The Great Search 1

In 2022 John Philip Newell began a second series of annual retreats (called The Great Search) to address the deep spiritual yearnings of humanity at this moment in time amidst immense transitions in the world and religious exile for many. What are the new beginnings that are waiting to be born within us and among us today? 

The Great Search 1 is the first of a three-part series of annual retreats 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.

The teachings of this retreat are based on John Philip Newell’s new book The Great Search: Turning to Earth & Soul in the Quest for Healing & Home (especially Chapters 1, 2, and 3, drawing on the wisdom of Thomas Berry, Nan Shepherd, and Martin Buber).

The text for this three-year program is John Philip Newell’s new book The Great Search. The shared prayer book for this program is Praying with the Earth.

The Great Search 1 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 retreat centers across the country or online.

More information and registration coming soon!