🌿 Vera Lopez and Megon McDonough invite you on a Sacred Pilgrimage...
✨ Avalon Awakens: A Journey Through the Mystical Lands of England ✨
Walk the ancient pathways of the Druids and Celts,
where myth and magic still live in the land.
🌀 Celebrate Beltane in Avalon, the Festival of Fire and Fertility
🌕 Enter the inner circle of Stonehenge in a rare private ceremony
🌺 Experience profound soul teachings and rituals
led by Druid and Brigid Priestesses. This is more than a journey.
It is an initiation, a remembrance, a return to your own sacred knowing.
APRIL 28 TO MAY 7, 2026
Step into the living myth of Avalon, where ancient stone circles, priestess lineages, and the heartbeat of the Earth awaken the soul.
In this time of significant transformation, we invite you to journey into the sacred landscape of England, where the veil between worlds is thin and the call of the Goddess rises from the land. This pilgrimage is a remembrance, a return to your roots, your power, and your spiritual lineage. Together, we will walk the 7 Portals of Avalon, experience a full-day Beltane celebration in Glastonbury, and enter the inner circle of Stonehenge in a private ceremony, where timeless energies converge in silence and sacredness. We will spend a whole day at Avebury’s majestic stone circle, one of the most potent yet often-overlooked sacred sites on Earth. Through ceremony, storytelling, ancestral song, and guided ritual, we will undergo initiations with modern-day Druid and Priestesses of Avalon, keepers of the old ways who carry the codes of remembrance for this time.
This is more than a trip; it is a sacred return.
A mystical immersion into the wisdom of the Earth,
the whispers of Avalon, and the ancient wisdom that stirs within us all.
Explore London before the official opening of our journey.
Although our sacred journey officially begins on the morning of April 28, you are welcome to arrive in London a few days earlier to rest after your international flight and enjoy some time to explore the city at your own pace.
For your stay, we recommend the The Selwyn Hotel in Richmond, this is a beautiful property just 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport and 8 miles from central London. (Accessible via Richmond Station on the District Underground Line, South West Trains, and bus route 65.)
Just so you know, there is no organized group itinerary or agenda for London before April 28; this time is meant for you to rest and explore at your own pace.
Our pilgrimage begins at 9:30 AM on April 28, departing from The Selwyn Hotel. the 48 Sheen Road, Richmond, England, TW9 1AW United Kingdom
If you choose to stay elsewhere, please ensure you arrive at the Petersham hotel no later than 8:30 AM to allow time to load your luggage onto the bus and prepare for departure.
For your stay, we recommend the The Selwyn Hotel in Richmond, this is a beautiful property just 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport and 8 miles from central London. (Accessible via Richmond Station on the District Underground Line, South West Trains, and bus route 65.)
Just so you know, there is no organized group itinerary or agenda for London before April 28; this time is meant for you to rest and explore at your own pace.
Our pilgrimage begins at 9:30 AM on April 28, departing from The Selwyn Hotel. the 48 Sheen Road, Richmond, England, TW9 1AW United Kingdom
If you choose to stay elsewhere, please ensure you arrive at the Petersham hotel no later than 8:30 AM to allow time to load your luggage onto the bus and prepare for departure.
Official opening of the Journey...
April 28 - Radstock
April 28 - Radstock
Our journey commences at 9:30 am from Petersham Hotel, Richmond, Nightingale Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6UZ. In case you decide to lodge elsewhere while exploring London before our expedition, kindly ensure that you are present at this location no later than 8:30 am. Your luggage needs to be at the parking lot no later than 9:00 am so that we can arrange it in the bus. We appreciate your punctuality!
After breakfast, we leave London for Radstock, our home in England. On the way, we will stop at beautiful Stourhead, where we will officially open the sacred space of our circle.
STOURHEAD ENCHANTED GARDENS
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TEMPLE OF APOLO
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After our arrival and once you've settled into your room, we will gather for our Opening Circle. This is a beautiful time to connect, set intentions, and begin weaving the sacred container of our pilgrimage.
Following our gathering, please rest early and nourish your body, as the days ahead will require deep presence, energy, and spiritual expansion.
Sweet Dreams!
