England
CELTIC SHAMANISM
STONEHENGE PRIVATE ENTRANCE
Journey by Vera Lopez
Special guests... Maria Wheatley and Marion Brigantia
TBA
At this time of great power we invite you to explore ancient stone circles, Druids, ‘earth medicine’, the Isle of Avalon, and ‘faery’ nature spirits. Discover the rich Celtic traditions and shamanic practices in the same places where the ancestors conducted their sacred ceremonies.
Our pilgrimage begins in the magnetic energies of Avalon, and guides us along rocky coastlines the land of Merlin, King Arthur and the Knights. We invite you to deepen your relationship to your Spirit Guides and the natural world on this fantastical adventure into the heart of Celtic lore.
Explore London before the official opening of our journey.
Our journey officially starts on the morning of May 16th, however you can choose to arrive early in London to rest after long international flight and also to explore it for few days. I suggested The Petersham Hotel, Richmond, located only 20 minutes away from Heathrow Airport and Just 8 miles from the centre of London (Richmond Station - District Underground Line & South West Trains bus route 65). This is our suggestion, so if you decide to arrive early, please know we have no agenda schedule for London, we would like to gathering for a celebration dinner, with everyone that does arrive, the night of the May 15th. So lets meet at hotel reception at 5pm May 15th. We will leave London 8:00 am, May 16th from this location - Petersham Hotel, Richmond, Nightingale Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6UZ
Official opening of the Journey...
Day 1
Monday
We will be leaving Richmond to start our journey at 8:00 am, from this location - Petersham Hotel, Richmond, Nightingale Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6UZ - so if you decide to stay somewhere else, please make sure to be at this location no later than 7:15 am - we need your luggage at the parking lot to arrange it in the bus, thanks!
In the way to our hotel, we will stop at beautiful Stourhead where we will officially open the sacred space of our circle.
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We will be arriving at Radstock, the small town where our hotel is located, around 6:00pm. Sweet Dreams!
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This is our lovely hotel for the next 7 nights... relax and make your self home. The lovely gardens will be your witness to a great transformation, deep meditations and lovely heart center circles. Not only you will love it, you will miss it so much when you return home. |
Day 2
Tuesday
Ninety miles west of London and twenty miles north of Stonehenge stands Avebury, the largest known stone ring in the world. Older than the more famous Stonehenge, and for many visitors far more spectacular, the multiple rings of Avebury are cloaked with mysteries which archaeologists have only begun to unravel.
Our pilgrimage to Avebury and the ritual landscape of giant stone circles and avenues will be guided by the leading authority on the geodetic system of earth eneries Maria Wheatley. Maria is a second-generation dowser, she was taught how to decode the land by her late father, Dennis Wheatley, who was considered to be one of the UKs top Master Dowsers. We will ritually enter the stones, and explore its powerful energy transmissions while attuning to the wisdom it's hold.
We will cleanse our own body water via connecting with the sacred yin waters of Avebury, and make our own energetic water essence, something we can take home to carry on body water and aura cleansing. What a perfect way to star remembering out ancient times in this holy sides.
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Day 3
Wednesday
Today we start our Time-Traveling in Avalon! Our journey will take us to sacred sites and beyond...
During our time in Glastonbury we will visit the Sacred Sites of the Ancient Isle of Avalon. Glastonbury is a place of deep mystery, and wise pilgrims approach the sacred Isle of Avalon with no expectations, for here were deep in the realms of the Mysteries of the Divine Feminine.
We start our journey early morning guided by Marion Brigantia, Priestess of the Celtic Goddess & Saint Brigid will guide us through Seven Sacred Portals of Avalon, in a ceremonial walk on the Sacred Landscape, which we will continue on Wednesday afternoon.
Our Avalon Pilgrimage is a deep journey of inner exploration, asking ourselves, and Goddess, the questions that truly matter in our lives, in connection with Her places of power. Have no doubt, this is a place where you will receive what you need to move forward in your life.
