Wreathed in mist and roses, the Mother greets those who visit the sacred spring of St Non. The little shrine to the Virgin was erected in 1951 when the Passionist
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Going west – The chapel in the mistsGoing west – The chapel in the mists
The chapel of Our Lady and St Non perches no more than a few yards above the steep cliffs and clear waters of the bay. Rising beyond a bank dotted
September…September…
Circles beyond time – Seeking the Seer September 2016 If you have been enjoying the recent posts about the Silent Eye’s weekend workshop in Wales…why not join us in September
Going west – cider with BessieGoing west – cider with Bessie
For once, I wished I wasn’t driving. I wanted to stop every few minutes and get the camera out… the whole area is very beautiful, but the road between Nevern
Going west – Pentre IfanGoing west – Pentre Ifan
It is a magical place. You are in no doubt of that as you walk along the path to the site. Hoary stones nestle in the hedgerow. Bluebells, those delicate
Going west – and getting lostGoing west – and getting lost
Our little convoy left the ancient site playing follow-the-leader on the narrow roads. The car in front of me had instructions, in case we lost the lead car, on how
Going west – wild thingsGoing west – wild things
As we walked towards Carn Llidi, we were surprised to see a little herd of Welsh ponies grazing on the hillside. These hardy and resilient ponies still live a semi-feral
Going west – Coetan ArthurGoing west – Coetan Arthur
Arthur’s Quoit came as something of a surprise.The huge neolithic tomb rises from the plateau behind St David’s Head, the angle and ridge on the capstone seeming to shadow the
Going west – A field of peaceGoing west – A field of peace
We gathered by Whitesands beach, just outside St David’s in Pembrokeshire… a small group of people from all walks of life, putting aside the cares and pressures of the daily
Join us for our next event…Join us for our next event…
“On the screen of inner sight a single glowing point of light that seems farther than the farthest star, yet closer than the sun. Between her and the light nothing
The Birthing – A vision of the birth of the SchoolThe Birthing – A vision of the birth of the School
A vision of the birth of the Silent Eye at its first Derbyshire workshop, The Song of the Troubadour. Account taken from The Initiate. …There was smoke again, and flames,
Wanted…Wanted…
I need a man. Well, actually, I could do with a couple… but let’s not be greedy. What I really need is a knight…with or without the shining armour. I
Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #4Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #4
“Short body and thick waist, with bulging buttocks spread more delicious to the taste was the one she by her led.” – J.R.R Tolkien #4: La Chapelle Verte “In which
Going green…Going green…
Over the past few weeks strange articles have begun to appear around the house. Arcane artefacts that belong, if not to another time, then to another world… a place of
An Uncouth Clod-Hopper…?An Uncouth Clod-Hopper…?
Illustration- John Howe …In the silence which had fallen upon the company, a loud wailing from without the Mead-Hall could be heard by all those present. Into the house that
Fanning the flames…Fanning the flames…
Where do they come from? They come out of the night… Where do they go to? Back to the night they return… They dance in the dark to pipe and
Harvest of Being 2015: Ilkley Moor…Harvest of Being 2015: Ilkley Moor…
XXIV THE LION’S SHARE “Tell me,” said Joshua, “why is that person carrying a lamb to the city ?” Judas Thomas said, “so that he may kill it and eat
Harvest of Being 2015: Ilkley Moor…Harvest of Being 2015: Ilkley Moor…
III A BAPTISM OF FIRE Joshua said, “Judas Thomas, while you are still in the world, attend to the questions of your heart, and it shall be revealed to you:
Not long…Not long…
An ancient landscape, shaped by glaciers and the hand of man. Mysterious symbols carved in stone amid the cairnfields. Quiet circles lost in the mists… and a small group of
Busy bees – River of the SunBusy bees – River of the Sun
Hours before the majority of the Companions arrive, the work has begun. Some must be trained as fire marshals, some look after the room allocations, welcoming those who arrive… and
Perspectives: River of the Sun 2015Perspectives: River of the Sun 2015
Eyes to see Faces in the Cave light glow… Ears to hear The heart beat Of radiant souls.
Would you like a Free place at our workshop this weekend?Would you like a Free place at our workshop this weekend?
STOP PRESS One Free place available Would YOU like to join us for the Silent Eye Workshop in Derbyshire this weekend? One of our Companions is too ill to attend
Plus ça change…Plus ça change…
“I have just finished a first complete reading of the ritual drama that will unfold at the weekend workshop in April and, when you see something come together for the
River of the Sun – Workshop April 2015River of the Sun – Workshop April 2015
Egypt – 1279 BCE A clash of Ancient Egyptian magic and ruthless power in the Silent Eye’s 2015 Spring Workshop The River of the Sun 24-26 April, 2015 A magical
The January ManThe January Man
“December man looks through the snow to let eleven brothers know . . . that they’re all a little older.” December is, finally, gone. There is a weariness about January.