Iona: A Contemplative Pilgrimage
May 31–June 10, 2018
Iona, a small island off the coast of Scotland, has drawn spiritual seekers to its haunting beauty and simplicity for centuries. A pilgrimage to this sacred isle invites us to draw deeply from this wellspring of spiritual vitality.
On Iona, we will look to St. Columba and other Celtic saints as a source of inspiration. Their courage, risk-taking and love of God show us a new way of being and strengthen our confidence that God is wanting to birth a new life and vision in us, and through us, for the world.
This pilgrimage invites us to see the world through God’s eyes and be together in the flow of God’s grace. Nourished and renewed, we return home bringing the blessings of Iona to our communities and those we love.
Leaders
Carole Crumley is an Episcopal priest and an experienced pilgrimage guide to sacred and secular sites throughout Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. Formerly Shalem’s Senior Program Director, she is on the staff of Shalem’s Going Deeper: Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership Program and Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & RetreatsProgram.
Hayley O’Connor, Co-Director of Shalem’s Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative, is a graduate of Shalem’s Nurturing the Call: Spiritual Guidance Program and part of Shalem’s pilgrimage team to Iona, Edinburgh and Paris. A Presbyterian minister, she served a congregation in Edinburgh, Scotland for seven years, where she enjoyed providing opportunities to explore contemplative spirituality and its intersection with daily life.
Leah Rampy, part of Shalem’s pilgrimage team to Iona, Edinburgh and the Pacific Northwest, is also a mentor in Shalem’s Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative. She has a background in corporate management and leadership consulting as well as a deep passion for contemplative living and care of the Earth and is a graduate of Shalem’s Living in God: Personal Spiritual Deepening and Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats Programs.
Bill Stone, Co-Director of Shalem’s Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative, has been part of Shalem’s pilgrimage teams to Iona, Edinburgh and Paris. A Presbyterian minister, he currently serves a congregation in New Jersey and previously spent seven years serving a congregation in Scotland. His time in Scotland nurtured a deep appreciation for Celtic spirituality and a love of hiking.
Price
$3,600 (*) per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $350 additional and subject to availability.
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(non-refundable deposit)
Please fill out Registration/Commitment form here.
Payment Schedule:
$500 per person (non-refundable deposit) due now to Shalem to reserve your space
Reserving your space is contingent upon receipt of your deposit.
$1,550 per person (interim payment) due January 1, 2018
$1,550 per person (final payment) due March 1, 2018
(Please include Single Supplement with final payment.)
Included in the Pilgrimage Fee:
Three nights in Glasgow (two nights at Glasgow Abode Hotel; one night at the Glynhill Hotel)
Seven nights at St. Columba Hotel on Iona
Breakfast daily, nine dinners, one picnic lunch
All entrance fees for sites included on the itinerary
Gratuities for drivers, housekeeping, dining and other staff
Travel by bus and ferry from Glasgow to Iona and return
Not Included in the Pilgrimage Fee:
Airfare to and from Scotland; airport transfers to/from Glasgow hotels
All lunches (except picnic) and one dinner
Beverages at meals except breakfasts
Excursions not on the itinerary
(*) A Caveat on Cost: Please be aware that should currency exchange rates and/or accommodation rates increase significantly over the next few months, we may have to request an additional surcharge. We appreciate your understanding.
Comprehensive Travel Protection Insurance: We strongly recommend this. Please consult your travel agent or visit one of the various websites such as www.travelguard.com.
Cancellations:
If you must cancel your reservation, refunds will be made as follows:
Cancellations received on or before March 1, 2018 – 100% of monies received minus $500 non-refundable deposit;
Cancellations received between March 1 and April 30, 2018 – 50% of monies received minus $500 non-refundable deposit;
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after April 30, 2018.
Shalem reserves the right to cancel the pilgrimage for any reason, in which case you will receive a full refund of all monies paid.