About Forest
Lachlan, known as Forest, has been a member of the Morning Star Lodge for over 20 years. Having completed his Journeyor training with Arwyn DreamWalker, he dedicates his teaching to helping people connect more deeply with the Land. Going out onto the Land and engaging in a respectful way with the Spirits and Guardians there, this could be seen as one of the primary roles of the Shamanic Path.
Forest helps people learn how best to uncover their own gifts and dedicate these in service of the land. He incorporates exercises brought from his twenty years of Martial Arts experience and from being a Cranial Sacral Therapist and uses these to assist people in their journey to deepen and connect with the Beauty of the Land we live upon.
About Crom Estate
The Crom Estate is a nature reserve located in the south of County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, along the shores of upper Lough Erne. Crom is home to some of the oldest Yew trees in Ireland, and possibly Europe.
The trees are reputed to be more than 800 years old. The 2000 acre demesne contains ancient woodland, tranquil lakes, estate cottages and Old Crom Castle all linked by a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Crom is one of Irelands most important nature conservation areas; wild deer, pine marten and many rare species including butterflies can all be found on the estate.
Also inhabiting the surrounding area are all eight species of native bats and an outstanding array of rare lichens.
You can discover more about Crom on the National Trust website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crom
Accommodation:
There are a range of accommodation options available.
Award Winning Glamping Pods (Block of Five)
Each Pod has two single beds or you can bring camp beds
for additional people. The Pod costs £55 per night.
Camping
Camping is also available at £12 per head, per night
Holiday Cottages
There are five cottages available; (prices are low season)
• Alder Cottage (for two people) is £167 for weekend
• Bluebell Cottage (for three people) is £198 for weekend
• Willow Cottage (for three people, plus dog) is £210 for weekend
• Aspen Cottage (for three people) is £198 for weekend
• Woodford Cottage (for four people is £198 for weekend
Please let Sponsors know your accommodation preference,
so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Retreat Cost:
The cost of this Retreat is: £100 per participant.
This will include lunch and two evening meals. The tea-room is
franchized with the National Trust and all catering is through them.
Please let us know your dietary requirements as vegetarian and
gluten-free options are available but must be arranged in advance.
Accommodation is extra, please let us know your preference.
This Ceremonial Retreat is Residential
From Friday evening 1st March – Sunday mid-day 3rd March 2019
Early Booking is Essential as spaces are limited.
Booking Deposit of £50 is Required to secure your place.
Please send this to:
Morning Star Lodge A/C: 42253247 Sort Code: 93-72-58
With your Name.
Getting There:
The Retreat will be held on the land and in the Education room on:
Crom Estate
Upper Lough Erne
Newtownbutler,
Fermanagh
BT92 8AJ
Northern Ireland
https://Www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crom
By Car:
For those within Ireland, we will do our best to organise car pooling.
For those coming from outside Ireland:
Public transport or car hire are options Belfast City Airport is two hours to Enniskellin by bus and we will organise pick-up and drop-off Dublin Airport is about three hours by bus: You can get a Bus Eireann Donegal Express to Enniskellin, where we can organise a pick-up. This will need to be arranged with Sponsors in advance.