart Castle tour\nStanding Stones\nTrip to Staffa\nSunday service at Iona Abbey\nTour of Iona Abbey\nPilgrimage walk around Iona led by a member of the Iona Community\n\n\nThis price does not include air fare or transportation costs to and from Ardfenaig. We recommend you travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow\, and we will provide detailed instructions for making your own pilgrimage from the city to the remote setting of our retreat. \n\nThis retreat is fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list. \n\nFingal’s Cave \n\nCarl McColman is a contemplative author\, teacher\, and spiritual guide. He is the author of various books\, including An Invitation to Celtic Wisdom\, 366 Celt: A Year and a Day of Celtic Wisdom and Lore and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Celtic Wisdom. He blogs for the Contemplative Channel on Patheos and is the co-host of the Encountering Silence podcast. He is a life professed Lay Cistercian of the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers\, GA. \nFran McColman creates beauty in a variety of media. She is a contemplative photographer\, artist\, and a certified Zentangle teacher. She loves working with watercolor\, pen and ink\, and dyes for silk. Her work celebrates the splendor of nature\, the love of the Divine\, and the yearning for compassion and connection in each of our hearts. She particularly enjoys helping others find their own artistic voice through a contemplative approach to creativity. \nLaura Imperial\, MS\, LPC\, LMFT has been going to the Isle of Mull annually for the past 20 years\, and calls it her spiritual home and sanctuary. She is a psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist\, and lives in New Orleans\, LA\, USA.  Laura currently works as a consultant and volunteers with the Mental Health Crisis Unit of the New Orleans Police Department. She enjoys gardening\, triathlons\, and playing bass guitar. \nPhil Foster\, MDiv\, LPC\, LLC is a psychotherapist and consultant from Decatur\, GA\, USA.  Phil has led dozens of workshops and retreats on spirituality\, mythic-poetics\, and archetypal/transpersonal psychotherapy. He is an ordained Disciples of Christ clergyperson\, and a life professed Lay Cistercian of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit\, in Conyers\, GA.  Phil enjoys poetry and is a life-long drummer.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/elemental-scotland-retreat/
LOCATION:Ardfennaig Lodge\, Ardfennaig\, Isle of Mull\, Scotland\, PA67 6DX\, United Kingdom
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