Albion Soular Disc Journey
29th October - 10th November 2003
Itinerary
Wed. 29 Oct. Arrival and welcome. Those joining us at Heathrow 12.00 noon and at Marlborough 2.00 p.m. We will travel by coach through the beautiful Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon countryside and on to Cornwall, and Tintagel. Here we will stay for three nights at the amazing Camelot Castle Hotel which occupies a magnificent position high on the cliffs, overlooking the sea, and the ruins of Tintagel Castle. Before dining we will hold an introductory group welcome. Each evening, during our journey, we will have an opportunity to come together and share our ongoing experiences.
Thur. 30 Oct. Travel by coach to the tiny fishing village of Boscastle where we will visit the Museum of Witchcraft; privately owned by Graham King. We will be met here by Cassandra Latham, an hereditry witch, who will give us an insight into modern witchcraft in Britain today. Lunch will be available in a charming harbour side restaurant. We will then travel the short distance to Tintagel village and the famous Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, where we will have the opportunity to explore this rugged, cliff hugging stronghold.
Fri. 31 Oct Today we visit St. Nectan’s Glen where we will spend the day exploring this most fascinating and magical part of Cornwall.
Back to the Hotel where we will be joined after dinner by John Heslop – A local Druid and Kathy Willis for an evening of story telling and folk music.
Sat 1 Nov. After breakfast, travel to Newquay, from where we fly to St. Mary’s, the largest of the Scilly Isles* (some feel this was originally the famed land of Lyonesse). Where we will be staying for two nights at the magnificent 16th Century Star Castle Hotel.
*Due to the very strict weight restrictions on these small aircraft maximum 15 kilos (30 lbs) we advise that you bring a small overnight bag, whilst the remainder of your luggage will be taken on to our next hotel.
Sun 2 Nov. Today we visit the ancient Neolithic megaliths of St.Mary’s Island. First, Bant’s Carn, situated in a magical valley on the north west coast. Then on to the north east coast, overlooking the beautiful Crow Sound, where there stand the two cairns of Innisidgen. From here we travel to the south east coast and the Great Tomb high on the wind-swept Porth Hellick Down, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Mon. 3 Nov. We fly back to Lands End, and on by coach to the magical island of St Michael’s Mount where we will meet with the renowned author and dowser, Hamish Miller. Bring your dowsing rods and crystals for we have special permission from the St. Aubyn family, whose home it is, to explore their very special gardens, not normally open to the public. We travel on to the picturesque fishing harbour of St Ives and the charming Tregenna Castle Hotel
Tues. 4 Nov. Today we will explore the ancient Neolithic and Celtic treasures that this magical and mysterious part of Cornwall has to offer in abundance.
Wed. 5 Nov. After breakfast we visit the amazing Eden Project (see www.edenproject.com for details). Then on to the city of Wells, the smallest cathedral city in Britain, where we will be staying at a 15th Century coaching Inn.
Thur. 6th Nov Today we explore and experience Glastonbury, including visiting the Tor and Chalice Well Gardens where we will meet with its guardian, Michael Orchard.
Fri. 7th Nov. The day begins with a powerful ‘dawn ceremony’ at Stonehenge led by Isabelle Kingston. We travel on to Marlborough, which will be our base for the remainder of our stay (3 nights) The rest of the day will be spent relaxing. Here we can take advantage of the many therapies offered by the Marlborough Natural Health Centre.
The evening of the 8th and morning of the 9th November bring the momentous astronomical alignment of the Harmonic Concordance, viewed by many astrologers and mystics as an opportunity to manifest Unconditional Love on a collective level. This will be the culmination of all twelve Soular Disc journeys.
Sat. 8 Nov. During the day, we will experience the ancient wisdom of Avebury’s sacred landscape, led by Jude. We will also have time for quiet reflection before an evening ceremony to welcome the healing energies of the Harmonic Concordance.
Sun. 9 Nov. We will hold a dawn ceremony at Silbury Hill to celebrate the completion of the 12 Soular Disc Journeys and offer our intentions for the future. We then have a free and relaxing day and in the evening a ‘Farewell’ dinner and traditional Celtic entertainment from John & Suzie.
Mon. 10 Nov. After a leisurely breakfast we will make our farewells. For those travelling homeward, the coach will depart from Marlborough at 10.30 a.m. to reach Heathrow by midday.