Treasure Buried in a Field

Contemplative Practices and Insights from the Celtic Christian Tradition

An overnight 24-hour retreat for participants to rest, replenish, and rejuvenate, drawing upon the deep well of practices and insights from Celtic wisdom traditions.

Treasure Buried in a Field offers participants an opportunity to slow down their pace, gather for thoughtful listening to each other and the natural world, enjoy nutritious communal meals, and restore energy for engagement in the world. Teaching and practices grounded in the Celtic traditions of spirituality serve as source material for the retreat. 

The retreat facilitator will be Terry Allebaugh, a graduate of The Living School Program of the Center for Action and Contemplation and currently a participant in John Philip Newell’s The School of Earth and Soul. By the time of the retreat, Terry will have recently returned from a pilgrimage week with Newell at Iona, Scotland, the historic center of the Celtic Christian tradition. Multiple members of the Peace Hill Leadership Team will lead participants in body movements, prayers, and chants associated with Iona and the tradition. For an example, follow this link to watch a variation of the Sun Salutation done on the island of Iona by Ali Newell, a wisdom teacher in the Celtic tradition and spouse of John Philip Newell.

Suggested reading: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World by John Philip Newell

Meals are provided by Pat Eder, including Friday supper, as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Fruit, snacks, and beverages will be available. Please note any dietary requests when completing registration.

Overnight lodging options:

• Single room with a shared bath ($150)
• Double rooms with a shared bath can be booked individually ($200) or attendees can elect to share a room ($150)

We have a limited number of scholarships available. To request a scholarship, please contact us at information@peacehillavila.org.