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Lying in the lush green hills just south of Bingen, Germany, the ruins of Disibodenberg, Hildegard's original abbey, remain nearly forgotten to the outside world. Standing upon now privately held land, the Baron and Baroness Meijer have agreed to open their private estate and the lands holding the abbey ruins to us for a weekend. We will be meeting in their estate house itself, also home to a winery and stable, much as was the abbey in Hildegard's day. FRIDAY evening,
7pm SATURDAY Breakfast at the Gausthaus Morning Workshop: Opening to Sacredness: We will be using movement, breath and chant to open body, mind and soul. This morning includes learning a chant by Hildegard to sing later at the ruins. We will explore together how sound effects our ability to open to spirit and to the healing process using 'voices-on' examples. Discussions of Hildegard's view of singing, and her use of alternative medicine such as herbs and gems for healing. Lunch together - then
we will go to Disibodenberg on this path Afternoon at the
Ruins Labyrinth Walk Viriditas - the Sacred Nature of Life, the Universe, and Everything What was it that Hildegard was referring to as 'life-greening force' or viriditas? Could it be the animating force that mystics see as a glow around people and all living beings? Could it be the newly discovered energy that cosmologists say surrounds and interpenetrates every star and planet in the universe? A hands-on and voices-on demonstration followed by quiet contemplation.
7pm - A sumptuous dinner Evening: Candlelight and Starlight Solstice Ceremony
SUNDAY Breakfast at the Gausthaus Morning Gathering: A Mandala of Prayer and Healing One of Hildegard's chants invoking the feminine face of God uses the same melody as the ancient Buddhist chant "Om Tara", which also invokes the feminine. Never having heard the Om Tara chant, Hildegard nonetheless uses these same tones in a similar manner as Buddhists have for thousands of years to call to the Goddess. We will sing both, along with other songs, creating a circle of strength and healing prayer together. If weather permits we will return to the ruins for the final part of this solstice ceremony. 11:30am Conclusion - Say Goodbye, but not for long! There are various options for Sunday afternoon. Please ask Nancy for a list of local attractions (a cruise on the Rhine, a local winery tour, siteseeing, etc).
REGISTRATION: Early
registration is appreciated. The group size is limited.
Please let Nancy know of your interest by June 1st. |
