Return of the Druid Rose: Divine Feminine Pilgrimage

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Lavaldieu, 11190 Rennes-le-Château, France
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Up to 10 in group
Date
May 21 - 31, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • 11 days of pilgrimage & ceremony in the sacred heart lands of the South of France, led by experienced guides who have held multiple retreats in this region
  • Delicious meals cooked by on-site chef using fresh & organic ingredients, and opportunity to sample local cuisine when we visit restaurants and eateries on our excursions
  • Online preparation & integration circles, providing held space, practical and mystical information to support your path before, during & after
  • An adventurous journey to sacred sites of the Magdalen, with women who have spent many years living on these lands and walking the Priestess Path
  • Daily workshops, ceremonies and rituals integrated into our pilgrimage, and held within the cocoon of our retreat home ~ delving into both devotional and nature-based practices, exploring the mysteries of the Heart,  Rose and Magdalene
  • Indulgence to nourish the body such as saunas, pools and hot springs
  • An unforgettable experience to immerse in the wild and raw feminine landscape of Southern France with like-minded women, on a journey of lifetime

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

You are warmly invited into a pilgrimage of sacred remembrance, a homecoming for your soul - as we walk the Way of Love and the Rose & Dragon Lines, immersing in sacred sites imbued with the presence of Mary Magdalene.

Join us on this ecstatic quest of the Heart, as we journey through & to:

●Druidic Labyrinths & Megaliths
●Sacred Springs & Water Sites
●Magdalene Earth Shrines & Isis Temples
●Dragon Womb Caves & Celestial Star Gates
●Cathar Strongholds & Castles

This pilgrimage is an amplified prayer, where our devotional journey to sacred sites act as an offering to the land ~ & will be interwoven with:

Rose Wisdom, Ceremony, Song & Sharing Circles, Magdalene Transmissions & Remembrance, Body Nourishment, Somatic Practices & Deep Feminine Embodiment and so much more.

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The Magdalene frequency runs through this place like river carving through rock.

It is a conciousness, a living memory woven within the land.

~ that has drawn pilgrims of many different traditions & pathways to its Grail Mysteries.

And now, it awaits your footsteps to entwine with Herstory

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THE JOURNEY
 
This is an invitation to Return of the Druid Rose - an 11 Day Devotional & Pilgrimage through the veils of the feminine mysteries, oracular wisdom and ecstatic trance - as we embark on an initiatic quest in a land rich in the living legends of the Mary’s and the Magdalen. 

In this edition of the Druid Rose, we pass through the gateways of the feminine heart ~ mirroring our outer journey with an inner pilgrimage through the layers of purification, anchor & compass.

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Arriving in the misty valleys of Ariège, our journey is initiated by the crystalline waters and ancient stone, beginning our immersion into the teachings of the feminine heart. 
Here, we exhale into the deep holding the land has for us. 
Here, we soften into our animal bodies to become one with the wild river, at home amongst the mossy rocks  ~ allowing our hearts to be purified by the undulating rhythms of the land, awakening codes of revelation and freedom, as we dance the winding path laid by the Magdalen’s in Southern France. 

Trusting our feet, our journey continues as we follow the rose path through the Aude valley and Bugarach, where the Magdalen’s are said to have set up their ministry upon fleeing Jerusalem. Dotted between mountain and stream, an abundance of places hidden & known invite us into communion with them as we anchor more deeply into our centre.
In this rugged landscape we unfurl the petals of our hearts, remembering that the answers which we seek exist within the Earth herself, and to those who have ears to hear ~ She speaks. 
Surrendering to the dark light of the the cave, our inner eyes open ~ recognising our part to play in the dance of creation.

The Magdalen legend has woven its way into this place like a river carving through rock, a myth with a soul more true than any historians account.
With our bare hearts and feet, we invite an embodied encounter with these living mysteries - revealing the interconnection between Matter & Spirit, Earth Mother & Sky Mother, as we actively participate in the Mystery as it is being lived through us  - unveiling the Druid Rose, the remembrance that all is holy & whole, held in the sacred Web of Life.

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Over our 9 full days together, we will move through 3 trimesters as we take an inner and outer quest to the feminine heart.

Our Rhythm:

PURIFICATION
Unveiling the Magdalene Frequency
Sacred lands of the Cathars

​​​​​​​ANCHOR
Awakening the Prophecy
The Rose Path from Valley to Peak

COMPASS
Merging with the Dragon Lines
Entering the Dark Light of the Cave

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The Sites:

• Château de Montsegur
• Bugarach Cave & Peak
• Le Labyrinthe Vert
• ​​​​​​​Sacred Water Sites of Rennes-les-Bains
• Bezu Star Point
• Venus Pentagram Vortex
• Isis throne, temple & baths
• The Magdalene Caves of Contemplation, Rebirth & Celebration
• Galamus Cave Cathedral
• Magdalene Earth Shrines & Altars
• Rennes-le-Chateau

(These may be subject to slight changes depending on weather, our rhythm and needs of the group)




The Land
 
Our Pilgrimage to the living Venus Temple of the South of France is an alchemical immersion into the Dragon Rose Line and Feminine Mysteries of Gaia.

