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Contemplative Ireland A Celtic Pilgrimage June 11–25, 2021
Illuminated Journeys invites you to Sunday, June 20, 2021
The Dingle peninsula is home to a variety
Contemplative Ireland of stone circles, monastic settlements, bee-
hive huts, a perfectly preserved oratory, the
Blasket Islands, and an excellent visitor’s
center.A local archeologist and guide will
join us for our tour of the Dingle penin-
A Celtic Pilgrimage June 11–25, 2021 sula. Dingle Town is home to artisans and
musicians who specialize in the Celtic
tradition. Free evening.
Welcome! Thursday, June 10, 2021 - Fly to Dublin.
Arrive before noon on June 11.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
First thing this morning, we’ll visit the Car-
STAY: Dingle Town
ou are invited to join us not as a Monday, June 21, 2021
rowmore megalithic monuments near Sligo,
Y tourist, but as a pilgrim.Along the
way you will be encouraged to
approach each experience with contem-
Friday, June 11, 2021
We arrive in Dublin early in the morning.
We’ll
North
meet our bus and driver and head
for an introduction to Celtic Spiritual-
one of the world’s most impressive prehistoric
ritual sites. Back to the hotel in time for lunch
and time to rest and relax, walk on the beach,
Leaving Dingle en route to the Irish heart-
land, we stop in the quaint town of Adare,
known for its thatched cottages, then travel
on to Kildare Town, stopping to visit two
plative awareness and each sacred site or visit theYeat’s gravesite in Drumcliffe to
ity at a 5000 year-old passage tomb in County important high crosses in Castledermot and
with care.Time will be given for learning, Meath.The rest of the afternoon at our retreat reflect on his life and poetry.
integration, meditation and interaction. STAY: Sligo the unique cross at the ancient monastery
center in the Boyne Valley is yours to walk or of Moone.
As we journey together, we will focus to relax. Short evening welcome reception Wednesday, June 16, 2021
on major themes in the Irish spiritual STAY: Kildare
after dinner. Today we wind our way through the beauty
tradition.Time will be spent exploring STAY: In the Boyne Valley of County Mayo toward Kylemore Abbey and Tuesday, June 22, 2021
how those themes can be integrated Connemara National Park. Following lunch Kildare, the church of the oak, is the his-
into our lives. Saturday, June 12, 2021
This day’s journey will take us to the most in Westport, we move on through County toric home of St. Brigid and now the home
Optional meditative sessions will include extraordinary high crosses in all of Ireland Galway to board a late afternoon ferry to cross of the Brigidine sisters.We begin our day
the music of the Taizé community, Celtic at Monasterboice followed by a short drive Galway Bay for two nights on the Aran Islands. with a meditation at the Christian Commu-
music, mandala work, journaling, small north to visit one of the most well-preserved STAY:Aran Islands (Inishmore) nity Center called Solas Bhride and spend
group interaction, discussions with our ancient dolmen stones in Ireland. Dinner at time with the energetic and visionary sisters
Thursday, June 17, 2021 who are leading a renaissance in women’s
leaders, Irish music and prayer. our retreat center followed by an evening Home to some of the earliest Christian settle-
meditation. spirituality in Ireland.We’ll pray with them
Because registration is limited to 20 ments in Ireland, we will discover how rugged, in the serene surroundings of Brigid’s well
STAY: In the Boyne Valley isolated landscapes on the Aran Islands formed
partcipants, group size will encourage and visit the Cathedral before driving over
personal interaction in style and content. Sunday, June 13, 2021 a distinct spirituality that became a beacon of the ancient pilgrim route across the Wick-
Today we tour the ancient burial sites of light for European Christianity in the Middle low Mountains to Glendalough.
When we are joined by local specialists, Newgrange and Knowth and visit the inform- Ages.
mythologists, archaeologists, artisans, STAY: Glendalough
ative visitor’s center there.After lunch we’ll STAY:Aran Islands (Inishmore)
musicians and storytellers to share expe- move on to the Hill of Slane and the famed Wednesday, June 23, 2021
riences and offer guidance to us, there Hill of Tara with its mysteries.We return to Friday, June 18, 2021 Glendalough, the “valley of the two lakes,”
will be opportunities for interaction. our retreat center for a meal and a meditation. Following a guided exploration of the unique is where we will be greeted by one of the
STAY: In the Boyne Valley spiritual tradition of the Aran Islands, we board most remarkable round towers in all of
We are confident that your journey will the ferry where we’ll enter the rugged beauty
be a fulfilling one.We have gone before Monday, June 14, 2021 Ireland.We’ll stay next to Glendalough so
of the Burren and visit the cliffs of Moher, one you can visit these magnificent ruins early
you, having traveled to Ireland many This morning we say goodbye to our retreat of the most dramatic cliffs in Western Europe.