Priestess Marion will guide us with blessings, prayers, simple ceremony, suggested questions and mantras to truly manifest the changes you need to make in your life. Be prepared for a deep journey of initiation with the Goddessses of this Land!
In the afternoon you are free to explore the town of Glastonbury, to seek healings, to explore the magical High Street, and to feel the strong energies of this sacred place.
By 4 pm we must leave Glastonbury to return to our hotel in Radstock. You however is free to adventure and stay longer if you wish, there is a local bus from Glastonbury to the town of Midsomer Norton - Radstock where our hotel is located, its just one hr ride, and if a small group decide to stay longer its always fun to have a local experience together. Free evening for integration and journaling. Sweet Dreams!
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Day 4
Thursday
We return to Glastonbury to continue our ceremonial walk on the Sacred Landscape with Priestess Marion, through the remaining Sacred Portals of Avalon.
We will experience the mysteries of the two ancient sacred springs that emerge from the foot of Glastonbury Tor, the female and male springs, the Red and White Wells. The veil between the outer world and inner realms are very thin in these deeply mysterious places. We will explore the beautiful Peace Gardens of the Chalice Well, also known as the Red Spring, and we will enter the sacred, candle-lit darkness of the White Spring Well House. Prepare to emerge transformed from the waters…
We will then explore Glastonbury Tor, the iconic hill topped with St Michael’s Tower. The Tor is shrouded in intriguing mystery. Legends concerning its history and sacred significance have circulated since the Middle Ages, many of which center around King Arthur. In modern times, it is said to be a major center of energy and ley-lines and the home of Goddess.
The Isle of Avalon derives its name from a Celtic legend of the demi-god Avalloc or Avallach, ruler of the underworld. In Celtic lore, Avalon was an isle of enchantment. It was considered the meeting place of the dead and the point where they passed to another level of existence. The Tor was believed to be the home of Gwyn ap Nudd, the Lord of the Underworld, and a place where the fairy folk lived.
One major mysterious aspect of Glastonbury Tor are the seven levels of terraces that encircle the hill. It is not certain that they were man-made or purposeful, but they have been dated by Philip Rahtz to Neolithic times. Many believe they are an ancient ritual labyrinth or maze that correspond to a magical diagram.
The earliest written legend of Glastonbury Tor is in a mid-13th-century story about St. Patrick (387-460). According to this account, Patrick became a leader of a group of hermits at Glastonbury after he returned from Ireland, and discovered an ancient ruined oratory after climbing through a dense wood. Some believe this oratory to be a chapel built by Joseph of Arimathea when he arrived at Glastonbury after the crucifixion of Christ.
Glastonbury Tor is also associated with the Holy Grail, the finding of which was the legendary quest of King Arthur and his knights. After the crucifixion of Jesus, local lore has it that Joseph of Arimathea (who according to the Bible donated his own tomb to Jesus) came to Britain, bearing the Holy Grail. This sacred chalice was the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and later by Joseph to catch Christ's blood at the crucifixion.
When Joseph arrived at the Isle of Avalon (i.e. Glastonbury), he landed on Wearyall Hill, just below the Tor. He thrust his staff into the ground and rested. By morning, his staff had become a strange oriental thorn bush - the Glastonbury Thorn. For safe keeping, Joseph buried the Holy Grail just below the Tor at the entrance to the Underworld. Soon after, a spring, now known as Chalice Well, flowed forth and the water that emerged brought eternal youth to anyone who drank it.
In recent years, there have been reports of mysterious light phenomena at Glastonbury Tor. In 1981, people climbing the hill saw a strange writhing light arc from St. Michael's Tower to the ground near Chalice Well. The earth-mysteries researcher Paul Devereux also reported witnessing strange lights in 1991.
Glastonbury is said to be a major intersection of ley lines. Ley lines are hypothetical alignments that run through ancient sacred sites believed to have special energy and cosmic power.
In the afternoon you are free to again explore the town and to book healings, to explore the magical High Street, and to experience the strong energies of this sacred place.
