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RETREAT




THE RECTORY, COUNTY CAVAN, IRELAND

PANDEMIC





The last Unity Conference was in November 2019. Following a successive trip in March I returned home on the first day of lockdown on March 29. Over two years of masked and isolated living frequenting only the super market and a thrift store followed.



RIDING THE WAVE





As 2022 opened there was a sense of optimism that there was light at end of the tunnel. In April, Dr. John Digney sent out an exploratory email to Unity and Gathering mail lists inviting interest in a retreat in Ireland in June. Attendees soon found themselves caught up in a historic travel wave which may continue for months.



GRATEFUL





Twenty so over the pandemic folks accepted and a booking was made at The Rectory, just outside of the Village of Virginia, in County Cavan, Ireland. This is a visual presentation of the retreat. Thank you to all who participated for connecting fellowship and the land once again.
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Partners, networking, EDUCATORS, CYC'S, ADMINISRATORS, TRAINERS ~ relationships are at the bottom of all growth.



DuBLIN





The city is like an old friend, familiar and cozy now bursting with people in the summer.



howth





Seafood Lane



The gulls own the ocean you cannot see.



Fresh catch in the market.



The busiest place in town.



I caught the wrong train, did' not even have a ticket.



And so we were off to Maynooth along the Royal Canal, I now learn.



The royal canal



Rail, canal, road



Maynooth station



Row housing is rare in canada



dart, the train i was to be on. tiny houses.



football is big here.



golf is also world class.



Royal canal park



burial mound stone fenced off.



A valley of greens.



A cow in a glen.



The fields to the south.



A t sundown.



image credit Christine Gaitens



The local cows.



Roadside hedgerows tower over the traffic, Two lanes, no shoulders, blind corners, winding, dipping and climbing.



Closer to Virginia.



Local roads.



The shaded grove to the Rectory.



The Rectory



Rectory Views



parking lot



creepers



a few of the cooks.



the server joins in.



luncheon



luncheon



the table



door knocker fit wonderfully.



PERFECTION IS ACHIEVED NOT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO ADD, BUT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO TAKE AWAY.





Our hosts, Maxwell Smart and John Digney hand out the "Moments Matter" T-shirts. Indeed they do and there were many. The soda high boy was none too shabby as well. Masterful stewardship of the discussions as well.



have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac. ~ george carlin





Andy Leggett took on the task of getting everyone between the Rectory and the Lakeside Manor down the twisty road and back. I loved riding it and I know he loved driving it. Andy has a talent for being there for people, attending to their needs and smoothing out their journey.



Lough Ramor



Lakeside Manor Marina



lakeside views





fellowship



Some talk, some listen, all laugh



Breaking naan at the Indian Tandoori.



A feast of flavors, textures and heat.



Menus are roadmaps into another culture.



Starters



may your days be many and your troubles few.

may all god's blessings descend upon you.

May peace be within you. may your heart be strong.

may you find what you are seeking wherever you roam.





GARTH
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Moments into Memories