Galacia: A Journey through the animated forest

After a magical trip to Galacia in 2007, we have decided to return to the animated forest once again. Galicia is the least known region of Spain, lying in the north-west corner of the peninsula over Portugal. It is a Celtic land where the bagpipes reign and the hills are verdant and fertile. Eleven percent of all Spanish forests lie in this small region which has its own language and distinct history. The Sacred Riberia region of Galicia was home to the most important wine growing regions of the Middle Ages. Today, it is rising once again, producing some superb white and "toasted" wines which are gathering attention worldwide. Discussion Leader(s): Bea Gonzalez , a native of Galicia and novelist, will lead the walks and the talks and discuss her latest novel-in-progress, set in the forests of Galicia. Robert Castle is a member of the Board of the Gregorian Institute of Canada (GIC) and Director of the massed choirs of the GIC at the national colloquium. Advertisement: Location: Galacia, Spain June 23-30, 2008 Date(s): June 23-30, 2008 Fees: $3,035 $440 - single supplement Fees include books and selected Gallego readings accommodation daily discussion guided walks two meals each day informal talks admissions local transportation private tours receptions Accomodations: Monastery of San Clodio Pazo Cibrán, Santiago de Compostela, the majestic, rural ancestral home of the charming owner, 3 nights Monasterio de San Clodio, Leiro, a beautifully converted 15th century monastery in the Ribadavia wine region, 4 nights Advertisement: