Programme/Courses
2010 programme details
Programme 2010
International Year of Biodiversity - 2010
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Sabbatical Programme
This is a ten-week residential programme entitled ‘Exploring Spirituality in the context of an evolving universe, an endangered earth and the Christian tradition’
Date: 7 March - 14 May 2010
5 September - 12 November 2010 & 20 March 2011 – 27 May 2011.
This course will be repeated in 2012 on roughly the same dates.
Further information available click here OR on request
Vegetarian Cookery
In this course Sr Ethna Kelly will introduce participants to the art of cooking delicious as well as nutritious dishes using only the finest organic vegetables, herbs, whole grains and pulses. The food that nourishes us also connects us in an intimate way with the whole universe therefore this course has a spiritual as well as a practical component. There will be plenty of opportunity for tasting and asking questions.
Dates to choose from: Mondays, 7.30 – 9.00pm. Three classes beginning 18 January
or
Wednesdays, 10.15-11.45am. Three classes beginning 20 January
Cost: €50 (includes ingredients and recipes.)
Booking Fee: €20
Art for Fun
Through the use of various media, participants will be lead to explore their own creativity.
Presenter: Pauline McGrath
Date: Tuesdays (12 sessions) beginning 12 January.
Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm
Cost: €120 (includes art materials).
Praying with Sacred Scripture
An opportunity to spend time with others reading, reflecting and praying about the gospel for the following Sunday.
Leaders: Pauline McGrath and Dympna Travers.
Date: Wednesdays, beginning 13 January, 10.45a.m. – 12.00 noon.
Cost: Donation
Silent Meditation
“Come apart and rest awhile”
Silent Meditation is an opportunity to rest in the deep silence of mystery and learn
“that I am loved”.
Leader: Vivienne O’Beirne.
Dates and time: Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.00pm beginning 12 January.
Cost: Donation.
Growing Organic Vegetables in a Small Garden
Growing vegetables organically is a simple way of working with nature rather than against it and at the same time ensuring a supply of vegetables that are safe, nourishing and full of flavour. This course will cover seed varieties, seed sowing, soil types and soil preparation, composting, planting, dealing with weeds and harvesting.
Presenter: Wendy Nairn
Dates: March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 24, May 8.
Time: Saturdays 10.30 – 12.30pm
Cost: €90 (Booking Fee €20).
Spirituality and the New Cosmology
Our cosmology or the way we understand the world, its origin and evolution necessarily affects our relationships with one another, with the other-than-human community of life and with God. Some of these issues will be explored in these groups.
Leader: Marian O’Sullivan.
Dates: First Mondays beginning 1 February.
Time: 7.30-9.00pm.
Cost: Donation.
Sacred Dance
Music and dance give us, humans, a sense of oneness with the universe.
This course will explore and enjoy that sense of connection.
Presenter: Pauline McGrath
Date: Mondays (7 sessions) beginning 15 March.
Time: 7.30-9.00 pm
Cost: € 50.
The Epic of Evolution – Five day Conference
In this course we will study the evolution of the universe from its first emergence out of the mysterious void some 14 billion years ago through its florescence as the community of Earth life to its recent but very significant emergence into human conscious self-awareness. The programme includes an in-depth study of the Epic of Evolution by means of lectures, ritual, music, art and movement which help participants internalise the stunning new insights of this amazing story and begin to see it as the context for their lives and decision-making.
Date: 22 – 26 March and 20 – 24 September 2010.
Presenters: Lawrence Edwards, Pauline McGrath, Michael Rodgers.
Cost: € 250 (Includes conference, full lunch, teas and coffees) Booking Fee €50..
Preparation for Easter
Lent is a time to attend to the inner dimension of our lives, to get away from the busyness which occupies so much of our time. Reflecting on the scripture reading for the following Sunday is one way to do this.
Leaders: Pauline McGrath and Dympna Travers.
Date: Wednesdays, beginning 24 February, 7.30 – 8.45pm.
Cost: Donation.
Spring Equinox
The changing seasons remind us that there are rhythms to life-times of balance and times of imbalance when there is a preponderance of light or dark. To be thankful for these seasons of our lives as learning times is to be connected to the great mystery of the universe.
