The Third Annual Magdalene Movement:
Goddesses, Priestesses and Oracles
A Celebration of Sisterhood Expressing and Activating the Divine Feminine from the ancient priestess cultures to Mary Magdalene.
Featuring Magdalene and the Goddesses: Exploring the awe-inspiring impact of the ancient Matriarchal Cultures of the Mediterranean on our world today
With groundbreaking new research presented by
Kathleen McGowan
October 24 – 27, 2019
Santa Fe, New Mexico
“Magdalene Activating the 12 Strands” by Cheryl Yambrach Rose
Kathleen McGowan has just returned from a summer of research in the Mediterranean, exploring the goddess and prophetess cultures of Malta, Greece and Turkey. In her inimitable way, she has drawn together the threads of these cultures with her 25 years of research, resulting in some history-shaking discoveries!
This is your opportunity to be the first to witness her unveil these theories. She will bring together the feminist dominated Minoan and Lycian cultures – including the Amazons! (YES, they were a real culture). You will not want to miss the “ah ha!” moments which will come from these presentations!
Because of last year’s destination popularity, we are thrilled to again be in Santa Fe this year, with its stunning location and exceptional cuisine! What a perfect place to come and celebrate the divine feminine and the power of sisterhood! Here you will have an opportunity to experience the sense of place that makes Santa Fe so special. Its fascinating history and cultural fabric through spirituality, history, great food and drink make this a city that is magical, exuberant, colorful and inspirational. Its galleries and diverse visual arts span from ancient traditional to contemporary, making it one of the largest and most important art markets in the country. The countryside is very similar in energy to the Southwest of France, where Magdalene lived and taught for decades.
Here we will celebrate and study the life and teachings not only of Our Lady Magdalena, but also of the ancient goddess cultures who may have inspired the earliest democracies. We will discuss how their past impacts our future – and perhaps even saves ours. There is no better place in the USA to bring forth the energies at this time. Won’t you join us?
PS – We LOVE the men in our lives and honor the Sacred Masculine, but this particular retreat is for women only!
Join Bestselling author Kathleen McGowan for an exciting, provocative and dynamic journey
into feminine power through the essence of Mary Magdalene.
RETREAT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
(At press time – certain elements of the schedule are subject to change)
Day 1, Thursday – October 24: Retreat Starts (D)
Arrival on your own to your reserved accommodations at the Loretto Resort & Spa (Shuttle information to resort will be given with confirmation). Time to refresh yourself before your welcome dinner with wine, a program overview for the weekend by Kathleen and the preliminaries of the workshop: The Goddess Awakened: How the most ancient female cultures are screaming to be heard NOW!
Day 2, Friday – October 25: Retreat Continues (B/D)
We will all join for breakfast and a full day of workshops and discussions on the goddesses of the ancient Mediterranean. A workshop on the oracles of Delphi and beyond, and how women carried the power of prophecy and spiritual guidance – and the evolution of that power. How we can reclaim it today as part of our divine feminine legacy. There will be a breakout group activity after a guided meditation to the land of ancient feminine wisdom.
Day 3, Saturday – October 26: Retreat Continues (B/D)
After included breakfast, Kathleen will present an overview of the importance of the feminist Minoan culture (the snake goddesses!) and the cult of the “Lady of the Labyrinth” before our excursion to a local labyrinth. After lunch on our own, we will depart for a special “fun-afternoon” journey to the Black Mesa Winery located near Taos. Here at this funky and colorful family owned winery, one of the oldest vineyards in the United States. We will have an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine or cider outside their gazebo, while watching the hummingbirds. Then we will have an opportunity to experience their small labyrinth followed by viewing the local Petroglyphs, which are the most ancient works of art left by humankind that provide an opening to the past eras of life and help us to discover different aspects of prehistoric lives (which we will discuss over dinner!). We end our journey with a chance to clear the mind, relax the spirit as the pristine air clears and awakens the senses as we view the rushing waters of the Rio Grande. Return to our Spa hotel for dinner.
