RETREATS 2020
EASTER RETREAT
6 - 13 April 2020
Celebrating the mystical Easter of early Christianity.
A retreat with Dr. Alexander John Shaia.
BEING PRESENT
12 - 20 May 2020
A workshop in abstract painting with contemporary artist Janice Mason Steeves
This retreat is now full
ICON PAINTING
24 - 31 May 2020
Painting Mary Magdalene, collecting and preparing pigments from Camino earths. Painting with egg tempera and gold. Suitable for beginners. With Hanna Ward.
WRITERS' RETREAT
7 - 13 June 2020
A retreat in collaboration with Beebe Bahrami.
More information coming soon.
THE TEMPLAR ROSE
18 - 15 July 2020
The Templar Rose and the Bright Morning Star - A journey into the sacred geometry of Camino architecture. Includes three days of visits. With Tom Bree, Bertrand Gamrowski and Basia Goodwin.
STONE CARVING RETREAT
13 - 19 Sept 2020
Draw inspiration from 13thc León Cathedral. Study and carve some beautiful Gothic designs. Suitable for beginners. With Nick Durnan and Bertrand Gamrowski.
A BOOK OF OURS
27 Sept - 4 Oct 2020
Create a visual journal inspired by the theme of pilgrimage / soul journeying. Make your own pigments from camino earths. Guided by calligrapher and artist Sharon Zeugin and Basia Goodwin.
INDIVIDUAL RETREATS
Depending on availability
Make a personalised retreat for your private group.
What past participants have said
“This has been a soulful journey -warm hearted, unceasingly generous and inspirational- in company of a circle of new friends -or perhaps old ones. With gratitude & warm affection”
Clare W., 2017
"Deep gratitude for all you have shown me, of the past, of the present, and what the future can be if we work with Truth, Beauty and Wisdom, in warmth.”
Kathy G., 2017
“I cannot begin to thank you for all that I have learned over the past week. I will always remember your generosity and spirit and beautiful place that you nurture.”
Sarah G., 2018
“The facilities were great, food excellent, very good company. We thought we were coming for a stone carving course but it was so much more.”
Helen & John M., 2019
“Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I love learning new things, thank you Basia & Bertrand”
Shirley Z., 2019
“The retreat centre is a wonderful space for learning and reflection […] The space is so warm and embracing.”
Greg N., 2019
“Thank you to you both for a wonderful twelve days of geometry, walks in the glorious spring countryside and fabulous meals [...] A little corner of harmony, peace and love between Heaven and Earth. A blessing for all who pass through your doors.”
Margi L., 2019
“Thank you again for a wonderful stay with you at Flores Del Camino. It was a complete highlight for my group. It felt totally sacred being in residence with you. An intellectual, visual and sensual feast. [...] Everyone is back home now and write about their longing and how profoundly they’ve been touched.”
Darene P., 2019