By 4 pm we must leave Glastonbury to return to our hotel in Radstock. You however is free to adventure and stay longer if you wish, there are local bus from Glastonbury to the town of Midsomer Norton - Radstock where our hotel is located, its just one hr ride and if a small group decide to stay longer its always fun to have a local experience together. Free evening for integration and journaling. Sweet Dreams!
Thursday
We return to Glastonbury to continue our ceremonial walk on the Sacred Landscape with Priestess Marion, through the remaining Sacred Portals of Avalon.
We will experience the mysteries of the two ancient sacred springs that emerge from the foot of Glastonbury Tor, the female and male springs, the Red and White Wells. The veil between the outer world and inner realms are very thin in these deeply mysterious places. We will explore the beautiful Peace Gardens of the Chalice Well, also known as the Red Spring, and we will enter the sacred, candle-lit darkness of the White Spring Well House. Prepare to emerge transformed from the waters…
We will then explore Glastonbury Tor, the iconic hill topped with St Michael’s Tower. The Tor is shrouded in intriguing mystery. Legends concerning its history and sacred significance have circulated since the Middle Ages, many of which center around King Arthur. In modern times, it is said to be a major center of energy and ley-lines and the home of Goddess.
The Isle of Avalon derives its name from a Celtic legend of the demi-god Avalloc or Avallach, ruler of the underworld. In Celtic lore, Avalon was an isle of enchantment. It was considered the meeting place of the dead and the point where they passed to another level of existence. The Tor was believed to be the home of Gwyn ap Nudd, the Lord of the Underworld, and a place where the fairy folk lived.
One major mysterious aspect of Glastonbury Tor are the seven levels of terraces that encircle the hill. It is not certain that they were man-made or purposeful, but they have been dated by Philip Rahtz to Neolithic times. Many believe they are an ancient ritual labyrinth or maze that correspond to a magical diagram.
The earliest written legend of Glastonbury Tor is in a mid-13th-century story about St. Patrick (387-460). According to this account, Patrick became a leader of a group of hermits at Glastonbury after he returned from Ireland, and discovered an ancient ruined oratory after climbing through a dense wood. Some believe this oratory to be a chapel built by Joseph of Arimathea when he arrived at Glastonbury after the crucifixion of Christ.
Glastonbury Tor is also associated with the Holy Grail, the finding of which was the legendary quest of King Arthur and his knights. After the crucifixion of Jesus, local lore has it that Joseph of Arimathea (who according to the Bible donated his own tomb to Jesus) came to Britain, bearing the Holy Grail. This sacred chalice was the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and later by Joseph to catch Christ's blood at the crucifixion.
When Joseph arrived at the Isle of Avalon (i.e. Glastonbury), he landed on Wearyall Hill, just below the Tor. He thrust his staff into the ground and rested. By morning, his staff had become a strange oriental thorn bush - the Glastonbury Thorn. For safe keeping, Joseph buried the Holy Grail just below the Tor at the entrance to the Underworld. Soon after, a spring, now known as Chalice Well, flowed forth and the water that emerged brought eternal youth to anyone who drank it.
In recent years, there have been reports of mysterious light phenomena at Glastonbury Tor. In 1981, people climbing the hill saw a strange writhing light arc from St. Michael's Tower to the ground near Chalice Well. The earth-mysteries researcher Paul Devereux also reported witnessing strange lights in 1991.
Glastonbury is said to be a major intersection of ley lines. Ley lines are hypothetical alignments that run through ancient sacred sites believed to have special energy and cosmic power.
In the afternoon you are free to again explore the town and to book healings, to explore the magical High Street, and to experience the strong energies of this sacred place.
By 4 pm we must leave Glastonbury to return to our hotel in Radstock. You however is free to adventure and stay longer if you wish, there are local bus from Glastonbury to the town of Midsomer Norton - Radstock where our hotel is located, its just one hr ride and if a small group decide to stay longer its always fun to have a local experience together. Free evening for integration and journaling. Sweet Dreams!