Following our gathering, please rest early and nourish your body, as the days ahead will require deep presence, energy, and spiritual expansion.
Sweet Dreams!
April 29 - Avebury
A Day of Earth Magic in Avebury with a Druid Priestess
On this sacred day, we step into one of the most powerful and enigmatic landscapes on Earth, the great stone circle of Avebury, an ancient temple of the land where dragon lines converge and the heartbeat of Gaia can be felt beneath your feet.
Guided by a Druid Priestess, we are welcomed into the ancestral realm of the Earth Keepers, those who walked in deep communion with the land, stars, and seasons. As we enter this living circle, we are invited to open our senses, awaken our intuition, and receive the wisdom codes stored within these ancient stones.
In a sacred ceremony, we will connect with the elemental guardians and the spirit of the land itself. We will walk the serpent path, align with the ley lines, and learn to attune to the subtle messages carried by the wind, the stones, and the sacred geometry of the Earth.
Our Priestess guide will share Druidic teachings, an alignment with the high frequency of these ancient stone people, who speak not only to the mind but also to the soul. Through meditation, movement, and communion, you may find that something long-forgotten awakens within you, a memory of when you, too, were part of the ancient priesthood of the Earth.
This is not just a visit, it is a soul remembrance, a reclaiming of your place in the sacred circle of life. The day will conclude with a moment of silence and an offering, expressing gratitude to the land, the ancestors, and the unseen forces that have sustained this portal of power for thousands of years.
On this sacred day, we step into one of the most powerful and enigmatic landscapes on Earth, the great stone circle of Avebury, an ancient temple of the land where dragon lines converge and the heartbeat of Gaia can be felt beneath your feet.
Guided by a Druid Priestess, we are welcomed into the ancestral realm of the Earth Keepers, those who walked in deep communion with the land, stars, and seasons. As we enter this living circle, we are invited to open our senses, awaken our intuition, and receive the wisdom codes stored within these ancient stones.
In a sacred ceremony, we will connect with the elemental guardians and the spirit of the land itself. We will walk the serpent path, align with the ley lines, and learn to attune to the subtle messages carried by the wind, the stones, and the sacred geometry of the Earth.
Our Priestess guide will share Druidic teachings, an alignment with the high frequency of these ancient stone people, who speak not only to the mind but also to the soul. Through meditation, movement, and communion, you may find that something long-forgotten awakens within you, a memory of when you, too, were part of the ancient priesthood of the Earth.
This is not just a visit, it is a soul remembrance, a reclaiming of your place in the sacred circle of life. The day will conclude with a moment of silence and an offering, expressing gratitude to the land, the ancestors, and the unseen forces that have sustained this portal of power for thousands of years.
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April 30 - STONEHENGE - private entrance
As the sun begins its slow descent across the English countryside, we journey toward one of the most mysterious and sacred sanctuaries on Earth, Stonehenge.
This is not an arrival into daylight consciousness. This is an entrance into the golden hour of the soul, the sacred moment between worlds, when the visible and invisible meet.
Nestled within the ancient lands of Wiltshire, this prehistoric temple of standing stones has called seekers, initiates, sages, and star watchers for thousands of years. At sunset, the stones awaken in a different way. The light softens. Shadows lengthen. The veil thins.
We arrive not as tourists, but as pilgrims of remembrance.
As we approach, the winds shift. The land quiets. A hush moves through the group, as if the stones themselves whisper: Welcome home.
Towering and timeless, each stone stands as a guardian of ancient codes, aligned with celestial rhythms, solstice gateways, and the heartbeat of the Earth.
Guided by Vera Lopez, Magdalene Priestess, who holds deep reverence and ancestral memory of this land, we are shown the ceremonial way of entering, with presence, silence, humility, and intention.
We are granted rare private access to the Inner Circle.
As we step inside, the outer world dissolves. Time bends. You are no longer observing history; you are entering it.
Here, within this living vortex of stone and sky, we align with the great ley lines of the Earth. We feel the hum of the ancestors beneath our feet. We receive the descending solar codes of the setting sun and the rising lunar currents, preparing the night.
Through guided meditation and energetic attunement, we open to the sacred geometry above and below, allowing ancient wisdom to move through the body and awaken dormant remembrance within the soul.
