Northern Wales Pilgrimage

Lives, Legends and Landscapes:
A Pilgrimage to Northern Wales

Dates: July 21–30, 2025
Sponsored by: Washington National Cathedral • Cathedral Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage
Led by: Dr. Terri Lynn Simpson

The roots of the church in Wales were planted in the sacred soil of a Celtic community formed by inspiring landscapes, ancient legends, and dedicated people of faith. Tap into this rich, but often overlooked tradition, with a journey to northern Wales.

Walk enduring pilgrimage paths, connecting with the heart of Celtic spirituality. Pray in churches and cathedrals where thanksgiving and petition have been expressed for centuries, joining your voice with the timeless chorus of saints. Worship in rolling green hills or on rocky gray beaches, uniting your praise with that of all creation. Join us as we travel to northern Wales, seeking to deepen our spiritual roots in the sacred sites and contemplative practices that are our legacy from this branch of Celtic spirituality.

Cost

• Cost: $2750
  Includes: accommodation, breakfast and dinner at Gladstone’s Library for the duration of the pilgrimage, pilgrimage materials and leadership, motor coach transportation to pilgrimage sites, and all admission fees.
• Single rooms are available at additional cost of $450. The number of single rooms is limited and are available on a first come/first serve basis.
• Cost does NOT include flight arrangements and travel to and from Gladstone’s Library, travel insurance, some meals and beverages, gratuities, donations, and personal expenses.

Payment

• Deposit of $750 due upon registration which includes a $250 non-refundable deposit. Once the deposit is received, pilgrims must complete and return the registration form and travel-medical forms (which will be provided to your confirmation email) to finish the registration process.
• Additional payment of $1000 due on February 1, 2025.
• Full payment, including single room supplement if applicable, due May 1, 2025.

Cancelation

• All notice of cancellation must be received in writing by Washington National Cathedral.You may email cancellation notices to [email protected].
• Cancellation Fee Schedule after registration:
  → Before February 10: $250
  → Before May 10: 50% of trip cost
  → Before June 10: 75% of trip cost
  → After June 10: 100% of trip cost

Registration Process

Those interested in participating must first complete the deposit form below. Once the deposit is received, pilgrims must complete and return the registration form and travel-medical forms (which will be provided to your confirmation email) to finish the registration process. For questions, please email [email protected].

About the Leader

Dr. Terri Lynn Simpson is a poet, retreat leader, and the coordinator for the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage at Washington National Cathedral. Celtic spirituality is her path, writing is her practice, and inviting people into thin places where they may share their stories and experience the presence of the Holy is her work. In addition to having a graduate degree in theology and a doctorate in Spirituality and Story, Terri is a long-time student of Celtic spirituality. Grounded in the three-fold practices of prayer, pilgrimage, and poetry, she weaves strands of these Celtic influences into the retreats, pilgrimages, and workshops she leads.