The Voice of this Calling:
Listening to the voice of our souls in a confusing world.
Speaker: Bridget Hewitt
Friday 20th Sept. – Sunday 22nd Sept. 2024
At the Ammerdown Centre
A Transformative Experience: Reflections on the WCCM Retreat at Ammerdown
Attending the WCCM retreat at Ammerdown was a deeply enriching experience—a perfect blend of reflection, learning, and connection. The retreat offered a unique opportunity to meet fellow travellers on the same spiritual path, engage in meaningful conversations, and exchange insights on meditation. Sharing notes and books we’d read further deepened the experience, fostering a sense of community and shared growth.
One of the highlights was the speaker, Bridget, whose presence was truly remarkable. She spoke with humility, free of ego, yet commanded the room with her deep wisdom and personal insights. Bridget’s journey resonated with many of us, as she shared from her own experiences while also drawing on a wealth of reading and knowledge. Her words felt authentic and grounded, providing both comfort and inspiration. A particularly special part of her sessions was the poetry she shared, which spoke directly to the heart of the meditation journey. Receiving notes afterward, including the poetry, was a brilliant touch that allowed us to revisit and reflect on her messages long after the retreat ended.
This retreat gave us a renewed sense of enthusiasm for our meditation practice. It reminded us that this path, while unending, continues to evolve and deepen. Each step offers new insights and connections, both within ourselves and with others walking alongside us.
Equally important was the expansion of our network. Meeting like-minded individuals who share a passion for meditation created a bond that will surely last beyond the retreat. The conversations were rich, supportive, and filled with shared wisdom. We left with a sense of community and a renewed commitment to this lifelong journey.
As we look forward to next year’s retreat, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved. This experience was not only a boost to our personal meditation practice but also to our sense of connection with others. We are already eager to return, knowing the journey of meditation never truly ends—it only grows deeper, more interesting, and more rewarding with time.
See you next year!
Mike & Wendy Wilsher
This is the third time I have been to a retreat at Ammerdown and I am sure it won’t be my last.
It was delightful to see other retreatants from previous years as well as meeting new faces. What I will take away from this year’s event is how it has enriched my spiritual life and got me back on track with my meditation practice which, of late has been sporadic. I didn’t realise how much I missed it.
The gardens are so peaceful and natural they lend themselves to silent contemplation and we were blessed with an afternoon of glorious sunshine on the Saturday.
In a world where most of us are surrounded by noise, some happily from loved ones, friends and our favourite music but so much from news updates of unhappy events around the world. How many people crave a couple of days in silence if they only could. I feel blessed to be a part of a community that values and enables me the opportunity to experience it.
With many blessings
Christine Strode