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Journey of the  Cosmic Rose

As you follow in the footsteps of

The Dark Madonna and the guardians of Earth Wisdom

October 20th to November 2nd

As we continue to embrace the divine feminine, I am once again offering a journey through the sacred lands of France.  A journey of enchantment, magick and fellowship to explore the ancient wisdom and mysteries of the Dark Madonna and the connection to ancient Egypt and Isis.

Together we will weave through the landscape and sacred sites of those who follow the earth religion.  Through the lands of the Cathars and the Templar Knights, journeying deeper into our soul story as we lift the old paradigm with our prayers and earth ceremony.  We are each a golden thread in the cloth of the Goddess and together can facilitate change during these delicate and fragile times of transition.  As we navigate through the landscape of ancient forests, healing waters, sacred mountains, and places of worship in the natural world that serve as doorways into one’s personal psyche, I will share the wisdom of those who follow the Path of the Rose throughout the journey in sacred ceremony and ritual.

I have taken special care to create time for stillness and experiences where we are not traveling long distances each day so one is able to absorb more fully the beauty of the land and hidden secrets.

France Journey

Day 1 – Friday October 20th.  Arrival/Marseille airport

Transfer to your hotel in Marseille city center.  As everyone is arriving on their own schedule  you will be responsible for transportation to the hotel.

After a good night’s sleep, we will meet in the morning to begin our journey.

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Day 2 Saturday, October 21st – Saintes Maries De La Mer

Known as ‘Saint Marys of the Sea’, this small fishing village is located on the south-central coast of the Mediterranean in the Camargue region of Bouches-du-Rhone.  Archaeology, coupled with local legends, confirms the site has been venerated as a holy place since the time of the Celts.  The village is known as the “spiritual centre” of the Camargue because of the local belief in the miraculous power of the saints.  There is much mystery and lore around the Black Madonna revered by the gypsies of Europe as St. Sarah.  The village is set amidst herds of wild horses, black bulls and flamingos.

The flamingo with its stunning transformation to a vibrant crimson winged one, is said to carry the essence of the Phoenix.  Its ability to stand on one leg serves the human with the message of finding balance when one is in transition.  One foot anchored into the life you are moving away from and one foot anchored into the life you are stepping into as you change your story by making peace with the past and focusing on stepping forward.  A potent symbol of balance and movement in this “7” year.

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We will perform an ancient Ritual at the sea where the Magdalene arrived long ago, followed by a visit to the chapel of the Black Madonna for sacred ceremony.

Dinner and overnight at our spa/hotel – You can enjoy a massage (not included)  as well as free jacuzzi/sauna and hamman during your stay.

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Day 3 – Sunday, October 22nd – Arles – Saintes Maries De La Mer

In the morning we will discover the fascinating city of Arles. (Pronounced Arle) known as “the soul of Provence”. A source of inspiration and creativity, it is here that Van Gogh painted some of his most celebrated works.  Arles is an art lover’s paradise and we will tap into our own creative source of expression.

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In the afternoon we will experience the magick and mystery of the white horses as we discover for ourselves the magnificent scenery of the Camargue on a gentle horseback ride through the marshlands.  This is a truly special experience as we follow in the footsteps of Maria Magdalena and the Path of the Rose.

Dinner and overnight in our spa/hotel.

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Day 4 – Monday, October 23rd – Gordes – Sainte Baume

After breakfast, we journey to Gordes.  The village of Gordes is thought to be one of the most beautiful villages in France. It has narrow cobbled streets which thread their way through tall houses; built against the rock, clinging onto its flanks, and whispering the tales of a thousand legends.  The ancient ones who settled here were known to have an incredible spirit of courage.   I have a few surprises in store for our tribe.   We continue to La Sainte Baume where we will spend the night in the Saint Baume Monastery.

Dinner and night at our hotel.

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Day 5 – Tuesday, October 24th – Sainte Baume – St Maximin

It is here that Maria Magdalena settled in the ancient forest of Sainte Baume inhabited by the goddess of fertility.  She lived in this sanctuary the last thirty years of her life sharing the teachings of the Church of the Rose.  In her beautiful grotto her presence is felt for the spiritual pilgrim seeking guidance and healing.  As one ascends into the mystical cave of the grotto one will feel they are walking on holy ground and a sanctuary dedicated to Isis.   We will spend time in the enchanted forest known as the Forest of Silence connecting on a deeper level to the wisdom that remains in the natural world.  After lunch we continue our journey to Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume.

In the year 1279, excavations of the crypt beneath a small church in St. Maximin, France uncovered first century tombs along with a surprising find: a sarcophagus made of marble.  Charles II, the Count of Provence who led the excavation, claims he was spurred to do so by a dream in which Saint Mary Magdalene appeared to him.  When the sarcophagus was opened, a “wonderful and very sweet smell” was noted by all present to emanate from inside, which they believed to be symbolic of the perfume Mary Magdalene poured on the feet of Jesus before his death. Maria Magdalena was well versed in the healing properties of essential oils and alchemy.  She shared this wisdom with those who practiced the ancient earth religion through ritual and ceremony.  We will visit the church, the crypt and the monastery of St Maximin.  Returning to our hotel for dinner and a meditation to integrate the experience of the day.

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Day 6 – Wednesday, October 25th – Travel to the Region of the Cathars

This morning after breakfast we are leaving the Provence region for the region of Languedoc where we will be staying in our medieval castle for several nights.

Dinner and overnight at the medieval castle.