Was Stonehenge a star temple? A healing sanctuary? A portal between worlds?
Perhaps the truth does not live in answers, but in the silence the stones invite us to enter.
As twilight settles and we return from the circle, something has shifted. The land has spoken. The body remembers. The heart opens wider.
The evening remains gently open, a sacred space for integration, journaling, rest, or stargazing, allowing the circle's codes to quietly weave into your being.
Stonehenge does not simply reveal its mysteries. It awakens what has always lived inside you.
This is not an arrival into daylight consciousness. This is an entrance into the golden hour of the soul, the sacred moment between worlds, when the visible and invisible meet.
Nestled within the ancient lands of Wiltshire, this prehistoric temple of standing stones has called seekers, initiates, sages, and star watchers for thousands of years. At sunset, the stones awaken in a different way. The light softens. Shadows lengthen. The veil thins.
We arrive not as tourists, but as pilgrims of remembrance.
As we approach, the winds shift. The land quiets. A hush moves through the group, as if the stones themselves whisper: Welcome home.
Towering and timeless, each stone stands as a guardian of ancient codes, aligned with celestial rhythms, solstice gateways, and the heartbeat of the Earth.
Guided by Vera Lopez, Magdalene Priestess, who holds deep reverence and ancestral memory of this land, we are shown the ceremonial way of entering, with presence, silence, humility, and intention.
We are granted rare private access to the Inner Circle.
As we step inside, the outer world dissolves. Time bends. You are no longer observing history; you are entering it.
Here, within this living vortex of stone and sky, we align with the great ley lines of the Earth. We feel the hum of the ancestors beneath our feet. We receive the descending solar codes of the setting sun and the rising lunar currents, preparing the night.
Through guided meditation and energetic attunement, we open to the sacred geometry above and below, allowing ancient wisdom to move through the body and awaken dormant remembrance within the soul.
Was Stonehenge a star temple? A healing sanctuary? A portal between worlds?
Perhaps the truth does not live in answers, but in the silence the stones invite us to enter.
As twilight settles and we return from the circle, something has shifted. The land has spoken. The body remembers. The heart opens wider.
The evening remains gently open, a sacred space for integration, journaling, rest, or stargazing, allowing the circle's codes to quietly weave into your being.
Stonehenge does not simply reveal its mysteries. It awakens what has always lived inside you.
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May 1st are reserved for all the Beltane celebration in Glastonbury
A Beltane Celebration in the Heart of Avalon
Today, we step into the radiant magic of Beltane, one of the most ancient and joyful festivals on the Wheel of the Year. Celebrated midway between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, Beltane is a time of igniting passion, welcoming abundance, and honoring the sacred dance between the Divine Feminine and Masculine. It is a threshold, a moment when the veils part and the Earth sings her wild song of fertility, beauty, and awakening.
Having already walked the sacred paths of Avalon, offered prayers at the Chalice Well, climbed the winding path of the Tor, and attuned ourselves to the spirit of the land, our Beltane celebration feels especially potent. We are no longer visitors here. We are part of the living story.
This day is devoted to delight, ceremony, and embodied joy. We will gather in ritual to call in the Sun’s golden fire, weave flower crowns, light the sacred flame, and dance between the worlds. Through song, movement, storytelling, and holy union rites, we celebrate the union of Earth and Sky, Spirit and Body, Heart and Soul.
Our ceremony honors not only the turning of the season but also the blossoming of each one of us, a time to plant intentions for love, creativity, vitality, and divine connection. In the spirit of ancient Beltane traditions, we will open our hearts to the joy of being alive, and let the land initiate us into the more profound mysteries of growth, beauty, and sacred reciprocity.
As the day unfolds in laughter, sacred play, and soul-deep remembrance, we become one with Avalon, and Beltane becomes not just a festival, but a living experience we carry forever.
Today, we step into the radiant magic of Beltane, one of the most ancient and joyful festivals on the Wheel of the Year. Celebrated midway between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, Beltane is a time of igniting passion, welcoming abundance, and honoring the sacred dance between the Divine Feminine and Masculine. It is a threshold, a moment when the veils part and the Earth sings her wild song of fertility, beauty, and awakening.
