The Way of Mystical Alchemy
Join us for an exploratory journey into the landscape of the Cathar Region in France. We will explore the natural, energetic surroundings where Mary Magdalene once walked, an ancient Tarot was conjured, and the mysteries that surround the Da Vinci code were born. Change your spiritual substance through the transformative power of mystical alchemy.
May 19th at 4pm CET to May 24th at 10am CET.
Domain de Mournac, Antugnac, France
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5 Nights at Domain de Mournac
Our journey will be based at a boutique retreat center in the heart of Cathar region surrounded by vineyards and nestled close to the Pyrenees Mountains, in the heart of rural, mystical France.
Daily Excursions to Mystical Sites
Our itinerary includes daily outings into the surrounding countryside where we will take the warm, healing mineral waters, walk the path of the labyrinthian woods, and engage in ritual and soul exploration.
Energy Circles in Sacred Community
Our schedule will include energy circles to gather together, debrief, reflect and integrate our experience. Each day will include circle processes to shift the very substance of who we are through the power of energy.
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The Way of Mystical Alchemy
Mystical experience has the capacity to change the very substance of our being. This sort of radical transformation is akin to alchemy, the ancient practice of changing base metals to gold. Engaging with the mystical invites change. We work at a foundational level within ourselves to fundamentally alter our spiritual composition. According to a 2021 study, mystical experience correlates with high spiritual intelligence, especially the capacity to positively affect our value system and alter personality, behavior, emotions, and outlook on life.
Our spiritual retreat in France will focus on engaging mystical experience with the goal of transforming the substance of our spiritual state and to sustain these shifts. You can expect:
- Experiencing the mystical, subtle, and natural realms through your 2nd sense perceptions.
- Experiencing tangible shifts in body sensations and how you orient to the feeling of yourself.
- Receiving guidance and insight to uncover and actualize the gold that lies within you.
- Finding inspiration using a mystical lens so that you see the world in a fresh way.
Daily Teaching & Energy Circles
Each day we will sojourn as a group to mystical sites in the Cathar region. Annie & Annmarie will provide an experiential-educational teaching with supplemental materials for each excursion that will invite you to expand your perceptions and engage alchemy to create change.
You will receive direct coaching and support to facilitate a transformative experience along with teaching that speaks directly to your manifestation intention for the trip.
Themes for our journey may include:
- The Magdalene Way
- The Archetype of the Tarot
- The Alchemy of Mysticism
- Initiation Rituals of the Region
- Sacred Spaces of Silence
- The Lay Lines of Energy in the Cathar Region
- Passageways and Portals
Each day we will gather for energy circles to integrate the day's learning and to intuitively listen for direct applications and transformation possibilities.
About the Cathar Region
Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains in the Languedoc region of France, the area includes the well-known cities of Carcassone and Toulouse as well as many small hamlets and villages. The surroundings are known known for their pristine natural beauty and for being home to a distinct energetic presence throughout the landscape.
Known for its rich and varied history that stretches back over 2500 years with influences from the East and Zoroastrianism to the presence of the Cathars who stood against the excesses of Papal Christianity with beliefs that were deemed heretical including reincarnation to the famed presence of Mary Magdalene and said to house the Holy Grail.
The area is known as an energy center with Ley lines that intersect the land, vortexes, and many more sacred spaces that invite connection and opening for those willing to actively engage the landscape.
Daily Excursions and Schedule
We will hold a fluid and flexible schedule with awareness to the flow of your experience and the practicalities like weather and temperature! In addition, Annie & Annmarie will attune to the group field and the shared mind and sacred space that is cultivated on our retreats. In this way, we will adjust and shift our schedule with awareness of the good of the whole. Below is an example day what you may expect:
8:30am -Breakfast
9:30am -Depart for Labyrinth Nebia
11:30am -Lunch
12:30pm -Chateau de Montsegur
3:00pm -Return to Retreat Center, Rest
5:00pm -Energy Circle
7:00pm -Dinner
Possible sacred sites include Labyrinthe Nebi, Chateau de Montsegur, Bugarach Hike, Cascade de Mathiese, Gorges de Galmus, Rennes le Chateau, Fontaine de Amours, Rennes les Baines, Carcassone Castle. A final schedule will be published and disseminated 2 weeks prior to the retreat.
