Puivert Troubadour Castle Tapestry

Song of the Goddess Tour - 1st Installment of $1150.00 due by February 15, 2010.

 

 

Recommended Reading List
(Click this link for a list of books)

Ani’s Articles:
City of Secrets, Ani’s most recent article
Magdalene - Mistress of the Grail
Magdalene, Venus and
the Return to Beauty
Maria Magdalena
On Earth As It Is In Heaven
Geometry, Music and Healing

Recommended viewing:
Bloodline 2008 film by Bruce Burgess and Rene Barnett www.bloodlinethemovie.com for clips and images.

Revelation 2002 film by Stuart Urban,
Romulus Films with Terence Stamp.

Henry Lincoln’s Guide to Rennes-le-Chateau
by Henry Lincoln and Produced by Illuminated Word
Limited 2002.

Recommended listening preparation:
Garden of the Magdalene by Ani Williams
Magdalene's Gift by Ani
Medicine Song II
Hebrew, Egyptian and Aramaic chant book
and CD by Ani

Itinerary for Pilgrimage in Southern France

'Song of the Goddess, Grail & Gypsy'

May 16 - 26, 2010

Print 2009 Itinerary for the Pilgrimage in Southern France
(2010 Itinerary will be posted as it becomes available.)

With Ani Williams and special guest Henry Lincoln,
author of Holy Blood—Holy Grail and BBC filmmaker.

Day 1 – Saturday, May 16:
Our van will pick you up in Toulouse at the Blagnac international airport at noon. At 1:00 pm we depart for our beautiful retreat center Les Labadous, where we will remain for 7 nights near Rennes Le Chateau. Our drive takes us through beautiful rolling hills and vineyards of the Pays Cathar (Cathar country). We have time for a nice walk in the lush beauty here. Dinner on site. (Dinner is included in tour cost). We will have a brief overview, tea and relaxing harp songs before retiring.

 

Day 2 – Sunday, May 17:
Breakfast. (All breakfasts are included in tour cost). Group circle to share our intentions for the journey. The grounds at Les Labadous have a powerful, nurturing earth element with a strong Magdalene energy. This valley is full of rich mineral deposits, which seem to sing through this magical valley and the River of Colors flows gently through. The plentiful veins of gold and silver were mined here since Roman times. This is also the land of iron rich red earth and pure white china clay. The red and white are potent elements used in alchemical transformation, which naturally has this same action in pilgrims who come to this place of refuge. We will take time to explore and listen to the land and the voices of nature. Ani will guide group chanting to set the tone for our journey. Light picnic lunch at Les Labadous.

 

Afternoon: Henry Lincoln, author of Key to the Sacred Pattern and co-author of Holy Blood, Holy Grail is our illustrious guide today. A short jaunt up the hill takes us to Rennes Le Chateau to experience the famous Tour Magdala, the Villa Bethania, museum and the grail church of Mary Magdalene. This site has been strategic to Romans, Visigoths, Merovingians, Knights Templar and guardians of the grail up to modern times. This is a place made for dreaming and the presence of Mary Magdalene and deep mysteries abide here. Dinner with Henry in RLC at the Jardin de la Marie. After dinner talk with Toby and Gerda Dobler, modern Knights Templar and custodian of the Templar order of Mary Magdalene. (Picnic lunch and Dinner included in tour cost).

 

Day 3 – Monday, May 18:
Breakfast. We drive through Lavaldieu (Valley of God) to spend the day in Rennes le Bain. This is a place of the goddess and site of healing warm spring waters and ancient stone baths which the Romans built on the earlier Celtic sites. Roman statues of Isis from the 1st and 2nd centuries CE have been uncovered here. We visit the Roche Tremblant (The rock that trembles with an ancient tone) and the Throne and Well of Isis with a healing red spring. (The local name for this powerful seat is ‘the devil’s armchair’….call it what you will, but it is a place of power from ancient times). Afternoon free with options to bathe in the warm waters, stroll along the river paths or just sit and integrate the powerful energies. Dinner in the town square.