Day 4- Sunday – October 27: Retreat Ends (B)
Or stay for an Optional Tour to the “Windows of the Earth” and a visit to O’Keefe Country (B)
We will meet for an early final breakfast and Q & A panel lecture led by Kathleen McGowan.
For those who are staying on in Santa Fe, there will be an Optional Tour to the renowned nearby Georgia O’Keefe Center before continuing to Ojo Caliente for a spiritual afternoon to the “Windows of the Earth” and to welcome the wisdom tradition of experiencing a Cave Sanctuary tour. See complete details below.
Your Retreat Includes:
● All Retreat activities including workshops, prayer circles and entry to exchange
● 4 days & 3 nights accommodations at the deluxe Inn and Spa at Loretto
● Hotel taxes
● Daily breakfast
● Dinner every night
● Wine with dinner
● Welcome reception
● In room water and coffee
● Morning coffee service in the lobby
● Meeting coffee, tea & water breaks
● Complimentary guest room wifi
● Access to the heated outdoor and indoor pools
● 24-hour fitness center with brand new equipment
● Access to the Spa with steam rooms and excellent services
● Optional Post-Retreat tour to the Windows of the Earth” and a visit to O’Keefe Country
● Plus protection by BMSJ’s $1,000,000 per traveler Errors & Omissions coverage
OPTIONAL POST-RETREAT TOUR (B/L/D)
October 27 to 28 to “Windows of the Earth” and a visit to O’Keefe Country
A special day, as right after Kathleen’s morning Farewell Retreat program, we board our coach to depart for a short visit to the O’Keefe Visitor’s Center where we can browse and shop for local arts & crafts. Then onto Ojo Caliente for a spiritual afternoon to welcome the wisdom tradition of experiencing a Cave Sanctuary tour, as well as walking a different kind of labyrinth. On this journey you are encouraged to embrace the visceral experience of trust, protection, and faith in finding your way.
After lunch on our arrival, the group will be divided into two. One will participate in the Ra Paulette “Windows of the Earth” cave sanctuary tour inside the cave sanctuary. Here you will experience a marvel that elicits a deep sense of connectedness. You will notice how you feel more grounded and centered as your feet connect with the sand on the cave floor. You’ll take in the full-sensory glory and wonder of Ra’s hand-hewn expression of universal beauty. And you will experience the silence of this still space, or create sacred sound within the chamber with voice, drum or a collection of crystal singing bowls. The other group will walk the labyrinth, a sacred pilgrimage of inner exploration and transformation. With over 80 tons of local rock to guide the footpath on your way back to your point of creation, you are sure to enjoy the beckoning center altar and ancient invitation to better understand your way in life and reflect on your learnings and challenges. Those listening and willing to rebirth their creative life will be guided along this unicursal footpath by the sturdy beauty of the stones and the soft, nurturing sand underfoot. Then we switch programs with the Cave Sanctuary tour participants walking the Labyrinth, and the Labyrinth group now taking the Cave Sanctuary tour. After completion, we return to our hotel for dinner.
Monday, October 28
Optional extension ends after breakfast.
