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SUMMARY:Atelier Insensum - Guided Tour (in French)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating world of incense as it is honoured and preserved by Insensum. \nDuring your visit\, you will be introduced to the refined production process. Special attention is given to the deeply human language of scent\, where the sensory and the inner self meet\, and where memory finds its home. \nVisitors can explore not only the incense and related Insensum products (candles\, soaps\, diffusers…)\, but also incense burners and other accompanying creations available on site. \nThe monthly guided tours generally take place on the third Saturday of each month\, alternating between Dutch and French. \nGuided tours in other languages (English\, German\, Italian\, Ukrainian…) are possible on demand. \nWhen purchasing a ticket\, you may opt for a combined ticket for the atelier + the gardens.The gardens are accessible only from late April to late October. \nVisits on other dates are possible by appointment.
URL:https://larivelaine.be/event/atelier-insensum-guided-tour-in-french-jun2025/
LOCATION:La Rivelaine\, Rue Rivelaine 42\, Lillois\, 1428\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Guided Tour
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Byzantine Liturgy (E) 1\,3
DESCRIPTION:This is the third lecture in the course on Byzantine Liturgy offered by Thomas Pott\, in which we explore together the richness of the Byzantine liturgical tradition. The course examines its rituals\, the history of their development\, and the depth of its spiritual and prayer heritage\, with attention both to meaning and lived experience. \nParticular attention is given to the liturgical practices of Saint Michael’s Fellowship at La Rivelaine\, so that the tradition is not only studied theoretically\, but also understood through its concrete expression. \nThe lectures take place once a month: in principle\, on the first Sunday of the month in French\, on the second Sunday in Dutch\, and on the fourth Sunday in English. \nDuring this third lecture\, we will continue our exploration of the historical and socio-political developments between the seventh and thirteenth centuries — the period sometimes referred to as the “Tale of Two Cities and Two Deserts” — which form the background against which the Byzantine liturgical tradition took shape and developed into the form we know today. \nAnyone interested in liturgy\, spirituality\, or Christian tradition is warmly welcome.
URL:https://larivelaine.be/event/introduction-to-byzantine-liturgy-e-1-3/
LOCATION:La Rivelaine\, Rue Rivelaine 42\, Lillois\, 1428\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Dance-based process guidance\, with Emile Boer (EN & NL)
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we use movement and dance as a gateway to connect more deeply with yourself. Drawing on the different value systems of Spiral Dynamics\, we explore how you respond\, move\, and make choices in life. \nWe slow down and listen to what is alive in your body. Through simple\, guided exercises\, you discover how your core expresses itself through movement\, and how to recognize and follow these signals in everyday life. \nWe take time to reflect on questions such as: what gives me energy? Where do I feel tension or blockage? When do I feel balanced and in the right place? \nIn a safe and supportive environment\, you learn to take your own experiences seriously and to trust what your body is telling you. Step by step\, greater clarity emerges about who you are\, what you need\, and what feels right for you. \nThrough this process\, you can become more grounded in your presence and\, from that foundation\, make choices that are more aligned with your inner compass. \nEmile Boer:\nI have been dancing since the age of four. From improvisation to breakdance\, and from folk dance to contemporary dance\, movement has always been an essential part of my life.\nAfter completing my bachelor’s degree in dance at ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem\, I began to feel that something was missing—a certain depth and authenticity\, both in dance and in life.\nThrough Spiral Dynamics\, I was able to rediscover this depth and a sense of inner alignment. Building on this experience\, I trained as a coach using Spiral Dynamics.\nIt is from this journey that I developed this course\, with the intention of sharing these insights and experiences with others. \nThe course is taught in English and Dutch. \nMinimum number of participants: 4; maximum: 10.
URL:https://larivelaine.be/event/workshop-dance-based-process-guidance-with-emile-boer-en-nl/
LOCATION:La Rivelaine\, Rue Rivelaine 42\, Lillois\, 1428\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T180000
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SUMMARY:Iconography Course — From Board Preparation to Gold Leaf
DESCRIPTION:This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential preliminary stages of icon painting: preparing the wooden board\, applying the levkas\, and working through all steps up to and including the application of gold leaf. \nIt is open to everyone — whether you are completely new to iconography or already have experience\, and whether or not you plan to participate in the iconography course held at the beginning of August. \nAll materials\, techniques\, and processes will be carefully guided\, making this an ideal opportunity to discover or deepen the foundations of this sacred art.