 

Day 4– Tuesday, May 19:
Depart for Puivert, the castle of the Troubadours, where we will hear Cathar and Troubadour harp songs and stories. We will see Our Lady with her beloved Unicorn in the medieval tapestries and some of the troubadour instruments which were used to spread the Cathar message of love. Afterward, we drive several miles to Nebias, the magical Druid—Fairy wood and fabulous white stone natural labyrinth. We will have a picnic lunch here and muse with the ancient trees and stones, whose stories are waiting to be heard. No host dinner at a nice restaurant on the way home. (Picnic is potluck—we will stop at the local market in the morning on the way out of town).

 

Day 5 – Wednesday, May 20:
Breakfast. We take a short morning drive to Alet le Bain, site of the extensive basilica ruins and Jewish mystery school on the beautiful River Aude. We will visit the mysterious Templar carvings on the house said to have been one of Nostradamus’ abodes. Picnic lunch on the river. We drive up the hill to the ancient chapel at San Salvayre, which dates most likely to pre-Roman times. As with many chapel sites, these were constructed over much earlier ruins and places of power. There is a magic here which cannot be described. Dinner at at L’Eveche, the old bishop’s quarters. (Dinner not included in tour price. Prices range from about 15€ to 22€).

 

Day 6 – Thursday, May 21:
Breakfast. Drive to Bugarach, the sacred mountain of Jules Verne fame and the lovely church important to the Cathars. Our drive continues through the beautiful countryside to the Medieval Templar church at Cubieres. Then we continue through the spectacular Gorge de Galamus cliffs and deeply carved river valley. Here we visit the Hermitage of St. Antoine which is carved into the steep cliff face with the magic square coded Sator Rotas Templar carving. Potluck picnic lunch in Gorge Galamus. Dinner back at Les Labadous, not included in tour price. (Price for dinner is 19€ for 2 courses and 25€ for 3 courses)

Day 7 – Friday, May 22:
Breakfast. Morning free to walk the local paths or just rest, integrate and journal. Noon departure for Limoux for lunch in the town square. We walk to the church of St. Martin with its beautiful stained glass windows and statue of the mysterious martyred healer St. Lucy. Then we drive to the nearby and famous Notre Dame de Marceille church to experience the Black Madonna and enigmatic symbols on the ceiling. We will visit the Well of Visions located here and listen for our personal guidance. This is said to be a site honored by the gypsies, where they once settled below the church next to the river, which will prepare us for the next segment of our pilgrimage. Return to Les Labadous for a light potluck meal and time to pack and take a last walk in the Valley of God.

 

Day 8 – Saturday, May 23:
Breakfast. We depart for Les Saintes Maries de la Mer where we will attend the famous Gypsy Festival where gypsies have gathered for millennia to celebrate their patron saint and black Madonna, Saint Sarah Kali. We will explore the deeper mysteries of her crypt within the 9th century church and its abundant Magdalene images. This was once an ancient pilgrimage site for the Celts who came to receive healing from the Goddess of the ancient spring located here.

Les Saintes Maries de la Mer is a picturesque fishing village located on the Mediterranean coast, where, according to legend and also early Christian documents, Mary Magdalene arrived by boat from the Holy Land. Also said to be on that boat were Lazarus, Martha, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Jacobe and Mary Salome, as well as Sarah who some legends say was the daughter of Magdalene and Jesus. French legend says that this holy family of Jesus spread the teachings of Jesus all across Southern France. Dinner on our own in town. Prices range from 12€ for ala carte and salads and up, according to your tastes. We will spend three nights here.

(Magdalene arrives in France,
15th century Book of Hours)

 

Day 9 – Sunday, May 24:
Breakfast. Today is the day of the famous Gypsy Festival Celebration. The gypsy men gather outside the church, mounted on their great white horses, descendents of the lineage of horses that once ran wild in this cowboy country of France known as the Camargue. The Gitane (gypsies) stand proud with their long lances with a half moon on the top, an ancient symbol of the Goddess.

