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Spaces Available for 2016 Ireland Pilgrimages

Last week we added one last set of dates for pilgrimage in Ireland this coming year: August 30-September 7, 2016.  We filled several of those spaces and had a bit of shifting around from other dates, so right now we have the following availability: (click links to go to pages with descriptions)

Writing on the Wild Edges in IrelandMay 3-11, 2016 (ONE SPACE)

Monk in the World: Pilgrimage to the Sacred Edge of IrelandAugust 30-September 7, 2016 (THREE SPACES)

The Soul’s Slow Ripening: Monastic Wisdom for Discernment – Pilgrimage in Ireland – September 20-28, 2016 (TWO SPACES AVAILABLE)

Join our intimate community of 12 pilgrims for a journey to the sacred edge of Ireland based in the wonderful city of Galway!

If you prefer to wait until 2017, let us know and we will add you to the advance notice list when those dates are published in the spring.

We also have just a few spaces left for our pilgrimage experience in Vienna, Austria next November 12-20, 2016. Come to one of the most beautiful cities in the world with us and visit stunning monasteries and savor the music, architecture, and food. We will explore contemplative practice for contemporary life.

More details on our Vienna journey>>

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