PILGRIMAGE
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McGregor and its surroundings hold deep geological memory of landscape over millenia, reaching back 250 million years ago when this valley was under the sea. Village design and community encounters tell stories of belonging and not belonging. The vital sources of water in this hot climate carry stories that still want to be heard. Buildings speak in their unique way about why they were built, and for whom over generations. This is a village alive with difficult stories of dispossession, of dreams stolen, and also visionary dreamers bringing new ways of reconciliation.
McGregor presents the pilgrim with a unique microcosm of global realities.
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The McGregor Wisdom School offers a shared experience of entering into the living heart of our home and landscape. A journey within this Klein Karoo village becomes a pilgrimage when the place and time is seen as sacred – set aside for life changing encounters that will speak for themselves. The art of being a pilgrim will be in how we see everyone and everything as significant, a moment for untold stories to be heard.
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The McGregor Pilgrimage is gently guided by members of the Wisdom school's core team.
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We accompany individual pilgrims or groups from 1 – 7 days through our vibrant village and landscape.
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Particular community activities and spaces are identified as ‘way-finders’ for pilgrims to encounter.
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On request pilgrims may be accompanied by a local videographer/photographer to capture memories of the pilgrimage. Giving the pilgrim freedom to fully immerse into the sensory encounter.​
Walk with us.
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Contact me directly or through the McGregor Wisdom School
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On info@mcgregorwisdomschool.org or +27 (0)73 188 5530
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A living village encounter
The films below are produced by Visionary Voices, a skills development and empowerment initiative based in our village.
Die volgende films is vervaardig deur die Visionary Voices, 'n vaardigheidsdeelname en bemagtigingsinisiatief in ons dorp.

Pappa Johnny herinner ons dat 'n warm groet jou dag kan verander en die lewens van almal wat jy ontmoet kan verhelder.
'Our mission is simple - to empower the youth of our community to share their unique stories, with the aim of growing a stronger, more connected community. Here is our inaugural project, "The Apostles".' - Visionary voices