The caskets containing the bones of the Maries are carried out of the church in a procession led by the Gypsy Men. Hundreds parade to the Mediterranean Sea for the annual baptism and purification in the salt water…the very same waters that most likely brought Mary Magdalene and St. Sarah here 2000 years ago. Lunch and dinner will be on our own in town. There is a large selection of restaurants with fresh seafood to choose from!

 

Day 10 – Monday, May 25:
Breakfast. Group sharing circle on the beach. We will have time to swim, relax, sing, listen to the wind, the waters whispering our own personal message. This place carries the memories of thousands of years of a history that was forgotten, when the elements and the voice of the Great Mother rang strong. We can choose to rejoin the last day of festivities or just relax on the beach and integrate and journal. But be sure not to miss the gypsy music and dancing….be forewarned that it may be addictive! We will all meet for our farewell dinner. (Dinner included in the tour cost).

 

Day 11 – Tuesday, May 26:
Breakfast. We give thanks to beautiful, magical France and bid adieu before driving to Montpellier for departures to the USA or to other individual destinations. And as the old Celtic song says: May the Circle be open but unbroken, may the love of the Goddess be ever in your heart—merry meet and merry part and merry meet again!

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(2010 Itineary will be posted when it becomes available.)
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2010 TOUR LOGISTICS

Song of the Goddess, Grail & Gypsy
Southern France

May 16 - 26, 2010

An 11 - Day Journey
Cost $2900.00

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Tour Includes
• All ground transportation including pick up at Toulouse Airport May 16 and drop off at Montpelliar Airport May 26.
Does not include roundtrip airfare from USA to Toulouse. One flies from US city of departure May 15, 2010 to
Paris and then from Paris to Toulouse (usually Air France to Toulouse) arriving by 12:00 noon on May 16, 2010
• All B&B accommodations based on double occupancy, includes French traditional breakfast.
(Single room supplement if available, $600)
• All entry fees, special presentations, guest speakers and guides,
all breakfasts, two picnics and three dinners, including our last celebration dinner.

Deposits And Payments

Your deposit of $600.00 to secure your place for the trip is due January 15, 2010.
The first installment of $1150.00 is due by February 15, 2010.
The final balance of $1150 is due by April 1, 2010.
Payments can be made by cashiers check or personal check.

Payable to: Ani Williams and
mailed to 2675 W. Hwy. 89-A #1081, Sedona, AZ 86336.

Visa and MasterCard accepted (3% surcharge for credit cards will be added).

Click the appropriate button to make your deposit or installment now.

Song-of-the-Goddess Tour Deposit of $600.00 due January 15, 2010.

Song of the Goddess Tour 1st Installment of $1150.00 due February 15, 2010.

Song of the Goddess Tour Final Installment of $1150.00 due by April 15, 2010.

 

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 45 days prior to departure will receive a 50% refund of amount paid, not including initial non-refundable deposit of $600 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 12:00 pm on May 16, 2010 as pickup time is by 1:00 pm.
Departure from US is the day before, May 15, 2010.
For departure to USA, DO NOT schedule flights leaving Montpelliar Airport before 11:00 am on May 26, 2010.

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.

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2010 TOUR RESPONSIBILITY WAIVER

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Song of the Goddess, Grail & Gypsy
Southern France
May 16 - 26, 2010

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 September 1, 2009 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 2010 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 2010 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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See the articles: Magdalene and Venus,
Mary Magdalene: Mistress of the Grail
and Maria Magdalena by Ani Williams

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2010 REGISTRATION FORM

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Song of the Goddess, Grail & Gypsy
Pilgrimage in Southern France
May 16 - 26, 2010

Welcome to our Song of the Goddess, Grail & Gypsy Pilgrimage in Southern France, May 16 - 26, 2010.
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 on this form.

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(Single Supplement when available is $600).

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**Please make payments to: Ani Williams and mail with registration form to:
Ani Williams, 2675 W. Hwy 89A, #1081, Sedona, AZ 86336 or Fax: 928-282-5870.
We are looking forward to your presence in Southern France for the
Song of the Goddess, Grail & Gypsy
Pilgrimage, May 16 - 26, 2010.
May many blessings and good fortune come your way! Ani