"Ask the plants of the earth,
and they will teach you;"
Job 12

The Pilgrimage

The art of pilgrimage comes in all shapes and sizes. From finger labyrinths to pilgrimages across continents, the common thread is journey to the center of the soul. This pilgrimage will use the sacredness of earth, and the beauty of prayer as its pathways. The voice of the earth is heard in silence and in song, in gentle breezes and in thunder. Our liturgy, prayer, movement and expression will focus on listening with the eyes and ears and heart.

About Shrine Mont

Shrine Mont - The Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration and a Retreat Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is located in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. At Shrine Mont people are more important than things. Rooms are simple and comfortable.

Meals are home-cooked and delicious! There are no TV's or phones in the rooms. Public telephones and Internet wireless service are available in the main buildings. Shrine Mont offers abundant porches with rocking chairs, mountain hikes, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, lakes for fishing, fireplaces for cool evenings, the outdoor Cathedral Shrine, and bookstore and gift shop.

Details

Check in October 20, 3pm
Check out October 24, 11am
Cost - $500 - includes room, board and program.
To sign up Contact: or call the church @ 410 669 0220, ext 15

Pilgrim Guides:

The Rev. Martha Macgill, Rector of Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Maryland, an avid gardener and lover of nature.

Debra Donnelly-Barton, Director of the Center for Spiritual Development, Debra is a spiritual director, author, teacher and retreat leader.

© 2008 The Center for Spiritual Development at Saint James Monkton