Tintern Abbey
The tentative itinerary as of Late March:
(You know how life is - this is subject to change without notice. We will try to keep the most current information posted.)
Every link in this itinerary is unique & will take you to a different site. Enjoy.
Day
Itinerary
Overnight
For the Celtic Christian, there was no divided church. We walk today in that
truth: one Lord, one spirit, one baptism.
Sunday, September 7
Departure Flights from U.S.
Monday, September 8
Arrive in U.K.; relocate to Belmont Abbey's guesthouse. Late afternoon: orientation, introductions.
Hedley Lodge
Tuesday, Septermber 9
Lectures with Esther De Waal; afternoon trip to Dore Abbey.
Hedley Lodge
Wednesday, September 10
St. Mary's at Monmouth; lunch at Tintern
Abbey followed by self-guided tour of Abbey; Holy Well at Trelleck; Tymawr Convent.Hedley Lodge
Thursday, September 11
Lectures with Esther; free afternoon or optional trip to Hereford Cathedral and Mappa Mundi.Hedley Lodge
Friday, September 12
Pilgrim walk to Partrishow Church, Hermitage and Holy Well; lunch at Llanthony Priory,; visit St. Mary's Church at Abervagenny; meet
with Michael Woodward.
Hedley Lodge
Saturday, September 13
Richard Birt on Thomas Traherne; Rowlestone and Esther's cottage; Kilpeck Church.
Hedley Lodge
Sunday, September 14
Morning Eucharist. Depart by bus for St. David's, afternoon tea with Cistercian Sisters
at Whitland.
Old Cross Hotel in St. David's
Monday, September 15
Morning tour of St.
David's Cathedra and Bishopric; mid-afternoon tea at St. Non's (St. Non's Church); healing service at St. Non's Well.
Old Cross Hotel
Tuesday, September 16
Pentre Ifan
Neolithic Burial Chamber; Nevern High
Cross and Pilgrim Path; afternoon departure for Belmont.
Hedley Lodge
Wednesday, September 20
Early morning departure for Airport.
Please do not make reservations for early morning flights
Approaching the journey as a pilgrim does not make it grim-faced tedium. There is tremendous joy, a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded people and plenty of just plain fun. Look at the page produced by the pilgrims from the 2003 Scottish Pilgrimage to see what the experience meant to them.
Also please take the time to visit Dr. Deborah Vess' site on Celtic Monasticism: History and Spirituality. It is a direct outgrowth of previous Celtic Pilgrimages with Esther de Waal and Therese Elias, OSB. It provides a wealth of information about Celtic Spirituality - as well as virtual tours important sites.
See the Links and Readings pages for more information about all of the saints and sites and ideas we will encounter on our sacred journey.
Find your roots. Find yourself.
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The pilgrimage group strictly limited. Don't be disappointed. |
For more information contact:
Therese Elias, OSB
Guardian Angels Monastic House
4220 Mercier
Kansas City, MO 64111
816/561-6855