WALKING TOURS WITH DAVID WHYTE

A unique experience of poetry, friendship, and culture

WALKING TOURS

It was only with the forced cancellation of my poetry and walking tours during the pandemic that I was able to fully understand how integral a part of my life they had been. The combination of intellectual and imaginative stimulation in the mornings, the solace and mercy of the poetry itself, the companionship with others it engenders on the long walks in the afternoons, the physical sense of emboldenment and beauty that comes through those selfsame walks, and the appetite it gives for good food, good drink and good conversation makes for a powerful constellation of forces that bolster and lift a human life, often forging, in parallel, friendships for a life time.

I am very happy to be able to offer them again, and look forward to your joining me.


WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A WALKING TOUR

David Whyte’s walking tours combine his poetry and philosophy with breathtaking walks, superb meals and an opportunity to meet extraordinary people deeply committed to their place in the world - on any given day, you may be introduced to a poet, a farmer, a group of world-class musicians, a passionate scholar or a larger-than-life, Dante-reciting chef. No matter the location, you are invited into a circle of friendship that takes you deep into the local culture.

Each morning, after breakfast, David sets the tone for the day with a talk and poetry. This gathering is followed by the day’s activities, including a few beautiful walks or hikes, and delicious, local food.

We don’t provide an itinerary, preferring to give participants an experience of awakening into each new day with openness to what may unfold. (That said, we let you know when you might need a rain jacket or sturdy shoes.)

Although the landscape and culture are unique to each location, all walking tours are extraordinary, moveable feasts for mind, body and spirit.

THE HILLS OF TUSCANY, ITALY

A SPRINGTIME PILGRIMAGE

A SPRINGTIME PILGRIMAGE

May 1st - 8th, 2024.

From the first evening standing on the threshold of an ancient Etruscan tomb with the light slanting across the stone, imagining centuries of mothers, fathers and children making their lives amongst the olive groves, to the closing night’s celebration under the stars, the week in Italy is a moveable feast both literally and imaginatively; a true celebration of the senses; a shaping of the mind and the body through walking, seeing, listening and tasting.

Whether being introduced by Lori De Mori to the almost reverential relationship to food that runs throughout the Tuscan hills, listening to Dante in the original by an original as dusk settles on the rooftops of Panzano, or partaking of a moonlit meal prepared with loving care, you will be invited deep into the local culture, setting one foot after another through the countryside accompanied by David’s poetry and thought, and by food, wine and good company.

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WEST OF IRELAND

Poetry, Myth and Music for the soul

POETRY, MYTH & MUSIC FOR THE SOUL

June 29th - July 6th, 2024.

Join David and 35 eclectic travelers for a celebration of Ireland's celtic culture, both traditional and emerging, set on Galway Bay in County Clare. The trip is an unforgettable pilgrimage over ancient limestone and windblown shores, gathering at places of special inherited significance in both Irish history and the Irish religious imagination.

David introduces you not only to the place and culture, but also to some of his closest friends - people deeply connected to the landscape, and firmly occupying their unique place in the world. You will have the opportunity to hear world-class musicians and experience why County Clare is renowned for carrying the soul of traditional Irish music.

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