JUNE 2018 GODDESS PILGRIMAGE TO THE ISLAND OF MIRACLES TINOS & DELOS GREECE
ARTEMIS SACRED JOURNEYS
Inspiring, empowering, and transformational spiritual journeys for the mind, body, and spirit walking the path of the Priestess
JUNE 2018
ARTEMIS: SACRED JOURNEYS OF THE SOUL AND HEALING WITH THE ARTS
June 7 – June 15, 2018
Artemis: Sacred Journeys to the Soul
With Practitioners & Guides
Mary Rockwood Lane PhD, RN and Lisa Rasmussen MFA
Special Guest Artist in Residence/High Priestess Vijali Hamilton ~ a visionary sculptor, poet, musician, performance artist, and author is the originator of the World Wheel, Global Peace Through the Arts
What would it be like to spend an entire week rediscovering and honoring your Divine Self?
Come journey with us to the Greek island of Tinos, for an empowering and creative nine-day sacred Yoga and Art retreat. Tinos is a Cyclades island filled with delights and treasures. Awaken and rekindle your ancient inner Goddess wisdom through YogART, dream-work/art, intuitive painting, evocation, initiation, personal mythology, ritual , sacred sites, incredible food, and adventure. All illuminated by the intersection of the creative, the sacred, and the healing spirit. Each of our retreats weave together art, yoga, meditation, connection to the spirit of the land, personal empowerment, a reverence for all life, and Lila (Divine play.)
“Beyond my expectations ( I have gone to retreats at Kripalu and came home with great expectations that never lasted.) I have learned new lessons here~~ Transformation into an older wiser woman. Most healing of all, is being on the journey with other strong, brave, and caring woman.” Sue
Each day we activate a Grecian Goddess Archetype, through intention, evocation, dreamwork, and a transformative Yoga and Art workshop. HER spirit will guide us through our daily practice, across the surreal landscape, and into the vibrant Greek culture. In this transformative Retreat you will envision your goals and embody your higher calling. This Retreat will cultivate the unique capacity of the Arts to heal, awaken, manifest and transform. In our integrative and holistic Retreat program you will dive deep into your intra personal transformation through Art and its magical processes. In turn you will gain access to innate wisdom that will guide you into becoming a powerful Transformative Artist and Manifestor. We look forward to supporting, to listening, and to fostering your inner Muse!
What await? Bliss
Every day, greet the Aegean sea with morning Beach Yoga sessions
Directly experience the Sacred Sites, explore the quaint villages, and bask in the sun on Tinos. Inclusive of ground Transportation around Tinos
Sacred day trip and tour to the Island of Delos. Inclusive of art rituals, lunch, and a private ferry.
Daily, dive deep into the Mysteries and Archetypes of the Sacred Feminine with holistic, transformative Yoga and Art workshops based on the Greek Goddesses. Body mapping, mandala making, intuitive painting,dream art, journaling, eco art with Mary Rockwood Lane and Lisa Rasmussen. The work we will do in these workshops will be a portal, as one experiences the power of transformative art. As it becomes your own oracle, revealing your inner mysteries, revelations, and acts as a bridge to your Higher Self.
Build community, friendship and support Be part of a Goddess Bee Hive
Enchanted evocation, beneath the New Moon we will activate your Priestess archetype
Incredible Studio Accommodations included:Connection with the Goddess of the sea at the Golden Beach Hotel where we will be staying
Teaching, Guidance, and Art Supplies. Create some sacred art to take home.
Excellent Mediterranean cuisine. Inclusive of all breakfasts and 8 exquisite meals.
Retreat Space is intimate: Maximum 21
Airfare not included fly into Athens or Mykonos prior to June 7, 2017
Remember that each one of us is a healer, an artist,a priestess, and is a goddess. Come find her, remember her, be her, and return home with an epiphany of your true power!
Become part of a society of empowered High Priestesses. Who journey to the Aegean islands of Tinos and Delos. Honoring, awakening and revering the Ancient Goddesses in new forms, roles, and manifestations in all of us. We welcome you to join us on this spiritual journey to Greece to connect with the power of the ancient Goddesses and be graced with all the magic and fascination this land has to offer.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE SACRED PRIESTESS CIRCLE FOR $500 HERE
Itinerary Steps in the Pilgrimage: Register HERE
On June 7, 2018 in the afternoon arrive on Tinos from Athens or Mykonos by ferry to the port of Tinos. You will be greeted and transported to the Golden Beach Hotel, your Cycladic island oasis for an amazing 9 day week of discovery, empowerment, knowing, reclamation, and transformation
Home base and Accommodations ~ most are studios with a porch and kitchenette
The Golden Beach Hotel complex dominates in the sandy beach of Agios Fokas and is only 2 km far from Chora. Golden Beach is one of the few resorts on Tinos that are surrounded by a lush green area full of geraniums, palm trees, olive trees and bougainvilleas. It consists of four independent buildings, creating thus a small village with lovely yards, white pergolas, flower beds and comfortable verandas with view to the sea or the garden. Across the road is the Golden Beach, which has glorious antique gold sand and an epic view of the temple of Isis. This idyllic for beach walks, swimming,and every day we meet for yoga in the morning.
Tinos is located between Andros, Mykonos and Syros. The island fascinates with its traditional settlements, the austere architecture and the picturesque dovecotes. The impressive church of Panagia Megalochari and the countless chapels show a supreme religious faith. The role of the great artists who have been born on the island is also important as they have left a rich cultural heritage and unique creations. Tinos is known as the Holy Island. In antiquity, Tinos was also known as Ophiussa (from ophis, Greek for snake) and Hydroessa (from hydor, Greek for water). The island of Tinos has spectacular views, no matter where you are. The steep hills that lead to the sea are either clustered with marble villages, or deserted, save for a few mountain goats wandering
June 7, 2018 - Day 1 Tinos Greece
Upon arrival at the Golden Beach Hotel you will take time acclimate to relax, BE, breathe, feel the elements, and connect with your Goddess Hive.The energy of land is palatable. The spirit of the wind on the island will speak to you.Today is all about settling in and connecting the land. As well as meeting and connecting with the retreat group.In the evening we will have an epicurious and delicious welcome dinner at our Hotel.
