Eco-spirituality is at the centre of different fields of enquiry such as eco psychology, environmental philosophy and ecology but is not confined or limited by any discipline. At its core is a belief in the synergy of personal and planetary healing. Human beings and the earth are interconnected and interdependent.

For spiritual pilgrims from all over Europe we invite you to take a step out of the bustle of everyday life and enter the sanctuary of your soul. Join us in the eco friendly community of La Volee and listen to your heart as you reconnect with the natural world . La Volee is a delightful and typical Normandy farm of 25 acres of pasture, orchard and woodland set in a beautiful unspoilt environment. Together with our new working sheep dog Pip, we take care of a flock of pedigree Suffolk sheep and a herd of pedigree Charolais cows.

No one spiritual practice is followed but rather a willingness to explore personal growth and change drawing on insights and practices from a range of spiritual traditions.

We may advance in our spiritual development when we see the divine in the ordinary, and in every situation and circumstance:

In adversity - we may discover a new learning,
In grief - a new beginning,
In joy - a renewed heart,
In forgiveness - trust in our connection to all beings,
In compassion - realization and wakefulness.

Workshops include: Meditation Contemplation Mystical Journeys Eco spirituality Tai Chi Yoga Relaxation Shiatsu Spiritual fast Typical day starts at: 8am - Meditation (optional) 8.45am - 9.45am Breakfast 10am - 1pm Workshop theme Lunch and siesta 3pm - 5pm Workshop theme 6pm evening interests and dinner Close of day Meditation/Compline (optional)

We welcome people who want to spend time on a silent individual or group retreat. We encourage some working guests who pay a reduced fee and come to La Volee to deepen their understanding of spirituality and ecology. Minimum period for working guests is 14 days, maximum period by negotiation.

You Are therefore I Am therefore We can Be