The Mists of Avalon to Camelot - Journey to the Sacred Sites of England

The Mists of Avalon to Camelot - Journey to the Sacred Sites of England

Journey to the mysterious England to experience a land rich in tradition with Finbarr Ross. Finbarr is a ceremonialist, healer, and process facilitator of self discovery and spiritual wisdom; a native of the Emerald Isle and your guide on this exciting journey. You will blend old and new England for a balanced journey, capturing life-long memories.

Visit mystical Glastonbury, the sacred Chalice Well, and the mysterious Tor. Journey through the fabled King Arthur historical sites and view holy wells. Explore the English countryside as we visit the revered sites of Stonehenge, Avebury, Woodhenge, Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral, Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow, the White Horse at Uffington Castle, and Silbury Hill.

Follow the 'Michael and Mary' Ley Lines across Devon/Cornwall and experience intriguing configurations at Cheesewring, Hurlers Stone Circle on Bodmin Moor, Saint Michael's Mount, Tintagel, Merlin's cave and Merry Maidens Stone Circle and much more.

Personally experience Crop Circles from the air and on the ground. See and feel the effects of this phenomenon. Attend the Wilshire Crop Circle Conference. Experience inspiring lectures conducted by experts on the Crop Circle phenomenon. Experience the perfect mix of the magical and the mystical as we celebrate rituals, meditations and ceremony within these ancient sacred sites.

28th - Tuesday - Day 1:

Arrive at London Heathrow Airport for transfer to Marlborough, England. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a bird's eye view of crop circles (subject to activity) from a helicopter for one hour. Over the next few days, we will walk through crop circles as they appear and as weather permits during the remainder of our journey.

July 29th - Wednesday - Day 2:
Today we experience crop circles on the ground as we explore and meditate in the great temporary temples.

July 30th - Thursday - Day 3:

Today, we visit Avebury, home of the celebrated landscape temple. Avebury's standing stones were built in 2650 BC, and are the largest in the world encompassing 28 acres. Visit Silbury Hill, known as the Hill of the Shining Beings, built around 2750 BC. Nearby, at West Kennet Longbarrow, we will enter the tomb and sanctuary built by an ancient family of priests in 3700 BC. This tomb was originally a Goddess Temple, which later became a 'Holy of Holies’. Here priest/priestess would form a procession before walking down a stone avenue to Avebury.

July 31st - Friday - Day 4:
View the White Horse cut out of the turf on the upper slopes of Uffington Castle near the Ridgeway. It is 374 feet long and some say that it represents a Celtic god or tribal symbol. Others, however, maintain that it is a portrait of the dragon slain by St. George on the nearby Dragon Hill. We proceed to Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow, situated on the Ridgeway not far from the Uffington White Horse. After a short walk, we will experience the Neolithic long barrow dating back 5500 years. Four huge upright stones guard the entrance to the burial chambers. Wayland's Smithy rests in a delightful grove of beech trees, a peaceful place to enjoy a fine summer day, a place to meditate and celebrate ritual.

August 1st - Saturday - Day 5:

Visit Woodhenge, Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral and city. Experience private access and meditation at Stonehenge. Explore the stone configuration and join in the group meditation, feeling the subtle energies at this incomparable temple site. (General public is no longer permitted entry). Our group will have private access.

August 2nd - Sunday - Day 6:

Visit the spirited town of Glastonbury filled with history and rich traditions. A place for the Goddess and Druids, its medieval abbey was a haven for pilgrims. Walk to the top of the Tor for ritual and meditation. Gather water at the sacred Chalice Well. Meditate at the Chalice Well English gardens. Meander the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey and discover the legendary burial place of King Arthur and his Queen. Experience the mystical, magical land of "Avalon."

Option 1 ends: For those fellow-pilgrims returning home at the end of option 1 early morning departure for London/Heathrow Airport. To you we say "Farewell" and thank you for sharing this experience with us. Remember to schedule your departing flight after noon.

Today, we journey to picturesque Devon and Cornwall, two counties at the end of England's South West peninsula. Together they offer the visitor more miles of rocky, unspoiled coastline that any other region in England. You experience Burrow Mump and then visit a beautiful ancient church at Creech St. Michael with its thousand year old yew tree. We lunch in Bickleigh, a quaint little town of lovely thatched cottages. Then you travel to Widcombe on Dartmoor and experience the rolling countryside, wild moorland and rich traditions. You continue to Dartington Cider Press Centre, a craft centre, with shops set in a village atmosphere.

August 4th - Tuesday - Day 8:

You journey to Bodmin Moor to visit the Cheesewring and Hurlers Stone Circle power sites. This wild and craggy moor houses prehistoric granite "sculptures" and it is the supposed final resting place for King Arthur's legendary sword Excalibur. Later, visit the sacred wells of St. Neot and St. Cleer. Then continue your journey to the town of Penzance. On the moorland surrounding Penzance, there are numerous Neolithic and Bronze Age tombs, monuments and settlements, some dating back over 5,000 years.

August 5th - Wednesday - Day 9:

Experience St Michael's Mount in the morning. It is an island fortress romantically situated and intersected by the Michael Ley Lines. Here it is said that fishermen in the 6th century saw a vision of the Archangel Michael. In the afternoon, you experience the Merry Maidens Stone Circle and Madron Holy Well and 'Baptistry'.

August 6th - Thursday - Day 10:

Today you visit Merlin's Tintagel, a legendary spectacular cliff top, the stronghold of the magician. Enjoy the castle and Merlin's cave. In the evening, experience Boscastle, a charming smugglers cove.

August 7th - Friday - Day 11:
You enjoy the scenic drive back to Marlborough where we overnight.

August 8th - Saturday - Day 12:
Today we attend the annual Wiltshire Crop Circle Conference. Experience inspiring lectures and meet experts in the field of Crop Circle Research.

Overnight near Marlborough.

Bid farewell and transfer to Heathrow Airport. Grateful for all we encountered and experienced. Remember to schedule your departure flight after noon.

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Options 1 & 2: 13 Day Tour July 28th - August 8th, 2009

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