Join us at Flores del Camino retreat centre
on an ancient pilgrims’ path in northwestern Spain
Sacred Space & Living Patterns
Join us for an 8 - day spirituality retreat
Oct 27 - Nov 4, 2025
… with the possibility to add a 4 day pilgrimage to the Valley of Silence ~ Nov 4 - 8, 2025
Gentle and spacious walking over one of the most beautiful stretches of the Way
An Ancient Rhythm
Are you seeking a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you?
Join us for a journey – a pilgrimage in place - on an ancient Camino path. Embark on a week-long spiritual retreat to explore the living patterns and sacred space within, guided by the transformative power of four universal questions rooted in Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and a rite of passage:
How to face change?
How to move through suffering?
How to receive joy?
How to mature in service?
What to Expect
Meditation and Contemplation: Engage in practices that connect you to the deeper rhythms of your life’s journey through the richness of the Christian tradition. Using the "Sacred Enneagram" as a guide, you’ll explore meditation practices like centering prayer, body prayer and sacred geometry.
Creativity and Ritual: Delve into guided creative practices, participate in immersive experiences and enjoy meaningful time for sharing and reflection.
Diverse Community: You will find a nurturing space where your authentic story and expression is celebrated within the richness of diverse community. People from all faiths or none welcome.
Held within the ancient rhythms and quiet stillness of dusk and dawn, this retreat offers a nurturing space for holy pausing, a time to reflect, and reconnect with the profound patterns of your every day life.
Our Daily Rhythm
1. Dawn group gathering 8 am: Guided Meditation.
2. Morning Session ~ 10. 30 am - 1 pm: Creativity & Contemplation.
3. Afternoon Session ~ 3 - 5. 30 pm: Sharing Circle.
4. Dusk gathering ~ after dinner
Contemplative and creative morning sessions:
Delve into the labyrinth symbol and other ancient designs of places we will encounter and visit. Explore the use of sacred geometry in traditional and sacred art and architecture as the language of the cosmos and the patterns and rhythms inherent in our lives.
Embrace the present moment, allowing yourself to deepen your appreciation for these sacred patterns. Engage in a mindful practice of painting them using local earth colors, grounding your experience in the natural environment and the timeless wisdom and beauty embedded in these designs.
Afternoon Sessions:
Sharing circle ~ Participants are invited to share insights emerging in, gleaning from their contemplative and creative practices, reflections and experiences of the day.
Special Visits
Discover intricate petroglyph designs etched into stone,
a dolmen with its astronomical alignments at Samhain midseason,
and harmonious proportions in Visigothic sanctuaries where monks once chanted.
A unique experience
Embraced within community and in a peaceful environment on the this ancient pilgrims path, enjoy the warm golden glow of the village, flying swallows, and the resident stork’s nest below the church spire.
You will be staying in one of the most beautiful villages in all of Spain as voted by National Geographic.
Castrillo de los Polvazares dates back from Celtic time to the 16th century. Enjoy stunning views at every turn. The retreat centre is a lovingly renovated old building with heart and soul.
Location & Accommodation
Enjoy charming ensuite rooms at Flores, or at the nearby hotel we work in partnership with stunning views overlooking the village, church and rural landscape.
4 day Pilgrimage to the Valley of Silence
This will be your opportunity to walk along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Way on a mini pilgrimage to the breathtaking Valley of Silence. Walking is spacious allowing you to set your own pace and amount of walking.
A place of great awe and wonder our alternative pilgrimage ending will be the Valley of Silence in the village of Peñalba - considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. These sacred mountains and this valley in particular has drawn hermits and monks since the 4th century.
*More information and itinerary for the Camino at the end of this page.
Your Facilitators
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Anne Miner - Pearson (MDiv, DMin) is an ordained Episcopal priest for almost 40 years, serving a number of congregations in the United States. She holds a BA in education as well as seminary & doctorate degrees. She has worked in various spirituality materials, leading individuals & groups through transformational experiences. With deep passion & personal commitment to the spiritual journey for herself & others, her interest in people & what makes “their heart sing” forms a foundation for her retreat leadership style.
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Basia Goodwin is co-founder of Flores del Camino, an artist, educator, and passionate retreat facilitator. She is dedicated to crafting intentional spaces for creative and contemplative journeys and leading groups on the Camino as a rite of passage experience. An alumnus of the Kings School of Traditional Arts, she specialises in traditional arts, craft & philosophy. In her creative practice she makes & paints with natural pigments, using local Camino ochre earths and loves to share this joy with others.
What’s included
Accommodation
During your stay at Flores del Camino, all accommodation consists of ensuite bedrooms.
During the mini pilgrimage, accommodation will be ensuite as well. However, in the final day in Peñalba, a couple of people may have to share a room.
Food
During your stay at Flores del Camino, nourishing and healthy meals prepared onsite and served with love in either the dining area or in the courtyard under the pergola. Wine is offered at dinner.
Dietary requirements
When on-site at Flores, we cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarian, gluten-free, carb-free, dairy-free.
Sessions
All equipment & material provided.
Outings
Site entries & transport fares for cultural activities.
Private transport between Madrid & the retreat centre
See times & pick up point details.
If you prefer to arrive independently to the retreat centre, see how to get here.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurances (travel, health, etc.)
Sacred Space & Living Patterns Retreat
On-site 8 day retreat Oct 27 - Nov 4, 2025 2,700 €
Retreat + 4 day pilgrimage Oct 27 - Nov 8, 2025 4,100 €