Itinerary Sacred Sites of England July 10th - July 17th 2011 (8 Days)

July 10th - Sunday - 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.

Overnight in our hotel near Marlborough

July 11th - Monday - Day 2:

Today we experience crop circles on the ground as we explore and meditate in the great temporary temples.

Overnight in our hotel near Marlborough.

July 12th - Tuesday - 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.

Overnight in our hotel near Marlborough.

July 13th - Wednesday - 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.

Overnight in our hotel near Marlborough.

July 14th - Thursday - Day 5:

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. (The general public is no longer permitted entry). Our group will have private access.
Visit Woodhenge, Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral and city.

Overnight in Glastonbury.

July 15th - Friday - 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."

Overnight in Glastonbury.

July 16th - Saturday - Day 7:

Today, we experience Wells Cathedral and the three stone circles of Stanton Drew.

“Stanton Drew is part of a sacred landscape pattern with centers at Stonehenge and Avebury. Neolithic people noted the lunar cycles and attempted to link the journey of sun and moon so as to determine the heavenly patterns of the universe. The time of the Full Moon nearest to the Winter Solstice was considered to be significant by them. The Moon then being in Cancer, the sign she rules, the female powers would have been particularly potent. The locating of Stanton Drew so near to water would also enhance this feeling. When the Full Moon that falls nearest to the Summer Solstice occurs a ceremony of initiation takes place. Vast fires blaze, as the initiate is led blindfold across the river to the entrance of the N.E. Circle. There the guardian of the stones issues a challenge before they may be permitted to pass any further. Each ring is screened from the next so that they must pass through a veil before gaining the next stage of understanding. Aware of the decorated posts, hung with garlands and the dancers who line the way, they follows a spiral path getting ever closer to their goal”.
Gordon Strong - The Sacred Stone Circles of Stanton Drew.

In the late afternoon we travel near Marlborough for our final night and farewell dinner.
Please do not book your return flight from Heathrow before noon on the 17th.

July 17th – Sunday - Day 8:

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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Purchase 8 Day Tour July 10th - July 17th 2011

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