Our Programmes

Shrine in the Darkness

26th June 2025 - 29th June 2025

Facilitator: Caitlín Matthews and Cáit Branigan

Creating and maintaining a spiritual practice.

In times of deep change, a personal spiritual practice can provide solace and a strong foundation. Based upon the simple practices and wisdom of Ireland and Britain, this course offers pathways that enable us to maintain in loving awareness and to strengthen our ethical approach to life. This course is for all people of spirit, regardless of their background. We will discover the natural and ancestral path that has always been under our feet.

Event time: 26th June 2025 4:00pm - 29th June 2025 4:00pm

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Not seeing Clearpay? Email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk for your payment options.

What Is Included

For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.

Additional Activities

Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns

At a Glance

Begin to engage with the wider spiritual universe every day from today
Ground yourself in simple ways
Rediscover the foundations for every day spiritual support and inspiration
Discover Hawkwood's beautiful surroundings and delicious, nourishing meals

What You Will Gain

Find the personal spiritual practice that sustains you in changing times
Discover the joy and connection of eternal sources of life

Booking Options

Residential (single)Residential single rate

£675.00

Residential (shared)Residential shared rate

£600.00

Non-residentialNon-residential rate

£480.00

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Not seeing Clearpay? Email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk for your payment options.

Shrine in the Darkness Tutors

Caitlin Matthews

Cait Branigan

More about Shrine in the Darkness

A personal spiritual practice can provide solace, and a powerful foundation to aid us in accessing deep sources of support. Such support provides us with the depth and strength required to stay in loving awareness and to hold to an ethical approach to life and growth. In a world that focuses on success, such foundational practices are often neglected. Based upon the simple practices and wisdom of Ireland and Britain, we find the spiritually connective practices from nature, and discover the ancestral path that has always been under our feet. This course is for all people of spirit who would like to create a personal spiritual practice that connects us with the eternal source of life. What we learn in the good times, will enable us to stand strong in the difficult time and guide us.

Practical Information

Bring a small item, meaningful to your soul, to place upon the shrine, which will return home with you, a notebook & pen.

‘Really moving, inspiring and exciting. I learnt a lot, especially about how to trust my instincts.’

Nerissa Kisdon, Past Participant

About Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.

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