As Jana says: "An opportunity to experience the alchemy of the Michael and Mary lines, which meet in three different places within the sacred landscape of Avalon. As the sun’s energy begins to increase, we will draw upon our inner fire to tune into the subtle spiritual energies that criss-cross the landscape and express it with ceremonial drumming. Activating our own chakra systems with deep breathing and toning, we will extend our awareness into the chakra body of the landscape, to awaken the sleeping kundalini as winter begins to fade away. We will honour and balance these masculine and feminine ‘Dragonlines’ with chants, songs, Sanskrit mantras and Medicine Wheel rhythms." 

Program

Thursday February 5, 2009
We leave early in the morning from train station Heerlen and travel in a minibus by land and sea to Glastonbury. We will take a coffee break and photostop at Stonehenge, Englands most famous prehistoric sacred site. Arrival at our accommodation in Glastonbury (with beautiful panorama of the Somerset levels and Tor views) is estimated at the end of the afternoon. In the evening we are going to visit the Holy Thorn on Wearyall Hill. Here we will light the fires that symbols the start of our Imbolc pilgrimage and tune in to the essence of Imbolc in Avalon by means of a guided shamanic drum journey. Meet Brigid, the maiden aspect of Mother Earth.

Friday February 6th, 2009
Watch the sunrise from the Glastonbury Tor. We will tell stories about the special properties of this magical hill that rests on ancient dragon paths. Many come here in search of a vision or inspiration. A powerful inner exercise will help you connect to the Earth consciousness to find your own vision or inspiration. In the afternoon you can pay a visit to Glastonbury's many new age and witches stores, meditate in the Glastonbury Goddess Temple or loose your self in the wonderful spiritual bookstores filled with magical books. At 6 pm the first part of the  weekend workshop "Drumming the dragon lines" by Jana Runnalls will start. Evening meal included.

Saturday February 7th, 2009
Second part of the weekend drum workshop. From 10 am to 9 pm we will drum in The Meeting Room at the Chalice Well as well as at several powerful places outside. Lunch and evening meal are included. 

Sunday February 8th, 2009
Third part of the weekend drum workshop. From 10 am to 5 pm we will drum in The Meeting Room at the Chalice Well as well as at several powerful places outside. Lunch is included.

Monday February 9th, 2009
In the morning we will pay a visit to the Glastonbury Abbey and end our Avalon drum pilgrimage with silence at the High Altar. There is an opportunity to feel the dragon paths with the dowsing rods. After a last lunch from the Blue Note we will leave for the Netherlands. Arrival at train station Heerlen is estimated to be late in the evening.
Practical
Price
This Imbolc drum pilgrimage to Avalon costs 750 euros per person and is based on a minimum of 4 participants. With 5 or more participants the price will be lowered to 700 euros per person.
Excluding: transportation to and from train station Heerlen, meals (although some are included, see program above), own expenses, travel insurance, cancellation insurance.
Including: transportation from train station Heerlen to Glastonbury and back, 4 nights in an accommodation, participation in the "Drumming the Dragon lines" drumworkshop by Jana Runnals, participation in the program by Celtic Inspiration

Accommodation
Based on a shared 2 - 3 persons bedroom, or in an even larger bedroom which holds 4 - 6 persons.

Availability
We can take a maximum of 7 enthusiastic pilgrims with us. Early book is recommended. Especially because the weekend drum workshop can hold only 20 partipants. 

Drums
You can use your own (shaman)drum but there are also drums available at the workshop. No previous drumming or singing knowledge needed.

Closing date: 31 december 2008

Payment
200 euros at registration (non refundable) will ensure your place on this transformational Imbolc pilgrimage. The rest has to be paid before January 1st, 2009 to SNS bank account 93.44.02.930 from Celtic Inspiration.