Having already walked the sacred paths of Avalon, offered prayers at the Chalice Well, climbed the winding path of the Tor, and attuned ourselves to the spirit of the land, our Beltane celebration feels especially potent. We are no longer visitors here. We are part of the living story.
This day is devoted to delight, ceremony, and embodied joy. We will gather in ritual to call in the Sun’s golden fire, weave flower crowns, light the sacred flame, and dance between the worlds. Through song, movement, storytelling, and holy union rites, we celebrate the union of Earth and Sky, Spirit and Body, Heart and Soul.
Our ceremony honors not only the turning of the season but also the blossoming of each one of us, a time to plant intentions for love, creativity, vitality, and divine connection. In the spirit of ancient Beltane traditions, we will open our hearts to the joy of being alive, and let the land initiate us into the more profound mysteries of growth, beauty, and sacred reciprocity.
As the day unfolds in laughter, sacred play, and soul-deep remembrance, we become one with Avalon, and Beltane becomes not just a festival, but a living experience we carry forever.
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May 2 - Wells
A Day in Enchanting Wells
Our free day in the storybook charm of Wells, the smallest city in England, yet brimming with timeless beauty and rich medieval history, is filled with fun, culture, and connections. From the moment we arrived, we were swept into its magical atmosphere, a place where cobblestone streets whisper ancient tales and every corner feels touched by grace.
The morning bring us to the heart of the city’s vibrant Saturday market, a true feast for the senses. We wandered through stalls filled with handmade treasures, local delicacies, colorful produce, and joyful music echoing through the air. This will be a moment to slow down, savor, and connect with the local spirit.
We meandered along Vicar’s Close, the oldest continuously inhabited street in England, where history lives in every stone. Then we recommend that you step into the breathtaking Wells Cathedral, a 12th-century masterpiece of sacred architecture. The light filtering through the stained glass, the soaring arches, and the tranquil Lady Chapel, dedicated to Mary, evoked a deep sense of reverence.
In the afternoon, we recommend the elegant Bishop’s Palace, a serene sanctuary of history and natural beauty. The medieval chapel, lush gardens, swans gliding across quiet pools, and the enchanting Green Man carvings all whispered of the sacred balance between nature, spirit, and human hands.
Wells welcomed us with open arms and left a mark on our hearts, a town of ancient magic, peaceful beauty, and soulful delight. We ended the day feeling blessed, inspired, and more connected to the quiet wonder that still lives in these sacred places.
Sweet Dreams!
Our free day in the storybook charm of Wells, the smallest city in England, yet brimming with timeless beauty and rich medieval history, is filled with fun, culture, and connections. From the moment we arrived, we were swept into its magical atmosphere, a place where cobblestone streets whisper ancient tales and every corner feels touched by grace.
The morning bring us to the heart of the city’s vibrant Saturday market, a true feast for the senses. We wandered through stalls filled with handmade treasures, local delicacies, colorful produce, and joyful music echoing through the air. This will be a moment to slow down, savor, and connect with the local spirit.
We meandered along Vicar’s Close, the oldest continuously inhabited street in England, where history lives in every stone. Then we recommend that you step into the breathtaking Wells Cathedral, a 12th-century masterpiece of sacred architecture. The light filtering through the stained glass, the soaring arches, and the tranquil Lady Chapel, dedicated to Mary, evoked a deep sense of reverence.
In the afternoon, we recommend the elegant Bishop’s Palace, a serene sanctuary of history and natural beauty. The medieval chapel, lush gardens, swans gliding across quiet pools, and the enchanting Green Man carvings all whispered of the sacred balance between nature, spirit, and human hands.
Wells welcomed us with open arms and left a mark on our hearts, a town of ancient magic, peaceful beauty, and soulful delight. We ended the day feeling blessed, inspired, and more connected to the quiet wonder that still lives in these sacred places.
Sweet Dreams!
May 3 - Mary Magdalena Day
Mary Magdalene & the Liberation of the Feminine Soul
In the sacred heart of Avalon, our pilgrimage today will take us to a profound communion, a soul encounter with Mary Magdalene, She who was once silenced, shamed, and misrepresented... and who now rises as the liberator of the Divine Feminine.