At each sacred site, you will encounter a lifting of the Veil, through insight, activations and direct revelation, awakening the codes of your unique frequency that wishes to bloom at this time.



This area is ripe with the legends of the life of Mary Magdalene, who, as the story goes, built a community here in this valley after fleeing persecution.
Bugarach & the surrounding valleys are the historical and spiritual home of the Cathars, so the whole region holds an ancient palpable magic.This mesmerising mountain is a geological phenomena, and home to hidden caves that are said to be gateways between worlds.

All we know is what we feel here; being on this land creates quantum shifts and deep healing to unfold.

Over our 11 day journey we immerse ourselves fully in this landscape allowing it to speak to & through us - body, breath & bone. What you will discover in direct contact with the land here will run far deeper than anything you could read in a book, or someone else's words.



This land is a living library of Stellar and Grail Wisdom.

Through igniting your Sacred Yes to journey upon the Dragon Rose Lines of Gaia, you invite the possibility for significant and transformative teachings to enter your life - unraveling ourselves to the nectar of our True Essence.

Schedule

Most of our journey will happen out on the land, exploring this magical region of Southern France ~ filled with verdant valleys, crystalline waters, and misty peaks.

Therefore our schedule will flow and change, but this is generally what you can expect in a day.

7am ~ Sunrise Practice; gentle somatic flow and mudra sequences, vocal attunement

8am Breakfast

9.30am Leave for our pilgrimage excursions, usually to caves, castles, rivers or some other magical sacred site

1pm Lunch ~ picnic or restaurant

4pm Return to the venue ~ rest and recalibration

6.30pm Dinner

7.30pm Rest or evening ceremony such as sound healing, poetry and song, or sensuality and embodiment
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Bryony Rose, Lavaldieu, 11190 Rennes-le-Château, France

Directions

We will be picking people up from either Carcassonne or Toulouse Airport ~ if you choose to fly to either Perpignan or Barcelona, please note you will need to find your own way to Carcassonne or Toulouse for us to pick you up.
By Air you have multiple choices of Airports, closest being Carcassonne and Perpignan. Toulouse and Montpellier  have the most connections to the area.
Perpignan (1hr Drive) & Carcassonne (1hr Drive) to Bugarach
Toulouse (2hr Drive) to Bugarach
Barcelona (4hr - very beautiful - Drive) to Bugarach

We recommend guests to arrive either the day before, or early in the morning  to the same airport, so costs can be shared for car hire & travel costs. Car hire can start from €11 a day if booked in advance from Auto Europe in Toulouse. 
We will create a Telegram group for attendees to organise their travel together.
Shuttles can be arranged at an additional cost.

Rome to Rio is a helpful app for planning journeys via public transport, though we highly recommend the car hire option in small groups for ease and adventure!

Accommodation

Cosy and simple rooms with either double or single beds. Shared or private upon request. There is also a campsite, in a small woodland next to the property with a small kitchen, bathroom and showers.

Accommodation
Full Price ~ Shared Room
Accommodation
Full Price ~ Camping Spot 🏕 Bring own gear
Accommodation
Full Price ~ Private Room in our guesthouse ~ please contact us to discuss and choose your room

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
"Chambres d'hôtes" in a 18th century restored farmhouse, surrounded by 51 ha of fields and woods. There is a friendly and informal atmosphere. Ideal location for exploring the many local sights.Situated, in an area of natural beauty with superb views of the Pic Bugarach, Lavaldieu is between the enigmatic village of Rennes le Chateau and the thermal spa of Rennes le Bains, 45km south of Carcassonne, close to the Pyrenees and Mediterranean (1h15).

Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

The meals will be mostly vegetarian or vegan, cooked by our chef of 25 years experience. Using all organic and local ingredients, it will be French Cuisine with a twist. Gluten free on request.

What's Included

  • 3 Fresh, Organic Meals a day cooked by our chef with 25 years cooking experience
  • 10 nights accommodation either in the guesthouse or camping depending on your booking
  • All transport on our excursions and pikgrimage
  • Airport pick up & drop off when you fly to Carcassonne or Toulouse Airport
  • Experienced guides and facilitation ~ who have held multiple journeys in this region

What's Not Included

  • Airfare and transport to/from Tolouse or Carcassonne
  • 1 or 2 meals out at restaurants
  • Extra snacks desired

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