Tour Magdala
Wesak
Full Moon in Southern France:
Song of the Grail
Southern France
May 11 - 22, 2008
With Ani Williams and Antoine Seronde
Ani Williams
OUR FACILITATOR
Ani Williams
is a harper, chantress and sound healer, who has been dedicated to singing the songs of the earth and the awakening feminine for more than three decades. Her gift is to help free our voices of power and guide us in deep listening to the songs of Nature and Spirit.
Ani
Williams
2675 W Hwy 89-A #1081
Sedona, AZ 86336
email: songaia@earthlink.net
www.aniwilliams.com
928-204-1124 MST 9am-6pm
Antoine Seronde
is my long time ally and colleague in sound acoustics. With a degree in Anthropology, he has worked on projects in traditional healing among the Yoruba of Nigeria and community farm development with the Navajo. He has researched and written on Egyptian temple symbolism and acoustics with Ani and continues in his observations on the subtle energies of nature as part of a life long creating of an ‘anthropology of the sacred’. Antoine’s sensitive nature and his gifts of facilitating group dynamics, in addition to his fluent French speaking will be a great asset.
Wesak
Full Moon in Southern France:
Song of the Grail
Southern France
May 11 - 22, 2008
(For 16 men and women)
Join
Harpist—Chantress Ani Williams and anthropologist Antoine Seronde
for this in depth journey which includes Troubadour and Cathar castles
and caves, prehistoric painted caves, dramatic valleys and mountains of
the Pyrenees, Magdalene Chapels and Knight Templar sites. With harp and
song and a deepening of experience through the five senses we will taste
the essence and secrets of this beautiful land and rich layered cultural
heritage.
Henry Lincoln, well-known co-author of Holy Blood, Holy Grail will guide us in Rennes le Chateau and into the mysteries of the unusual coded Magdalene Chapel.
Knight Templar Tobias Dobler will give us a special Templar experience in his garden at RLC, next to the Merovingian Castle.
Christian
Koening, who heads the Toulouse Cathar research center, will guide us
to the Cathar caves in Sabertes, Ariege, where legends say the Grail came
after the fall of Montsegur.
Contact Ani Williams
at 928-204-1124 or www.aniwilliams.com
Journey is limited to16 & deposits are due January 15th, 2008: $500
made payable to Ani Williams.
Scoll down to
the bottom of the page for the registration form.
Mail to: Ani Williams, 2675 W. Hwy 89-A #1081, Sedona, AZ 86336 to secure
your place or fax to 928-282-5870.
Itinerary
for Pilgrimage in Southern France May 11-22, 2008,
‘Song of the Grail’
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Sunday,
May 11: Arrive at Toulouse Bregnac airport in beautiful Languedoc,
Southwest France for your coach pick up at noon. Antoine and I will
both be there to greet you. (Be sure to change money at the airport
or use the ATM.) There is a meet and greet area with plenty of seating
next to the coffee shop on the ground floor, near the baggage area.
Please plan for flight arrivals by noon or earlier on the 11th (departing
US the 10th!). Since Toulouse is a small airport, it does not take long
to pass through customs and baggage. Some people prefer to arrive a
day early to recover from jet lag. There are plenty of hotels in Toulouse—just
Google.
We have a two hour journey in our private coach, through the wine country to Rennes le Chateau (RLC). Our home for the next four nights is a picturesque country inn Les Labadous, situated on the River of Colors the valley directly below the historical village of RLC. Our first night will include a gourmet home-cooked meal by our hostess Joke ( pronounced yocah). We will have a brief orientation and harp lullabies to send you to dreamland.
Monday
May 12: We begin at the mysterious village of Rennes le Chateau
with our special guest guide Henry Lincoln. Henry is best known as a
co-author of Holy Blood, Holy Grail, and for his pioneering work on
the harmonious landscape and pentagram formed by the nearby churches.
Here we find the coded chapel dedicated to Mary Magdalene, the museum
and the Villa Bethania built by the village priest Berenger Sauniere.
We will have a special presentation by modern Knights Templar Toby and
Gerda Dobler in their private garden, next to a Merovingian castle.
Dinner your choice: Jean-Lucs Café or the gourmet restaurant.
Tuesday
May 13: We will see the spectacular Hermitage of St. Anthony
carved into stone cliffs of Gorge Galamus and pay homage to the Grotto
dedicated to Mary Magdalene. We will visit Peyrepertuse, one of the
largest Cathar Castles in France and have a picnic lunch. We will visit
the medieval church at Cubiere. Dinner at Les Labadous.
