Goddess and Sacred Site Tour of Avalon 2011

Please contact World Tours and Cruises for your travel arrangements

at 484-383-1221 or via E-mail.

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Itinerary for Goddess and Sacred Site Tour 2011

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Your Goddess Host: Donna Virgilio, Author of Goddess Scopes, USA
Your Goddess Guide: Georgina Sirett-Hardie, Priestess of Avalon and Director of the Goddess Temple, UK

Day 1: April 27th 2011

Transportation provided from Bristol Airport to your Bed and Breakfast in Glastonbury Goddesses (participants are called Goddesses from here forward) will be picked up and delivered to their accommodations by a Priestess of Avalon. After checking into your accommodation you will have the day and evening free.

Day 2: April 28th, 2011

The Tor:

Goddesses will meet at the hotel at 9:30am and Walk the Tor. The Tor a symbol of the Mother and is our first stop. The Tor is a place where the veil is thin between the worlds. The Tor was an Islet for centuries, as the floodwaters took a long time to recede. The Tor was called the Island of Glass connected to the mainland by only a narrow strip of land at low tide. This is considered a very sacred Goddess site and powerful spirit place. The site is associated with the Goddess, Fairies, Nature Spirits and ET’s. The Tor is also considered to be King Arthurs legendary Kingdom of Camelot.

Chalice Well:

The Chalice Well is one of Britains most ancient wells, nestled between The Tor and Chalice Hill. At 12:30 our Priestess will lead you through the beautiful gardens and orchards. A living sanctuary, Goddesses can experience the quiet healing of this sacred place. For over 2,000 years people have gathered from around the world to drink the water to find solace, peace and inspiration. TBA during the trip Donna will provide information about Spiritual Bathing: The Healing Rituals and Traditions. You may collect Chalice water to drink or for your spiritual bathing practice.

Lunch:

Suggestions and a list of local restaurant will be provided and Goddesses can eat wherever they choose. Of course it is more fun to eat together.

Evening at the Glastonbury Goddess Temple:

Visit the Goddess Temple founded by Kathy Jones in 2002. This temple is the first Goddess Temple to be officially registered as a Place of Worship in Britain. Priestess of Avalon and Director of the Goddess Temple Georgina Sirett-Hardie will provide and talk about the temple, Goddesses and a private meditation for our Goddess Group.

Free Time: Rest of Evening

Day 3: April 29th, 2011

Stonehenge Inner Circle (Private Entry)

Goddesses meet at the Hotel at 4:30am. Our Private Goddess Coach will pick us up and take us to a very special private entry into Stonehenge’s inner circle. At sunrise a private ceremony will be conducted by Priestess of Avalon Georgina Sirett-Hardie. Stonehenge is one of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. Stonehenge is built at the precise point where six ley lines intersect. These lines are believed by many to have magnetic and spiritual power. Stonehenge still functions as an accurate celestial calendar.

Avebury Stone Circle:

Meet with Priestess of Avalon and Temple Artist, Caroline Gully for a guided walk and ceremony in Avebury. Avebury is consider to be older than Stonehenge and much larger. You are free to wonder among 100 stones, ditches, mounds and curious patterns. Friends from Glastonbury tell me Avebury it very magical and energetically vibrant. A visit to Avebury is a very personal and spiritual event. Crops circles can be spotted nearby.

Guided by: Priestess of Avalon
Mode of transporation: Private coach and some walking
Time: 2 hours
Grade level: 1
Time of day: 8:00am

Lunch:

At 12:00 the Goddesses will retire for lunch at the Red Lion in Avebury

Silbury Hill:

This pyramid shaped hill is about 130 feet high mound of chalk. More than 4,000 years old it is considered the largest man made object in prehistoric Europe. It is one of England’s mysterious ancient and religious landscapes. Legend says that the hill hid a gold statue in its center.