times to meet with those who will join center in the Boyne Valley and travel across in the morning or late in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at our seaside hotel. STAY: Glendalough
us as we go. the border of Northern Ireland on our way to STAY: County Clare
the town of Sligo on Ireland’s dramatic West Thursday, June 24, 2021
Accessibility: Many of the places we Coast. Lunch in the Northern Irish town of Saturday, June 19, 2021
visit and explore reflect the rugged isola- Enniskillen. Dinner and overnight at a lovely A day in Glendalough to explore, relax and
We’ll enjoy a drive through Co Clare on reflect.A beautiful outdoor labyrinth is
tion of early Irish hermits. In order to seaside hotel. We may venture out late our way to the remote western beauty of the
reach these sacred prayer cells, passage evening to hear some traditional Irish music. available all day for your walking medita-
Dingle peninsula. For the next two nights our tion. Dinner and goodbye celebration.
tombs and monasteries, we will often (Hotel has hot tubs, pool and exercise equip- group will take over two bed and breakfast
travel by foot.This pilgrimage is not ment. You may want to bring swim wear and STAY: Glendalough
inns. (Ferry ride from Clare to Kerry)
recommended for those who have severe swim cap and/or work-out clothes) STAY: Dingle Town Friday, June 25, 2021
health problems or limited mobility. STAY: Sligo 6:30 am transfer to the airport
June 11–25, 2021
Pilgrimage is right for
Contemplative Ireland everyone sometime.
A Celtic Pilgrimage Is this the right time
for you?
Tour Price: Tour price includes:
Basic Tour Price: $3895 US • Comfortable accommodations
• Good food
Single Occupancy Supplement: • Deluxe motor coach
Add $595 US to basic price • All scheduled sightseeing, entrance fees,and guides
(This pilgrimage does not include transportation to • Meals as follows: Day 1 - D; Day 2 - B, D; Day 3 - B, D;
and from Ireland) Day 4 - B, D; Day 5 - B,L,D; Day 6 - B, D; Day 7 - B, D;
Day 8 - B, D; Day 9 - B; Day 10 - B; Day 11 - B, D;
Payment Schedule: Day 12 - B, D; Day 13 - B, D; Day 14 - B, D; Day 15 - B.
• $395 non-refundable deposit due upon receipt of (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
application. Tour price does not include:
• August 1, 2020 - $1000 due
• November 1, 2020 - $1000 due • Your transportation to and from Ireland.
• Travel/medical insurance (supplement recommended)
• March 1, 2021 - Balance due
• Tips for items of a personal nature (such as room service, Your guides
All payments payable to: beverages, meals, telephone and valet charges, etc.) are not
Illuminated Journeys and mailed to: Rita and Brad Berglund will facilitate this
included in the tour cost and are left to your own discretion.
8273 E. Davies Ave.,Centennial,CO 80112 • Group Tip for bus driver - 30 to 35 Euros per person. (suggested) pilgrimage. In addition, knowledgeable Irish
• Your transportation cost to meet the group if you arrive guides enhance and deepen your experience
A pre-pilgrimage travel kit will be shipped to you by joining you along the way. Your guides in
later than noon on Friday,August 21, 2020 and miss the group
approximately 25 days prior to departure provided Ireland are specialists from many disciplines.
departure from the airport.
final payment has been received. • Fees for passports and visas; laundry; telephone calls; wine, liquor, They include:
Cancellation Schedule: mineral water; sightseeing and services other than those specifically
mentioned; personal items; excess baggage: foreign airport taxes • PhD students studying megalithic culture
• Deposit of $395 is non-refundable. • Some meals : Day 1 - B, L; Day 2 - L; Day 3 - L; Day 4 - L; • Artists and woodcarvers who interpret
• Cancellations after January 1, 2021, Day 6 - L; Day 7 – L; Day 8 - L; Day 9 - L, D; Day 10 - L, D; Ireland’s mythology in creative ways
50% non-refundable. Day 11 - L; Day 12 - L; Day 13 - L; Day 14 - L; Day 15 - L, D
• Cancellations after February 1, 2021, • Musicians who’ve played traditional Irish
(B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) music all their lives
75% non-refundable.
