Feast of St. Brigid and Imbolc at the Forest

With David MacDonald

January 30 - February 1, 2026

  • Cabin #1 (Gertrude) – $250.00
  • Cabin #10 (St. Scholastica--Upgraded Cabin) – $320.00
  • Cabin #11 (Subiaco--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms) – $320.00
  • Cabin #12 (Guadalupe--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms) – $320.00
  • Cabin #13 (Mechtilde) – $250.00
  • Cabin #14 (Clare--One Queen Sized Bed) – $250.00
  • Cabin #2 (Hildegard) – $250.00
  • Cabin #4 (Placid) – $250.00
  • Cabin #5 (Sophia) – $250.00
  • Cabin #6 (Mary--Upgraded Cabin) – $320.00
  • Cabin #7 (St. Bendict) – $250.00
  • Cabin #8 (Brigid--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms) – $320.00
  • Cabin 3 (Maur) – $250.00
  • Day Use: Community Center – $150.00
  • Upgraded Cabin: Mary (#6) – $320.00
  • Upgraded Cabin: Scholastica (#10) – $320.00
  • Hermitage: Subiaco (#11) – $320.00
  • Hermitage: Guadalupe (#12) – $320.00
  • Overflow – $50.00
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Spend some time celebrating the traditional beginning of spring in the Celtic cycle of the year. This retreat will include some time spent learning and reflecting together on the themes of spring and new beginnings, along with ample opportunities for quiet reflection and exploring the grounds of the Forest as she begins to awaken from her winter slumber. We will enjoy a Celtic feast on Saturday evening, as well as a gathering around the fireplace or campfire, depending on the weather. Join us as we welcome spring and the return of the light!

Feast of St. Brigid Imbolc 2026 Schedule

Friday

1:30-4:30 Registration and settling in

4:30 Afternoon Meditation

5:30 Dinner

7:00 Opening Session (Introductions,Setting Intentions)

9:00 Quiet Hours Begin

 

Saturday

7:00-9:00 Breakfast in Silence

8:00 Morning Meditation (and bringing the sacred fire from the Cave of the Mothers)

9:00 Celtic Craft–making Brigid Crosses

10:30 Free Time

12:00 Noon Meditation

12:30 Lunch

1:30 Free Time

3:30 Irish Tea Time (Main house)

4:30 Afternoon Mediation

5:30 Dinner

6:30 Evening Gathering (Music, stories, tea and cookies)

9:00 Quiet Hours Begin

 

Sunday

8:00 Morning Meditation

9:00 Breakfast and Goodbyes

 

About the Facilitator

David MacDonald

David is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, as well as a Benedictine monk, as a member of the dispersed St. Brigid of Kildare monastery. David is a trained spiritual director and retreat leader, and served as the chaplain at Ohio Northern University for eleven years, located in Ada, Ohio.  David was named […]

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