Reflection Retreats

The gorgeous valley where our retreat in November takes place, captured beautifully.

Gougane Barra looking like something out of a dream tonight.. the moon glowing through drifting clouds adding a quiet kind of magic to the valley

Just for today...

How are you being gentle with yourself today? Set time aside in November to join us on our only retreat this year. See events for details.

You have traveled too fast over false ground;
Now your soul has come, to take you back.

Take refuge in your senses, open up
To all the small miracles you rushed through.

Become inclined to watch the way of rain
When it falls slow and free.

Imitate the habit of twilight,
Taking time to open the well of color
That fostered the brightness of day.

Draw alongside the silence of stone
Until its calmness can claim you.

Be excessively gentle with yourself.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from the blessing, 'For One Who is Exhausted,' from John's books:
Benedictus (Europe) / To Bless the Space Between Us (US)
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/store

Lahinch Beach, County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill