CALIFORNIA LABYRINTH SUMMER SCHOOL: Honoring Thresholds: A Qualifying Workshop with Veriditas Faculty Brighid FitzGibbon

Thresholds mark transitions, bridging exterior and interior realms. Whether they are literal stepping stones or metaphorical crossings, these "in-between" spaces invite us to pause, reflect, and deepen our awareness. In this contemplative workshop, we will explore thresholds within the sacred space of the labyrinth. Through ritual, facilitated labyrinth walks, and creative collage, we will attune ourselves to the transformative potential of honoring these moments of crossing—both within the labyrinth and in the greater journey of life. Together, we will uncover how threshold moments can serve as gateways to personal insight, growth, and courage in stepping forward.

This is a Veriditas Approved Qualifying Workshop for those seeking to attend Facilitator Training that weekend or sometime further down the path.

Brighid Fitzgibbon

Brighid has been a teacher for over 20 years working with students of all ages in a wide variety of instructional settings.  She currently teaches English and History at Credo High, a public Waldorf high school in Sonoma County, where she lives with her family.    She has shared her knowledge of and appreciation for the labyrinth as a tool for contemplation and connection with high school and university students, as well as helping to develop a community labyrinth initiative in Sonoma County.

During the summer of 2018, Brighid worked in the Veriditas office as an intern as part of her graduate studies in Humanities at Dominican University of California. She has served as a small-group leader in Chartres and at the Women’s Dream Quest.  She recently completed Advanced Facilitator Training.

Accommodation

Veriditas has a block of rooms reserved at the Mercy Center. A link to book your room will be emailed to you in your confirmation email when you register.

Meals

While Mercy Center cannot cater to specific dietary restrictions for individuals other than Vegan/Vegetarian options, If you have a food allergy or intolerance, you are welcome to supplement your meals by bringing some of your own food items. There is a refrigerator and microwave on each bedroom floor available for guest use. Please label food items with your name and the dates of your retreat.

Directions

Here is a link for directions to the Mercy Center, located at 2300 Adeline drive, Burlingame.