Pilgrimage France 2010
Open to Nature and align to your connectedness within
walking the Pilgrim’s Path of France
Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle
1-8 October 2010
2/3 October 2010 preparatory weekend workshop with Gabriella Kapfer
We start with a 2 day workshop of
Opening to a co-creative partnership with Nature through meeting the elements
and strengthening our connectedness and alignment with our Self and Source through Sound, in preparation of a
4 day pilgrimage walking the pilgrim’s path facilitated by Suzanne van Vliet and Gabriella
4-7 October 2010
with the focus of walking in heightened awareness deepening our connection with Nature and our own life purpose, assisted by the pilgrim’s path, which has been used by thousands of pilgrims with the intention of raising consciousness.
For over 1000 years pilgrims have walked across France to Santiago in Spain. At the height of the pilgrimage in the C11th and C12th centuries over half a million pilgrims came from all over Europe each year and the majority walked from France. Pilgrims included St. Francis of Assisi, popes, kings and queens as well as peasants and those hoping for inner peace and forgiveness.
On the Journey we will:
· Prepare every morning with a sound meditation for the journey, guided by Gabriella
· Walk and connect with the old land and our collective past
· Learn to use sound and music as a healing instrument for nature and ourselves
Our pilgrimage takes us through the beautiful Célé valley where the Camino follows the river, alternatively in the valley and heigh on the cliffs with stunning views.
Our walks during the day will be at a moderate pace. we will walk appr. 5 hours a day. (15/17 km). This journey is enjoyable for anyone with reasonable physical fitness.
Weekend Workshop:Costs 250 Euros : for Workshop including food and lodging for w/e: Lodging: accommodations during the w/e workshop will be arranged at Mas de Carrié.
Walking Week: € 150 for organisation & facilitation & the last nights accomodation at Mas de Carrie
Estimated additional costs for Lodging and food for walkers. (everyone pays for their own food and lodging B&Bs in simple accommodation for pilgrims) : approx €50 per day
number of participants: min6 , max 12
Location and Hosts
Suzanna and Peter van Vliet live on the Pilgrims’ Path in the lovely Célé Valley on a beautiful farm called Mas de Carrié, which they have lovingly restored. The farm sits at the edge of the village of Beduer in the northern region of what was once Cathar land, the Quercy. Birds, butterflies and fairies swarm around the roses and wild flowers, making this an ideal spot for this gathering. Peter, a former ambassador (loves talking to trees), and Suzanna, an artist and experienced “pilgrim” on the paths, will be your gracious host and hostess.
Practical: You will arrive on Friday, 1st October, and we will gather for a welcome dinner at Mas de Carrié ready for the weekend workshop on Saturday and Sunday . (You can opt to only come for the weekend) We will walk from Monday 4th till thursday 7thMay. This walk is not an organised tour, we are fellow travellers following the pilgrims path. We will each pay for our own food and lodging. We will sleep 3 nights in a simple hotel or Gîtes d’étappes. Evening meals in restaurants along the roads and picnics in fields and forests. We will take 2 or 3 cars with us for transporting our luggage and some food.
We will leave on Monday morning and return to Béduer on Thursday afternoon.
Thursday/Friday stay at Mas de Carrié.
Friday 8, departure after breakfast.
Each traveller must arrange their own health and travel insurance independently. Each participant is responsible for having coverage for injuries incurred on the workshop and walk. And any cancellation.
Extend your holiday:
For those who want to explore more of the Lot regio there is a possiblility to stay at Mas de Carrié the week before the workshop. On your request Suzanne or Peter will take you to interesting places in the area, such as Figeac, Rocamadour, and Conques.
If you want to continue the pilgrimspath on your own, you can leave your luggage at Mas de Carrié. For more information about the possibilities phone or e-mail Suzanne.
Costs for 1 week lodging at Mas de Carrié: € 175 per person. Note that you have to do your own cooking! On request Suzanne will take you to a supermarket in Figeac.
Costs for transport to and from Mas de Carrié to other destinations will be determined based on the distances.
Registration
To register by email: register@light-on-the-path.infoOr by telephone: +33 5 65 11 40 69A non-refundable deposit of €200 will be required by 1st July to secure your place.After registration you will receive details of what you will need for the walk.