Anchored in the Heart: A Retreat with Julian of Norwich as Guide
Anchored in the Heart: A Retreat with Julian of Norwich as Guide
A three day retreat of art, music, lecture and contemplation
St. Columba's Retreat House, Inverness, CA
​Friday, May 8 - Sunday May 10, 2020

" All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well"
-Julian of Norwich

The 14th century mystic Julian of Norwich was the first woman to write in the English language who centuries later  influenced TS Eliot's masterpiece, The Four Quartets.. A contemporary of Chaucer's, Julian spent the first half of her life as a wife and mother. A near death experience  during the Black Plague propelled her into a life of deep contemplation where she spent the rest of her days musing upon the extraordinary visions she had experienced in her illness-- visions that affirmed the goodness of creation and abounding force of love of the universe. Her writing is poetic, wise and saturated with images of God and Christ as both mother and father, in language that is deeply poetic and filled with tenderness.

In this three day retreat, we will encounter Dame Julian as our guide to cultivating a relationship with the Divine as Beloved . Lectures, guided journaling,  soul collage, silent meditation and chanting will form the rhythm of our time together as we explore what it means to embrace and   the human journey in all its facets,  whether in "weal or in woe".

Kayleen Asbo, retreat director, will be joined by Robin O'Brien as they lead candlelit musical sessions based on Julian's exquisite writings.

Kayleen Asbo,  Ph.D retreat director, is a mythologist,  musicians, cultural historian, spiritual director and interdisciplinary scholar. You can learn more about her at www.kayleenasbo.com

The Retreat begins with registration from 4-6 pm Friday, May 8, concluding at 9 am on Sunday, May 10, 2019 with optional bonus activities on Sunday past check out.  A full schedule will be emailed to you. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm on Friday.

PAYMENTS AND DEADLINES:

+Non-refundable deposit of $100 for lodgers, and $50 for commuters by April 10.  
+Payment in full by May 1.
+Limited number of partial scholarships available, check the box in form to request.  

Another option for those who are seeking lodging is to register as a commuter and stay at local lodging.  Some nearby locations are:

Abalone Inn: https://abaloneinn.com/ 
Cottages at Point Reyes Sea Shore: http://www.cottagespointreyes.com/ 
Motel Inverness: https://www.motelinverness.com/ 
Olema House: https://olemahouse.com/
Tomales Bay Resort: https://www.tomalesbayresort.com/

Please fill in your answers below, and you will be contacted with payment information and instructions.  If you have any questions, please email annahaight@stcolumbasinverness.org.
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