SEJ note: This post was first published in June 2016 and was updated in February 2018. What makes a really great writing retreat? One that inspires newer and more experienced writers alike… One that achieves that perfect balance of solitude and creative conversation? In October 2018 Phil Cousineau will be leading a writing retreat for… Continue reading
In this guest blog best-selling author and tour leader for our upcoming Peru journey, “Welcome to the Portals of Peru”, Freddy Silva continues his exploration of Peru’s sacred sites, focusing on the portal of Amaru Muru, near Lake Titicaca. Read Freddy’s first instalment: The Otherworld in the Andes. Southeast of the sacred sites [of Silustani and… Continue reading
In this guest blog best-selling author and tour leader for our upcoming Peru journey, “Welcome to the Portals of Peru”, Freddy Silva explores the true significance of some of Peru’s most iconic sacred sites, revealing that stone towers (chullpas) such as those at Silustani and Cutimbo as well as portals such as Amaru Muru may… Continue reading
We’re excited to share two captivating videos by Freddy Silva focusing on the energetic power of temples and sacred sites in Peru and beyond. In this video, filmed in Coricancha, Cuzco, Freddy explores the importance of water at some of Peru’s – and the world’s – most sacred sites. This next video focuses on the… Continue reading
SEJ note: This post was first published in May 2016 and updated in February 2018. Vocal artist Virginia Schenck will be leading a unique singing retreat to Ireland in October 2018. Here, Virginia tells us why Ireland is an ideal destination for such a journey, what participants can expect from this vocal adventure, and what… Continue reading