Upcoming Events
Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell and Ali Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
Celtic Wisdom 2
The second of a three-part series of annual retreats (Sacred Earth Sacred Soul) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacred flow of the divine in all life, the sacred light of sun, moon, and stars, and the sacred work of ecological awareness and action. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s Celtic initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with Celtic Wisdom 1 and Celtic Wisdom 3 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
The Great Search 2
The second of a three-part series of annual retreats (The Quest for Healing and Home) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the search for awareness, the search for spiritual and physical wellness, and the search for love. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with The Great Search 1 and The Great Search 3 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
Sacred Earth Sacred Soul - Evening Talk by John Philip Newell
In which the internationally renowned spiritual teacher John Philip Newell outlines the main themes of his award-winning book Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (Harper One). Newell calls us to be aware of the sacredness of Earth and every human being as key to the way of transformation and healing in our lives and world.
A Two-Day Retreat with John Philip Newell and Cami Twilling
This two-day retreat will be based on the major themes of John Philip Newell’s award winning book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul. Teaching will be offered by John Philip Newell and spiritual practice will be led by his colleague, Cami Twilling.
Celtic Wisdom 3
The third of a three-part series of annual retreats (Sacred Earth Sacred Soul) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacredness of the imagination, the sacredness of compassion, and the sacredness of reshaping the world. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s Celtic initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with Celtic Wisdom 1 and Celtic Wisdom 2 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
ATA Annual Event 2024
The American Teilhard Association is excited to welcome John Philip Newell as the speaker for their 2024 Annual Event. This event will take place both in person at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA, as well as on Zoom.
Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell and Ali Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell and Ali Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
Celtic Wisdom 3
The third of a three-part series of annual retreats (Sacred Earth Sacred Soul) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacredness of the imagination, the sacredness of compassion, and the sacredness of reshaping the world. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s Celtic initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with Celtic Wisdom 1 and Celtic Wisdom 2 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to Our Souls and Healing the World
In which the wisdom teachings of John Philip Newell and the spiritual practices of Cami Twilling call us to be aware of the sacredness of Earth and every human being as key to the way of transformation and healing in our lives and world. The retreat focuses on the main themes of John Philip’s award-winning book Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (Harper One).
Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell and Ali Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
Celtic Wisdom 1
The first of a three-part series of annual retreats (Sacred Earth Sacred Soul) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacredness of every human being, the sacredness of the feminine, and the sacredness of Earth. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s Celtic initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with Celtic Wisdom 2 and Celtic Wisdom 3 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
The Great Search 1
The first of a three-part series of annual retreats (The Quest for Healing and Home) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the search for expanded vision, the search for intimacy with Earth, and the search for spiritual presence. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with The Great Search 2 and The Great Search 3 which can be attended in any order and at any of our other retreat centers across the country.
One Day Retreat with John Philip Newell and Cami Twilling
Join John Philip Newell and Cami Twilling for a one-day retreat at Brevard College, hosted by the Center for Spiritual Wisdom. This retreat will focus on themes from John Philip Newell’s forthcoming book The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home.
An Evening Talk with John Philip Newell
The Three Graces: Celtic Wisdom on Earth, the human soul, and spiritual awareness, in which the internationally renowned spiritual teacher John Philip Newell outlines the main themes of his award-winning book Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (Harper One). Newell calls us to be aware of the sacredness of Earth and every human being as key to the way of transformation and healing in our lives and world.
Celtic Wisdom 3
The third of a three-part series of annual retreats (Sacred Earth Sacred Soul) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacredness of the imagination, the sacredness of compassion, and the sacredness of reshaping the world. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s Celtic initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with Celtic Wisdom 1 and Celtic Wisdom 2 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
Online Retreat - Celtic Wisdom 3
Online retreat (as part of the Sacred Earth Sacred Soul Series) hosted by Cami Twilling, Director of Earth & Soul and Catherine Gregg, Colleague Teacher of Earth & Soul.
We will hear from John Philip Newell via pre-recorded video sessions from Iona, have a time of spiritual practice to listen to what is stirring within us followed by a short time for reflection in small groups as well as reflection and questions in the whole group.
An Evening Talk with John Philip Newell
Celebrated author and teacher, John Philip Newell, will give an overview of his award-winning book Sacred Earth Sacred Soul and share his vision of awakening to the sacred in all things as the pathway toward healing and new beginnings in our lives and world. There will be a Q&A time followed by a reception and book signing.
A Two-Day Retreat with John Philip Newell and Cami Twilling
The two-day retreat will be based on the major themes of John Philip Newell’s award winning book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul and culminate in a screening of “Hebridean Treasure.”