URL:https://larivelaine.be/event/iconography-course-from-board-preparation-to-gold-leaf/
LOCATION:La Rivelaine\, Rue Rivelaine 42\, Lillois\, 1428\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260719T160000
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SUMMARY:Study Weekend (in Dutch)
DESCRIPTION:The Mundus Imaginalis\nAn exploration of the symbolic world of the soul\nWith David Nieuwejaers Roef\nNearly all wisdom traditions teach that the cosmos fundamentally consists of three worlds. In addition to the earthly world\, there is also the world of the soul and the world of the spirit. The world of the soul is an intermediate realm\, linking heaven and earth\, spirit and body. It is also the space in which divine revelations and mystical inspirations can disclose themselves to human beings in symbolic form. One may think\, for example\, of Moses’ vision of the burning bush\, the encounter of the Virgin Mary with the angel Gabriel\, or the mi‘raj\, the heavenly ascent of the Prophet Muhammad. \nBecause this world is the domain in which sacred myths and symbols possess their own reality\, the renowned Islamicist Henry Corbin called it the mundus imaginalis\, the imaginal world\, in order to distinguish it from the imaginary and the collective unconscious. More recently\, the philosopher of religion Daniel van Egmond has likewise advocated a rediscovery of the mundus imaginalis\, since without this “middle” of the soul\, we cannot serve as a bridge between heaven and earth\, and religious experiences are often mistakenly reduced to psychological phenomena. \nIn this course\, we will become acquainted with the mundus imaginalis and seek to better understand why\, in the West\, we have lost contact with its reality. We will explore how the imaginal world is not only a central theme in the thought of certain Islamic thinkers\, such as Ibn ‘Arabī and Suhrawardī\, but also plays a crucial role in the lives of some Christian mystics\, such as Hildegard of Bingen and Jakob Böhme. From them\, we may learn why\, especially in our own time\, the imaginal world is essential for the sacramental character of creation and for the healing of the soul. \nThis course consists of a series of lectures\, also accessible online\, combined with several sessions that offer space for study and further reflection. You may register either for the full program or for individual days.\nThe course is conducted entirely in Dutch.
URL:https://larivelaine.be/event/study-weekend-in-dutch/
LOCATION:La Rivelaine\, Rue Rivelaine 42\, Lillois\, 1428\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Iconography Course
DESCRIPTION:Discover the sacred art of Byzantine iconography through the Cretan-Greek tradition. \nIn this course\, students will learn: \n\nthe fundamentals of egg tempera painting\,\ntraditional gold leaf application\nand spiritual symbolismfollowing the stylistic influences of iconographer Archdeacon André Pawliw.\n\nNo prior experience is needed — whether you’re a beginner or someone seeking a deeper connection to Eastern Christian art\, this course is designed to be both accessible and enriching. \nTo enter into the mystical world of Greek-Byzantine spirituality through the sacred craft of icon painting\, we will begin with a simple yet profound composition: the bust of Christ\, inspired by the work attributed to Emmanuel Lambardos (1587–1631)\, a master of the Cretan School. \nMost materials — including pigments\, paintbrushes\, gold leaf\, and icon boards — will be provided. Students are kindly asked to bring drawing paper\, pencils\, and a ruler. If you own high-quality sable or petit-gris (squirrel hair) fine-point round brushes — such as the Raphaël Kolinsky 8351 or 8404 series used for watercolor — feel free to bring them along. \n \nJoin us and step into a sacred artistic tradition and bring an icon to life with your own hands! \nPractical information: \n\nStart: Sunday\, August 2nd\, 3:30 PM\nEnd: Sunday\, August 9th\, 6:00 PM\nPrice with accommodation: €1200\, all inclusive\nPrice without accommodation: €820\, includes course and meals (lunch and dinner)\nMinimum number of participants: 5\nMaximum number of participants: 7\nOn-site accommodation can be guaranteed for 5 participants
URL:https://larivelaine.be/event/iconography-course/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:"La Rivelaine" Inspiration Weekend (in Dutch)
DESCRIPTION:Rest\, Connection\, and Reflection\nA Weekend for Young Adults (18–35)\nStep away from the busyness.\nLess screen time. Less pressure. Less rushing around. \nA weekend to slow down\, catch your breath\, and reconnect — with yourself\, with others\, and with what truly matters. All this in the inspiring setting of the La Rivelaine community\, surrounded by nature. \nNo demanding programme or complicated spirituality\, but a warm and welcoming gathering with space for silence\, encounter\, and simplicity. \nWhat can you expect?\n\nshared moments of meditation and prayer\npractical work in and around La Rivelaine\ncooking and sharing meals together\nsilence\, encounter\, and space for conversation\ntime for personal rest and enjoying nature\ninspiring reflections on meaning\, purpose\, and life\n\nA relaxed yet enriching weekend\, shared with other young adults and the residents of La Rivelaine. \nPractical Information\n📍 Accommodation is available either in the guesthouse or in your own tent. \n🕓 Arrival: Friday — welcome from 2:00 pm onwards\n(programme begins at 6:00 pm) \n🕓 Departure: Sunday at 4:00 pm \nCost (including meals)\n€130 — accommodation in your own tent\, with your own bedding and towels\n(if necessary\, we can provide a tent; please let us know in advance) \n€210 — accommodation in the guesthouse\, with your own bedding and towels \n€250 — accommodation in the guesthouse\, including rental of bedding and towels \nWelcome\nCome as you are. \nWith your questions\, your tiredness\, your curiosity\, or simply your desire for rest. \nYou are most welcome. \nPlease register using the tickets below.
URL:https://larivelaine.be/event/la-rivelaine-inspiration-weekend-in-dutch/
LOCATION:La Rivelaine\, Rue Rivelaine 42\, Lillois\, 1428\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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