Native American and Celtic Spirituality
A Common Well of Wisdom

Pilgrimage to New Mexico
22 – 29 September 2009

Wild Wonder of the high desert

“We saw the Great Spirit’s work in almost everything:
sun, moon, trees, wind
and mountains…
Indians living close to nature
and nature’s ruler
are not living in darkness.”
Walking Buffalo, Stoney

Highlight unique to this pilgrimage:
Invitation to the TEWA Pueblo Native American Gathering for Mother Earth hosted by TEWA Women United

In both the Celtic and Native American traditions three fundamental principles guided the people:
• Honoring the cycles of the seasons through the Celtic Calendar and the Medicine Wheel
• Connecting with all of creation through stories and rituals
• Being open to the present moment as revealed through others, nature, ancestors and the communion of saints
During our time, we explore these principles and notice how they may invite us to be present to the Great Spirit in all ways today.

“The outer physical and cultural landscape of New Mexico seeps deeply into the soul.
Thank you for an amazing journey unique to Sapira.” - Irene, Realtor

THE MEMORIES LINGER
A source of wisdom for both the ancient Celtic and Native American spiritual traditions is a reverence for the cyclical movements through the seasons. Correspondingly, deeply honored were the cycles of the inner life from birth to death. It is what gives the heart a purpose in life, an orientation and a connectedness with something greater than oneself. Through their traditions and legacy, we find:
• A deep love of nature
• A reverent connection with the land and all creation
• Being open to the present moments as they are revealed in all ways
• An honouring of community

Sacred Dancing at Mother Earth Gathering

What makes this pilgrimage unique is that we relate this experience of life to the deeper wisdom of our own hearts through daily reflections, prayers and teachings as we journey through this sacred land together.
Our accommodations are at Ghost Ranch Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch Santa Fe. The Abiquiu facility offers magnificent views of the surrounding high desert and mesas including Georgia O’Keeffe’s famous Pedernal. In Santa Fe we are a short walk from the central square with its many restaurants, shops and churches.
We travel as a pilgrimage community surrounding all our days with prayer and meditations appropriate to each site. The program allows for a gentle rhythm of teachings on the Native and Celtic Wisdom tradition with reflection and quiet time, celebrations and free time.
This journey will linger with you long after the pilgrimage has ended.

Your guides are Marcus Losack and Regina Roman. They have been developing and leading pilgrimages for over a decade.

Marcus is an ordained Anglican Priest and founder of Ceile De, an ecumenical organization in Ireland specializing in the development of study programs and pilgrimages in Celtic Spirituality. He is author of Glendalough, a Celtic Pilgrimage.

Regina is a spiritual director, icon writer and retreat facilitator. She is founder of Sapira, an organization offering pilgrimages to Egypt, New Mexico, and Ireland. Regina has had training on the Medicine Wheel through the Shaman traditions.

All photos from previous pilgrimages by Regina.

TEWA Women United hosts the Gathering for Mother Earth and have invited us, along with many Native elders and spiritual leaders, to the celebration. Their motto is “Sovereignty is Living the Truth from the Heart.”
Please visit www.tewawomenunited.org for more information.

Registration and Cost

COST: $1,995– includes seven overnight accommodations, all morning meals, six evening meals and five afternoon meals, entrance fees to site visits, gratuities, land transportation, teachings on the common well of wisdom of the Celtic, pre-Celtic and Native American traditions, guided prayer and meditations, two master guides, pre-journey materials and a pilgrimage prayer journal. Price does not include: beverages with meals, a single room supplement of $300, travel insurance or two afternoon meals and one evening meal.

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due June 1.
Full balance of $1,495 due by June 31.

22 Sept. (Tuesday) – Arrival - Meet in Santa Fe at 3:00 for transfer to Ghost Ranch Abiquiu
Orientation and Welcome
Overnight Ghost Ranch Abiquiu

23 Sept. – Bandelier National Park
Historical background on the Anasazi and the pre- Christian natural world
Overnight Ghost Ranch Abiquiu

24 Sept. – The White Place
Pilgrimage and Journey into the Medicine Wheel
Overnight Ghost Ranch Abiquiu

25 Sept. –Oje Calientes
Soaking in the healing waters of this sacred site – Healing wells in the Celtic tradition
Overnight Ghost Ranch Abiquiu

26 Sept. – TEWA Gathering for Mother Earth
Rituals, elders, creation and community
Overnight Ghost Ranch Abiquiu

27 Sept - (Sabbath Day) – Eucharist and Silent Desert Walk
Resting within St. Patrick’s Deer’s Cry and Ohiyesa’s words of Silence –celebration dinner in Santa Fe
Overnight Ghost Ranch Santa Fe

28 Sept. - Santa Fe
Martyr’s Walk of forgiveness and reconciliation and free afternoon
Overnight Ghost Ranch Santa Fe

29 Sept - Departures

“Our pilgrimage in 2006 continues to linger with me. What a joy it was! – Amey, Pastor

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