Wednesday
May 14: Morning sharing circle, sound medicine and chanting
with Ani. Afternoon drive to nearby Rennes les Bains, famous for its
Roman baths and healing thermal springs. (Take a bathing suit today,
weather permitting!) We will hike to the Seat of Isis (called the devil’s
armchair in guidebooks). The ancient spring there is red with iron content,
which occurs at many sacred sites. Late afternoon we are free to walk
along the river or soak in the thermal pools. Dinner on our own at the
restaurant in the pleasant town square. Return in coach to our final
night at Les Labadous.
Thursday May 15: We drive to the wildness of the Ariege River valley in the Pyrenees. On the way we will stop for a bit of harping at the Troubadour Castle of Puivert. Down the road near the village of Nebias we will visit an ancient oak forest which is still used by modern Druids, and home of the famous ‘harp tree’—picnic lunch in the lush forest. Late afternoon arrival at our hotel in the Pyrenees town of Tarascon for the next 3 nights at Le Vieux Carre. Dinner at the hotel.
Friday
May 16: Morning walk to the nearby St. Michael churches with
fascinating stained glass windows. Buy lunch for later picnic at the
nearby markets. Then we drive the short distance to Ussat les Bain,
home of the famous caves of Iglesia and Lombrives, where legends say
the Cathars brought the grail and items of great spiritual importance
after the fall of Montsegur. We will be guided by Cathar expert Christian
Koenig, who is a founder of the Center for Cathar Studies in Toulouse.
Christian also plays the Romanian pan pipes and if we are lucky, he
will be bringing his pipes to the acoustically alive caves! Dinner at
hotel.
Saturday
May 17: Morning visit to Our Lady of Sabart Church with the
Black Madonna and wonderful relief art of Mary Magdalene. This is the
church built by Napolean, to commemorate his vision of Our Lady, who
he claims led him to victory over the Muslims. We drive into the Pyrenean
Valley of Vicdessos to visit the prehistoric cave paintings at the extensive
caverns of Nieux and Vasche. Picnic at the spring. A short drive takes
us to a Neolithic dolmen with great views of the valley, and its rugged
mountains often capped with snow year round. Dinner at the hotel.
Sunday
May 18: We drive to Montsegur, the famous last stronghold of
several hundred Cathars, knights, and nobles loyal to the Cathar’s
pure path of love. This is a hearty hour long climb up the hill, so
make sure you have sturdy walking shoes or boots. Picnic at the base
of the ‘pog’ and tea in the village. Then we drive to the
picturesque village of Sougraigne for our overnight at the Ecluse au
Soleil. We’ll have a relaxing glass of local wine on the deck
for sunset, overlooking the beautiful river valley. Gourmet dinner at
Ecluse.
Monday
May 19: Optional early morning walk along the ancient Cathar
pathway and breakfast at our inn. Depart for Alet les Bain, and our
home for the next three nights. We will stay at Eveche on the Aude River,
the old Bishop’s Palace right next to the famous Basilica. Alet
was a Medieval Kaballah teaching center. Our Knight Templar friend Toby
Dobler will guide us to the Basilica and Templar sites as well as the
home of Nostradamus with fascinating symbolic carvings. We will visit
Alet’s ancient spring to replenish our water. Wesak Full Moon
meditation and then dinner at Eveche.
Tuesday
May 20: After breakfast drive to Rieux Minervois, which has
one of the most unique Medieval churches in Southern France. With an
unusual 7-sided shape, it houses stone carvings that rival Rosslyn Chapel
in Scotland with distinct Egyptian and Templar flavors and great acoustics!
We drive to the famous Medieval walled city of Carcassone for lunch.
For late afternoon and sunset we drive to a tiny village above Alet
to a very important church called Ste. Salvayre. Henry Lincoln says
this site has Roman origins and he will describe it’s magical
properties. Contemplative harp music for the entry of the rays of the
setting sun on the altar.
Ani and Henry Lincoln
at Ste. Hilaire Cloister, 2007
Wednesday May 21: A relaxing day to walk through the village of Alet or stroll along the Aude River…time to contemplate and journal. Afternoon circle for group sharing, music and sound healing. Our last supper and farewell celebration at Eveche.
Thursday May 22: 8 am morning coach departure for Toulouse airport. Bon Voyage!
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TOUR LOGISTICS
Wesak Full Moon in Southern France:
Song of the Grail
Southern France
May 11- 22, 2008 - An 11 Day Journey
Cost $2800
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Tour Includes
• All ground transportation including pick up and drop off at airport
in Toulouse, France. Does not include roundtrip airfare from USA to Toulouse.
