Thomas Merton: Back Among Friends

Come and join us in the general dance

The Thomas Merton Society is delighted to announce the dates for our celebration - Fri, 5 April to Sun, 7 Apr 2024.

Due to Covid we had to cancel our conferences for 2020 & 2022. At last, after six years, we can all come together again for a time of sharing, of celebration, of greeting friends, old and new, and to respond to Merton's invitation, at the end of New Seeds of Contemplation, "to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the winds and join in the general dance."

Contributing to our celebration will be Fr Sam Cross, Dan P Horan OFM, Victar Niachayeu,  Gordon Oyer, Paul M Pearson, Anne Pearson, Sonia Petisco Martínez, Paul Pynkoski, Kathleen Tarr, and our special guest Miggy Scott.

Our celebration will be held at Rydal Hall Christian retreat centre, in the beautiful Lake District just a few miles from Ambleside. For details about the venue see: https://www.rydalhall.org/

Our gathering runs from 2pm on Friday 5th until 2pm on Sunday 7th. Full-board includes refreshments on arrival, all meals from Friday evening until Sunday lunch. There is a café on site for those who wish to arrive earlier on Friday. Day Guests are also welcome to attend.

Cost of full board: £280.00. There are double/twin-room options available. There are also day rates which will vary according to requirements.

For full booking details email: celebration@thomasmertonsociety.org.uk