Date: Saturday, 20 March
Time: 2.30 – 4pm followed by refreshments
Cost: €5.
Celtic Spirituality
By looking at the origin, history and religion of our Irish ancestors we can arrive at some notion of a great spiritual heritage which, because of its special qualities, may speak to us today in a compelling manner. Fr Sean O’Duinn is a renowned Celtic scholar who presents his material with a lightness of touch that makes it a joy to listen to him.
Date: 22 April.
Time: 9.30- 4.00 p.m.
Cost: €60. (includes conference, full meal, teas/coffees) Booking Fee: €20.
Growing Culinary Herbs
In this course you will be introduced to the great variety of fresh herbs which can be grown in a small garden or even in window boxes.
Presenter: Wendy Nairn.
Date: 22 May.
Time: 10.30 -12.30.
Cost: €20 (Booking Fee €20).
Walking the Labyrinth
The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual practice. People from different cultures and traditions have used the labyrinth in their search for meaning and guidance. It is a walking meditation that leads us to the centre where we can experience deep peace before being led out again to continue life’s journey.
Presenter: Pauline McGrath.
Date: Thursdays beginning 8 April. (5 sessions)
Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: €25.
The School Garden through the Seasons
Summer Course for Primary School Teachers
This course will deal with the many aspects of developing a school garden including the nature of soil, growing vegetables and herbs, wild flowers and weeds, attracting insects and birds, trees and ponds and their importance for wild life.
Presenter: Wendy Nairn and others.
REVISED Dates: 1,2,5,6,7July 2010.
Booking through The Blackrock Education Centre. Tel: 01-2365000
Summer Solstice
“Rituals are an expression of the human need to belong to the greater expanse of life”.
Fritz Perls
Come and join us as we recall and celebrate how planet earth harnesses the sun’s energy particularly at this time of year giving us long sunny days, fruitful harvest, birdsong, wild flowers and so much else.
Date: Saturday 19 June.
Time: 2.30 - 4.00pm followed by refreshments.
Cost: €5.
RETREATS: Private Retreats
What we can offer:
Evening Prayer with the community, opportunity to explore spirituality in the light of the new cosmology, meditation room, specialized library well stocked with books, periodicals, dvd’s etc, computers with free Internet Access, en-suite self-catering rooms, Art Room, Common Rooms, Massage Room, Eucharist available in the parish church.
Dates: June & December.
Arrive: 4-6 p.m. Leave before 11 a.m. on the day of departure.
Cost: €30 per night. Booking fee: €30.
RETREAT: Coming Home to our Cosmic Centre
During this retreat we will use presentations, meditation, art work, movement, dreams and silence to help us open to the divine energies of the universe.
Directed by: Paddy Greene S.J. and Pauline McGrath O.P
Dates: 11 – 16 July. Arrivals: 4-6pm on 11th .Departure after Eucharist on the 16th.
Cost: €380. Booking Fee: €50.
RETREAT: Awakening Consciousness - Realising the Holy and the Whole
Weaving together Jesus’ experience of the Reign of God, the insights of the mystics as well as understandings that come from the new cosmology and quantum physics, Jan gently and skilfully invites participants to know and experience themselves anew. Integral to this silent retreat is sitting in stillness together, the practice of deeper awareness, some group sharing, personal processing, time in the natural world, and of course music.
Directed by: Jan Novotka. Spiritual Guide and Composer of Eco-Spiritual music.
Dates: 15 – 20 August. Arrivals: 4-6pm on 15th. Departure after breakfast on the 20th.
Cost: €380. Booking Fee: €50.
RETREAT: An Introduction to Centering Prayer
This will be an introduction to Centering Prayer. Sessions will cover, prayer as relationship. The method of Centering Prayer. Thoughts and use of the Sacred Word. Deepening the Relationship. No prior experiencing of Centering Prayer required
Directed by: Fionnuala Quinn O.P.
Dates: 5 – 10 December 2010. Arrivals 4 – 6pm. Departure after breakfast on the 10th.
Cost: €380. Booking Fee: €50
Autumn Equinox
The changing seasons remind us that there are rhythms to life-times of balance when the position of planet Earth relative to the sun ensures equal length of day and night and times of imbalance when there is a preponderance of light or dark. To celebrate these seasons of our lives is to be connected to the great mystery of the universe.
