Wild Sanctuary: Contemplative Spiritual Practice in the Celtic Tradition
Deep contemplative practice in the Celtic tradition attuning participants to the living, vital natural world and the presence of the Holy; Simon de Voil leads guided nature based rituals and silent prayer at Kanuga.
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