Sacred Space & Living Patterns
Join us for an 8 - day spirituality retreat this autumn.
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
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 pilgrims path at a special time of year to explore the living patterns and sacred space within.
In Celtic mythology, the late October festival of Samhain marked a threshold—a symbolic end to summer and the beginning of winter’s inward turn. Aligned with these liminal days and seasonal shift, this spirituality retreat invites a gentle slowing down and spacious time for reflection.
What to Expect
Ancient Rhythms : Held within the daily pattern and quiet stillness of dusk and dawn, this retreat offers a nurturing space for holy pausing.
Meditation and Creative Contemplation: You will explore ancient spiritual practices like centering prayer, labyrinth walks, sacred geometry and the enneagram. You can expect immersive experiences, visits and time for sharing and reflection.
Our Daily Rhythm
1. Dawn group gathering 8 am: Guided Meditation.
2. Morning Session ~ 10 am - 1 pm: Creativity & Contemplation.
3. Afternoon Session ~ 3 pm- 5. 30 pm: Centering prayer and Sharing Circle.
4. Dusk gathering ~ after dinner
Contemplative and creative morning sessions:
Discover the sacred enneagram as a tool to explore what meditation practices work best for you.
Explore tactile forms of meditation like using the ancient tools of ruler and compass to draw ancient sacred designs from the Camino and paint them with our own foraged earth pigments.
Build and walk a labyrinth in nature - grounding your experience in the natural environment.
Special Visits
connect with place at the special time of year as we slow down and connect with the earths rhythms.
Encounter a dolmen with its astronomical alignments at Samhain midseason.
View ancient petroglyphs and stunning labyrinth designs come to life at sunrise.
Experience harmonious proportions and sacred sound in 7th c. visi-gothic sanctuaries where monks once chanted.
Afternoon Sessions:
Sharing circle ~ Participants will experience centring prayer and are invited to share insights emerging in, gleaning from their contemplative and creative practices, reflections and experiences of the day.
Location & Accommodation
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.
Enjoy delicious home cooked meals and charming ensuite rooms at Flores, or at the nearby hotel (150m away) 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 People Are Saying
“This retreat exceeded all my high expectations. What a profound time. Seeds that will continue to take root. ”
— Camilla, Bologna Italy
“This was such a rich, spacious time. Everything I hoped for and more. I am also so grateful I got to walk the Camino in a meaningful way.”
— Gayle, Minnesota US
What’s included
Private transport from & to Madrid airport
See times & pick up point details.
If you prefer to arrive independently to the retreat centre, see how to get here.
Accommodation
All accommodation consists of individual ensuite bedrooms. On the Camino, you may have to share a room if there are no availabilities.
Food
All meals are included except 3 lunches on the Camino.
Dietary requirements
On-site, we cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarian, gluten-free, carb-free, dairy-free. On the Camino, options are available with advance notice.
Sessions & outings
All equipment, materials, site entries and transport fares for visits are provided.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurances (travel, health, etc.)
Lunches on the Camino
Since everyone walks at their own pace, you will have to buy 3 lunches on the Camino. There are cafés along the way where you can get a coffee, sandwich or a menu. Budget 10 - 20 € per day.
Extra taxis on the Camino
If you wish to take a taxi to shorten your walking day, the cost would be around 20-50€.
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 €