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Day 5
Friday
STONEHENGE - evening private entrance
An archaeological marvel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the world’s most enigmatic tourist attractions, Stonehenge draws up to 1.3 million visitors annually. The site itself—a circle of gigantic stones standing in the heart of the English countryside—is made even more impressive by its mysterious history.
Our group will be guided by a Druid Priestess, Maria, who knows Stonehenge like no other and will show us the ceremonial ways to enter and move around the circle, honoring the lay lines and how the stones was intentionally place in each point of power to create and emit a specific resonance that is still alive and vibrating, taking us to realms of high levels of light.
We will have the privilege to enter the ancient and sacred circle of Stonehenge in a private matter... Be prepare, this is a once in a life time experience and it alters the rest of your life.
Once we return to our hotel, evening free to integrate the powerful evening experienced in the heart and wisdom of the ancient Stonehenge circle. Sweet Dreams!
Stonehenge
Before entering the sacred circle of StoneHenge Druid Priestess, Maria, will guide us on other sacred sites near by and take us through the magic of her teachings.
SILBURY HILL
Only 1500 meters south of the main Avebury rings stands Silbury Hill, the largest, and perhaps the most enigmatic, of all megalithic constructions in Europe. Crisscrossing the surrounding countryside are numerous meandering lines of standing stones and mysterious underground chambers, many positioned according to astronomical alignments.
Among the ancient and sacred sites of England, West Kennet Long Barrow is still home to spirits and mystery, a portal into the underworld, the place of ancestral energies and the Crone Goddess.
Situated across the highway from Silbury Hill (the largest prehistoric mound in Europe) and a little over a mile from Avebury (the largest stone circle in the world--two of the most sacred sites in England), West Kennet Long Burrow pre-dates the creation of both Stonehenge and Avebury. A Neolithic site, West Kennet was probably a communal or clan project around 3250-3700 BCE. Three hundred-thirty feet long, this is the largest long barrow in England and Wales and was used not only as a burial shrine but also a community focal site for ritual gatherings. The layout of the shrine consists of a stone lined corridor with five chambers (two on each side with the fifth at the end of the corridor), in what J.D. Wakefield compared to a "pregnant squatting goddess". These Neolithic sites were constructed to symbolize the Earth Mother. The dead interred here so that they may be reborn again in another life. It is likely that West Kennet Long Barrow’s primary function was to "provide a womb from which the dead ancestors could be reborn".
Here, in one of the richest in sacred sites in England and in the lay line that stretch from St. Michael’s Mount on the westernmost coast, through Glastonbury, Avebury, Stonehenge, Royston Cave, Bury and Hopton on the opposite side of England, we will seat in meditation and sound healing work ... breathing in the process of death and rebirth of belief and experieces. Allowing the mystical process of life to move through us.
Situated across the highway from Silbury Hill (the largest prehistoric mound in Europe) and a little over a mile from Avebury (the largest stone circle in the world--two of the most sacred sites in England), West Kennet Long Burrow pre-dates the creation of both Stonehenge and Avebury. A Neolithic site, West Kennet was probably a communal or clan project around 3250-3700 BCE. Three hundred-thirty feet long, this is the largest long barrow in England and Wales and was used not only as a burial shrine but also a community focal site for ritual gatherings. The layout of the shrine consists of a stone lined corridor with five chambers (two on each side with the fifth at the end of the corridor), in what J.D. Wakefield compared to a "pregnant squatting goddess". These Neolithic sites were constructed to symbolize the Earth Mother. The dead interred here so that they may be reborn again in another life. It is likely that West Kennet Long Barrow’s primary function was to "provide a womb from which the dead ancestors could be reborn".
Here, in one of the richest in sacred sites in England and in the lay line that stretch from St. Michael’s Mount on the westernmost coast, through Glastonbury, Avebury, Stonehenge, Royston Cave, Bury and Hopton on the opposite side of England, we will seat in meditation and sound healing work ... breathing in the process of death and rebirth of belief and experieces. Allowing the mystical process of life to move through us.
