Culture Honey Touring

10/10/2024

This is the view from the front door of the Iona Abbey,
including a high cross and 'òrr an Aba',
the little hill where St Columba is said to have had his writing hut. 😊💙





Delightful it is to stand on the peak of a rock, in
the bosom of the isle,
gazing on the face of the sea.

I hear the heaving waves chanting a tune to God
in heaven;
I see their glittering surf.

I see the golden beaches, the sands sparkling;
I hear the joyous shrieks of the swooping gulls.

I hear the waves breaking, crashing on rocks, like
thunder in heaven.
I see the mighty whales.

I watch the ebb and flow of the ocean tide; it
holds my secret,
my mournful flight from Eire.

Contrition fills my heart as I hear the sea; it chants
my sins,
sins too numerous to confess.

Let me bless almighty God, whose power extends
over sea and land,
whose angels watch over all.

Let me study sacred books to calm my soul;
I pray for peace, kneeling at heaven's gates.

Let me do my daily work, gathering seaweed,
catching fish,
giving food to the poor.

Let me say my daily prayers, sometimes chanting,
sometimes quiet, always thanking God.

Delightful it is to live on a peaceful isle, in a quiet
cell,
serving the King of kings.

~ St Columba, as found in "A Celtic Liturgy", pages 17 & 18

📷 Georgia Sanders

09/25/2024

Join us for an external journey to beautiful Iona, Scotland on a Celtic Way Pilgrimage. Celtic Way Pilgrimages have been planned and prepared by Culture Honey Touring, an organic outgrowth of the travel and culture focus of CultureHoney.com and are presented from the Celtic Christian perspective. Our small group pilgrimages are appropriate for gentle-hearted spiritual seekers of all backgrounds.

In addition to the natural beauty of the historic and sacred sites we will visit, this pilgrimage prioritizes a spacious internal journey as well. Using A Celtic Liturgy by Pat Robson, other Celtic-themed literature and quiet times led by founder and guides Georgia & Mike Sanders. Additionally, our group will be led by a local expert on the ground in Iona and participate in prayer times with The Iona Community at the Iona Abbey.

Celtic Way Pilgrimages treasure the writings of Celtic history, poetry, and spirituality by Esther de Waal and J. Philip Newell, who was the warden of the Abbey of Iona for 14 years. We believe that the Celtic stream of faith and perspective has much wisdom to offer in our modern times. Come journey with us and discover beauty, healing, and connection along the Celtic way.

For more information: "[email protected]"

Iona, Scotland Pilgrimage: April 29th - May 7, 2025 - 8 nights

07/21/2024

Flying into Dublin…💚






📷 Georgia Sanders

05/04/2024

In honor of World Labyrinth Day today, we post this photo of our founder and tour guide Georgia Sanders at one of her favorite labyrinths in Glendalough, Ireland 💚🙏🏻

Culture Honey Touring hopes to beginning offering our Sacred Ireland and Iona, Scotland pilgrimages again beginning in Spring of 2025. Stay tuned to this page and perhaps you will be able to be a part of one of these wonderful journeys with us next year! 💚🌱

02/01/2024

Culture Honey and Culture Honey Touring wishes a Happy St Brigid’s Day to all who celebrate! 🌿

“In Kildare and throughout Ireland, Saint Brigid is celebrated on her feast day, Feb. 1, and this year, on the 1500th anniversary of her death, is the first year it will be marked as a national holiday in Ireland!”

“On the Eve of Saint Brigid’s Day, it is customary to weave a cross out of reeds as Brigid is reputed to have done so long ago.”

“The story behind the cross is that while Brigid was visiting a dying chieftain, she picked up some rushes from the floor and wove them into the shape of the cross in order to explain the story of Christ’s death on the cross and resurrection. Upon hearing the story, it is said the dying man committed his soul to the One True God.” ☘️

“Once a new cross is woven, it is then placed over the front door inside the house. The Celtic saints started a tradition of hallowing places by marking them with a cross. The reed cross is also thought to protect the house from fire and famine.” 🍃

The words below are the type of prayer that would be uttered with the hanging of the cross:

Hearth Keeping Prayer

Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us,

Lady of the Lambs, protect us,

Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us.

Beneath your mantle, gather us,

And restore us to memory.

Mothers of our mother, Foremothers strong.

Guide our hands in yours,

Remind us how to kindle the hearth.

To keep it bright, to preserve the flame.

Your hands upon ours, Our hands within yours,

To kindle the light, Both day and night.