A list of suggested items to bring will be provided 4 weeks prior to the retreat so you are well-equipped to navigate the sacred sites of France!
Retreat Meals
The following meals are included in your accommodation fee:
May 19 –Dinner
May 20 –Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
May 21 –Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
May 22 –Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
May 23 –Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
May 24 –Breakfast
Domain de Mournac supplies a local French chef for our retreat who will offer a range of choices to suit your needs. All meals will be vegetarian and use seasonal & local produce with local wines included. Domain de Mournac often uses their own produce, eggs and herbs that are grown and produced on site. Upon registration, you will be invited to list any dietary restrictions for the French chef to consider.
Travel to France
Here are some general guidelines for booking your travel to and from Domain de Mournac.
Closest airport for UK, Belgium & Portugal: Carcassonne
Transfer time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Airline: Ryanair
Closest major airport from other destinations: Toulouse
Transfer time: 1hr 30 minutes - 2 hours (traffic can be variable)
Airlines: BA, EasyJet, Airfrance, Ryanair & many more
Closest mainline train station: Carcassonne
Closest branch station: Couiza-Montazels
Airfare and travel to and from Domain de Mournac is at the cost and arrangement of each participant. Upon enrollment, you will have the option of selecting whether you are interested in an airport transfer from Toulouse for an additional fee and subject to availability with other program participants.
Travel to daily Sacred Sites is included in the accommodation fee.
Accommodations
Domaine de Mournac is a sought-after retreat venue. It’s situated in a way that maximizes the natural beauty & serenity of the Pyrenees mountains. The facility includes comfortable, luxurious interiors, a fantastic yoga studio and heated pool, and six bedrooms in the retreat house, including 15 individual beds with a mixture of double & single beds.
All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and the hosts provide bed and bath linens, eco shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. Wifi is available throughout although it is not high speed.
Upon registration, participants will select a double or triple occupancy preference, any roommate requests, identified gender. Requests are not guaranteed due to the limited capacity of this retreat. All retreat participants will have their own bed unless requested otherwise.
There are limited B&Bs in the area who offer single occupancy accommodations and can be supplied upon request. Participants who prefer to stay in one of these locations may select the commuter rate and book their own accommodations at their own cost. All meals are included for commuters in the commuter fee.
Pricing and Policies
The total retreat cost is a $1250 facilitation fee plus your accommodation choice.
For example, if you elected to stay in triple accommodations at Domain de Mournac, your investment would be a $1250 facilitation fee plus $1150 for accommodations. The total cost would be $2400.
Accommodation Options at Domain de Mournac (includes all meals, taxes, tips, fees and travel to sacred sites)
Double Occupancy: $1350
Triple Occupancy: $1150
Commuter (includes meals): $950
Payment Terms:
A $500 deposit is due upon registration. The remaining balance will be due on March 15, 2024.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds are available up to 60 days prior to the retreat, on or before March 19, 2024. Partial refunds after March 19, 2024 will be considered under extenuating circumstances.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is highly recommended as Common Awakening is not responsible for any personal transportation and accommodation fees outside of the retreat experience.
What You Can Expect at a Common Awakening Retreat
Tom Owens & GG Johnston
"We made a commitment that when we traveled it would have a spiritual component to it. Our retreat experience gave us just that. We value growing together as a couple and investing in our spiritual life. Our retreat experience with Annie & Annmarie gave us a rich spiritual experience with a depth that allowed us to reconnect with one another and sparked our individual soul growth."
Cindy Jennings
"A retreat experience with Annie & Annmarie is simply magical. Being in a mystical landscape supported me to access a Fullness within me that expanded and deepened my soul growth significantly. Annie and Annmarie coached me and supported me to engage in a spiritual experience that was exceptional and one that I took back home with me."
Join Us in France!
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us, Annie and Annmarie, as we do what we do best! We will support you to uncover the hidden gems, the alive energies, and the mystical realms as we explore. Be prepared for off the beaten path explorations and synchronous encounters that will enrich and surprise us. Space is limited to 15 participants on site and up to 20 with commuters.
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