Day 6
Saturday
A lovely day playing and exploring this enchanted England town. Wells, the smallest city in England, and stunning medieval location hosts a fascinating Saturday Market ... food, music, art and the local flavor of south west beauty will be our entertainment this morning. Wells is truly an enchanted town and our walk here will bring us to the oldest inhabited street in the country, also an opportunity to explore the magnificent 12th century Wells Cathedral, with its resplendent architecture, including an exquisite Mary chapel. Afternoon will also offer a visit the elegant Bishop’s Palace, view its medieval chapel and unique collection of Green Man carvings, and wander through the beautiful gardens and sacred pools.
We then break for lunch and you will have the entire afternoon free to say your goodbyes to this beautiful and sacred area, perhaps scheduling a healing session with one of the many holistic providers in town, or revisiting one of the temples we experienced or just walk around and connecting with the locals. End of day we return to our hotel in Radstock. Free evening for integration and journaling. Sweet Dreams!
Day 7
Sunday --- resting day
After a profound week of connecting deeply with ancient temples and ceremonies we are resting today to integrate and allow time to adjust to the transformations we have experienced. InJoy silence and take this opportunity for journaling, meditating and resting.
Time for packing as tomorrow early morning we leave to another magical area in this enchanted kingdom. Sweet Dreams!
Sunday --- resting day
After a profound week of connecting deeply with ancient temples and ceremonies we are resting today to integrate and allow time to adjust to the transformations we have experienced. InJoy silence and take this opportunity for journaling, meditating and resting.
Time for packing as tomorrow early morning we leave to another magical area in this enchanted kingdom. Sweet Dreams!
Day 8
Monday
After our time immersed in the special land of Somerset we travel by bus approx 3hrs South to the kingdom of Cornwall, arriving just on time for lunch at our lovely hotel by the sea.
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Tintagel is a mystical place known by the intense energy of Merlin, King Arthur and the Knights. There have been few and evocative appealing stories throughout history than that of the young warrior king. With its call to the noble, the romantic, the courageous and the spiritual seeker in each of us how can we fail to be drawn to this legend. By walking this land on our own Grail quest we find answers, often in themes unlikely of places.
It may be down below on the beach or it might be at the ruins of Tintagel Castle, this is an afternoon free to explore... follow your heart and Merlin's guidance.
Free evening to connect and share. Sweet Dreams!
Day 9
Tuesday
St Nectan’s Glen woodland Walk to the Waterfall & Hermitage through an ancient woodland with ivy clad trees and along the banks of the River Trevillet as it sparkles and gurgles busily on it’s journey to the sea. A place where animals and birds play amid a mysticism of fairies and spirits, serenaded by the wonderful sound of bird song.
Many myths and legends, from King Arthur and his knights to ghostly sightings, surround this place: but one undeniable fact is that it is a place of outstanding natural beauty.
St Nectan’s Waterfall is in St Nectan’s Glen, an area of woodland in Trethevy near Tintagel, north Cornwall, stretching for around one mile along both banks of the Trevillet River. In the Cornish language St Nectan’s Glen is Glynn Nathan, meaning deep wooded valley of Nathan. The sixth-century Saint Nectan is believed to have sited his hermitage above the waterfall. According to legend, Saint Nectan rang a silver bell in times of stormy weather to warn shipping of the perils of the rocks at the mouth of the Rocky Valley. ‘The sunset of life gave to the saint the spirit of prophecy, and he told his weeping followers that the light of their religion would grow dim in the land; but that a spark would for ever live amidst the ashes, and that in due time it would kindle into a flame, and burn more brightly than ever. His silver bell, he said, should never ring for others than the true believer. He would enclose it in the rock of the Kieve; but when again the true faith revived, it should be recovered, and rung, to cheer once more the land. One lovely summer evening, while the sun was slowly sinking towards the golden sea, St Nectan desired his attendants to carry him to the bank which overhung the “Kieve,” and requested them to take the bell from the tower and bring it to him. There he lay for some time in silent prayer, waiting as if for a sign, then slowly raising himself from the bed on which he had been placed, he grasped the silver bell. He rang it sharply and clearly three times, and then he dropped it into the transparent waters of the Kieve. He watched it disappear, and then he closed his eyes in death. On receiving the bell the waters were troubled, but they soon became clear as before, and the bell was nowhere to be seen.’ “The child is not yet born who shall recover this treasure.”
