Join us in a sacred encounter at Rydal Hall.
Soak in nature, celebrate and give thanks for the goodness in the world, and gather
as community in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall.
This month’s Sacred Encounter is an opportunity to remember those who have made sacrifices for us and to celebrate their lives by walking up a small local hill to make a cairn. The cairn is a symbol of the people who have made sacrifices for us, with each of us bringing a rock to form the cairn.
We will also gather as community in the sharing of food and conversation around a fire at the Pilgrim’s Rest. The Sacred Encounter is preceded by an opportunity to soak in nature through a walk, run, cycle or swim; or creative writing, reading or art.
Please bring: a rock for the cairn and food to share for a Jacob’s Join lunch.
Meeting Point: Rydal Hall Café entrance
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Contact: [email protected]
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