mythology, nature lore, and adventure combine at our ...

    Two Worlds tree labyrinth &
    Celtic Ways thatched cottage ...

      within ancient Carrowcrory, Co. Sligo, Ireland
      among timeless mythology and mystical sacred sites

• a wonderful way to commence a vacation in Ireland
• easy to get to from the airports and ferries
• sleep well, eat well, relax well, play well
• balance of social time and quiet contemplation time
• from €50 per day for cozy bed, local food and wholesome activities

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     and we will guide you through what we offer from here ... ...

• Afternoons at Carrowcrory
  an introduction to our local mythology and lore
  use our tree garden labyrinth
  share traditions of Bride and Brighid,
  discover the Ogham alphabet,
  harps and bards performing in our cottage
  or a Celtic dream crafts workshop
  
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• Celtic Dreamtime Weekends
  for a deeper experience of lore and mythology
  a stress free flowing program of
  traditional baking, nature crafts, sacred walks, ceilis
  with balance of quiet time and social time as desired,
  four events a year ...
  Imbolc February : Birth of Bride
  Beltaine May : Celebration with Harps and Bards
  Lunasa August : Harvesting from Tree Lore
  Samhain October : Preparing for Winter
  
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• Celtic Adventure Vacations
  Enjoy a week's vacation of mythology, nature lore and adventure
  that expands from our Co. Sligo into the wonders of Co. Donegal
  and finishes with play time and reflection in Dublin
  7 nights escorted with shared bus transport in June and September,
  or personal self-drive vacations arranged for any time of the year.
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• About John, our guide
  John has been a storyteller, researcher and guide of
  ancient sacred sites, lore and mythology for over 50 years,
  also studied in herb crafts, visualisation and astrology
  passed down by oral tradition through many generations of his family
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• Ogma's Tale Of The Trees
  a tale of the creation of the Ogham language
  through multi layers of sounds from the natural world
  expressed through symbols that flowed into words
  and became the wisdom from nature shared by the bards
  
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• Brigid from Goddess to Saint
  sharing our tales of Brighid, we call "breed", and how
  they align to our landscapes and local sacred sites
  and how this tradition evolved to Kildare, but
  we like to hear your own Brighid interpretations too
  
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• Dream Crafts
  several items of nature can be crafted
  to include a prayer, wish, or receive a dream
  so we are expanding from Brighid Cross making
  into Dream Crafts using willow, apple and rowan
  
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• Harps & Bards
  all of the wisdom, crafts and journeys we share at Carrowcrory
  are collectively an apprenticeship for becoming a bard
  bards being the creators of stories, poems, songs and music
  that share our dreamtime world and the spirit that guides us
  
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• About Claire, our bard
  Claire has been a singer, harper, and storyteller for over 40 years
  through her passion for Irish literature, poetry and art
  and the people who pioneered this rich Irish culture,
  people inspired by Erin's magical lore and mythology
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We look forward to meeting you here :-)

and they said, after this and more ....

I am back in Texas and want to tell you what a wonderful trip you planned ... I have told my children all about the adventures we had. It was a very special time." - Judie Tasch, Texas

"Thanks so much for two very enjoyable days at so little cost! I’m back in NY now, but hope to see you again next year."- P. Korper, N.Y.

"I wanted to take this moment to tell you how much we appreciated your time and energy. In every respect you went above and beyond all expectations. Every adventure you set up for us was spectacular." - Lorinda Schroeder, Michigan

"Thanks for a wonderful day.  I enjoyed your selection of sites and your ideas" - Margueritte, Chicago

"We do not know where to find the words to adequately thank you for all you did . You went above and beyond the call of duty and we are so very grateful." - Joe & Lil Larkin, San Diego

"It rained yesterday, but the brilliant evening with Claire's music and the lovely company of Karen, Eddie and John more than made up for it. All the animals came up to the porch for a cuddle, too. Imagine the scene: it started with a goat coming up, then all the donkeys, dogs and sheep milling around" - Alex Sterling, Virginia

"Next time I'd plan an extra few days in Co. Sligo, it was really the heart of our visit to Ireland, in more ways than one. I only regret I didn't see more of that beautiful county, its relics and hills." - Art Joyce, B.C. Canada

"When I returned to the US from my trip to Ireland I felt like an erupting volcano. The spark ignited a flame within and I am still learning how that translates into the rest of my life. Blessings threefold upon the sacred land of Ireland!" - Courtney, Chicago

"The food, company and craic was great. Claire's songs and harp were wonderful and beautiful- heart resonance. Being at the Carrowkeel cairns at the solstice sunset was an amazing experience. Thank you." - Jonathan Pipe, Co. Leitrim