WRITTEN BY Austin Kinsley ON 20/09/15
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After lunch free time to explore the enchanted town of Tintagel. Later we return to our hotel. Free evening to integrate. Sweet Dreams!
Day 10
Wednesday
Today our journey back home has begin.
We leave to London... In the way, we will make few short stops, its important to keep our time schedule for arrival at London hotel by 4:00 pm. Check in and final hugs.
Day 11
Thursday
Divine Circle is never broken. We go to our different directions, we take with us the lessons learned, the laughs, the tears, the love and all the joy of our sacred circle.
Till we hug again… farewell and safe travels dear ones!
TAKE EVERY CHANCE YOU GET IN LIFE,
BECAUSE SOME THINGS ONLY HAPPEN ONCE
BECAUSE SOME THINGS ONLY HAPPEN ONCE
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- 11 days, 10 nights accommodation
- Full time Journey Facilitators: Vera Lopez and Linda Star Wolf
- 2 Special Guests: Maria Wheatley a Druid Priestess and Marion Brigantia Brighde and Avalon Priestess
- All entrance fees for stated tour sites
- All ground transportation for tour mentioned and private driver
- Gratuities for driver, hotel staf
- Special, private access to Stonehenge
- 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 (lunch and dinner)
- 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 Guides and driver Tips
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER AND SPECIAL GUESTS
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Vera Lopez, Founder of Spirits of the Earth
Established in 1989 Vera has been leading spiritual adventures around the world sharing the power of transformational experiences through travel with thousands of seekers. One of the most knowledgeable guides of Machu Picchu where she herself had heard the calling, Vera has since then, dedicated her life to guiding others into sacred places around the world, such Sedona, AZ, France, Spain, Avalon, and Brazil. Spiritual Group Leader, Shaman & PachaMama's Priestess Vera is a native of Brazil and lives in the spiritual center of Sedona, Arizona. She is an International Transformational Teacher, beginning her spiritual studies at the age of 18 with the renowned Luiz Gasparetto, Psychologist and Metaphysical Teacher. There she realized her natural ability to channel and started to direct it as a guidance tool while working as a spiritual counsellor. Speaker & Presenter Vera has been a keynote speaker at Grail Springs Retreat Centre for Wellbeing including their summer festivals for empowering women. Vera leads international classes and retreats on many topics such Priestesshood, Shamanism, Metaphysics, Spiritism, Traditional Japanese Reiki & Awakening the Illuminated Heart. She also leads Divine Feminine Circle, Retreats and hasdeveloped a certification program for women who are called to serve the Great Goddess. |
SPECIAL GUESTs:
Marion Brigantia
I am a Priestess of Brighde-Brigantia, Avalon, Goddess and all of Her Nature. In Avalon/Glastonbury I serve Goddess through what I tend to call: ‘Priestessing for You!’ - as my work is all about being in service to Goddess as well to the people who come here and to me to connect with the Land and Goddess.
Through my love and devotion for and service to Goddess, it is my intention and wish to bring Her Love and Light, Wisdom, Healing and Abundance into the world and into people’s lives.
I will therefore be looking forward to 'Priestessing for You!'
Maria Wheatley
A Druid Priestess, Maria is the UKs leading authority on geodetic earth energies and ley lines. She has been teaching dowsing, past life regression and tarot for over 23 years.
Maria has studied the Neolithic and Bronze Age Landscape with the University of Bath, Astrology and metaphysics with Claregate College, Potters Bar, London, and Druidic practices and history with British Druid Order.
She is a second-generation Master Dowser who was taught by European Master Dowsers, her late father and Chinese geomants.