Mark, who has appeared on TV's 'Masterchef', will lead
participants in a weekend that considers the spirituality
involved in preparing and sharing meals. The first 'Seasoned
with Love' retreat in 2007 was heralded as 'a triumph'
by one of the participants and greatly appreciated by
all.
The weekend will provide an
opportunity to explore aspects of spirituality of cooking
as we cook and eat together.
| CREATIVITY
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At its
essence, cooking is a creative process which, like
all creative acts, offers the freedom to join our
creative process to those of the Creator. |
| PRESENCE |
Cooking shouldn't be
hurried: it requires deep rootedness and presence,
which are close to the experiences of mindfulness
in a wide range of meditations, and a deep awareness
of our senses. |
| CREATION AND NATURE |
Good cooking requires
us to be aware of the origin of our ingredients;
it shouldn't be done without an awareness of the
plants and animals we prepare. |
| EATING |
Taste, touch and smell
inform our experience of eating, along with a more
subtle awareness of our bodies' needs: each of these
senses is capable of being a contemplative space. |
| HOSPITALITY AND
CARE |
Part of the experience
of cooking is of an act of giving to self and other. |
| CULTURE AND IDENTITY |
Food is a major source
of cultural identity. Our life stories, friends
and families have a profound bearing on the foods
to which we are drawn, making cooking and eating
both places where we can be aware of our own journey. |
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The weekend includes, cooking,
eating, silence and group work. There will be time
to get away from the kitchen and explore the countryside.
'Seasoned with Love' hopes to encourage participants
to encounter God in all things - particularly in
things culinary.
This weekend will take place in St Beuno's cottages
which require climbing stairs and slopes so it is
unsuitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The weekend is not suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Mark at his stove. |
Suggested Offering £96 (includes
all food)
Beuno's 2007-8

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