Sacred Journeys - England
 

Return to Avalon - Re-igniting the Sacred Flame of Camelot
A Sacred Journey for Visionary Leaders, Healers & Spiritual Peacemakers from around the globe ~ For the Love of the Earth ~ with Karen Rae Wilson
May 16 - 25, 2008
 

Tour Leader: Karen Rae Wilson is synonymous with soul….she is a Celtic Mystic, Sound Healer, Peace Troubadour, Wisdom Keeper, Shaman, and Catalyst for Social Change. As an international Performing Artist, Karen Rae is Singing Medicine. Karen Rae has an extraordinary gift for touching the heart and soul of the people she meets and an uncanny sense of helping them remember why they came. A Canadian of Celtic descent, she has sung, presented and composed for numerous conferences and peace events around the globe, and she leads life changing Quests inspiring individuals to live their highest purpose. Read more about Karen Rae on our About Your Tour Leader page.

The Emerging Power and Grace of the Feminine for Healing a Planet in Crisis
by Karen Rae Wilson, international leadership consultant & visionary performing artist.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tour Description

A ceremonial gathering and sacred invocation for Planetary Peace and the restoration of the Sacred Heart of the Feminine on the Wesak Full Moon, Glastonbury

In honor of the sacred lineage of Mary Magdalene, the Holy Grail and the Rose

Return to Avalon
Opening the Chalice
Re-igniting the Sacred Flame of Camelot

Initiation, Ceremony, Purpose, Ritual, Remembering, Divine Blueprint, Nobility, Compassion, Truth, Blessing, Grace, Commitment, Communion, Pure Intention, Sacred Sound and Light.


For centuries the Sacred Feminine has been associated with both the Chalice and the Rose. The Grail is the ancient symbol of the lost Goddess. The role of the feminine in its most elevated presence has always been to inspire the highest ideals of society.

The prophecies of the Great Medicine Traditions of every indigenous culture call forth the honoring of the feminine as an absolute necessity if we are to save the world from destruction. In Pre-Christian times the Druidic and Celtic women reigned in equal leadership with the men of their times. They were revered and acknowledged as the spiritual visionaries for their community. To honor the feminine is to honor the Earth. In truth they are inseparable.

This trip will be an Initiatory Journey. Avalon was the heart of Camelot and when Camelot fell, the nobility of the masculine protecting and upholding the ideals of the Sacred Feminine went asunder.
Through honoring and celebrating the Earth you will enhance your understanding of your life purpose. On this journey you will experience not only the sacred beauty of Glastonbury –legendary heart center of the world -but you will have the opportunity to open to “Earth Listening” and the Magic of the Stones.

Ancient and indigenous people said that the “Stone People” were the Record Keepers, storing knowledge and information that would provide a key to the destiny of mankind. They knew that gathering and doing ceremony at the stone circles unlocked the innate power of the universe.

Our journey will take place during the Wesak Full Moon - the most powerful Full Moon of the year when the sun is in Taurus - an extremely auspicious time for a group of people to come together on behalf of humanity. It is said that we can invoke the highest energies of the Master Teachers of the universe on this day. During Wesak the Christ energies and the Buddha energies come together with the power of Shambhala to pour forth blessings upon the world.

During our private entrance at Stonehenge on the Wesak Full Moon, Karen Rae will lead a Wesak Full Moon Ceremony and Grail Initiation to activate a vision of peace and harmony on Earth.

At the stone circles we will enter a gateway to what the aboriginals call the “dreamtime” or the “first time” where heart knowing, intuition and access to the unseen worlds are more available. The moon will be in Scorpio. This represents a time when the direct voice of the ancestors can be heard.

With our precious Earth in such turmoil this journey is an invitation to those who feel personally called to take part in this Sacred Gathering.

May this trip be a spiritual doorway for all who take part. May we seek to make a difference in these times of great change as we collectively give birth to the New World ~ Karen Rae

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tour Leaders

 

Karen Rae Wilson, Bach of Music

Karen Rae is synonymous with soul….she is a Celtic Mystic, Sound Healer, Peace Troubadour, Wisdom Keeper, Shaman, and Catalyst for Social Change. As an international Performing Artist, Karen Rae is Singing Medicine.

