Jane Eyre | West Yorkshire, England

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a revolutionary bildungsroman novel tracing Jane’s eventful journey from the hardships of Lowood School to Thornfield Hall. Through the hardships of her childhood as an orphan, and the rigid expectations of womanhood, Jane comes to gain her own voice and sense of self.

On this pilgrimage, we'll look at the theme of becoming through Jane’s coming-of-age in the novel. Delving into Jane’s experiences and relationships, we will think about questions such as: Can growth occur without uncertainty? Is belonging possible without a compromise of self? How can love and independence coexist?

In Haworth, pilgrims will explore the landscapes and sites that informed Charlotte Brontë’s world. We will delve into the world and ideas of the novel while gathering at the individually designed accommodations offered by Holdsworth House, a stunning Jacobean manor with history and beauty embedded in its unique fixtures. There will be opportunities for pilgrims to enjoy a cup of tea and a book in the gardens, explore the grounds, or take pleasure in a relaxing spa treatment.

We expect to walk up to 8 miles per day, but most days will require less walking. The weather in England in May has an average low of 50 degrees Fahrenheit and an average high of 61 degrees Fahrenheit. We will walk/utilize the outdoors come rain or shine, and we recommend that pilgrims prepare for the possibility of warmer or colder temperatures than expected, and potential rain on our walks. We won’t rush our walks, but we expect to be tired at the end of each day.

The full tuition of the trip is as follows:

• Private Room $5,350

• Shared Room $4,950 (tuition per person)

Shared Rooming: If you wish to share a room with another person, you will each purchase your own shared rooms. This enables us to functionally receive one registration form per participant. Please do not purchase a private room if you prefer to share a room with another participant.

Meeting Up
We will meet in Halifax after lunch on May 3rd and end programming before lunch on May 7th. Specific meeting time and location will be offered privately to pilgrims upon payment.

Travel Expenses & Arrangements
Each pilgrim is responsible for handling their own travel expenses and arrangements prior to our meeting on May 3rd and after we say goodbye on May 7th. Flights are not included.

Accommodations
Our lodgings throughout the pilgrimage will be the grand Holdsworth House Hotel, a stunning Jacobean manor historically connected to the Brontë family. The hotel offers stunning gardens, cozy rooms, and an award-winning luxury spa. 

Built in 1633, set in West Yorkshire, Holdsworth House is just twenty minutes from Haworth, providing an ideal opportunity to take in the landscape that inspired the Brontë sisters.

Scholarships
We occasionally offer partial scholarships for pilgrimages. If you are interested, please fill out our form here.