A week-end workshop exploring the feminine aspect of spiritual experience through Tarot symbolism, the archetypes of astrology, and other traditions that honour the feminine.

The author Hilary Hart (“Body of Wisdom – Women’s spiritual Power and how it serves”; “The Unknown She - eight Faces of an Emerging Consciousness”; ‘Spiritual Ecology’ with Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee etc.) will join the group for two interactive video-sessions from New Mexico.  

‘I want every woman I know and love to connect with the tender and powerful message of ‘Body of Wisdom’. This is not merely a treatise about the deep and glorious possibilities of women’s spiritual nature, it is an immersion in the shared longing of our hearts. An encounter like this is both rare and completely natural….’  Regina Sara Ryan, Author of ‘The Woman Awake: Feminine Wisdom for Spiritual Life’.

David Bennett will explore the important role of The Feminine in the symbolism and central archetypes of both Astrology and Tarot, and why, by grasping this, each of us can shed much light into our individual lives.

Eva-Maria Martin Troy will focus on medicinal herbs which have been used for centuries to heal and to maintain feminine health. She will also lead us on a guided walk in the countryside around La Maison Normande to discover them growing in the wild and in the garden.

Jean-Louis Rébut, Mâitre de Chapelle, will take us on a brief practical introduction to sacred vocal music, focusing in particular on Gregorian Chant, its origins and its relationship to the wealth of Romanesque chapels in the area. Michaela Fillion-Robin, Music therapist and professional musician, will give a demonstration of the healing power of sound. A visit to the superb 10th century chapel of St Christophe la Montagne, which is close by, will form part of this section.

Each morning, Amanda Weber will lead an optional Yoga class at La Maison Normande to start the day.

Friday 29th July

12.30 Buffet lunch on arrival

14.30. The Sacred Feminine, fundamental symbols and archetypes, with David Bennett

15.30  Refreshments

16.00 Herb Discovery Walk part 1

18.00. Hilary Hart talk ‘Body of Wisdom - Honoring the Immanent’.

19.00 Drinks

19.30 Dinner in a local restaurant (Optional and not included in course fee)

SATURDAY 30th JULY

9.00  Morning Yoga with Amanda Weber 

10.00 Preparation and distillation of a hydrolat of Melissa, a plant sacred since antiquity. Introduction how to collect and dry herbs, led by Eva-Maria Martin Troy

11.00  The Central Role of The Feminine in Tarot, with David Bennett

12.30   Lunch

14.30   Introduction to Gregorian Chant with Maître de Chapelle Jean-Louis Rébut.

The Healing power of music with Mikaela Fillion-Robin, Music therapist and Professional musician

Visit to the 10th century Chapelle de St Christophe la Montaigne

17.00 Refreshments

18.00  Hilary Hart will discuss further “The Body of Wisdom” and take questions

19.00  Drinks and discussion

20.00 Dinner at a restaurant (Optional and not included in Course fee)

Sunday 31st July

9.00 Morning Yoga with Amanda Weber

10.00 Discovery Herb Walk Part 2 with Eva-Maria Martin Troy

11.30 The Role of the Feminine archetype in Astrology, with David Bennett

13:00 Lunch

14.30    Round Table discussion and summing up, led by David Bennett

15.30 Course ends

Cost: EUR 290

Included in the course fees are the lunches and break time refreshments as well as all course material used (dried plants, jars, bottles, etc). Every participant will receive a sample of the preparations we produce during the course. The course fees are due when you receive the confirmation of your reservation.

The dinners in the restaurants which will be paid by each participant individually.

IMPORTANT:

Accommodation is not included in the course fee. If you consider attending the seminar we highly recommend booking your accommodation as soon as possible as it is a busy season in Burgundy.

We recommend to book via a reservation website such as Booking.com searching for properties near 71520 St Léger sous la Bussière, Burgundy .

For our cancelation policy please refer to the “Terms and Conditions” on the bottom of every page on this site.