A Canadian of Celtic descent, she has sung, presented and composed for numerous conferences and peace events around the globe including the Millenium Summit in NYC and the 4th UN Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Karen Rae is presently working on an eco-concert tour for the Waters of the Earth and will be the featured performer at The Conference for the Sacred Feminine in NYC in 2008.

Her unique Shambhala Grail leadership circles for both men and women call forth the mysticism and sacredness of the Divine Feminine as well as the nobility and courage of the Sacred Masculine…. inspired leadership necessary for bringing about both personal and social change…one that creates a more sustainable, innovative and compassionate world. To that end, she has written and performed an entire One Woman show – Many Women, One Voice on the unstoppable power of the feminine spirit.

She is the founder of Wisdom Culture Consulting - a leading edge company that designs leadership trainings and life changing Quests inspiring individuals to live their highest purpose.

“Having sat with Elders and Medicine People from many traditions I am considered to be a keeper of what the elders would call “Star Knowledge. I am also passionate about working with the "Indigo Generation" –the young artists, entrepreneurs and eco-leaders for the coming times” ~ Karen Rae.

She has been a devoted practitioner of meditation for over twenty years and a student of the teachings of the Divine Mother, Siddha Yoga and the path of Shambhala.

“I have been fortunate enough to have worked with indigenous elders from many traditions – Celtic, African, Inuit, Tibetan, Native American and East Indian and was born with a unique gift for “seeing” other people’s gifts. This has allowed me to assist many in remembering their Divine Blueprint and making a unique contribution to the world” ~ Karen Rae.

Karen Rae has an extraordinary gift for touching the heart and soul of the people she meets and an uncanny sense of helping them remember why they came. Whether she is singing or teaching her message is the same. She will have you laughing and crying and opening up to a vision of a culture with more hope, more wisdom, more sustainability, and more beauty for all.

May this trip be a spiritual doorway for all who take part. May we seek to make a difference in these times of great change as we collectively give birth to the New World ~ Karen Rae.

 

Our Local Tour Guide in England:

Karen Rae is synonymous with soul….she is a Celtic Mystic, Sound Healer, Peace Troubadour, Wisdom Keeper, Shaman, and Catalyst for Social Change. As an international Performing Artist, Karen Rae is Singing Medicine.

A Canadian of Celtic descent, she has sung, presented and composed for numerous conferences and peace events around the globe including the Millenium Summit in NYC and the 4th UN Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Karen Rae is presently working on an eco-concert tour for the Waters of the Earth and will be the featured performer at The Conference for the Sacred Feminine in NYC in 2008.

Her unique Shambhala Grail leadership circles for both men and women call forth the mysticism and sacredness of the Divine Feminine as well as the nobility and courage of the Sacred Masculine…. inspired leadership necessary for bringing about both personal and social change…one that creates a more sustainable, innovative and compassionate world. To that end, she has written and performed an entire One Woman show – Many Women, One Voice on the unstoppable power of the feminine spirit.

She is the founder of Wisdom Culture Consulting - a leading edge company that designs leadership trainings and life changing Quests inspiring individuals to live their highest purpose.

“Having sat with Elders and Medicine People from many traditions I am considered to be a keeper of what the elders would call “Star Knowledge. I am also passionate about working with the "Indigo Generation" –the young artists, entrepreneurs and eco-leaders for the coming times” ~ Karen Rae.

She has been a devoted practitioner of meditation for over twenty years and a student of the teachings of the Divine Mother, Siddha Yoga and the path of Shambhala.

“I have been fortunate enough to have worked with indigenous elders from many traditions – Celtic, African, Inuit, Tibetan, Native American and East Indian and was born with a unique gift for “seeing” other people’s gifts. This has allowed me to assist many in remembering their Divine Blueprint and making a unique contribution to the world” ~ Karen Rae.

Karen Rae has an extraordinary gift for touching the heart and soul of the people she meets and an uncanny sense of helping them remember why they came. Whether she is singing or teaching her message is the same. She will have you laughing and crying and opening up to a vision of a culture with more hope, more wisdom, more sustainability, and more beauty for all.

