Easter Retreat 2024

March 25 - April 2, 2024

Through presentations, ritual gestures, poetic prayers, contemplative exercises & quiet walks, Alexander John Shaia invites you to recover & celebrate the mystical Easter of early Christianity (pre 500 CE). People from all faiths or none are welcome.

With the possibility to extend the retreat with an Easter Camino.

Retreat Full ~ Registration for 2025 open

The Writer’s Way on a Pilgrim Path

June 1 - 12, 2024

With uninterrupted time away from the demands of daily life, discover and explore the stories deep within. Within an intimate circle of fellow companions, experience two powerful and natural meditation practices: free flowing words and the optional opportunity to try your hand at preparing and painting with natural earth pigments. With Rosalind Brackenbury, Kim Narenkivicius, Basia Goodwin and Bertrand Gamrowski.

Sacred Windows

~ Creativity & Presence

July 25 - August 2, 2024

Connect with yourself, the earth, its colours and the inspired designs of Gothic window on the Camino. See with new eyes as you delve into timeless beauty and foster your creativity. With Clarissa Grandi, Bertrand Gamrowski & Basia Goodwin.

With the possibility to extend the retreat with a mini pilgrimage.

Retreat Full ~ Waiting List open / Registration for 2025 open

Quadratos Retreat

Absorb the deeper rhythms

September 18 - 26, 2024

Join us for a journey – a pilgrimage in place. Away from the demands of everyday life, we invite you to share the deeper rhythms of your individual & authentic spiritual life in pilgrim fellowship & community. With Anne Miner Pearson & Basia Goodwin.

Easter Retreat for Ministers

Oct 14 - 23, 2024

Alexander john Shaia invites you to a 10 day Easter Retreat for all who minister (presiders, worship leaders, musicians, etc.) who are unable to be away from their communities at Easter. Through presentation, ritual gestures, poetic prayers, contemplative exercises and quiet walks, you are invited to recover the mystical Easter of early Christianity (pre 500 CE). This includes later zoom sessions to develop a support network of how elements of this Easter might be brought to your communities as to revitalise christianity for seekers today.

Journey into the Winter Season

~ Through image & symbol, story & myth

Oct 25 - Nov 4, 2024

Would you like to enter the winter season more purposefully? Find nourishment in fellowship as we gather around the hearth together… We warmly invite you into a space for reflection, creative exploration and communal connection, inspired by the rich symbolism of this meaningful time of year. With Clarissa Grandi, Bertrand Gamrowski & Basia Goodwin.

Easter Retreat 2025

April 13 - 22, 2025

Through presentations, ritual gestures, poetic prayers, contemplative exercises & quiet walks, Alexander John Shaia invites you to recover & celebrate the mystical Easter of early Christianity (pre 500 CE). People from all faiths or none are welcome.

With the possibility to extend the retreat with an Easter Camino.

Sacred Patterns

May 2025

More information coming Soon

Sacred Windows

~ Creativity & Presence

July 24 - August 1, 2025

Connect with yourself, the earth, its colours and the inspired designs of Gothic window on the Camino. See with new eyes as you delve into timeless beauty and foster your creativity. With Clarissa Grandi, Bertrand Gamrowski & Basia Goodwin.

With the possibility to extend the retreat with a mini pilgrimage.

Quadratos Retreat

Absorb the deeper rhythms

September 2025

Join us for a journey – a pilgrimage in place. Away from the demands of everyday life, we invite you to share the deeper rhythms of your individual & authentic spiritual life in pilgrim fellowship & community.

Email us to register your interest

Easter Retreat for Ministers

Oct 6 - 15, 2025

Alexander john Shaia invites you to a 10 day Easter Retreat for all who minister (presiders, worship leaders, musicians, etc.) who are unable to be away from their communities at Easter. Through presentation, ritual gestures, poetic prayers, contemplative exercises and quiet walks, you are invited to recover the mystical Easter of early Christianity (pre 500 CE). This includes later zoom sessions to develop a support network of how elements of this Easter might be brought to your communities as to revitalise christianity for seekers today.

Journey into the Winter Season

~ Through image & symbol, story & myth

Oct 25 - Nov 4, 2025

Would you like to enter the winter season more purposefully? Find nourishment in fellowship as we gather around the hearth together… We warmly invite you into a space for reflection, creative exploration and communal connection, inspired by the rich symbolism of this meaningful time of year. With Clarissa Grandi, Bertrand Gamrowski & Basia Goodwin.

Email us to register your interest