Penny Nixon

The eight days I spent in Northern Ireland were nothing less than magical for me. Gareth and Brian provided a soft place to land as they held the retreat participants in safety, trust and humor. The land of my grandfather called to me at a cellular level and I felt like I had arrived home.  The amazing people we were introduced to only strengthened my resolve to dig deeper into the work of peace and reconciliation. The retreat was real—like the people in Northern Ireland—no gimmicks, no pretense, no pat answers—just a deep soul-to-soul encounter of grace. It will be unlike any other retreat you’ve been on. You will experience yourself gently opened to story—the story of the land, of the people, and if you are ready, the story of your own soul’s journey.

- Penny Nixon

Jacob Ratliff

Marketing Director at ashevilleMARKETER

IN ADDITION TO OUR SCHEDULED RETREATS, WE ALSO SOMETIMES OFFER RETREATS TO FOLKS WHO WISH TO TRAVEL TOGETHER AS A GROUP. If you can gather a minimum of ten people, contact us to discuss the possibility - we’d be delighted to hear from you.

  • “ A recent participant wrote to us after our retreat, saying it was “…one of the most profound spiritual journeys I have ever undertaken, in the delightful company of deep spirited and utterly engaging fellow travelers. At the right time in the right way, it has changed my life…” ”
  • “ “…a fabulous opportunity to experience the physical beauty, the political culture and history and the warm, friendly people of Ireland. An opportunity to slow down, reflect and connect with interesting, diverse people in substantive, heart-level ways…” ”
  • “ “…a unique experience…to journey with total strangers through the beautiful city and countryside, learning about conflict and peace both in the healing of Ireland and our own internal search for peace. With storytelling, poetry, mysticism to round out a life-changing adventure while developing lifelong friendships.” ”