May this trip be a spiritual doorway for all who take part. May we seek to make a difference in these times of great change as we collectively give birth to the New World ~ Karen Rae.
 www.awisdomculture.com

Jennie Harding is a healer and expert in essential oils, herbs, crystals and energy work, with 20 years' experience. She is also the author of 16 titles on different aspects of health, healing and natural beauty . As an English woman, Jennie has a deep sense of the spirituality of England's sacred land that needs replenishing; she feels this tour will help to strengthen the energy grid at the sacred heart of England, inspiring the hearts of all those attending.

Since childhood Jennie's reading and creative writing has been steeped in England's legends, tales, and traditions - she has a deep belief in the sacred role of Albion [the ancient name of England] in the chakra system of the planet. She looks forward to meeting the group and sharing all of our talents and creative gifts together.

 

Our Tour Hostess & Ceremonial Assistant:
 
Dawn Woodruff Thrasher of Celtic origins is an International Spa Consultant & Feng Shui Specialist creating wholistic " spas with spirit " and innovative integrated wellness centers with the elements of strategic success (www.closetstocastles.com).
 
As Co-founder of the Canadian foundation of the Global family Dawn facilitated many peace events in Vancouver and lead the opening welcome ceremony for the International Spa Conference ISPA in Dallas Texas.
 
Dawn has had the privilege of participating in hundreds of First Nations and American Indian ceremonies over the past twenty years with many elders and her husband Michael a cultural teacher and adjunct professor of Indigenous Studies.
 
On the Women of Vision and Passion team a visionary leadership organization Dawn co-leads and facilitates sacred ceremony in conjunction with Peer Leadership practices. Creating local and international events and an emerging global network of alliances for collaborations empowering women and men to be the change they wish to see in the world.
 
Dawn will be the on the ground liaison/hostess and sacred ceremony assistant to Karen Rae.
 

 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tour Summary

Day 1 Depart your home city
Day 2 Arrive London, to Glastonbury
Day 3 The Tor/Chalice Well
Day 4 Glastonbury Abbey/Stonehenge
Day 5 Avebury/Silbury Hill
Day 6 Stourhead Gardens/Cadbury Castle
Day 7 Bath
Day 8 To London
Day 9 London/Thames Dinner Cruise
Day 10 Return to your home city

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Fri, May 16: Depart your home city
Depart your home city on your international flight to London. In flight overnight.
 


Day 2 Sat, May 17: Arrive London, to Glastonbury (D)

Morning arrival in London. Proceed through Immigration, Baggage Claim & Customs, where we all gather and meet with Karen Rae and our driver. We then board our coach for a lovely drive through the English countryside to historic Salisbury to visit the breathtaking 1000 year old Salisbury Cathedral. We then journey on to historical Glastonbury, notable for its myths and legends concerning Joseph of Arimathea, the Holy Grail and the tales of King Arthur. Situated on a powerful leyline, Glastonbury is considered one of the most powerful energetic places in the world. The town is also considered the birthplace of Christianity in Roman Britain with the first Christian Church being built here at Joseph's request.  In Arthurian myths, Glastonbury is thought to be the fabled Avalon.  Today the town is known as a centre for pilgrims and spiritual seekers looking to connect with the sacred energies of mysticism, religion, and historical lore.

 

Upon our arrival we check into our lovely hotel in nearby Wells- The Swan- about a 10 minute drive from the small town of Glastonbury, a former retreat for monks, nuns and pilgrims at The Abbey. Time for a short rest, and then we meet for an Introductory Meeting with our Tour Leader, Karen Rae Wilson.

During our journey we will be invoking, consecrating and activating the vision – through songs, stories, ceremony and ritual we will be seeking to restore the balance of the masculine and the feminine heart. Re-igniting the twin flames of our essence and Re-membering why we came.

Karen Rae will begin to share more about the power of the sacred sites that we will be visiting on our journey and how we can use their power to activate our visions and dreams. During our “Welcome to England” dinner at the hotel you will have an opportunity to share your intentions with Karen Rae and get to know the special people who have gathered for this journey.

Overnight: The Swan Hotel, Wells (6 nights).

