Wisdom of the Heart
DeKoven Center Pilgrimage 

Brittany, France: Celtic Brittany

May 6 – 16, 2007
Landcosts $2450*

Megalithic Standing Stones of Carnac

It is impossible to resist Brittany’s charm and beauty, created through the shifting winds of nature, history and legends or escape being captivated by the ancient Celtic culture and traditions woven into this sacred land and its people.
Ancient wisdom traditions from both the Christian and pre-Christian periods are embedded deeply within the Celtic soul and landscape of Brittany. What makes this pilgrimage unique is that we will relate this experience to the deeper wisdom of our own hearts through daily reflections, prayers and teachings as we journey through this sacred land together.
Please join us for an exceptional pilgrimage experience through which the primary strands of prayer, teachings on Celtic spirituality, visits to historical sites and guided personal reflections will be woven into the greater tapestry, through wisdom and transformation of the heart.

We travel as a pilgrimage community surrounding all our days with prayer and meditations appropriate to the site.  The program has been structured to allow for a gentle rhythm of teachings, reflection and quiet time, celebrations and free time.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Chartres Cathedral – learn how labyrinths are creativity enhancers and a place of pilgrimage to listen to the “still, silent Voice.”
Carnac Standing Stones – Hear the stories of the “material of eternity”
Mont St Michel – Stand within the ruins of a Benedictine Monastery and discover the ancient path of study, prayer and service for today
Free day in Paris to explore
Seminars-Teachings on ancient and Celtic influences for our own wisdom and understanding

YOUR GUIDES:

Marcus Losack is founder and Director of Ceile De, an ecumenical organization in Ireland specializing in the development of study programs and pilgrimages in Celtic Spirituality. He has worked as an Anglican priest in the United Kingdom and Libya.  Marcus is also author of Glendalough, A Celtic Pilgrimage.  From his time as Course Director and Lecturer at St. George’s College in Jerusalem where he developed pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Egypt stems his love and particular interest of the relationship between Celtic Spirituality and the Desert Spiritual Tradition.

Regina Roman is founder and director of Sapira, Inc., an educational and spiritual resource organization for pilgrimages to New Mexico, Ireland and Egypt.  Study programs for each of these areas are offered by integrating the history, cultural and spiritual stories of the people and place. She is co-author of Journey with Purpose, A Guided Journal to Discover Your Way.  In addition, Regina is an experienced Spiritual Director following in the paths of the Desert Mothers and Fathers of “opening the heart” and “prayer of the heart.” 

Please complete  reservation page and make a deposit through our website of $500 per personto reserve your space on this pilgrimage.  The balance of the all-inclusive land price is $2,450.00** due in full by January 30, 2007.

The group size is limited to a total of 30 participants in order to maintain a sense of a pilgrimage community.

For more information call Regina Roman or Angela Churchill at 703-535-1114

**Cancellation by client:
Period before departure date                      charge as % of total cost
46 - 60 days                                                  deposit amount
31- 45 days                                                   50%
0- 30 days                                                     full amount

Each traveller is required to purchase individual travel insurance to cover any unforeseen cancellations made by the client. Upon receipt of your registration form, you will receive a full traveller’s packet which includes options for purchasing travel insurance. Health forms, suggested reading materials, packing list, hotel information and contact numbers will also be included in the packet.

ALL-INCLUSIVE LAND* cost of $ 2,450

INCLUDES:
-10 nights of accommodations in 3 Star accommodations (double occupancy), (Single room supplement an additional cost of $ 400)
-all meals included (except 1 dinner and 3 lunches on free afternoons),
-all land transportation, pre and post-journey materials,
-two Master Guides for study programs,
-guided prayers and meditations appropriate to site and all entrance fees.

NOT INCLUDED:
-Does NOT include transportation to and from Paris
- personal expenses, tips to bus driver, travel insurance and beverages.
-*Please note that this does not include a $200 charitable donation to be paid directly to the DeKoven Center for organizing and making this journey possible. Donations to The DeKoven Center may be sent directly to The DeKoven Center, 600 21st Street, Racine, WI 53403. Please write "Celtic Brittany" on the memo.

Please visit"http://www.dekovencenter.pair.com"  for additional information.

This pilgrimage is offered in partnership with Ceile De, an ecumenical study and pilgrimage organization in Ireland specializing in Celtic Spirituality.

View our Day-by-Day Itinerary

"The beauty of the land soothed my eyes,
the history and legends fed my mind,
and the journey itself filled my heart with priceless treasures."
– Regina Roman, Sapira President

Basic Information

For assistance in arranging air transportation, pre and post trip travel, rental car or rail tickets in conjunction with your journey, please contact our friends at MacNair Travel & Cruises/American Express. We are beginning to establish group blocks and discounts through their organization. They offer web and published rates, provide complimentary flight insurance, offer worldwide care through American Express offices, and can interface with our team to ensure the right arrangements and communication.

Call 800-833-4382 or e-mail sapira@macnairtravel.com.

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