The Mantle of Brigid about us,

The Memory of Brigid within us,

The Protection of Brigid keeping us

From harm, from ignorance, from heartlessness.

This day and night,

From dawn till dark, From dark till dawn.”

https://www.culturehoney.com/saints-of-ireland-in-search-of-saint-brigid/






📷 Georgia Sanders

01/14/2024

01/01/2024

This new year:

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of God’s hand.

Note* this photo was taken in Glendalough this past year, where Culture Honey Touring and Celtic Way Pilgrimages spend our retreat time at the end of our journey to Sacred Ireland….





📷 Georgia Sanders

11/18/2023

We LOVE the fresh food in Ireland when we visit on our Culture Honey Touring Celtic Way Pilgrimages, which begin and end in Dublin!

Local ingredients and new takes on traditional dishes figure prominently on menus created by younger generations of local chefs and restaurateurs, as well as foreign chefs who have made the Irish capital their home.

10/18/2023

At Culture Honey Touring we have been so taken with the sacred spaces in Ireland that we've created an entire Celtic pilgrimage around this deeply nourishing stream of the Christian faith.

To find that Frederick Douglass was so impacted as he walked these pathways and spent time with the Irish leaders and people that his 4-day trip turned into 4-months is a testament to historical and spiritual heritage of this beautiful land. And to further understand how Mr. Douglass helped the abolitionist cause move forward in Ireland and all the UK is an attestation to the greatness and character of this amazing, influential American.

We want to wish a Happy 8th anniversary to Culture Honey magazine and give kudos on this informative, inspiring article as well!

Dr Sharon Graff explores the connection between former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the impact of his time in Ireland

07/26/2023

💔

Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56

The Irish musician found worldwide fame with hit single Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990

05/08/2023

Walking around Hill of Tara - OPW's 'Lia Fáil' (Stone of Destiny) and trying out the 'Wishing Stone' (put your arm through the hole and touch your shoulder and your wish will be granted) near the High Tower at St Brigid's Cathedral in Kildare, are just two of the places we have fun exploring Irelands historic culture and traditions on the Culture Honey Touring's Celtic Way Pilgrimages!





📷 Georgia Sanders & Jeff C

04/26/2023

A beautiful day at Dún Laoghaire harbour to rest and celebrate the completion of our Culture Honey Touring, Spring 2023, Sacred Ireland Celtic Way Pilgrimage!







📷 Georgia Sanders

04/24/2023

Goodnight Glendalough - the sky is beckoning us to return before we have even departed…

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📸 Georgia Sanders

04/24/2023

Our expressions say it all ♥️

This silent walk today with Father Michael of the Glendalough Sanctuary was the culmination of over a weeks long journey thru Sacred Ireland ☘️

Join us in Fall 2024 for a beautiful outer journey, with the deeper inner journey at its heart 🌿

04/23/2023

A warm welcome and a space to rest - with handmade food & hot drinks, selections of healthy groceries and wine to take away…thank u Glendalough Green!



📷 Georgia Sanders

04/21/2023

Goodnight from St Brigids Cathedral, Kildare, Ireland!!




📸Georgia Sanders

04/21/2023

Come and journey with us! Iona, Scotland, Fall, 2023 or Spring 2024 or Sacred Ireland, Fall 2024!

This video was taken today and is from a favorite sacred place that we visit in Ireland at the mid-point of our pilgrimage.….





🎥 Georgia Sanders

04/20/2023

Scenes from the beautiful Monasterboice Parish and Slane Castle today…




📷 Georgia Sanders

04/20/2023

Just incredible to be here …



📷Georgia Sanders

04/19/2023

A wonderful walking tour of historic Dublin concluded today with a visit to the Book of Kelly’s and Old Library Trinity University. The Long Room has been updated to include 4 busts of influential Irish women!!




📷 Georgia Sanders

04/18/2023

We had a great first day together in Dublin - we have begun our Spring 2023 Sacred Ireland Pilgrimage in earnest!

Follow our adventure here and make plans to join Culture Honey Touring in fall 2024 for our next Celtic Way Pilgrimage to Ireland!!

04/18/2023

A beautiful view from the Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin tonight…






📸 Georgia Sanders

04/15/2023

Fine hospitality at our fairy house in Trim, County Meath ♥️☺️






📸 Georgia Sanders

04/15/2023

Foliage around Trim, Ireland today ☺️🌿




📷 Georgia Sanders