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Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Retreat with John Philip Newell and Cami Twilling
July 16-18, 2024 at the Virginia Mae Center


In which the wisdom teachings of John Philip Newell and the spiritual practices of Cami Twilling call us to be aware of the sacredness of Earth and every human being as key to the way of transformation and healing in our lives and world. The retreat focuses on the main themes of John Philip’s award-winning book Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (Harper One).

Retreat fee covers all programming - opening program on Tuesday, Wednesday morning session and evening fireside chat, and Thursday morning session. It also includes breakfast Wednesday and Thursday, lunch Wednesday, and access to the Virginia Mae Center, Cathedral and grounds for the duration of the retreat.

Residential rooms rates include Tuesday and Wednesday night occupancy. Please contact programs@cathedral.org if you would like to book additional nights.

About the Retreat Leaders:
John Philip Newell is a ‘wandering teacher’ from Scotland in the ancient Celtic Christian tradition, drawing on both the poetic and the intellectual, and addressing the head as well as the heart. Cami Twilling is the director of Earth & Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice, and compassionate action based in Colorado. Their much-loved combination of teaching and spiritual practice offers great hope for healing and transformation in our lives, both individually and together.

About the Virginia Mae Center:
Newly renovated, serene guest rooms feature Cathedral artwork, restored furniture, picturesque views and volumes from the Cathedral archives for your reading pleasure. For more information and photographs click HERE. Additionally, all guest rooms feature:

* Bathrooms with glass showers, marble countertops and tile floors
* Premium bedding, bath towels, and bath amenities
* Computer side table
* Wardrobe and luggage rack
* In room temperature and lighting controls
* Complimentary Wi-Fi

Residential Room Rates
Standard Guest Room, 1 Full Bed: $400 ($200/night)

Standard Guest Room, 2 Full Beds: $400 ($200/night)

Loft Room: $450 ($225/night)
* Wrought iron spiral staircase leads to a loft bedroom with full sized bed* Entry level features sleeper sofa with full-size pull-out bed and renovated bathrooms

Premium Guest Room: $450 ($225/night)
* One full bed
* Sleeper sofa with twin-size pull-out bed

Suite: $600 ($300/night)
* Living room with armchairs, coffee table, full pull-out bed sleeper sofa
* Separate bedroom with full bed
* Full work desk and chair