The Great Search 2
The second of a three-part series of annual retreats (The Quest for Healing and Home) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the search for awareness, the search for spiritual and physical wellness, and the search for love. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with The Great Search 1 and The Great Search 3 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
Celtic Wisdom 2
The second of a three-part series of annual retreats (Sacred Earth Sacred Soul) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacred flow of the divine in all life, the sacred light of sun, moon, and stars, and the sacred work of ecological awareness and action. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s Celtic initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with Celtic Wisdom 1 and Celtic Wisdom 3 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
Celtic Wisdom 2
The second of a three-part series of annual retreats (Sacred Earth Sacred Soul) led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacred flow of the divine in all life, the sacred light of sun, moon, and stars, and the sacred work of ecological awareness and action. This retreat is part of Earth & Soul’s Celtic initiative of study and spiritual practice with the aim of further enabling compassionate action in our lives and world. It can be taken as a stand-alone retreat or in conjunction with Celtic Wisdom 1 and Celtic Wisdom 3 which can be attended in any order and at any of our retreat centers across the country.
Online Retreat - Celtic Wisdom 2
Online retreat (as part of the Sacred Earth Sacred Soul Series) hosted by Cami Twilling, Director of Earth & Soul and Blanche Gray, Colleague Teacher of Earth & Soul.
We will hear from John Philip Newell via pre-recorded video sessions from Iona, have a time of spiritual practice to listen to what is stirring within us followed by a short time for reflection in small groups as well as reflection and questions in the whole group.
Online Celtic Wisdom Retreat - Celtic Wisdom 1: Sacred Soul
Online Celtic Wisdom retreats hosted by Cami Twilling and Catherine Gregg
A Dappling Light
The Celtic teacher John Philip Newell has been a frequent visitor to St. Stephen's Church. He returns in October for a two-day visit with events at St. Stephen's, St. Paul's and First Presbyterian churches, along with his colleague Cami Twilling.
The School of Earth & Soul (Celtic Wisdom 3)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
Shrine Mont is offering Celtic Wisdom 3: Sacred Imagination.
Thresholds of Hope: A Spiritual Practice Retreat
Join us for an experiential weekend based on the teachings of John Philip Newell in which we explore the thresholds we are in the midst of today.
The School of Earth & Soul (Celtic Wisdom 2)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
Montreat is offering Celtic Wisdom 2: Sacred Earth.
A Weekend Retreat with John Philip Newell
The retreat will be based on the major themes of John Philip Newell’s, award winning book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul. Teaching will be offered by John Philip Newell and spiritual practice will be led by Cami Twilling, Director of Earth & Soul.
Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
The School of Earth & Soul (Celtic Wisdom 3)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
Emmanuel College is offering Celtic Wisdom 3: Sacred Imagination.
Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: An Evening with John Philip Newell
An evening with John Philip Newell speaking from “Sacred Earth Sacred Soul” with performances from Sam Guarnaccia’s compositions “A Celtic Mass for Peace” and the “Emergent Universe Oratorio.”
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A Weekend Retreat with John Philip Newell
The retreat will be based on the major themes of John Philip Newell’s, award winning book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul. Teaching will be offered by John Philip Newell and spiritual practice will be led by Cami Twilling, Director of Earth & Soul.
Click the blue event heading above for details.
The School of Earth & Soul (Celtic Wisdom 3)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
Mercy by the Sea is offering Celtic Wisdom 3: Sacred Imagination.
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The School of Earth & Soul (Celtic Wisdom 2)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
Hartford International Seminary is offering Celtic Wisdom 2: Sacred Earth.
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Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
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Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
Click the blue event heading above for details.
The School of Earth & Soul (Celtic Wisdom 2)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
La Foret is offering Celtic Wisdom 2: Sacred Earth.
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Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell: An Evening of Memorable Conversation
Two of the most celebrated authors and teachers of spirituality today, Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell, will combine their insights and wisdom in a wide-ranging, lively, and hopeful conversation about some of the most vexing and challenging concerns facing humanity today.
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John Philip Newell: Sacred Earth Sacred Soul
Internationally acclaimed teacher of Celtic spirituality, popular speaker, and widely read author, John Philip Newell, will give a special public address and book signing.
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The School of Earth & Soul (The Great Search 1)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
Holy Wisdom Monastery is offering The Great Search 1.
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The School of Earth & Soul (Celtic Wisdom 1)
The School, in both its main offerings (Celtic Wisdom and The Great Search), follows a three-year cycle of teaching and spiritual practice in its annual retreats. Participants may join at any stage in the three-year cycle and attend any of the Earth & Soul venues across the country.
The Ranch at UCross is offering Celtic Wisdom 1: Sacred Soul.
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Earth Day Celebration
You are invited to join in the Earth Day celebrations at the Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC, for the North Carolina premiere of John Philip Newell's film Hebridean Treasure.
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Iona Pilgrimage
Join John Philip Newell on the sacred Isle of Iona for a week of study, spiritual practice and community hosted by the St Columba Hotel.
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Special Showing of Hebridean Treasure
As part of the partnership between HIU and The School of Earth and Soul a special showing of Hebridean Treasure will be offered for the HIU community.
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A Screening of "Hebridean Treasure: Lost and Found"
The Guibord Center presents An Evening with John Philip Newell and Screening of “Hebridean Treasure: Lost and Found” - The Inspiring Story of a People’s Soul.
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