A pilgrimage may lead us to discover something of ourselves and something of God; discoveries that can be made if we are open to such grace. This pilgrimage-tour, which begins at the Norbertine Priory and Hermitage Retreat Center in Albuquerque, is situated on 70 acres of natural desert overlooking the city, the Rio Grande Valley and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. Participants will be offered opportunities to spend time with artisans, parishioners, monks and of course the Norbertine Community.
Travelers will visit various sacred sites throughout the state such as: Acoma, Ohkay Owingeh and Isleta pueblos; Christ in the Desert Monastery, Ghost Ranch, Chimayo, Santa Fe’s churches and museums as well as breathtaking scenic locations. Space is limited.
August 6 - 14 Saturday through Sunday
Facilitated by members of the Norbertine Community
Cost: $995 includes lodging, most meals, touring transportation costs, admission and speaker fees.
Does not include travel to and from Albuquerque.
$100 non-refundable deposit due July 1
Norbertine Center for Spirituality Pilgrimage Tour to
Santa Maria de la Vid and Hermitage Retreat Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 6 - 14, 2011
Pilgrimage destinations:
Acoma Pueble/Sky City
Isleta Pueblo
Santa Fe including the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santuario de Guadalupe, the Loretto Chapel and other sacred sites
Jemez Mountains, Jemez Monument and Ruins, Lake Abuiquiu
Christ in the Desert Benectine Monastery
Ghost Ranch
Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and San Juan Bautista
Santuario de Chimayo and La Capilla de Santo Niño de Atoche
What should you expect?
The center of this pilgrimage retreat is the Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de la Vid set upon 70 acres of natural desert overlooking the City of Albuquerque, the Rio Grande Valley, and the Sandia and Manzano Mountails.
Norbertine spirituality, community and common sung prayer form the spiritual basis for the retreat. Spiritual practices from the Shalem Institute provide the framework and tools for pilgrims to grow in relationship to God, self and one another.
The rich spiritual, mystical and cultural heritage of the State of New Mexico create the backdrop for the entire experience allowing retreatants to encounter God together through the ancient Native American, Hispanic, monastic and pietistic spiritual and cultural contexts of the state.
Retreatants will be given opportunities to spend time with artisans, parishioners, monks and of course the Norbertine Community.
Spiritual themes of focus:
Seeking God in the Origins of Humanity and Creation
Encountering God in the Miraculous and Spectacular
Seeking God in Desolation and Isolation
Encountering God in the Everyday Experience
Please Note:
Changes in itinerary may occur due to wishes of group or directors
For an extended stay, retreatants are welcome to book rooms for dates prior to or after the retreat
