COMING 2008 WORKSHOPS . . .

OPEN HOUSE  and SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
WHEN:  Weekend of JUNE 21-22 2008
WHERE:  Tara's Meadow, Beaver Island, Michigan
WHAT:  Our 4th year to welcome folks out to Tara's Meadow for the onset of summer.  Expect music, may pole dance, story telling, good food, hikes, mini-workshops and relaxation.  Our intention is to celebrate the solstice, “open house” our retreat center, and honor the greater community we make with the land.  Contact Seamus directly for more details.

“PEACE PATHWAYS” WEEKEND JUNE 28 - 29
Tara’s Meadow will host our 3rd annual 2-day gathering for those concerned with peacemaking in our world today.  Together we’ll explore our often diverse,  practical approaches to manifesting peace in our communities and world.  FEATURING round table discussions, food and relaxation, plus new learnings  and inspirations.  Contact Seamus for program details for this year.

TARA’S MEADOW ADVENTURES WEEK
WHEN:  August 23-Sept 1 2008
WHERE:  Tara's Meadow, Beaver Island, Michigan
WHAT:  Be sure to check out our special program of workshops and events for “Tara’s Meadow Adventures Week” by clicking on “Retreats/Community Gatherings.”  You will also find a description of this year’s Labor Day Weekend Pilgrimage: “Compass of the Spirit: Which Way to Wholeness?” by clicking on “Retreats/Community Gatherings.”

2008 SERVICES . . .

TWO NEW STUDY PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT TARA’S MEADOW CENTER

THE GRAIL LIFE PASSAGES PROGRAM A 5 DAY “GUEST SOJOURN” PACKAGE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, OR SMALL GROUPS AT TARA’S MEADOW RETREAT CENTER.  “Grail Life Passages” is a new personal wisdom program, utilizing the ancient grail tales as guidance for our lives today.  Through an active tapestry of history, storytelling, film, and journey work we’ll arrive at fresh interpretations of these legends, unfolding their insights and mysteries for our own enlightenment.  Come join us in the beautiful “deep heart of nature” on Beaver Island for a rich personal journey into your grail life passages. Course Outline: 1) Intro: All Heroes on the Path 2) The Quest Begins 3) The Great Wound 4) Women of the Wells 5) Cup of Healing, Cup of Love   Contact Seamus directly at celticbodyprayers@yahoo.com for registration information.

SACRED EARTH WAYS OF THE CELTS A 5 DAY “GUEST SOJOURN” PACKAGE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, OR SMALL GROUPS AT TARA’S MEADOW RETREAT CENTER.  If your heritage is European, the Celts are likely your ancestors.  Come journey with us as we explore the history and mystery of these shadowy tribal peoples, from Merlin and the Druids to the Warrior Queens and the mystical “holy ecology” of Celtic Christian Monks.  We’ll explore Celtic values and life ways, discovering how they illuminate our challenges and joys today.  Highlights: sacred earth traditions, resistance to Roman globalization, strong egalitarian roots.  Your study is an active mosaic of lecture, poetry, story-telling, imagery, experiential learning and a rewarding personal journey. Course Outline: 1) The Celts: Introduction 2) The Ancestors: stepping back 3) The Land and the Otherworld 4) The Wounds: yesterday and today 5) Coming Home: healing and balance       Contact Seamus directly at celticbodyprayers@yahoo.com for registration information.

PERSONAL CARE SESSIONS . . .

I cannot recount the many times that I have shared my Celtic Body Prayer and touched the hearts of others.  You stood by me through a very rough transition in my life, manifesting unconditional love and acceptance, and were just what my heart and soul needed.  If anyone ever wants a recommendation, send them my way."
-- Deb Walker of "Hands on Healing"

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF PCS? Stepping forward into the fruition of our lives, healing, and enhancing our self-esteem, navigating our important life passages – these are our goals with Personal Care Sessions.  In this beautiful sequence of one-to-one meetings we use a variety of tools to support the larger goals of your life.

WHAT TOOLS DO WE USE? In Personal Care Sessions we blend Celtic Body Prayers movement meditations with a rich array of other tools for personal empowerment.  These may include native wisdom dialogue; shamanic journeying; balancing and centering in the physical and relational worlds; visionary drawing and introspective exercises; and creative ways to invoke the sacred earth elements in our lives.   We draw from the wells of wisdom of many traditions to meet your needs (Celtic or other Native traditions, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, or Gandhi's universal principles for peace, balance and healing.)

CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL "LORICA" OR MOVEMENT PRAYER "Lorica" literally means "breastplate" or poem for personal empowerment.  Springing from very ancient traditions, the Lorica is both a powerful personal prayer and a universal tool for daily living.  Your self-crafted Lorica carries the potential to summon magic into your life.  It can aid in your process of healing, affirmation  and manifestation, as Seamus supports you in "choreographing" your poem into a powerful movement prayer.  This is a wonderful tool often used during your Personal Care Sessions.

Contact Seamus if you are interested, and we will dialogue more about your wishes and intentions.
   Phone 231.347.7957 or email him at celticbodyprayers@yahoo.com.

CELTIC and CUSTOM SPIRITUAL WEDDINGS . . .

“Seamus, this is the second wedding I’ve witnessed of yours, and I am so impressed with the depth of knowing and personal connection you have with the bride and groom.  Other weddings I attend seem formulaic, yours are deeply personal and meaningful.  Might you be available for my fiancee’s and my wedding in 2008?”

-- Michael Paine, Freshwater Studios photographer at Craig  and Kristen’s wedding (July 28th 2007)

 “You did an amazing job of making our wedding wishes become a reality Seamus.  We wanted a ceremony that didn’t just tolerate our differences, but actually celebrated them.  People from every faith, denomination, socio-economic group, ethnic group, family, friends, business associates, neighbors were there.  Not one found fault.  Your gift allowed you to harness the energy and direct it outward for everyone’s benefit.  Wow! What a blessing to have met you.”

-- Fred, Therese  and Alexa Boldt (September 23rd 2006)

"Thank you Seamus for everything you have done for us . . . I can't express how perfect you helped make the day . . . you set an instant calm to all you come in contact with."

-- Brandy and Brian (October 22nd 2005)

"Thank you Seamus, so much for giving us everything we could have ever asked for in a Minister of Peace and Love, a Druid, and a friend.  Your spirit and kindness made a lasting mark on all who were witness to the magic of our day."

-- Nathan and Sara (September 26th 2004)

A note from Seamus . . .
 As an ordained minister of the peace, I find deep joy in uniting new couples.  I love co-creating deeply meaningful weddings with them, and can offer a rich array of traditional and contemporary Celtic inspired customs to draw from.  My first goal is to help couples forge an authentic spiritual bonding unique to their needs.  I wish their ceremony to be always cherished and empowering of their union.  At the  couple's request, I may incorporate spiritual counseling and Body Prayers support sessions in our planning meetings before the wedding.  I then strive to make the ceremony itself meaningful, beautiful, and harmonious for all that attend, aiming at welcoming and inclusiveness for friends and family members.  I take pleasure in explaining and blending "the old familiar" customs with what may be new or unfamiliar to some in the wedding party.  At the couples request, I can include Christian, Jewish, Buddhist or other customs into the language or ceremony; or I can tailor your wedding entirely for an earth-centered or pagan event.

Contact Seamus if you are interested, and we will dialogue more about your wishes and intentions.
   Phone 231.347.7957 or email him at celticbodyprayers@yahoo.com

For more information about Tara’s Meadow Adventures Week August 23-Sept 1 and/or the annual Labor Day Weekend retreat on Beaver Island click here.