 


Day 3 Sun, May 18: Glastonbury – The Tor and Chalice Well (B)

After breakfast we depart to the mystical Glastonbury Tor, located in the beautiful Summerland Meadows.  The word "Tor", is of Celtic origin, meaning conical hill which describes the attributes of the Tor itself.  Some believe the formation of the Tor to be the remains of an anceint labyrinth.  In Celtic mythology, the Tor is home to the Gwyn ap Nudd, the King of the Fairies and the lord of the underworld.  Legend suggests that the hill is hollow with the top of the Tor leading to a magical underworld. 


Here, on hallowed ground, Karen Rae will lead us in setting our intentions for the journey and an initiation into the Lineage of the Rose – a celebration of the sovereign power of the feminine and the courage and nobility of the sacred masculine.

Beside the Tor we find the Chalice Hill with its sacred Chalice Well.  The well is the symbol of the feminine, the mother, and is a site for quiet contemplation and meditation.  Travellers from all over have visited the well to receive healing from its magnetic and powerful waters. Here we will drink the healing waters from the Chalice Well and make prayers in the sacred garden.

Afternoon free for lunch on your own and individual exploration in Glastonbury. Return to the hotel later in the afternoon. Dinner on your own.

 


Day 4 Mon, May 19: Glastonbury Abbey; Private Entrance at Stonehenge for Full Moon! (B, D)

After breakfast we depart for The Abbey, considered the "oldest above-ground Christian church in the world", built by Joseph of Arimathea. The original church has been described by historians as “the holiest place in all of England” and is reputed to be the  earlier hiding place of the Holy Grail. It is also thought to be the burial site of  King Arthur and Guinivere. 

 

Free time to explore more of Glastonbury on your own, shop, rest, reflect and prepare for the Full Moon ceremony that evening. Lunch on your own. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Group dinner at the hotel.


 

This evening we have a Private Entrance at the sacred ancient stone circle of Stonehenge where Karen Rae will lead us in a Wesak Full Moon Ceremony to activate a vision of peace and harmony on Earth. Here you will partake in a special Red Wine Initiation Ceremony of the Grail as we invoke blessings for our beloved Mother Earth and all of Humanity. This is an extraordinary opportunity to take part in ceremony dedicated to the restoration of the divine feminine as a profound healing presence for the Earth. The remainder of the ceremony will assist you to activate a personal vision for your life and connect with the ancient spirits of this magical place.
 

Day 5 Tue, May 20: Avebury, Silbury Hill & West Kennett Longbarrow (B, D)

After an early breakfast we journey through the  beautiful  and scenic countryside to explore the ancient stone circles and sacred Goddess sites.  At each site you will feel her powerful energies and tap into Her guidance and wisdom.

We hope to reach Avebury near dawn for a Sunrise Ceremonial Walk, down through The Avenue to the main stone circle. We will chant and “sing the stones” as we take in the power and beauty of the Earth and connect with the powerful ancient energies here. Karen Rae will lead us in a special Grail Initiation as we greet the beauty of the rising sun.
 
We will visit The Sanctuary, a remnant from the past in honour of  the Goddess and her earth-based traditions.

We then journey on to Silbury Hill, one of the tallest man-made land formations in Europe.  The exact purpose of the hill is unknown.  Some theories state it is actually an ancient sundial or solar observatory to determine the seasons, others state is the burial site of King Sil, while other still say it was created in homage to the Winter Goddess or the Mother Goddess as symbol of the harvest or fertility.  We wrap up our day with a visit to West Kennett Longbarrow,  a neolithic tomb, and one of the largest and best preserved monuments of its kind in Britain. Lunch on your own.

Afterwards we drive through the countryside where we may see crop circle formations from this season.

Return to our hotel for a Group Dinner.

 

Day 6 Wed, May 21: Stourhead Gardens and Cadbury Castle (B)
Today you will discover the power of ancient trees – groves of ash and oak that the Druids loved, amidst the paradise and beauty of Stourhead Gardens. Here we will visit it’s jewel-like lake edged by the Grotto of Neptune as well as the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Flora.

We will visit the earth mounds of Cadbury Castle – legendary site of King Arthur’s castle and home of Camelot – where we will be led in a Sacred Invocation Ceremony to Re-ignite the Flame of Camelot.