We will be opening our sacred circle and then we will have an incredible Transformative Goddess Art Ritual Workshop. Where you will make your own Goddess Sculpture to accompany your journey.
Day 2 ~ June 8, 2018 ~ Lady of Tinos
Pilgrimage and meditation to Greece’s miracle healing church: Panagía Evangelístria tēs Tēnou, meaning The All-Holy Bringer of Good News.From all over the world, people come here to seek comfort, healing and rejuvination. Tinos is the most important Orthodox centre of worship in Greece but, in the same time, an important Catholic center; this so rare in Greece mix of religious traditions gives to the island a magical character.
Special: Art is Life Lunch at Symposion Restaurant on Church Street in Tinos
Shopping in town for supplies, talismans, and souvenirs
Dinner on your own or with the hive
Evening Transformative Art workshop: Goddess Art Ritual Workshop Elemental Mandala making
Day 3- June 9, 2018 ~ Kionia Amphitrite Sacred Site Ceremony and Bonfire
"Kionia" is considered as one of the most important places of worship of the ancient Greeks, coinciding with the foundation and prosperity of the ancient "Town" of Tinos, from the 4th century BC and on. It comprises the only place in the Cyclades that is exclusively dedicated to Poseidon, the sea-god. According to archaeological sources, during ancient times, the god was worshiped equally as a doctor. Furthermore, there is documentation about an increasing adoration concerning doctors, who were considered as heroes. At the end of the 4th century BC, the successors of Alexander the Great and mainly the royal families named Antigonides and Lagides, hold the fate of the Cyclades in their hands and organize building programs, in which the Sanctuary of Poseidon in Kionia might have been included. A proof of the sanctuary´s influence might be the eight-ray star that decorates the panel of the roof of the drinking fountain, a beloved theme in Macedonia, found in the tomb of King Philip, as well.
The cave of "Gastria" It is located 1 km west of "Kionia" and it is ascertained that some ceramic workshops existed here in the past. The notion is supported by the fact that the soil here is rich in clay, but also by the existence of two firing kilns found here. In addition to that, many ceramic fragments have been found in the area, due to the proximity of the Temple of Poseidon and Amphitrite, which needed ceramic pots for the pilgrim crowds. Moreover, the name "Gastria" possibly comes from the word "Glastria" (clay vessels)
Evening Beach BBQ & Bonfire at the Golden Beach Hotel and Transformative Goddess Art Ritual
Day 4 - June 10, 2018 ~ Epic Pilgrimage, Art Ritual, and award winning tour guide to the Sacred Site: Delos
Morning Journey begins to Delos. We will take a boat from Tinos to Delos. We will pack a picnic for Delos for lunch. We return by our chartered boat to Tinos in late afternoon.
Evening to absorb your miraculous experience, to reflect and journal about your Pilgrimage to Delos. Dialogue with Artemis.
Dinner on your own or with the hive
Day 5 ~ June 11, 2018
Morning Yoga and Art intensive workshop, painting your Delos Experience. Spa and Process day on Golden Beach.
Dinner with the Hive and witnessing Art.
Day 6 ~ June 12, 2018 Vijali’s serpent carving at Livada beach and the Marble Museum.
Vijali was a stone carver who circled the Mother Earth making sacred art for world peace. She carved a serpent into a rock on Tinos. We will celebrate the return of the serpent (sacred feminine Kundalini energy) with ceremony and dance.Goddess Art Ritual. Villacasto isis temple prayers and marble museum. Tinos island is the homeland of renowned great artists of marble carving such as Gyzis, Lytras, Chalepas, Filippotis and Sochos, who have been the last famous names to have held the baton of the island’s marble-carving tradition. According to the legend, the famous sculptor of the ancient times, Fidias, had taught the secrets of his art to the locals. Their admirable craft is displayed in chapels, fountains, arches and pigeon lofts. In the village of Pýrgos the Marble Art Museum is worth a visit as much as the Gallery of Tinian Artists right next to the church of Virgin Mary.
Lunch We’ll stop for lunch at a seaside taverna and wind our way back to our hotel for and afternoon siesta.
Transformative Art Workshop
Dinner on your own or with the hive
Day 7 ~ June 13, 2018 Priestess Celebration & Initiation Ritual:Transformative Goddess Art workshop at the High Priestess’s House in the mountains of Tinos.
Dinner:Golden Beach Music & Dancing Celebration
Day 8. ~ June 14, 2018 Integration of the Priestess and Day Trip Volax
Volax :Its unique surrounding of big round rocks gives the whole landscape a lunar appearance. It was established in the 14th-century or older.[2] It lies on a little plateau in the centre of Tinos in an average altimeter of 284m above sea level. It rests in a gorge that looks as if it has been pelted with boulders. Large, almost perfectly round grey rocks dot the plateau and slopes around Volax, creating a quite stunning sight and unique geological phenomenon
Integrative Art and Yoga Workshop on walking the talk back in the world.
Dinner at night and Closing the Circle Art Ritual
Day 9 ~ June 15, 2018 Morning process and Farewells. You will be transported back to the Port of Tinos to catch your ferry back to Athens or MYKONOS and depart for home or your next adventure.
We are so elated that you be joining our magical journey and we will follow up with an e-mail and confirmation.
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