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Day 7 – Thursday, October 26h – Rennes Le Chateau

After breakfast, we arrive early in the famous village of Rennes le Chateaux.  Rennes Le Chateaux is in an unspoiled area of southern France and is known as a “doorway to heaven”, a vibrational doorway that absorbs the atmosphere of this mystical landscape. There are many mysteries surrounding Rennes Le Chateau that link this mysterious village with the Holy Grail, the Ark of Noah, the Ark of the Covenant, and the treasures of the Temple of Solomon. The modern reputation of Rennes-le-Château rises from rumors concerning the local priest in the late nineteenth century, Bérenger Saunier, who was alleged to have mysteriously acquired and spent large sums of money. We will visit the powerful church encoded with sacred symbols and ancient wisdom.

I have been here several times and each time it is a different and powerful experience.  The church carries a mystical energy and serves as a portal positioned on the dragon line that runs through the Temple of Isis in Aswan, Egypt. We will also visit the Tower of the Magdalene allowing everyone their own personal experience in the energy vortex.  A deep connection to the Goddess Sophia can be felt in the surrounding landscape of this powerful region of light.  Both the shadow and light are found, and one has an opportunity to discover the hidden imprints that manifest as insecurity and doubt to be healed with awareness and truth.  

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Dinner and overnight at the medieval castle.

Day 8, Friday, October 27th Pech De Bugarach

The Pech de Bugarach is the highest summit of the Corbieres Massif in the French Midi.  Some feel this area is one of the twelve major stargates on the planet.

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The mountain itself is a phenomenon since its top layers are millions of years older than its bottom ones, making it an “upside down mountain.

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The Mount Bugarach and the surrounding area are shrouded in mystery and myth and seem to have drawn people toward it for centuries. Some people believe that the mountain contained aliens living in a spacecraft, an inner world similar to the energies found at Machu Picchu and Mount Shasta. Rituals and celebrations on this special and incredible landscape.

Dinner and night at the medieval castle.

Day 9 – Saturday, October 28th Rennes les Bains

Today we discover the mystery of Rennes les Bains, a village famous for its “hot springs”, its magickal nature and for many, an important “vortex”. During the antiquity the Romans came to benefit from the healing power of the hot springs and the  telluric energy of the area.  Under the influence of a lunar eclipse the healing waters will be greatly enhanced.   Legend says this was Mary Magdalene’s preferred baptismal spot. Highly energetic in a faery like setting.

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We will take the afternoon to discover the surroundings and to enjoy the mystical beauty of nature and the healing properties of the hot springs.  Our time in this sacred landscape will immerse you in the legends and mysteries of the enigmatic stone armchairs.  Strange signs engraved in the rock said to be 2000 years old seem to hold a message for the spiritual seeker.

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After a full day of encountering the Goddess through sacred ceremony in the natural world we return to our hotel.

Dinner and night at the medieval castle.

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Day 10 Sunday, October 29th – Nebias Forest

In this dense and ancient forest of standing tall ones, timeless limestone rocks, and the magick of the unseen world, one can absorb the telluric energy and magick the temple of the Goddess offers to those who approach with an open heart.  This is portal into the world of enchantment, alive with the faery folk and tree spirits.

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Roquefort-les-cascades offers a geological curiosity: its petrifying cascade that drops through the forest about thirty meters high provides a special moment for ritual and earth ceremony.

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This is an evening to integrate the powerful energy shifts of the day.

Dinner and night at the medieval castle.

Day 11  – Monday, October 30th – Gorges de Galamus

After breakfast we will explore  the gorgeous Gorges of Galamus and the hermitage of Saint Antoine.   A holy site of the ancient ones who followed the path of the Rose.

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There is a beautiful chapel situated in a natural cave that has been used for spiritual practices for centuries where we will join together for sacred ceremony.

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Dinner and night at the medieval castle.

Day 12 – Tuesday, October 31st – Barcelona

After breakfast our journey continues as we travel to Barcelona, Spain.  Home of fabulous food, art, culture, and the gateway to a powerful Dark Madonna.  We will explore the fantastic Sagrada de Familia with our own private visit into the sanctuary.  The masterpiece of Gaudi is a celebration of color, mystical poetry, and free flowing design.  Gaudi took his inspiration from nature, and I have never experienced such beauty or play on light as I have in this magnificent creation to the Goddess.  My breath was literally taken away as I stepped through the doorway of this grand expression of love for the first time.

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This is a free night to explore Barcelona and experience the magnificent cuisine of Barcelona.  (Dinner is not included.) 

 Day 13 Wednesday, November 1st – Montserrat

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After breakfast we will explore the abbey of Montserrat. Montserrat, whose name means ‘serrated mountain’, The home of one of the most powerful Dark Madonna’s is ideally located to play an important role in the cultural and spiritual life of Catalonia.  There will be plenty of time to stand before the mysterious Black Madonna and hidden sanctuary.  Time to explore the grotto where the Black Madonna was found and for those who wish to take the funicular to the top to sit in stillness as you transverse the trail of the Madonna.  This is such an incredible place connected to the natural world of enchantment,  that  I have made arrangements for more time to experience this in your own way.  We will have our closing ceremony in the sacred landscape.

Evening is free as you will need to integrate and pack.  Dinner will be on your own.

 Day 14 – Thursday, November 2nd – Barcelona Airport Transfer

Departure and end of the journey. After breakfast, transfer to Barcelona El Prat airport to weave the web to our individual homes.

If you feel a stirring in your soul and would like more information on this sacred journey of the Divine Feminine to connect and activate the cosmic rose within our heart,  please contact Guy at [email protected].

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