Lunch and dinner are on your own. Later return to our hotel.


Day 7 Thu, May 22: Full Day Visit to Bath (B, L)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. We will leave late morning for a full day visit to Bath. We will experience the magic and mystery of the healing waters of the Roman Baths, where the traditions of the  Celtic Goddess, Sullis and the Roman Goddess, Minerva can be felt in the reflection of these ancient  pools.

We will enjoy a two course group lunch and then stay on in Bath into the early evening for shopping and individual exploration. Dinner on your own. Return to our hotel in the evening.


Day 8 Fri, May 23: To London – Temple Church (B)
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and depart via private motor coach to London. Arrive later morning and check into our hotel in London. Lunch on your own.

Visit Temple Church, one of the oldest of the Knights Templar, renowned protector’s of the Rose - and one of the few round churches still left standing. Later return to the hotel. Dinner on your own.

Overnight: Thistle Bloomsbury Park, London (2 nights)

Day 9 Sat, May 24 London – City Sightseeing Tour; Thames Dinner Cruise (B, D)
Morning sightseeing tour of London with a Blue Badge Guide, including the Houses of Parliament & Big Ben, Westminster Abbey (including admission), Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace & the Changing of the Guard. Return to the hotel. Lunch on your own. The afternoon is at leisure for individual exploration, shopping, or perhaps visiting the British Museum if you like.

This evening we conclude our journey with an exceptional Farewell to England Dinner Cruise on the Thames River to culminate the magic and mystery of an extraordinary journey at an extraordinary time. Our cruise will combine luxury dining, world-class entertainment, 5-star customer care and undeniably the most breathtaking views of London.

Return to the hotel.   

Day 10 Sun, May 25: Return to your home city
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to your home city.

Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

 

Tour Includes:

Six nights hotel accommodation at The Swan Hotel in Wells (near Glastonbury)
Two nights hotel accommodation at Thistle Euston Hotel in London
Breakfast daily
Three dinners
Lunch in Bath
Evening classic dinner cruise on Thames
All tour related transportation by private coach from arrival on Day One to departure on Day Ten
Admission to all sites visited on tour – Salisbury Cathedral, Glastonbury Abbey, Stourhead Gardens (house, gardens & King Alfred’s Tower), Chalice Well, Roman Baths in Bath, Temple Church in London, Westminster Abbey
Private entrance at Stonehenge
Blue Badge Guide for London sightseeing (Day Nine)

Special Added Features:

Travel with Wisdom Keeper, Karen Rae Wilson (see Karen Rae’s bio here)
Meditations & ceremonies at the sacred sites, led by Karen Rae Wilson
Private group entrance at Stonehenge on May 20th, 2008 – for the Wesak Full Moon!
Visits to Salisbury, Avebury – The Sanctuary, Silbury Hill & West Kennett, Glastonbury Abbey, Stourhead Gardens & Cadbury Castle, Glastonbury Tor & Chalice Well
Full day visit to Bath, including two course lunch and visit to Roman Baths
Visit to Temple Church in London
Welcome Dinner
Farewell dinner cruise on Thames

Tour Does Not Include:

International airfare to London (ask us for a quote from your home city)
Cancellation & Medical insurance (ask us for a quote – Canadians only)
Meals not included, as indicated in the itinerary
Cost to obtain valid passport
Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls
Tips & Gratuities for waiters, porters, guides, drivers etc.
Any item that is not specifically detailed on our website or in the final itinerary
 

Price

USD $3149.00 USD $610.00

Tour cost is based on exchange rates as at Aug/07 and subject to change.

Note: The single supplement is ONLY for those who would like to secure a private room throughout the tour, at the indicated additional price. If you are not traveling with anyone you know and would like to share a room, we will be happy to work to find you a suitable roommate. Per our Terms and Conditions, registration for the tour will be held open until two weeks before the departure date in order to try to match everyone with a roommate. If by that date we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement. An early registration will facilitate this process.

 

Sacred Earth Journeys, Ste 220 - 133 E. 8th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1R8 Canada
Tel: (604) 874-7922, Toll Free 1-877-874-7922 www.sacredearthjourneys.ca