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Heart of the Mother
France
September 17- 26, 2012

Rennes le Chateau, located in the lovely Languedoc Region of southern France is full of many mysteries. Mountains frame both ends of the region, the Cevennes to the northeast and the snow capped Pyrenees to the south. The area is known for beautiful scenery, with jagged ridges, deep river canyons and also, its rich history. Languedoc has been well traveled for centuries by people migrating from Africa and the ancient civilizations of the Middle East, through Europe. Settlers include the Celts and Druids, Visgoths, Romans, Christians, Cathars, Knights Templar and the Nazis.

Along with this complex history comes enormous intrigue about the region. The entire area around Rennes-le-Château became the focus of interest during the 1950s involving the Merovingians, the Knights Templar, the Cathars, the treasures of the Temple of Solomon that included the Ark of the Covenant. From the 1970s onwards claims have extended to the Priory of Sion, the Holy Grail, ley lines, sacred geometry alignments, the remains of Jesus Christ, and references to Mary Magdalene settling there in the south of France. Books, such as The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail and Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code have their roots in the Rennes-le-Château area.

It all seems mysterious and exciting! We will be traveling here with the intention of understanding some of the mysteries and to experience the energy that is held in the churches, castles and the beautiful countryside. Feminine energy is predominant. The statues of Mary holding the baby Jesus in the churches reflect the way the Egyptians portrayed Isis holding the baby, Horus. The divine Feminine energy can be sensed and is easily felt here, as it is held in the land throughout southern France. This Goddess energy is waiting to be uncovered by us, so we can integrate and use it to fulfill our earthly potential.

We will arrive at the Toulouse Airport on September 17 and be driven directly to Rennes Le Chateau. We will stay there for three nights at a lovely retreat in the Valley of Colors. The afternoon of our arrival, we will enjoy the beautiful grounds which may have been the site of an ancient Mystery School. Later, we will have a presentation by a local expert about the possibilities and intrigue of the area. We will have a welcome dinner and set our intentions for the adventure.

The next day, we will go up to the village of Rennes Le Chateau, visit the Church of Mary Magdalene and have lunch in the garden. If we are lucky, we will see Henry Lincoln, one of the authors of the famous book, Holy Blood, Holy Grail. Often he is at the garden, explaining theories regarding the sacred geometry and he also gives tours of the church, pointing out the many strange depictions throughout. If he is not available, another local expert will help us to see and understand the interesting points. We will go through the museum and the Tour Magdala. Enjoying the views overlooking the La Val Dieu (the Valley of God), we will also visit the little bookstores and shops in the Village.

The next morning, we will walk along the River of Colors to the cave of Mary Magdalene. There, in the natural limestone cave, we will have a meditation. That afternoon we will spend peacefully relaxing at the lovely retreat. For those interested we will offer the opportunity to climb the unusual Pic Bugarach (a 4 hour strenuous hike) in the afternoon. We will have dinner at the resort, and that evening, Lee will conduct an angel attunement to bring some clarity to all the theories surrounding Rennes Le Chateau.

My beloved Divine Mother
  Dance with me
    under the soft moon shining
    in the wide open fields
      far beyond the toil and trouble
      of my busy mind

  Dance with me
    before the night grows old
      while the winds of love
      still bow the grasses
        and the coyotes howl for you
        to step their way

  Dance with me my beloved
    while the Mystery's Edge
      still flirts in the shadow
        of your radiant light
       
        ~ Ethan Walker


The following day, we will pack our bags and all go to the Village of Bugarach, the site of an ancient Essene Community. We will explore the beautiful church and have a meditation at the lake. Pic Bugarach is an amazing mountain that is said to have cathedrals built deep inside its limestone caves. After lunch we will go to the wondrous Gorges de Galamus, where hermitages have been built into the cliffs. Then we will drive to the Village of Rennes Les Bains to stay for the next 3 nights. This town is the site of healing waters, that have been used since ancient times by the Romans and the European royalty. Even today it is used as a healing spa where people come to improve their health. We will have dinner at the restaurant, over looking the River Sals.

After breakfast, we will spend the morning taking a moderate walk up to the top of Pic Cardou, where there is a ceremonial site. This is considered a sacred feminine mountain which some believe to be a stargate. We will have a meditation there and enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding valleys. After returning to Rennes Les Bains, after lunch, those who want to may soak in the healing waters of the river. Later in the afternoon we will go to Coutassa, to visit the ancient beehive huts there. That evening we will have dinner in Couiza.

In the morning, after breakfast, we will stop in the Village of Serres to visit the church which has some old and interesting paintings. Then we will go up the road to the well preserved Chateau at Arques. After lunch in town, we will visit a few attractions around Rennes Les Bains. We will focus our energy for the autumnal equinox, which is this very day, at Lover's Fountain. At this special place, we will have a meditation on bringing into balance, opposites, particularly, the Male and Female aspects of our selves. Then we will walk through a chestnut forest to visit the Chair of Isis and the spring. We will have a last dinner in Rennes Le Bain, by the River Sals.

Next morning, after breakfast, we will pack our bags and be off to explore the Cathar Castles. We will start at the amazing Chateau Peyrepertuse, then the nearby Chateau de Queribus and on to Chateau Pullaurens. The drive between them is lovely and we will stop for lunch in Cucugnan. We will settle for the next 3 nights in Alet les Bains, a village that boasts the most pure and nurturing drinking water in all of France. Our hotel is an old nunnery on the river, with lovely gardens all around it. We will have dinner here.

The next day, after breakfast, we will go to the market. A French village market is a festive time with lots of fruits, cheeses, pastries, olives, spices, baskets and many colorful goods from Africa. We will have lunch there before we go to a natural stone labyrinth with some unusual energy spots. It can be a complicated labyrinth and we really will need the guide that we will have to help us! We will return to our hotel for dinner because the restaurant is great there.

After breakfast the next morning, we will go to the pure spring and refill our water bottles. Then we will visit the extraordinary Gallery of the Angels. After lunch, we will explore the town, where there are many interesting places, such as an ancient abbey, the house where Nostradamus lived, and many other medieval buildings. We will have circle time and Lee will conduct another angel attunement to help us integrate all we have seen and done and felt. After that we will have our farewell dinner.

The last day after breakfast, we will leave the lovely Aude Valley, for the airport in Toulouse, with a deeper understanding of who the Cathars were and what the Knights Templar were doing. Most importantly, we will feel reintegrated with the energy of the Divine Feminine and ready to embrace those qualities that bring us to wholeness during our work in the world.

Please watch the video below to see the beautiful area of Languedoc that we will be visiting:



The land only cost of this Adventure is $2,900

This includes:
     Airport transfers
     All ground transportation
     All lodging
     All breakfasts
     Welcome Dinner
     Farewell Dinner
     All Guides
     All entrance fees
     Special presentations by local experts
     Circle times
     Guided meditations
     Angel Attunements with Lee

Heart of the Mother
France
September 17 - 26, 2012

France is known as a place where beauty and art are intertwined with the spiritual worlds. We will visit the lands of the Knights Templars and Cathars, paying homage to the ancient healing temples of the Divine Feminine found in the churches and grottos of the gorgeous French countryside. This area has been a gathering point for pilgrims throughout the ages. Staying near the Village of Rennes-le-Chateau, we will visit the surrounding sites where for centuries Mary Magdalene and the Goddess Isis have been honored.