Come down to earth at Norfolk meditation camp
 Do you have a desire for silence, a reverence for nature, and a heart for community? Enjoy a weekend of experiencing stillness in nature and celebrating community at a meditation camp in North Norfolk from 14 - 16 May.
Coming Down to Earth is a weekend of meditation in the Christian contemplative tradition. It includes a gentle programme of meditation, Lectio Divina (prayerful reading of sacred texts), meditation walks and sharing circles, interspersed with sauna, simple communal living and creative offerings such as chanting, singing and poetry.
The camp is located at the edge of Tuttington village, near Aylsham in North Norfolk from Friday 14 - Sunday 16 May.
The event will be led by Debbie Sands and Liz Day, in association with Centering Prayer East Anglia, part of a worldwide movement to renew the mystical dimension of the teachings of Christ.
Liz says, "Our meditation practice is Centering Prayer - a method based in the Christian contemplative tradition. Anyone interested in meditation is welcome - whether you identify as Christian or not. And if you have a different meditation practice, that's fine too.
"We held our first camp on the Field last year on the mid-May weekend, and it was glimmering with early summer radiance. The Field has a long history of holistic community gatherings, and is imbued with a sense of the sacred. We look forward to welcoming you to this special place."
Meditation camp details
Cost: £50 / £30 concessions. Fee includes food. Meals will be basic vegetarian fare and will be prepared communally.
Timings: The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at 6pm on the Friday, with people arriving from 2pm onwards. On the Sunday, everyone is invited to join in the work of packing down the camp together and there will be a final meditation/meeting at around 2pm.
Facilities: There are a few caravans available for loan, and the field is fully equipped with:
- basic kitchen and cookware
- hot showers
- sauna
- cob-bale roundhouse with wood burning stove
The Field is spacious and surrounded by woodlands. There's plenty to explore and observe on-site, but if you'd like to wander farther afield there is a river and lovely marshland walks nearby.
Who the camp is for
Anyone interested in meditation is welcome - whether you identify as Christian or not. You do not have to have any previous experience or knowledge. We will offer a brief introduction to the basics of Centering PrField Jamesayer for those who are interested - and if you have a different meditation practice, that's fine too. The only requirement is a desire for silence, a reverence for nature, and an open mind and heart.
For more information and to book contact Liz Day on 01603 628892 or go to www.centeringprayer-eastanglia.org.uk
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