One flies from US city of departure May 10, 2008 to Paris and then from
Paris to Toulouse (usually Air France to Toulouse) arriving by 12 noon
on May 11, 2008
• All B&B accommodations based on double occupancy, includes
French traditional breakfast.
(Single room supplement if available, $600)
• All tips, entry fees, special presentations and four dinners which
includes our last celebration dinner.
Deposits And Payments
Your immediate deposit of $500 to secure your place for the trip is due
January 15, 2008. The first installment of the remaining balance of $1150
is due by February 15, 2008.The final balance of $1150 is due by April
1, 2008. Payments can be made by cashiers check or personal check. Payments
are made payable to: Ani Williams and mailed to 2675 W. Hwy. 89-A #1081,
Sedona, AZ 86336.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 45 days prior to departure will receive a 50% refund
of amount paid, not including initial non-refundable deposit of $500 used
to secure lodging. No refunds will be made on later cancellations unless
someone on the waiting list fills one’s spot. If anyone determines
that she cannot make the trip, please let us know immediately.
Flight Arrangements
All flights must arrive at the Toulouse, France airport by 12 pm on May
11, as pickup time is by 1pm. Departure from US is the day before, May
10, 2008.
For departure to USA, DO NOT schedule flights leaving Toulouse before
10:30 am on May 22, 2008. Our van will arrive at the airport by 9am on
departure day to allow enough time before flights.
Travel Documents
Valid passport plus a Xerox copy to take with you in case passport is
lost.
Baggage and Clothing
One small piece of luggage, plus one carry-on only. Max. Size: 24”
x 13”x 10” – preferably with wheels. NO LARGE BAGGAGE
because we need to fit everyone’s bags in the van.
* You will be responsible for carrying your own bags often up stairs to
the second or third level accommodations and after eleven days, you will
be thankful that you packed light!.
* A backpack is useful for daytrips.
*Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing, including a jacket
and sweater for morning and evenings. In May-June it is usually warm,
but cool in the mornings and evenings. Include a lightweight rain proof
poncho or an umbrella.
TOUR RESPONSIBILITY WAIVER
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Wesak
Full Moon in Southern France:
Song of the Grail
Southern France
May 11 - 22, 2008
Our Journeys are of the greatest integrity, heart and intentions. The following waiver content does not reflect the tone of the journeys, but it is necessary to state in case of possible rare occurrences.
The Primary Agent, Ani Williams and /or her agents act only in the capacity as an agent for the passengers in all matters connected with lodging accommodations, sight-seeing tours and land transportation in France and shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss, accident, health impairment, delay, irregularity or incident resulting from strikes, weather, fuel outages, government regulations or Acts of God. Nor shall they be responsible for any act or omission of any individual or organization providing the transportation, services or accommodations in connection with this journey, nor any delay or expense incurred due to disruption or revision of schedules, not for any cause beyond its control.
Ani Williams and/or her agents retain the right to withdraw a tour or decline to accept any person as a member of the tour or make changes in the published itinerary whenever in sole judgment of conditions warrant or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of the passengers.
All prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect December 2007 and are subject to change in event of an adjustment therein. If costs do fluctuate due to circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to alter our quoted price to you.
The Primary Agent is not responsible should a presenter advertised as attending or presenting, during the tour, cancel for any reason. The Primary Agent is not responsible for any physical, emotional reaction or trauma or ailment, during the tour or occurring after the tour.
Acceptance of all conditions of this Tour Responsibility Waiver and the two Tour Logistics Pages is confirmed by your dated signature on the Registration Form.
Our intention for the 2008 pilgrimage to southern France is to serve the highest good for all on the journey and to increase heart openings and blessings for all. Welcome to our 2008 pilgrimage to Southern France!
Read the more detailed online articles about Magdalene and learn about Ani's Sound Medicine and recordings of sacred music at: www.aniwilliams.com
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Mary Magdalene: Mistress of the Grail
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Wesak
Full Moon in Southern France:
Song of the Grail
Southern France
May 11 - 22, 2008
Welcome to our Wesak
Full Moon in Southern France: Song of the Grail
in
Southern France
May 11 - 22, 2008.
Please fill out the following information and sign and return as soon
as possible. Acceptance of all conditions of the Tour Responsibility Waiver
and the two Tour Logistics Pages is confirmed by your dated signature
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We are looking forward to your presence on Wesak
Full Moon in Southern France: Song of the Grail
in
Southern France, May 11 - 22, 2008.
May many blessings and good fortune come your way! Ani
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Ani for more information, registration
at 928-204-1124 between 9am-6pm Arizona time, Fax: 928-282-5870,
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