Led by Vera Lopez and our Avalon Priestess, this day is a holy remembrance and a reclamation. Together, we enter sacred space to meet the Magdalene not as sinner, but as High Priestess, Beloved, Teacher, and Mirror of the Christ Light. Through ceremony, silence, and guided soulwork, we reconnect with Her presence, not only as a historical figure, but as a living force within each of us.
We will explore the ancient veils placed over women for centuries, the bindings of guilt, shame, and unworthiness. Through ritual, voice, and vulnerability, we will begin to unravel the false stories we’ve inherited. In the light of Mary Magdalene’s truth, we find the courage to liberate ourselves.
This is a day of profound soul alchemy, a sacred initiation where the pain of the past becomes the power of the present. As we peel back the layers of suppression, we celebrate the return of the sovereign feminine —the wild and holy woman, the priestess, the lover, the mystic... You.
In the sacred embrace of Avalon, we remember:
You were never sinful — you were sacred.
You were never meant to be small — you are the embodiment of light.
You are Magdalene rising.
In the sacred heart of Avalon, our pilgrimage today will take us to a profound communion, a soul encounter with Mary Magdalene, She who was once silenced, shamed, and misrepresented... and who now rises as the liberator of the Divine Feminine.
Led by Vera Lopez and our Avalon Priestess, this day is a holy remembrance and a reclamation. Together, we enter sacred space to meet the Magdalene not as sinner, but as High Priestess, Beloved, Teacher, and Mirror of the Christ Light. Through ceremony, silence, and guided soulwork, we reconnect with Her presence, not only as a historical figure, but as a living force within each of us.
We will explore the ancient veils placed over women for centuries, the bindings of guilt, shame, and unworthiness. Through ritual, voice, and vulnerability, we will begin to unravel the false stories we’ve inherited. In the light of Mary Magdalene’s truth, we find the courage to liberate ourselves.
This is a day of profound soul alchemy, a sacred initiation where the pain of the past becomes the power of the present. As we peel back the layers of suppression, we celebrate the return of the sovereign feminine —the wild and holy woman, the priestess, the lover, the mystic... You.
In the sacred embrace of Avalon, we remember:
You were never sinful — you were sacred.
You were never meant to be small — you are the embodiment of light.
You are Magdalene rising.
May 4 and 5 - Glastonbury/Avalon Gates
Walking the Seven Sacred Portals of Avalon
Over the next two days, we will enter a sacred rhythm with the land, called forth by the whispers of the unseen and led by our Celtic Priestess, a vessel of the Goddess and Saint Brigid. Through ceremony, story, and soul inquiry, we will walk the ancient paths of Avalon, where veil and earth entwine.
Each portal we cross is more than a place; it is a threshold. A moment in time where the outer journey mirrors the inner pilgrimage. With every step, the land invites us to shed what no longer serves and to remember who we are beneath the roles, wounds, and masks.
This is not just a walk, it is a rebirth. Through sacred questions, elemental encounters, and the silent wisdom of moss-covered stones and holy waters, we will pass through seven gateways that stir the soul awake. We will listen deeply.
We will remember what was forgotten. And we will reclaim parts of ourselves that have long been waiting for our return. In this ancient, enchanted landscape, transformation is not a metaphor; it is a living reality. And as we walk it together, we do not merely follow a path; we become it.
Over the next two days, we will enter a sacred rhythm with the land, called forth by the whispers of the unseen and led by our Celtic Priestess, a vessel of the Goddess and Saint Brigid. Through ceremony, story, and soul inquiry, we will walk the ancient paths of Avalon, where veil and earth entwine.
Each portal we cross is more than a place; it is a threshold. A moment in time where the outer journey mirrors the inner pilgrimage. With every step, the land invites us to shed what no longer serves and to remember who we are beneath the roles, wounds, and masks.
This is not just a walk, it is a rebirth. Through sacred questions, elemental encounters, and the silent wisdom of moss-covered stones and holy waters, we will pass through seven gateways that stir the soul awake. We will listen deeply.
We will remember what was forgotten. And we will reclaim parts of ourselves that have long been waiting for our return. In this ancient, enchanted landscape, transformation is not a metaphor; it is a living reality. And as we walk it together, we do not merely follow a path; we become it.