• Cancellations after March 1, 2021, • Gaelic speaking archeologists who bring
100% non-refundable. Ireland’s past to life
For More Information: • The community of St. Brigid who’ve
In addition, charges incurred to cancel arrangements
will be added to above cancellation penalties. 720.489.8073 (Denver Metro) committed themselves to keeping her
1.877.489.8500 (Toll Free) flame alive both outwardly and inwardly
Refund for unused arrangements: email: brad@illuminatedjourneys.com • Committed leaders who unwrap the
Unused arrangements, services or features of any web: www.illuminatedjourneys.com mysteries of Glendalough’s monastic city
tour are not refundable or exchangeable unless
agreed upon prior to departure. Pine Street Church Each of these friends will impact your life in
www.pinestreetchurch.net surprising and unforgettable ways.
June 11–25, 2021 The Fine Print - Contemplative Ireland June, 2021
Illuminated Journeys, Inc., 8273 East Davies Avenue, Centen-
Contemplative Ireland nial, CO 80112-1889 is not responsible for any personal injury,
property damage or other loss you may suffer or incur on this
tour arising from acts or failure to act on the part of any Air
Carrier, Public Transport Company, Hotel, Car Rental Com-
A Celtic Pilgrimage pany, sub-contractor or other person or organization, whether
or not such air carrier, public transport company, hotel, car
rental company, subcontractor or other person or organization is
rendering any of the services or accommodations offered or
Reservation Confirmation Form Declaration: I/We have read, understand and accept the Fine supplied on the tour.All tickets, coupons and orders are fur-
Print section in the accompanying brochure. I further understand nished and issued subject, in all respects to the foregoing and to
Please print this page and mail completed any and all terms and conditions under which the transportation
form with your deposit made payable to: and accept that Brad and Rita Berglund and Illuminated Journeys
are not responsible for the specific incidents mentioned in the and other services and accommodation provided thereby are of-
Illuminated Journeys fered and supplied. Illuminated Journeys, Inc. accepts no respon-
8273 E. Davies Ave. Fine Print section.
sibility for losses or expenses due to delay or changes in
Centennial, CO 80112 schedules, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other
Signature __________________________________________ causes.All such losses or expenses will be borne by the passen-
Questions about the tour itinerary? Contact Brad Berglund:
Phone: 720-489-8073 Signature __________________________________________ gers. Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour unless in-
1-877-489-8500 toll free sured. Small articles, (coats, wraps, umbrellas, etc.) are entirely in
E-mail: brad@illuminatedjourneys.com Date: ______________________________________________ the care of the passengers.The right is reserved to decline or ac-
cept or return any person as a member of any tour or to cancel
Please reserve ______ space(s) for the Contemplative or alter the tour.
Ireland Celtic Pilgrimage. A check for a non-refundable deposit Accommodation: Land arrangements will be provided as de-
of $395 per person is enclosed. Cancellation policy is outlined scribed in each tour.The right is reserved to substitute hotels
in this brochure. and sightseeing features listed herein for accommodations in
similar categories.
Reserve soon—this tour is limited to 20 participants.
Baggage: Airline baggage allowance and fee structure is unique
Name: ________________________________________ to each airline.You are responsible for those fees.We encourage
(as it appears on your passport) you to fit everything into one small bag and one carry on.
Name: ________________________________________ Children: Children (under 10 years of age cannot be accom-
(as it appears on your passport) modated on escorted tours) are charged the full adult fare and
Address: ________________________________________ must be accompanied by an adult.
No Smoking: Smoking is not allowed on the escorted tours
City: __________________ State: ____ Zip: __________ while on board the motorcoach. Frequent sightseeing and rest
Mobile Phone: ( ) ____________________________ stops will be made at which time there will be an opportunity
to smoke.
Evening Phone: ( )____________________________
Currency Exchange: All prices in this program are shown
Email __________________________________________ in U.S. Dollars and are based on currency rates existing on
June 11, 2020. Prices are per person based on sharing a twin
Tour cost Please mark appropriate box(es) room. Illuminated Journeys, Inc. reserves the right to alter prices
(Note: prices do NOT include transportation to and from Ireland) at any time prior to your departure and without prior notice if,
in this opinion, circumstances so warrant.Any devaluation or
❏ Basic Tour Price PP: $3895 US (sharing twin/double room) revaluation of currencies will affect the printed prices.
❏ Sharing—I need a roommate Insurance: Information regarding travel insurance will be made
If no suitable roommate can be found, Single Occupancy available to all participants.Travel insurance covers losses in the
Supplement ($595) will be applied
event of cancellation of the tour, loss or damage to baggage, and
❏ Sharing—I have a roommate medical expenses in the event of accident, injury or illness. Its
Roommate’s name ______________________________ most valuable feature is coverage for “medical evacuation” in the
event that you need special travel arrangements or assistance to
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