With practices of devotion and dissolving, this ancient, Celtic, esoteric Christian path invites us to shift our awareness from the mind to the heart. The physical world becomes both our vessel and our companion on a sacred journey that can take us beyond the senses toward a transformed life of greater awareness and balance, warmed by Love.
Our time together will include:
~ Regular prayer times/meditation practices every day
~ Learning ancient Gaelic sacred chants
~ Spiritual practices that engage the body in transformation
~ Finding inspiration and teachings in Celtic legend
~ Working with energy centers that connect body and soul
~ Sacred work with Nature, the Face of God
Although this event is intended as a follow-up to previous teachings, there will be frequent reference to what has been taught before, so newcomers are welcome and will find there is plenty of opportunity to catch up.
Hallowood Retreat & Conference Center
We are returning to Hallowood Retreat & Conference Center, in a wooded setting about one hour north of Washington, DC, but only 15 minutes from I-270. Click here for more information about Hallowood, including transportation and accommodations.
We are expecting to fill all of Hallowood's rooms, and some attendees will need to find their own lodging. For commuters only, your $100 deposit will be fully refundable if you cannot find reasonable accommodations nearby and cancel by September 21. Here is a map of nearby B&B locations managed on the AirBnB web site. Most are 15 minutes from Hallowood, in Boyds and Clarksburg, MD. Conventional motel rooms also are available along I-270 in Germantown and Frederick, about 25 minutes from Hallowood.
Some B&Bs may offer a discount to attendees of this retreat. Please contact us (address below under "More Information") for discount details or if you'd like help in finding a roommate for off-site accommodations.
Ongoing Community
Newcomers will have the opportunity to consider becoming a part of a Céile Dé group in various locations on the East Coast. Ongoing practice within our Céile Dé community offers a powerful container for those who seek a path that invites commitment and openness to real inner change.
Registration & Payment Information
Rates are the same as they were for our 2013 retreat at Hallowood and include a $100 teaching fee.
Availability
All places on-site at Hallowood are fully booked. You are welcome, however, to book as a commuter and put your name on a waiting list in case an on-site place becomes available.
Payment by mail:
- Register here online, but do not follow the link for online payment. You will receive an invoice by email.
- Print out the invoice and mail it with your $100 check to:
Termonn - East Coast Chapter
c/o Melinda Gardiner
5 Dawson Road
Hillsdale, NY 12529
Make the check payable to Termonn - East Coast Chapter. Be sure to write "2015 Teaching Retreat" in the memo line of your check.
- Your deposit and any other payments will be applied to your invoice.
- Your balance is due by September 21 and can be paid by mail or online.
Payment online:
You can register and pay the total amount using a credit or debit card through PayPal. (Sorry, but we can accept only full payments via PayPal.) Complete your registration online, and then continue by clicking the PAY button.
Scholarships
Scholarships for retreat registration costs (but not for travel expenses) are available as Termonn Trust funds allow. Be sure to pay your deposit before May 1 and follow the instructions on the Scholarships page on this website.
If you can afford it, please consider donating to the Termonn Trust to help others in need attend this teaching retreat.
Cancellations
For Shared and Single rooms, cancellations received by September 21 will receive refunds of the amount paid, minus the $100 deposit. Cancellations of Commuter registrations made by September 21 will receive full refunds, including the $100 deposit. No refund will be made for cancellations after September 21.
More Information
For more information about the retreat or questions about registration and payment, contact ceilede.hallowood@gmail.com.