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Glastonbury-Avalon is a mystical place of connection with the sacred
and through the sacred with yourself. Within the land there are several portals
through which you can journey into a deeper connection with yourself,
working with myth and legend and with the mystery that is within the land.
During this tour we will work with the energy of 7 energetic gates as we
travel through the mists of Avalon.
and through the sacred with yourself. Within the land there are several portals
through which you can journey into a deeper connection with yourself,
working with myth and legend and with the mystery that is within the land.
During this tour we will work with the energy of 7 energetic gates as we
travel through the mists of Avalon.
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May 6, Radstock to London
Today, we bid farewell to this magical journey, carrying the echoes of Avalon within our hearts.
Our path now gently turns toward home, with our first stop being London for an overnight stay. We expect to arrive at our hotel by 4:00 PM, where we’ll settle in and gather one final time to share a closing meal, an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and savor the sacred sisterhood we’ve woven together.
Sweet Dreams!
Our path now gently turns toward home, with our first stop being London for an overnight stay. We expect to arrive at our hotel by 4:00 PM, where we’ll settle in and gather one final time to share a closing meal, an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and savor the sacred sisterhood we’ve woven together.
Sweet Dreams!
May 7, London - Home
As we each step onto our own path once more, the sacred bond of our Divine Circle remains unbroken.
We leave carrying not only memories of laughter, joy, and sacred tears, but also the profound wisdom and love we’ve shared. Though our physical paths may now diverge, the energy we’ve woven together travels with us, anchored in spirit, eternal in the heart.
Farewell, beloved ones. May your return be safe, your heart light, and may the essence of this journey continue to blossom within you. Until we meet again, know that our circle holds strong, forever united beyond time and space.
We leave carrying not only memories of laughter, joy, and sacred tears, but also the profound wisdom and love we’ve shared. Though our physical paths may now diverge, the energy we’ve woven together travels with us, anchored in spirit, eternal in the heart.
Farewell, beloved ones. May your return be safe, your heart light, and may the essence of this journey continue to blossom within you. Until we meet again, know that our circle holds strong, forever united beyond time and space.
May the path rise to greet your feet,
Guided by the whispers of your soul.
May the winds of Brigid bless your back,
And the sun kiss your face with golden grace.
May the sacred waters of the Lady cleanse your heart,
And the mists of Avalon wrap you in remembrance.
Until we meet again,
May the Great Mother hold you in Her eternal embrace,
And may the flame within you burn ever bright.
Spaces for this sacred journey are limited.
To reserve your place, please email [email protected],
to request your registration form.
Don’t miss this rare and heart-opening opportunity to walk the path of Avalon with us.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- 10 days, 9 nights accommodation;
- Full-time Journey Facilitators: Vera Lopez.
- 2 Special Guests: Maria Wheatley, a Druid Priestess , and Marion Brigantia Brighde an Avalon Priestess;
- All entrance fees for stated tour sites;
- All ground transportation for the tour mentioned and a private driver;
- Special, private access to Stonehenge;
- Special participation of Megon McDonough, spiritual minister of Unity of Des Plaines;
- Ceremonies and Spiritual guidance/support on your sacred journey;
- Daily Meditation;
- A guaranteed heart-to-heart journey.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- All Flights and airport taxes;
- Meals;
- Beverages (including water, tea, and coffee);
- Personal Items (such as but not limited to telephone calls, valet service, laundry, postage, etc.);
- Personal documentation and visas;
- All transport costs outside of and not included in this itinerary, such as upon arrival and departure, and free day;
- All insurance, including personal liability, medical, and/or baggage insurance, etc.;
- All items not specified, mentioned, or covered as part of this itinerary;
- Tour Leaders, Guides, and driver Tips.
