Warm your spirit this winter season through tending to the sanctuary of your inner flame while nestling in the peaceful woodlands of Holly, Michigan for a weekend of transformation and spiritual nourishment.We will come into remembrance of the Sacred through attuning to the ancient Celtic holy day of Imbolc - the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Step through this potent threshold to renew your spirit with nature-centered rituals, gentle yoga, traditional crafts, other thoughtfully created activities to fan the internal flame and the magic that arises from the warmth of heart-centered togetherness.
Imbolc is also known as Saint Brigid's Day (February 1st). Saint Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland, is intimately connected with the Celtic Goddess Brigid, both Keepers of the Sacred Flame. We will weave her powerful Divine Feminine presence throughout the fabric of this retreat, embodying our sovereignty, our intrinsic wholeness and the eternal nature of our Sacred Flame.
This is more than just a retreat; it's an initiation.
Reserve your place today. I would be honored to have you join us. Space is limited.
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Tentative Schedule:
Friday
- 3-5p.m. Arrival
- 5:30p.m. Dinner & Connection
- 7p.m. Opening Ceremony
- 8p.m. Educational slideshow - history of Brigid, early Christianity and Paganism w/ herbal tea
Saturday
- 8:30a.m. Breakfast
- 10a.m. Purification Ritual w/ the healing waters directly from Saint Brigid's sacred well in Kildare, Ireland.
- 10:30a.m. Gentle Yoga (all levels)
- 11:30a.m. Reflective Journaling
- 12:30p.m. Lunch
- 1:30p.m.- 2:30p.m. Nature Activity (mandala making or labyrinth walk)
- 2:30p.m. - 4p.m. Free time to enjoy 200+ acres of forest and lakeside trails. Bring an inspirational book to read or practice self-reflective journaling. Meditate in the quiet chapel space or schedule a 30-minute massage or Reiki session (for a discounted retreat rate of $30).
- 4p.m. Brigid's Solar Cross Craft Making
- 5:30p.m. Dinner
- 7p.m. Sacred Flame Offering Ritual
- 8p.m. Poetry and Story-telling Collective Share Circle
Sunday
- 8:30a.m. Breakfast
- 10a.m. Gentle Yoga, Yoga Nidra Meditation & Sound Bath (all levels)
- 11:30a.m. Closing Ceremony
- 12:30a.m. Goodbye Lunch
*Receive an early bird discount of $50 off if reservations are made before 12/25.
*For pricing on lodging and meals, please click the link below:
https://www.thesacredflowering.com/offerings/tending-to-the-sanctuary-of-your-inner-flame-a-celtic-winter-retreat
Event Venue
Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI 48442-9146, United States
Tickets
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