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“It
is to this Avalon of the heart the pilgrims still go.
Some in bands, knowing what they seek. Some alone,
with the staff of vision in their hands, awaiting what may come to meet them on this holy
ground.
None go away as they came.”
Dion Fortune, Avalon of the Heart
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Join Mara Freeman,
international workshop leader and author of "Kindling the Celtic Spirit," on an
unforgettable journey to explore south-west England’s most beautiful and evocative
sacred landscapes. Especially designed for the spiritual pilgrim in search of inspiration,
renewal, and inner peace, this unique ten-day experience will be centered in Glastonbury,
the legendary Isle of Avalon itself, once called the “Holyest Earthe in
England".
Here we will have an opportunity to stay in the heart
of Avalon at the historic Chalice Well Retreat Center, a fully-modernized 16th
century house situated within the Chalice Well Gardens, where legend says the Holy Grail
was hidden centuries ago.
We will be able to wander in the peaceful
gardens, drink from the sacred well and walk up Glastonbury Tor, the mysterious hill long
held to be an entrance to the Celtic Otherworld. We will be in easy walking distance of
Glastonbury Town, which is full of delightful shops and cafes, local craft stores,
mystical bookstores, and healing centers, and other legendary landmarks such as:
 The lovely medieval Abbey where King Arthur and Queen
Guinevere are said to lie buried.
Wearyall Hill, where the miraculous Holy Thorn of
Joseph of Arimathea grows.
The White Spring, gateway
to the faery kingdom within the Tor.
Glastonbury is perfectly situated within
easy reach of other wonders of the sacred landscape. We will also be journeying to:
 Stonehenge, the extraordinary Neolithic Temple
of the Sun, one of the marvels of the ancient world, where we will have private access
for a powerful Druid ceremony at sunset.
Avebury,
the largest stone circle complex in the world, set in the midst of a rich
prehistoric landscape which includes West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill, the mound
of the Goddess.
Crop
circles, the enigmatic and beautiful geometric patterns created by other-dimensional
energies in fields of ripening grain. Truly a modern mystery!
The
City of Bath, with its unique Roman, medieval and Georgian architecture, and visit the
Roman Baths, once a sacred spring dedicated to a Celtic goddess.
The White Horse of Uffington, the huge, mysterious
figure carved into the chalk hills of The Ridgeway, and the nearby ceremonial site,
Wayland’s Smithy...
….and other local sacred sites and
places that resonate with the spirit of Mystical England.
Our
pace will be leisurely and unhurried, with plenty of time for you to wander, explore, and
connect with the beauty and spirit of place. You will hear unforgettable stories, listen
to traditional music and resonate with earth’s rhythms in circle dance. Mara Freeman
will be accompanying the entire tour, leading rituals and journeys into the Inner
Worlds both at sacred sites and in the Chalice Well meditation chapel. Mara will also be
joined by other fascinating authors and presenters who are well-known in the field of
Celtic and British spirituality. Lots of fun, laughter, and good company will provide
nourishment for the soul and sow the seeds for life-long friendships with kindred spirits.
For an intimate and friendly atmosphere, the pilgrimage is open to 12 people only, so we
recommend that you reserve your place as soon as possible.
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Stonehenge
at Sunset
The megalithic temple known as ''The Giants' Dance"
Glastonbury Tor
A portal to the faerie kingdom
Threshold of
Light
The view from the ruined tower on the Tor
Crop Circle Spiral
on Windmill Hill, Wiltshire
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Sacred Springs 