ABOUT YOUR SPIRITUAL LEADERS:
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Vera Lopez
Mary Magdalene Priestess & Founder of Spirits of the Earth Spiritual Guide | Shamanic Minister | Sacred Feminine Leader For more than 35 years, Vera Lopez has guided seekers from around the world on transformational pilgrimages to some of the planet’s most sacred landscapes. As the founder of Spirits of the Earth (est. 1989), she has led journeys through Peru, Egypt, France, Spain, Mexico, and England, each one designed not as a tourist experience, but as a sacred initiation into remembrance and awakening. Vera’s own spiritual awakening began at Machu Picchu. This turning point revealed her life’s mission to awaken the ancient memory carried within both the Earth and every soul she serves. She is the co-author of Shamanic Mysteries of Peru: The Heart Wisdom of the High Andes (with Linda Star Wolf). This book shares the initiatory teachings of the Andes and the profound medicine of the sacred mountains. Now rooted in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and carrying the lineage of both the Andean shamans and the Magdalene, Vera embodies the bridge between ancient traditions and modern seekers. A Mary Magdalene Priestess, Shamanic Minister, and International Speaker, she is known for her grounded mysticism, radiant presence, and ability to create ceremonies and pilgrimages that open the heart to profound transformation. As we step onto the mystical landscapes of England, Vera will guide us in attuning to the ancient portals of Avalon, Stonehenge, and the sacred ley lines, bringing the codes of the Magdalene and the Shamanic Heart to life. Her presence invites each pilgrim to reclaim their inner sovereignty, awaken their Divine Feminine essence, and walk in love, remembrance, and sacred embodiment. |
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Megon McDonough
Megon McDonough brings both a lifetime of spiritual study and the soul of an artist to her role as co-leader of our sacred journey to England. A devoted Unity Truth Student for over four decades, Megon has walked alongside some of the most accomplished and revered New Thought teachers and ministers, weaving their wisdom into her own unique path. In 2008, she became a Licensed Religious Science Practitioner, a step that deepened her dedication to service and to guiding others on their spiritual journey. Her leadership at Unity Des Plaines is a true homecoming, as she served there joyfully as Music Minister from 2011 to 2019 before stepping into her current role as Spiritual Leader. Beyond the pulpit, Megon is an internationally recognized singer, songwriter, and recording artist. With her guitar and her luminous voice, she has graced stages across the country, and for many years she has also shared her gifts as a guest speaker at Unity churches nationwide. Wherever she goes, she brings her signature blend of heartfelt teaching and inspirational music, a combination she believes opens hearts in a way that words alone cannot. As we walk the ancient stone circles, ley lines, and mystical landscapes of England, Megon will bring her gifts of music, prayer, and deep presence to enrich our time together. Her ability to weave spiritual wisdom with song will invite us into moments of joy, reflection, and awakening. Whether leading a service, holding space in prayer, or lifting our spirits with song, Megon shines as a reminder that Spirit is alive, creative, and present in every step of the journey. |
SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF OUR LOCAL PRIESTESSES:
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Marion Brigantia
Marion Brigantia is a devoted Priestess of Brighde-Brigantia, serving the Goddess and Her sacred nature in Avalon/Glastonbury. Her path is rooted in service, to the Goddess, to the land, and to all who are called to connect with the Divine through these ancient energies. With profound devotion, Marion brings forth the Love, Light, Wisdom, Healing, and Abundance of the Goddess, holding space where others may experience transformation and renewal. Through ritual, presence, and heart-centered guidance, she weaves together the threads of the ancient and the modern, making the mysteries of Avalon accessible and alive. Marion looks forward to walking beside you on this sacred journey--Priestessing for You—as you open to the blessings of Brighde-Brigantia and the magic of Avalon. |
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Maria Wheatley
Maria Wheatley is one of the UK’s leading authorities on geodetic earth energies and ley lines, as well as a highly respected teacher and practitioner of dowsing, past-life regression, and tarot. A second-generation Master Dowser, she was trained by European Master Dowsers, including her late father, and Chinese geomants, inheriting a rare lineage of wisdom that bridges ancient and modern traditions. For more than 23 years, Maria has been teaching and guiding others in the mysteries of earth energies, sacred landscapes, and spiritual transformation. Her academic studies include the Neolithic and Bronze Age landscape with the University of Bath, astrology and metaphysics with Claregate College in London, and Druidic practices and history with the British Druid Order. This unique combination of scholarship and lived experience gives her work both depth and authenticity. Maria has led countless tours to ancient sacred sites across the UK and around the world, where she shares her profound understanding of ley lines, earth currents, and the hidden spiritual architecture of the land. With her guidance, participants experience a deeper connection to the Earth, to Spirit, and to their own inner wisdom. |