Our Glastonbury bookshop
Sunken lane leading to St Clether, Cornwall
| Our Glastonbury bookshop Sunken lane leading to St Clether, Cornwall |
The sacred journeys we organise from our Glastonbury bookshop, Gothic Image, are designed for the spiritual pilgrim in search of inner peace, renewal and a taste of ancient knowledge.
A sacred journey involves passing through a series of gateways on the path to oneness with nature and the divine. An adventure of the soul, it is a process of surrender to "a voice in the heart when the earth underfoot becomes sacred and the air we breathe is like wine poured out for us by some heavenly cup-bearer". Thus begins a quest for our own personal holy grail.
 Near Glencoe, Scots Highlands  Entering Merlin's Cave, Tintagel, Cornwall |
The British Isles are like a storybook full of tales of magic, mystery and imagination. Called by the Celts 'the Blessed Isles of the West', history, myth and legend have intermingled to create a colourful and intriguing tapestry of a magical past. Here archetypal figures such as Merlin, Arthur and Morgan Le Fay loom large.
Our ancestors have bequeathed to us a legacy of shrines and holy places, set in a living landscape full of symbolism and meaning, awesome in their power and beauty.
To scenes of splendour and mystery...A poem from a tour participant One day we gathered, a varied crew Marnie Thomas, 1991 |
On these journeys we visit holy wells, enchanted forests, Druid oak groves, stone circles, dolmens of the dead, fairy mounds, magical caves, sacred islands, ancient castles, ruined abbeys and majestic cathedrals - all with a story to tell.
 Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie, Scotland |
We will travel through some of the most beautiful and inspiring parts of the British and Irish countryside, including places known only to a few.
From ancient times to the present day, poetry, dance, song and story-telling have enriched and sustained our folklore, myths and legends. Thus we will celebrate with tales, recitals and traditional music and dance. The fun and laughter of our evenings together will give us healing and nourishment on our quest.
By travelling with a group of kindred spirits, there is a special opportunity to share our thoughts and feelings with each other with an open heart.
 Enchanted in Ireland |
The mood of our journey and our shared quest into the nature of life provides a safe space that reinforces our sense of oneness, heals old wounds and brings us to an awareness of our full potential. This is helped by quiet reflection at a tree, a well, or standing stone.
 With our hosts Hamish and Ba in Cornwall |
Along the way we are joined by leading authors and researchers who enlighten us with their wisdom, insight and knowledge.
Not surprisingly, life-long friendships, lovers' trysts and ongoing group reunions are often the outcome of our mystical journeys. Such is their happy-making quality.
I look forward to warmly welcoming you on the tour of your choice.
With peace and blessings of the Earth Spirit
Jamie George, tour director
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