West Kennet Long Barrow:

This mound one of many prehistoric monuments that are part of the Avebury complex of Neolithic sites. It is one of the most impressive and well preserved burial chambers in Britian. It lines ups with the rising sun on the summer solstice. Folklore and Legend: The mound is traditionally visited by a white spectral figure accompanied by a white red-eared hound at sunrise on midsummer’s day. There is a slim possibility that this tradition is a folk memory of a ritual event or at least a time thought to have been significant in the use of the barrow.

Guided by: Priestess of Avalon
Mode of transporation: Private coach and some walking
Time: 1.5 hours
Grade level: 1
Time of day: 13:30 1:35pm

Free Evening: Our private coach will return to Glastonbury by 16:30 or 4:30pm. and the evening is free to spend any way you wish.

Day 4: April 30th, 2011

Journey to Bath:

Goddesses will meet at 9:30am have travel to Bath by bus. Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset. Romans built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs, which are the only naturally occurring ones in the UK. The 4 main features are the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, The Roman Bath House and the Museum. It is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the West Country. An audio guide is available.

Beltaine Ceremony at the Glastonbury Goddess Temple Hall:

Wear RED. Tonight we celebrate Beltaine the fertility festival that marks the suns midpoint between the Spring Equinox and Summer Soltice. Dancing drumming, bonfire and ritual. Join the circle and celebrate the Goddesses.


Day 5: May 1, 2011

Free Day: You can experience all the May Day festivities, shops, dancing, drumming, music, costumes, fairs, and events happening throughout Glastonbury.

Avalon Faery Ball with Doreen Virtue and the Band Obsidian - Optional:

Get your Goddess Dress on and celebrate Beltaine. Dance and enjoy the music of Obsidian featuring Doreen Virtue, Tatiana Scavnicky & Mark Watson, and guests to be announced. Enjoy this magical event at the Glastonbury Town Hall. The Avalon Faery Ball is bought to you by the organisers of the UK’s Official Faery Balls™ established in 2006 in Cornwall. This event is sponsored by FAE Magazine.
Purchase your tickets early here www.avalonfaeryball.com


Day 6: May 2, 2011

Journey to Tintagel-Cornwall
For a magical day out in Cornwall, we will take our coach to the Tintagel Castle. The castle sits high on the rugged North Cornwall Coast. You will see it’s fascinating ruins and gorgeous coast. Legend says this is the birthplace of King Arthur and you can see the nearby Merlin’s Cave. One of the most popular attactions in the UK.

Boscastle Witch Craft Museum:

The Witch Craft Museum tells the stories of Cornwall’s pagan history. It has been here for over 40 years and has one of the best collections of witchcraft artifacts in the world. The exhibits include: old images of witchcraft tracing the many stereotypes of witches, wise women exhibits, torture equipment and modern witchcrafts exhibits, Their in house archive is most impressive and often used by academics researching witchcraft and pagan history.

Last Evening Free


Day 7: May 3, 2011

Depart Hotels and return to Bristol Airport
Transportation provided to Bristol Airport

Goddess and Sacred Site Tour
Spring 2011 for 10-12 people

Price: $1320 Or £ 818 [Deposit is $300 upon registration]

Includes: Private Coach, Bed and Breakfasts, Entrance fees too: Stonehenge Private Entrance, Chalice Well, Roman Baths, Boscastle Witchcraft Museum, Tintagel, Goddess Temple (Beltaine). Private Tour Guide. Breakfasts are included. Double Occupancy: Rooms are shared with a group member. 2 beds per room. Private room will cost more. Please inquire for more details.

Donations: Private Talk Meditation and Goddess Temple of Day 2 is by donation: The Glastonbury Goddess Temple is supported by donations by visitors who come to the temple.

Not Included: Airfare to Bristol England is not include. Travel insurance is highly recommended for medical emergencies and unexpected cancellations.

Please contact World Tours and Cruises for your travel arrangements at 484-383-1221 or via E-mail.