'IONA ESSENCE' 2016
A SPIRITUAL HARP RETREAT ON THE ISLE OF IONA
‘A Journey Into Essence’
with Julie Darling and the Celtic Harp
6th - 10th June 2016 Our retreat begins at 10am on Monday and ends at 4pm on Friday |
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Location
Being on Iona, this sacred isle, and resting in the gentle music of the harp, is a unique opportunity for deep rest, new insights and powerful inspiration.
On Iona, many people discover a new perspective on their lives and their spiritual path. The intention behind this retreat is to provide a gentle circle of music and meditation, creative space, and freedom to be, in order to support this process.
Spiritual Harp music, ancient legend, meditation and prayers from the *Carmina Gadelica will inspire us as we take ‘a journey into essence’ on the holy Isle of Iona. The lives of Hebridean islanders in previous centuries, and their interweaving of spirituality with daily life, in conditions that were often harsh, can offer a fresh perspective on the way we integrate our spiritual lives into the demands of a modern world.
On Iona, many people discover a new perspective on their lives and their spiritual path. The intention behind this retreat is to provide a gentle circle of music and meditation, creative space, and freedom to be, in order to support this process.
Spiritual Harp music, ancient legend, meditation and prayers from the *Carmina Gadelica will inspire us as we take ‘a journey into essence’ on the holy Isle of Iona. The lives of Hebridean islanders in previous centuries, and their interweaving of spirituality with daily life, in conditions that were often harsh, can offer a fresh perspective on the way we integrate our spiritual lives into the demands of a modern world.
Note: *Carmina Gadelica is a compendium of prayers, hymns, charms, incantations, blessings, and miscellaneous lore gathered in the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland between 1860 and 1909. The material was recorded and translated by Alexander Carmichael (1832–1912).
Spiritual Community
Our group will be small - just eight people - to allow us to form a supportive spiritual community.
Spiritual Harp music takes us to the heart of things – to the light and wisdom of our own hearts, and the Divine light that is reflected to us by the power of the natural world, when we have the time and the eyes to see it.
Together, we will experience the inspiration that comes from joining with others, in the process of deep spiritual enquiry - and the joy of sharing precious moments held in the light, peace and music of this sacred island.
Our group will be small - just eight people - to allow us to form a supportive spiritual community.
Spiritual Harp music takes us to the heart of things – to the light and wisdom of our own hearts, and the Divine light that is reflected to us by the power of the natural world, when we have the time and the eyes to see it.
Together, we will experience the inspiration that comes from joining with others, in the process of deep spiritual enquiry - and the joy of sharing precious moments held in the light, peace and music of this sacred island.
Inspiration and beauty
We will meet in a superb location - just a few minutes walk from the North shore, in a cosy meeting room with stunning views out to sea and the islands.
We will also have use of a spacious converted Iona byre (barn) with wood burning stove, perhaps for art work, sharing music or gentle movement.
Whatever the weather, we will find inspiration from watching the ever-changing landscape of sea and sky.On rainy days, rainbows arc into the water. Evening brings Hebridean sunsets of stunning beauty.
We will meet in a superb location - just a few minutes walk from the North shore, in a cosy meeting room with stunning views out to sea and the islands.
We will also have use of a spacious converted Iona byre (barn) with wood burning stove, perhaps for art work, sharing music or gentle movement.
Whatever the weather, we will find inspiration from watching the ever-changing landscape of sea and sky.On rainy days, rainbows arc into the water. Evening brings Hebridean sunsets of stunning beauty.
Spiritual Friendship
This retreat offers five days to let go of the demands of daily life, and be held in a place of spiritual friendship, gentle harp music and meditation.
We will have time to 'just be' by the waves, as the wind plays the harp strings, and the seabirds call.
The retreat will hold a balance between structured time together for harp meditations, sharing and teachings, and free time to explore in whatever way feels right for you. Walking on the island, time alone by the waves, exploring words, music, song or images – any or all of these will be facilitated by support and guidance offered in the spirit of soul friendship.
Wind and wave, sunlight and summer showers bless and hold us as we enter sacred space and allow our hearts to expand and grow.
This retreat offers five days to let go of the demands of daily life, and be held in a place of spiritual friendship, gentle harp music and meditation.
We will have time to 'just be' by the waves, as the wind plays the harp strings, and the seabirds call.
The retreat will hold a balance between structured time together for harp meditations, sharing and teachings, and free time to explore in whatever way feels right for you. Walking on the island, time alone by the waves, exploring words, music, song or images – any or all of these will be facilitated by support and guidance offered in the spirit of soul friendship.
Wind and wave, sunlight and summer showers bless and hold us as we enter sacred space and allow our hearts to expand and grow.
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Vibrational Celtic Harp Essences will support us in our inner work. There will also be an opportunity to create your own personal vibrational essence on Iona, to support the process of spiritual growth and healing.
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The Nunnery
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Iona's Sacred Sites
We will visit some of Iona's sacred sites, and if the weather allows, we will experience the power of the harp to mediate the sacred energy of time and place on Iona. |
The North Shore
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The music of the waves..
You will have the freedom to explore your own spiritual world through whatever creative process speaks to you, with support and guidance, or space to simply sit on Iona’s shores and watch the waves, and perhaps the dolphins too...
There will also be the option of some one to one time with Julie, if you wish, to discuss your inner life and your spiritual journey.
Julie Darling
One to one spiritual friendship - There will also be an opportunity for some one to one time with Julie, if you wish, to discuss your personal journey.
Spaces will be limited to eight people only on this retreat.
If you would like to find out more about the Iona Essence Retreat, please contact Julie directly through the form below.
Spaces will be limited to eight people only on this retreat.
If you would like to find out more about the Iona Essence Retreat, please contact Julie directly through the form below.