OUR RETREAT HOTEL – THE LORETTO INN & SPA
Welcome to the Inn and Spa at Loretto, a boutique, luxury hotel in Santa Fe immersed in the culture and sophistication of New Mexico. It’s an iconic Santa Fe, New Mexico hotel reflecting the culture and sophistication of its historic setting. The Inn and Spa at Loretto features 136 guestrooms, a full-service award-winning spa, casual fine dining, onsite art galleries and boutiques, as well as a heated year-round pool and a tranquil sculpture garden. The Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Fe, near the Palace of the Governors and just one block from historic Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon road art district. Effortlessly blending old-world charm with world-class splendor, this Santa Fe boutique hotel is one of the state’s most photographed buildings. Built at the end of the historic Old Santa Fe Trail, at the base of spectacular Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Inn and Spa at Loretto‘s iconic adobe architecture resembles the famed Taos Pueblo, a national historic landmark. Beautifully respecting Santa Fe architecture, character and spirit, this unique hotel features:
● Traditional beamed ceilings with vigas and latillas, indigenous rugs, hand-woven fabrics, and whitewashed adobe walls adorned with authentic Native American design, and original art by local and regional artists
● Crackling Kiva fireplaces, soft lighting and candles provide welcoming warmth and comfort
● Handcrafted doors, windows, corbels, canales and light fixtures display the personal mark of their makers
● Accommodations inviting relaxation with vibrant colors and rich textures
● This is THE perfect place for this year’s retreat
How to get to Santa Fe
Note: Transfers to and from the hotel are not included in the retreat price. Transfer options to and from the hotel will be given with your confirmation.
Please read the Terms and Conditions for this program.
** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount off the credit card rate if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.
Special NO INTEREST- NO PAYMENTS* Plan!
Body Mind Spirit Journeys now offers a Credit Plan with PayPal (Click here for details)
LAND ONLY PRICING
PRICE PER PERSON IN TWIN BEDDED ROOM
Per Person Double Occupancy: $1,989 by check or money order, $2,089 by credit card
PRICE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM
Per Person Single Occupancy: $2,399 by check or money order, $2,519 by credit card
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DISCOUNT (if prepaid by August 4, 2019) Price Per Person:
Per Person Double Occupancy: $1,839 by check or money order, $1,939 by credit card
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DISCOUNT IN SINGLE ROOM (if prepaid by August 4, 2019) Price Per Person:
Per Person Single Occupancy: $2,249 by check or money order, $2,359 by credit card
MOTHER DAUGHTER DISCOUNT (sharing same room)
Total for Two Persons Double Occupancy: $3,678 by check or money order, $3,869 by credit card
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL PRICE FOR POST-RETREAT TOUR (October 27-28)
Per Person Double Occupancy: $579 by check or money order, $599 by credit card
Per Person Single Room Occupancy: $829 by check or money order, $879 by credit card
SPECIAL PRICE FOR SANTA FE AREA RESIDENTS (October 24-27)
For local residents of the Santa Fe area who do not require accommodations and just want to attend the retreat, they can take a special program that includes the total Retreat day-by-day program with Kathleen PLUS dinner every night.
Price Per Person: $999 by check or money order, $1,059 by credit card
Pre-Retreat Extra Night Accommodations (no meals):
Price Per Person in a double room: $109 ($115 credit card)
Price Per Person in a single room: $218 ($230 credit card
Deposit Schedule:
First Non-Refundable Payment – due as soon as possible in order to ensure a place on the tour as space is limited.
Per Person Double or Single accommodations: $500 by check or money order, $525 by credit card
Final Payment (final installment due on or before September 15, 2019)
Attendance is strictly limited due to hotel capacity and the event is expected to sell out. Early booking is highly recommended.
Reservations Closed – New Reservations On Request
Complete the registration form and in the optional comments box ask to be put onto the waiting list.
Do not make a deposit payment until your request has been approved.
If you have already registered and want to access the Payment Page, Click Here.
Air Transportation to Santa Fe
BMSJ is pleased to announce that it has opened an expanded Air Reservation Desk headed by Bob Ryder. Bob can be reached at 1-888-551-8184 or BRyder@Prodigy.net. Bob will be happy to answer your questions and assist you in making your airline reservations to join your BMSJ Spiritual Journey.
Travel Insurance
Body Mind Spirit Journeys highly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation/Interruption Travel Insurance, and we therefore provide you with an easy way to contact BMSJ’s preferred insurance provider, Allianz Global Assistance. If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 1-800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.
*No Payments + No Interest if paid in full in 6 months. Click here for details.