Christopher Blakeley
Celtic Elements Sept 6th-13th
A week-long retreat encapsulating the spirituality, wild spaciousness and stillness of Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island)
Enlli is an extraordinary space, a place of pilgrimage and encounter. Whatever it is that draws you here - the call of the seals (and opportunity to snorkel with them), the bird-life, the tranquility that the Island and its ‘mountain’ and shoreline offers, its deep rootedness in Celtic spirituality, the centuries of prayer that have taken place in the remains of the abbey, the simpler way of life in the rhythm of an island community or just the still presence of this ‘thin place’ – there will always will be something waiting to reveal itself to those who choose to make the crossing......
Celtic Elements
The retreat space we will hold while you are resident on the island will include elements of daily meditation and prayer, contemplative practice, poetry and music, walks, encounters with the natural life of the island, sharing as a group, one-to-one time with one of our guides and time in your own space and freedom, entirely as you choose.
We will create a simple daily rhythm that will allow us to benefit from the space and privacy to do our own thing plus the richness of coming together and sharing experience in community. It will be run in an open, inclusive way that enables us each to engage fully whatever the diverse nature of our own spiritual practices and enquiries.
The retreat space will be hosted by experienced retreat guides and spiritual directors. Accommodation will be in shared houses (see “Nant”, “Hendy” and “Ty Capel” on the Bardsey Trust website) with single or double occupancy bedrooms and shared living space.
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