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Saturday, 2nd September, 2023 09:00
Monday, 4th September, 2023 23:00

RUMI 750 – a gathering

Join us for a time of exploration, poetry, music, meditation and exceptional food.

This year marks the 750th anniversary of Rumi’s death, known as his Nuptial Night, the completion of his life’s journey in love, from love and to love.

Come and explore how Rumi’s relevance informs every aspect of the current era; from ecological to economic, cultural to spiritual, while also intimately connecting with our own lives.

This immersive weekend will include gratitude meditations, foraging walks, a guided night walk, talks, conversation and feasts from our woodland kitchen.

Come come whoever you are!

PROGRAMME

Saturday 2nd
9.00 am: Welcome, Thanksgiving Address, followed by a Gratitude Practice with Sara Hirtenstein
10.15 am Coffee
10.45: am Foraging talk and conversation with Kawther Luay
12.00 Free time
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm: Foraging on the estate with Kawther Luay
4.00 pm Afternoon tea
4.30 pm: An Integrated Vision, a talk by Hakim Young
6.00 pm: Film screening ‘Turning' by Diane Cilento
7.00 pm Supper
8.30 pm: Music with Sylvain Ayite
10.00 pm: Guided night walk with Hannah Dalgleish

Sunday 3rd
9.00 am: New News from the Kogi, with Alan Ereira.
10.15 am Coffee
10.45 am: Conversation
12.00 noon Free time
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm: Music performance and singing workshop with Miwa Nagato Apthorp
4.00 pm Afternoon tea
4.30 pm: Rumi and the Tradition of Ibn 'Arabi, a talk by Jane Clark
6.00 pm: Film screening: 'A Contemplation on Longing' by Narda Dalgleish
7.00 pm Supper
8.30 pm Film screening: 'Aluna' with Alan Ereira

Monday 4th
9.00 am: Conversation
10.15 am Coffee
10.45 am: Conversation
12.00 noon Free time
1.00pm Lunch
2.00 pm: Walk to the Monument
4.00pm Afternoon tea
4.30 pm: Ablution and preparation
6.00 pm: Meditation
7.00 pm Dinner
9.30 pm: Rememoration Zikr

TICKETS
Please arrange your accommodation separately from your event tickets.
Families are welcome, no pets please.

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Gathering £120 – Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Includes lunches and refreshments, but does not include accommodation.
Accessibility Rate: £60
Pay it Forward: £180
Pay it Forward to support someone who may not be able to attend otherwise.

Camping £40 – per person
The fee for your tent is in addition to your weekend ticket.
The camping ticket covers the whole gathering (Friday pm – Tuesday am) and includes breakfasts and light suppers.
Facilities include showers and composting loos.

ACCOMMODATION
There will be a limited number of places to stay at Chisholme.
To check availability, please email secretary@chisholme.org
There are various hotels and B&Bs as well as Airbnb available locally.

REMEMORATION –Monday 4 September
The zikr for the Rememoration will be held at 9pm.

ACCESSIBILITY
Financial concerns need not prevent you from attending the gathering.
Please contact secretary@chisholme.org to discuss payment options and volunteering opportunities.
Donations are always welcome to help support our volunteers

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