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Day 2: After hearing more of the story of Mary Magdalene over a leisurely breakfast on the terrace, we will depart for the stunning mountains of La Sainte Baume. We will walk through the Sacred Forest, dedicated to Artemis since the 7th century BCE and ascend the mountain to the caves where legend tells us that Mary Magdalene spent the last 30 years in contemplation and prayer. Our evening circle of contemplation and guided journaling will help you connect to the wisdom planted inside your own heart before another lovely dinner in the cloisters.
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Day 4: Morning at a French farmers market in the quaint village of Cotignac, savoring our picnics after an easy stroll to a waterfall In the late afternoon , we will travel to the village church , and a sacred site of visions of the Holy Family. Dinner on your own in St. Maximin, with suggestions for different kinds of restaurant to suit your tastes.
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Day 5: An early morning departure through the stunning scenes of Provence to sun glazed Cannes. We will take a short and easy ferryboat from to the magnificent Ile Honorat where we'll take a gentle hike around the island and sing medieval songs in the ancient abbey where St. Patrick became a monk. Your choice of attending a church service with the monks, wine tasting, fine dining, or swimming in the Mediterranean while we are on this bucolic island paradise.
DInner at the historical Michelin starred Abbey de la Celle before tucking into bed in our hotel.
DInner at the historical Michelin starred Abbey de la Celle before tucking into bed in our hotel.
Day 6: A visit to the Cistercian Thoronet Abbey, jewel of Cistercian architecture replete with sacred geometry. After a bistro lunch in an olive grove, we will journey on to the French Orthodox monastery of St Michel du Var, discovering the alchemical symbols behind these extraordinary paintings. We will marvel at the perfect Pythagorean acoustics of this magnificent monastery as we sing Gregorian chant before concluding with a celebration dinner amidst the vineyards and lavender fields of the renowned Chateau Berne.
Day 7 : After a final blissful breakfast in the gardens, we will close with a ritual of blessing.
Costs:
Included:
All classes taught by Kayleen Asbo and lectures by French tour guideVeronique Flayol
Six night’s lodging at a four star luxury hotel
3 dinners
1 lunch
Entrance fees to all sacred sites and museums
Seven bountiful breakfasts
All transportation to sites in comfortable minibus
BONUS: Magdalene Emerging: A 22 Day ONline Study program is included as part of your registration
Not included:
Most lunches (Many people find that breakfast and dinner are ample on this journey)
Three dinners- groups will be available to join
Airfare
Transportation to and from airport or train station ( shuttle transport or taxi can be arranged for you at additional cost)
Price
Double Occupancy with private bath: $3400.00
Single Room with private bath: $3900.00
PAYMENT
A nonrefundable deposit of $1000 is due upon acceptance of application by check or ZELLE or paypal ( an additional charge will apply for the last). Payment plans are available.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to an anonymous donor, two generous partial scholarships are available for pilgrims who will take what they learn from this journey back to share with their community. Preference is given to applicants who are either currently a student of myth, theology or religion or are employed as a teacher or spiritual leader. Please submit a CV/ resume along with an essay detailing how you will share your learnings and address to mythicafoundation@gmail.com with subject header "Scholarship". Thank you-- and good luck!
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