Celtic Day Retreat Connecting with Nature

This day retreat is a perfect opportunity to reflect and renew your body, mind, spirit with an inward and outward weaving of Celtic practices. We will learn how Celtic traditions recognize the sacredness and blessing in each moment including lessons of wisdom from St. Patrick and Saint Brigid.  

Group sessions include Celtic music, encircling prayer, reflective journaling, enjoying prayer and writings from Celtic writers. There will be mindful walks in nature, looking at native North Carolina plants and habitat and how the many plants revered in Celtic culture are mirrored by similar species in North Carolina’s environment. Your Celtic retreat will include a gift from the land at Well of Mercy.  

You’ll have the opportunity to savor personal free time, immersing yourself in the peace and stillness at Well of Mercy. Your time may involve exploring trails, experiencing the quiet of nature, walking the prayer path and meditating at the prayer stations, meandering the labyrinth, reading, drawing, journaling, daydreaming, or just ‘being”.  

The day retreat will include lunch.  

Bring a journal, water bottle, wear comfortable weather appropriate clothing.

A Blessing for Presence 

by John O’Donohue 

May you awaken to the mystery of being here 

And enter the quiet immensity of your own presence. 

May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. 

May you receive great encouragement when new frontiers beckon. 

May you respond to the call of your gift 

And find the courage to follow its path. 

May the flame of anger free you from falsity.

 May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame and anxiety never linger about you. 

May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of soul. 

May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention. 

May you be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul. 

May you experience each day as a sacred gift, 

Woven around the heart of wonder.