Céile Dé Groups
Until a few years ago, Céile Dé only taught in Scotland. As we take our teachings further afield, we encourage and actively support the formation of groups that meet regularly, in both Europe and the USA.
Céile Dé Groups meet regularly in their own areas to meditate together, to celebrate the festivals, and also to share their insights into aspects of the tradition they have been taught.
We require a certain commitment from all of our group members. To understand more about this, please read “A History and Vision Statement for Céile Dé Groups” on our articles page and also “What happens next if I want to join a Céile Dé group? ” on our FAQs page. If you contact one of the group representatives below, they will also be able to help you learn more about what we mean by “commitment” in a group context.
We also ask that all group members commit to attending teaching events given by an ordained Céile Dé teacher in the closest possible area to where they live, whenever they are able to do so, and certainly more often than not. This is because without these ongoing teachings, group participation would soon become impossible at the level we require to facilitate inner movement.
Below you will find a list of all active Céile Dé groups and their contact details.
| Location: | ALBA (Scotland) – Edinburgh | |
| Group: | Caim Dhùn Èideann Every three months, we travel together for teaching days at our Céile Dé Mother-house in the hills above Kippen, near Stirling. Between times, at our group meetings, we share and discuss our experiences of Ceile De teachings and ceremonies, and of growing in the spiritual life. We also chant Fuinn and read Celtic myths together, to find hidden wisdom. Each meeting ends with Run, our silent communing with the Mystery at the heart of everything. |
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| We are currently able to welcome new members |
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| Meets On: | Monday evenings, fortnightly |
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| Contact: | caimdhuneideann@gmail.com |
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| Location: | ALBA (Scotland) – From all over, but meeting together for teachings | |
| Group: | Dream Dhìsertach This Group consists of individuals who are following the Tradition in a committed way, but who are unable to join a local group, usually this is because they live too far from where the nearest group are located and so they mostly practice alone. As well as receiving teaching support from an Order member whenever they require it, These lone practitioners gather together four times a year, for teaching days at Céile Dé's Mother-house in the heart of Scotland. To join the Dream Dhìsertach, we ask that you have the discipline to be able to work as a solitary within the vehicle of the Tradition and that, as with members of all of our groups, you do your utmost to attend teaching days. |
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| Meets On: | 4 teaching days a year |
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| Contact: | http://www.ceilede.co.uk/contact/ |
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| Location: | ALBA (Scotland) – Stirling Area | |
| Group: | Tobar Mhobhi Every three months, we travel together for teaching days at our Céile Dé Mother-house in the hills above Kippen, near Stirling. We have our twice-monthly group meetings there too, when we share aspects of the tradition and our inner lives together. We also mark the Holy days in ceremony. We end each meeting with Rùn and leave feeling that we have grown - both together as a circle and as individual souls on the journey through and towards God. |
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| Meets On: | Second and fourth Friday of every Month |
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| Contact: | tobar.mhobhi@btinternet.com |
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| Location: | England – Yorkshire and the Dark Peak National Park area | |
| Group: | Caim Ròis Geal Our South Pennine Caim (of the White Rose) meets to share both practices of the Tradition and discussions relating to our shared, growing relationship with the Mystery. We also gather every six weeks for spiritual practice in accordance with the seasons. Whenever possible, we retreat into the countryside in or near to the beautiful Peak National Park to share Rùn and Fuinn with the land. In inclement weather, we meet in a dedicated space in Sheffield. Potential new members, who have attended a Céile Dé retreat and received teaching, would be most welcome. |
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| We are currently able to welcome new members |
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| Meets On: | Monthly |
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| Contact: | caim.rois-geal@tiscali.co.uk |
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| Location: | USA - NE – Southeast Vermont in Brattleboro | |
| Group: | Anam Choille The Anam Choille (Soul of the Woodland) meets weekly for Rùn (meditation), study of the tradition's teachings and mutual support on the Céile Dé Path. We also meet to celebrate Céile Dé festivals and Holy Days. Membership in the Anam Choille is based on commitment to the tradition, to one another, and to each group member's growth in the tradition. We will gladly share our experience of the Céile Dé tradition with prospective group members from the region of Western Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Southern Vermont. |
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| We are currently able to welcome new members |
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| Meets On: | Wednesdays at 6.00pm |
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| Contact: | anam.choille@gmail.com |
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| Location: | USA - NE – The Hudson Valley of New York | |
| Group: | Caim an t-Sratha Caim an t-Sratha meets once monthly for Rùn (Meditation), study and mutual support on the Path. A few of our members who live closer together also meet weekly on Wednesday mornings for Rùn. We also meet at other times for the ceremonies of the Celtic Holy Days. Our gatherings are for group members only. If you feel called to the Path of Céile Dé and wish to explore group membership, please contact us for further information. |
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| Meets On: | Wednesday mornings and first Sunday of the Month |
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| Contact: | caimantsratha@gmail.com |
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| Location: | USA - NE – Washington, DC metropolitan area | |
| Group: | Sgìre Calum Cille Sgìre Calum Cille (District of Columba) meets weekly for rùn (meditation), observance of the festivals, study of the Tradition, and mutual support along the Céile Dé path. We draw from Maryland and northern Virginia, as well as the city of Washington, DC. |
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| Meets On: | Mondays at 6:30 p.m. |
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| Contact: | washdc.caim@gmail.com |
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| Location: | USA - NW – Portland, Oregon | |
| Group: | Caim A’ Cheathramhain Ghlais We meet twice a month for Rùn (meditation) and at other times throughout the year to observe the Festivals, for Anam Chairdeas and for retreats. Group membership is open to anyone who is willing to commit to the teachings and practices of the Tradition. |
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| Meets On: | Sunday afternoons, twice monthly |
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| Contact: | caimacheathramhainghlais@earthlink.net |
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| Location: | USA - NW – Washington State/Island County – South Whidbey Island | |
| Group: | Synod Of Whidbey The Synod of Whidbey meets once a week for Rùn (Meditation). We also meet at other times to practice and discuss the teachings we have been given during Céile Dé teaching events. We meet occasionally for Silent Retreat Days, Anam Chairdeas and ceremonies for the Celtic Holy Days. All of these gatherings are for group members only. If you are interested in group membership, please contact us for further information. Whilst newcomers are welcome, continuing membership is for those who are willing to commit to the practices of the tradition, and to attending the teachings given by a visiting teacher once every year. |
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| Meets On: | Monday Evenings |
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| Contact: | synodofwhidbey@gmail.com |
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| Location: | USA - SE – Central Virginia | |
| Group: | Caim Chairngorm Our group meets weekly to practice Rùn, deepen understanding of the tradition, and support one another in our spiritual journeys. We also gather regularly, often in special places in the Blue Ridge Mountains, to observe festival practices, for Anam Chairdeas (soul-fellowship), and on retreat. We welcome conversation with those who seek further information about membership of our group, and are happy to share from our experience of this beautiful tradition. |
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| We are currently able to welcome new members |
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| Meets On: | Monday evenings, 7:30 PM |
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| Contact: | caimchairngorm@gmail.com or call Eve on 434-823-8600 |
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