Retreats:
'Pathways'
"I shall be telling this with a sigh somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,- I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference. " Robert Frost
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Retreats for 2012
As last year, over the Winter months I am going to run a series of Meditation days. Exploring the many faceted aspects of Meditation. These full days will mean we can explore together in more depth the wonderful gift we give ourselves every time we allow ourselves the time to find that inner space and listen to the silence.
These days are suitable for both those folk new to meditation or to those more experienced. There is a series of 6 programmes on the following dates. Numbers will be limited to 6. You can book for the whole series or for a day. Donations appreciated and there will be a shared lunch.
9.45 ferry from Kirkwall 4.45 back.
Contact Lesley
Telephone: 711750
Email:
January 2012
Wednesday 11th
Saturday 14th
Wednesday 25th
Saturday 28th
February
Wednesday 8th
Saturday 11th
Wednesday 22nd
Saturday 25th
March
Wednesday 7th
Saturday 10th
Wednesday 28th
Saturday 31st
All Meditation days starting at 10.30am. and ending at 4.30pm.
Scientific studies shows that meditation has many measurable benefits.
Reduces anxiety, depression and stress, and helps control pain. Improves attention, memory and concentration
and fosters a more compassionate response towards others to name a few.
New scientist 8/1/11
"the heart of doing is complying with the heart of things"
The Tao of being, Ray Griggs
Crafty Weekends
We held a pilot "crafty weekend" in December which was enthusiastically received so I plan to hold these every 6 weeks,
and continue as long as folk are happy to attend.
For all Crafters
Spinning, weaving, felting, glass painting,
jewellery making, crochet, knitting, quilting, Tatting and maybe more….?
A wonderful opportunity to bring try out lots of different crafts, and learn a new
skill, and have fun! For all ages and abilities
Donations and shared lunch
Please contact Lesley on 711750 limited to 10 folk in any one day, if you wish to attend, and which day or both.
Accommodation, limited to 7 is available if you wish to stay over, however you will need to bring the food you will need. Bread, veg, milk, cereal, pasta and rice are provided, plus tea and coffee. Contact Lesley for prices etc.
Dates
( could be subject to change)
January 22nd/23rd
March 3rd/4th
April 14th/15th
May 26th/27th
July 7th/8th
August 25th/26th
September 29th/30th
November 10th/11th
FEBRUARY
Wedesday 1st February (10.30am-4.30pm) Imolc The first day of Spring in the Celtic calendar!
"Imbolc corresponds to the period of childhood when all things are questioned or enjoyed for their own sake"
Reconnecting to that innocence which we may of lost as we get older.
Ceremony at the Mor stein, shared lunch, donations.
MARCH
Wednesday 21st March (10.30am-4.30pm) "Spring's surprise, rainbows embrace. Quickened be the heart within us, opened be our souls to grace"
Greetings to the Spring Equinox. Ceremony at the Mor Stein, Easter Bonnets, dancing and meditation
A fun family day Shared lunch and donations
APRIL
Saturday 28th April (10.30am-4.30pm) "Singing and Sacred Places" with Ben Whitworth who will lead us in some Gregorian Chanting and share his thoughts on Sacred places. Also Meditation and shared lunch. Donations.
MAY
Monday 7th May Mayday Bank Holiday Family Day (10.30am-4.30pm) "Tra La, it's May, that lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray" Time to let your hair down and letting go. Celebrating Beltane with dancing round the maypole, stories ,creative activities and a ceremony at the Mor Stein. Shared lunch, donations.
Friday 11 May-Sunday 13th May (6.00pm-5.00pm) "Colour and Silence" A silent retreat reflecting on the impact that colour has on our lives inspiring our creativity and imagination. There will be periods of silent meditation, walking and writing interspersed with discussion and sharing. 2 nights accommodation £40. To keep costs down accommodation will only include Bed, Breakfast and evening meal. Please bring food to share for Lunches and donation for the Retreat. Please book early as places limited to 6.
JUNE
Thursday 21st June "Summer Solstice Joy" (10.30am-4.30pm) "dancing be the heart within us, Open be our souls to bliss, Courage vanquish every shadow, greet midsummer with a kiss" Circle and Sufi dances, ceremony at the Mor Stein, shared lunch and donations. Family day.
JULY
More Retreats to be added shortly
AUGUST
Wed 15th – Sun 19th August “Out of the Stones” an exciting retreat with local Prehistorian and Archaeologist Merryn Dineley.
| Wednesday | 6.30pm Evening Meal followed at 7.30pm “Ness of Brodgar” The Spiritual heart of Ancient Orkney. Merryn will tell the story of the discovery and the excavations at the Ness of Brodgar. |
| Thursday | Visit to the Ness of Brodgar, the ring of Brodgar and the Stones of Stenness. |
| Friday | Discussion on “Resurrecting the Neolithic Priesthood” based on Dr Euan MacKie controversial theory, after his visit to the site last Summer. |
| Saturday | Exploring the ancients sites on Shapinsay. |
| Sunday | Departure 1.30pm ferry. |
Cost: 4 nights accommodation and Retreat £200 all inclusive.
Since 2006, archaeologists have been digging in the fields beside the Ring of Brodgar. What they have found is truly astounding. Nothing quite like it has ever been found in the British Isles.
The walls of the buildings that were built 5000 years ago are being revealed. There are traces of Neolithic art on some of the stones, painted in red ochre, and some beautiful artefacts have been found, for example, fine polished stone axes and a little clay figurine that archaeologists have named The Brodgar Boy.
It has been described as a Temple, a Stone Age Village or maybe it was a wet weather venue
for ancient ceremonies!
You make up your own mind, as we spend a few days talking about, visiting , and thinking about this amazing ancient place.
Website info:
www.orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgar/the brodgar-boy/
www.orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgar/excavation-background-2/painted-walls/
www.orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgar/excavation-background-2/a-neolithic-temple.
Further Retreats are added regularly so please view again later.
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Most of the Retreats this year are for a day leaving time for guests to explore for themselves more of Shapinsay, the mainland and other islands of Orkney if they wish. Haughland House is open all the year round for guests, except for 26 June – 6 July when we will be on holiday.
You can enjoy all that Haughland House has to offer, a good library, CD's to play, spinning wheels and spindles, wool for knitting or weaving, felting, straw work, drawing and painting. Sit in the garden, or by the coal fire, read and reflect or just be!
See the impressions page for previous Guest comments.
Please Note: "All inclusive" — includes cost of all activities.
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Specific details of each retreat are available on request to: .
Please remember Haughland House is open most of the year so please get in touch if you would like to visit at times other than advertised.
We look forwarding to welcoming you at Haughland House.