If you love trees, stones and being in Nature, this retreat is for you!
It’s summer time on the mountain and Nature is in full bloom and yet, August 1st marks the Celtic observance of Lughnasadh, a celebration of the year’s first harvest. Nature’s gifts abound…can you see them? Nature is communicating with us all the time…are you present enough to receive the messages? Are you ‘walking awake’?
Join Denise Crawn of Walking Awake, LLC for a weekend retreat experiencing ways to connect more deeply to the natural world that surrounds us and exploring how to harvest the gifts available to us through our relationship with Nature.
With a focus on Nature and a touch of Celtic Spirituality this weekend on the mountain will provide a balanced blend of group gatherings, guided walks and meditations, rituals and activities, story, poetry, and song. In addition, there will be plenty of opportunity for individual free time to rest or to explore the many wooded trails at Kirkridge and neighboring Columcille Megalith Park with its over 90 Standing Stones.
On Saturday, August 3rd, there will also be the option of attending Columcille’s Lughnasadh Celebration.
Be sure to bring your camera, journal, sketch pad, drum, rattle, and of course, your love of Nature!
Faith
Christian:
Christian (no specific type), Ecumenical
Interfaith:
Interfaith (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Kirkridge encourages both an inner and outer personal journey, believing that wholeness becomes the path to a more kind and just world. Inspired by the Iona Community of Scotland, Kirkridge has strong progressive Christian roots. Core to our mission is the offering of hospitality to our guests of all faith traditions, cultures and life styles. On 170 acres, guests enjoy the quiet of an outdoor setting. We are located in the mountains of eastern PA, 1.5 hours from both NYC and Philadelphia.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
Cost $425 includes double occupancy room, board and tuition
Environment: Lake / Pond, Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Language: English
Start Date: 8/2/2019
End Date: 8/4/2019
Event Length: 3 days
Event Leaders: Denise Crawn
Training/Lineage: Denise Crawn is a former Kirkridge employee, Columcille Board Member and resident of the mountain now residing in Scotland with her husband, Nick Prance. Owner of Walking Awake, LLC, Denise is an ordained Interfaith Minister, author of "Walking Awake: The Faces In Nature", and creator of several inspirational card decks. Denise's ministry and love of nature is expressed through her photography, book, cards and events which focus on becoming more aware, mindful and awake through our innate connection with Nature and our relationship with the Divine in, and around us. Find out more about Denise and Walking Awake, LLC at www.walkingawake.com
Features
Learning:
Workshops
Nature / Wildlife:
Nature / Wildlife, Environmental / Ecological, Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type)
Outdoor / Adventure:
Nature Tours
Personal Development:
Coaching, Mental / Emotional, Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal (no specific type), Personal Transformation, Psychological, Stress Management
Spa Services:
Massage
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Labyrinth
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Spiritual Studies, Eco- Spirituality / Sacred Universe
Room Types: Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
45
Housing: Known for our hospitality, Kirkridge offers primarily dorm style rooms with shared baths. Each building houses 16-26 and has individual dining and meeting areas. We offer accommodations for individuals retreats as well a groups up to 100. For an extra fee, we try to honor requests for single rooms. We have one house for small retreats that houses 5 and is available with a kitchen.
Food: Kosher Options, Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Kitchen - Private, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
2495 Fox Gap Road
Bangor, PA 18013-6028
United States
Travel Info: Kirkridge is accessible via Bus from New York City and Philadelphia.
By air, Lehigh Valley International, (formerly ABE) airport is about 45 minutes away, is the closest airport.
From Newark, LaGuardia or Kennedy go to the Port Authority terminal in NYC and take a bus to Kirkridge.
See our site for full travel details.