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RUMI 750 – a gathering
Saturday 2nd September – Monday 4th September 2023
Chisholme Institute, Scottish Borders, UK
An immersive weekend marking the 750th anniversary of Rumi’s death, known as his Nuptial Night. Come and explore how Rumi’s relevance informs every aspect of the current era; from ecological to economic, cultural to spiritual, while also intimately connecting with our own lives.
How to Book
Gathering ticket: £120 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday)
Day ticket: £60
Camping: £40 (per person)
Event Description
Join us for a time of exploration, poetry, music, meditation and exceptional food. This year marks the 750th anniversary of Rumi’s death, known as his Nuptial Night, the completion of his life’s journey in love, from love and to love.Come and explore how Rumi’s relevance informs every aspect of the current era; from ecological to economic, cultural to spiritual, while also intimately connecting with our own lives. This immersive weekend will include gratitude meditations, foraging walks, a guided night walk, talks, conversation and feasts from our forest kitchen.
The weekend will begin at 9am on Saturday and end on Monday evening.
Come come whoever you are!
TICKETS & PRICES
Gathering £120 – Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Includes lunches and refreshments, but does not include accommodation.
Accessibility Rate: £60
Pay it Forward: £180
Pay it Forward to support someone who may not be able to attend otherwise.
Day £60
Day tickets for the events, again excluding accommodation, will be published later according to availability.
Camping £40 – per person
The fee for your tent is in addition to your weekend ticket.
The camping ticket covers the whole gathering (Friday pm – Tuesday am) and includes breakfasts and light suppers.
Facilities include showers and composting loos.
ACCOMMODATION
Please arrange your accommodation separately from your event tickets.
Families are welcome, no pets please.
There will be a limited number of places to stay at Chisholme.
To check availability, please email secretary@chisholme.org
There will be camping facilities for tents – see ticket options
There are various hotels and B&Bs as well as Airbnb available locally.
ACCESSIBILITY
Financial concerns need not prevent you from attending the gathering.
Please contact secretary@chisholme.org to discuss payment options and volunteering opportunities.
All enquiries: secretary@chisholme.org
REMEMORATION – Monday 4 September
A remembrance zikr for the Rememoration will be held at 9pm.
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