Category Archives: Ancient sites

An eye full of reflections (7 OF 7) – Steve Tanham

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Amidst the seemingly pristine field of stones, the old oak tree usually went unnoticed… Like this group of happy but somewhat weary pilgrims, newly entered via the gate at the top of the narrow, fern-lined path, most visitors stood in … Continue reading →

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The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Solstice stones

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

We had no idea where we would be taken for the final visit of the day. We suspected an ancient site as the area is just strewn with them. A brief glance at a map of prehistoric sites had left … Continue reading →

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Thor’s Cave III… Stuart France

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “All this cave hopping,” said Butch. * * “I know, it’s good isn’t it,” laughed Serafina. * * “All this cave hopping makes the Old World New again.” Continue reading here

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Finding Magic in the Land: Mt. Cardigan – by Alethea Kehas

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

At the ancient stone circles in the United Kingdom, the shape of the stones often mirrors the surrounding land. It’s both awe-inspiring and eerie. The magic held inside the sacred structures, which extend far, far beyond the more widely visited … Continue reading →

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The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Harlech

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Leaving Portmeirion and its mysteries behind, we drove across the estuary to Harlech in search of lunch. Stuart and I had parked beneath the Norman castle that morning when we were in search of breakfast. The imposing bulk of the … Continue reading →

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Thor’s Cave… Stuart France

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Had there been any doubt about where we were going next… Which there wasn’t. * * For once, our destination proved quite easy to get to. A car park was suggested by the guidebook and in the car park … Continue reading →

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Edge of Weird… Stuart France

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* * “Feels like we’re being invited into the earth.” “It’s been coming for awhile.” * Continue reading here

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The Beauty of Corners… Stuart France

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* * “Well, that could have been worse,” conceded Butch, settling back onto his customary perch with a slither of leathery wings. “The beauty of corners,” soothed Serafina, doing likewise, “is that one never quite knows what’s around the other … Continue reading →

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Marking the Circle – Solstice of the Moon with Running Elk

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

While we continue to share tales of the Silent Eye’s summer weekend in Wales, The Prisoner of Portmeirion, we would like to invite you to join us in Scotland in September, for a Living Land workshop amongst the sacred circles of … Continue reading →

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Back to Llandudno… Stuart France

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* * “The Great Orme, it seems, hasn’t quite finished with us, yet.” “So it would appear.” “There is walk…” “Not more walking.” “…Which can be driven.” “Let’s do that, then.” * * Continue reading here

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