Date: 18 September.
Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm followed by refreshments.
Cost: €5.
Planning An Organic Garden for the New Season
This morning session will advise on how to develop an organic vegetable garden and on how to plan for the next growing season. It will provide an opportunity to examine seed catalogues and to prepare for the new season.
Presenter: Wendy Nairn.
Date: 9 October
Time: 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.
Cost: €20. Booking Fee: €20.
Advent
Preparing for Christmas using the Advent scripture readings.
Leader: Pauline McGrath.
Date: Wednesdays beginning 24 November.
Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: Donation.
Winter Solstice
“Rituals are an expression of the human need to belong to the greater expanse of life”
Fritz Perls.
Please join us in celebrating something greater than ourselves as we prepare for the great feast of Christmas when we celebrate the incarnation of God first in creation and then in the person of Jesus.
Date: Saturday, 18 December.
Time: 4.00 – 6.00pm approximately.
Cost: €5.
Farm Shop and Markets
A wide variety of organic vegetables, fruit and meat (home-produced beef, pork and lamb) are available in our Farm Shop at very reasonable prices. We also stock a variety of organic whole foods.
Shop Hours:
Tuesdays: 2.00 – 5pm,
Thursdays: 9.30 - 5.00 p.m.
Fridays: 9.30 - 5.00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Click here
Open Days
You are invited to visit our gardens and enjoy the beauty of our farm overlooking Wicklow Bay on the first Saturday of March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Gather at the Farm Shop at 11.00 a.m. for a guided walk through the gardens and farm.
Admission: Free. (Need suitable footwear and rainwear if appropriate).
Primary School Educational Visits
These can be arranged. Contact Sr. Dympna Travers.
Tel: 0404-65058 (Dympna’s Office) or Reception: 0404-61833.
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Other educational visits available on request.
Directions Click here
An Tairseach
Dominican Farm and Ecology Centre, Wicklow Town
Enquiries: 0404-61833
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Programme 2010 International Year of Biodiversity
An Tairseach: What’s On When?
January: Art for Fun: beginning 12 January.
Praying with Sacred Scripture: beginning 13 January.
Silent Meditation: beginning Tuesday 12 January.
Vegetarian Cooking: beginning Monday 18 January & Wednesday 20.
February: Spirituality and the New Cosmology: First Mon beginning 1 Feb.
Preparation for Easter: beginning 24 February.
March: Farm walks: First Saturdays, March to October at 11.00 a.m.
Organic Gardening: 6 Saturday mornings 6, 20, 27 March
10, 24 April & 8 May.
Spring Equinox: 20 March
10 week residential programme begins 7 March
Epic of Evolution: 22-26 March.
April: Walking the Labyrinth: beginning 8 April
School Educational Visits: Spring/ Summer/Autumn
Celtic Spirituality: 22 April
May: Growing Culinary Herbs: 22 May.
WICKLOW ARTS FESTIVAL: events at AnTairseach -end of May : see NEWS section for MAY
Cookery demonstration with Catherine Fulvio 27 May
June: Private Retreats: Self-catering Accommodation June & December Click here for details
Summer Solstice: 19 June
July: Creating a School Garden For Primary School Teachers .REVISED Dates: 1,2,5,6,7July 2010.
Retreat: 11 -16 July. Coming Home to Our Cosmic Centre Click here for details
August: Retreat: 15 – 20 August. Awakening Consciousness Click here for details
September: 10 week sabbatical begins 5 September: residential programme details
Spirituality and the New Cosmology: 6 September.
Art as Meditation: beginning 7 September.
Epic of Evolution: 20 – 24 September
Walking the Labyrinth: beginning 16 September
Autumn Equinox: 18 September
October: Planning an Organic Garden for the New Season: 9 October
November: Advent: beginning 24 November
December: Retreat: Centering Prayer. 5 – 10 December Click here for details
Winter Solstice: 18 December.
Private Retreats: Self-catering Accomodation, December.
Primary School Educational Visits:
These can be arranged. Contact Sr Dympna. Tel: 0404-61833.
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Other Educational Visits:
Available on request.
For further information enquire at: Tel: 0404-61833.
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