AVALON OF THE HEART
SPRING RETREAT
May 18th & 19th, 2024
Thank you for following your heart and hearing the call of the land that beckons you at this time in collective remembrance…
You are invited to join Alize and Oliver for a special Avalon of the Heart Retreat as they guide you through a Sacred Union journey in alignment with the Dragon Lines, Spirit of Nature, Wisdom of the Landscape and Teachings of the Ancient Ones. Weaving forgotten memories through the mists of time. Forged by the Elements and the Light of the Divine. Remembering these Holy Lands in their original form, places where the veils are thin and the faery realms to Avalon of the Heart emit the frequency of Love, Inspiration and Sacred Union.
Honouring the potent Mother Earth energies that herald the peak of Spring, when the Light half of the year returns and emergence of the long awaited Summer begins. When Mother Earth is green and glowing her energies are at their strongest and most alive. All of life is bursting with potent fertility and at this point in the Wheel of the Year, the potential becomes pure conception.
Embrace the sacred fires of the Sun God and the peak of the Earth Goddess’ fertility and abundance. It is here Mother Earth transitions from Maiden to Lover and Queen of Spring. She begins to naturally draw the Sun King and Divine Counterpart towards her from the awakened creative life-force, radiant aura and potent fertility she emits. This is outwardly reflected in the abundant growth, new sounds and colours within nature. Everything has become more alive, trees have their first blossoms, the Hawthorn and the Bluebells have sprung. It is a magical time of new life, expansion and conception. Mother Earth's glowing radiance and serpentine sexual energy becomes pure magnetism attracting the Sky God in ancient Celtic Cosmology. Their unification are symbols of the Sacred Marriage (Heiros Gamos), the union of Land and Sky, Water and Fire. This union has been re-enacted by humans throughout the centuries through various representations.
Together they take part in the conception fertility rites mirrored through the ages between God, Greenman, Oak King (masculine) and Goddess, May Bride, May Queen (feminine). Symbolised by the union of White, the Upperworld & Masculine Seed with Red, the Underworld & Feminine Womb. Creating abundant fertility for all living beings throughout the physical world.
The May Day traditions that are still practiced all over Britain to this day, hold echoes of the rituals of our Celtic ancestors with the dancing and weaving of the May pole, this practice represents the Sacred Union of the Masculine and Feminine within nature, an honouring of the intertwining of the two energies and how essential it is to the inner and outer growth of humans and nature itself.
It's a time to cherish and celebrate the Earth's fertility because it is a reflection of our own. Synching with these seasonal shifts and rhythms allows us to uphold ancestral traditions, wisdom teachings and forge a deeper relationship with the miraculous blessings of the natural world. This time of Sacred Union gives you opportunity to honour your deepest heart and souls passions, honouring the rising life-force to inspire and bring forth what truly makes you feel alive at this time.
What seeds do you wish to bring to Avalon to plant in her fertile soil of infinite possibility? Aligning with this Celtic Fire Festival that brings new found life throughout the Land to encourage you to live your hearts desires and dreams into manifestation…
We welcome you to take part in this divinely guided group soul mission. As we embark on our Grail Quest together, through a two day sacred initiation and pilgrimage adventure for the heart and soul. Journeying through the Ancient Lands of Avalon with ceremony, bardic storytelling & songs, wisdom talks, transmissions, activations, sound, ritual, community and aligned intent. Respecting every site and place, always leaving them filled with more reverence and light.
We invite you to the Holy Isle of Avalon to join us as we connect with and learn from Glastonbury’s Sacred Sites. Through embodiment practices, spiritual and historical knowledge Alize and Oliver will guide you on a soul adventure, powerfully uniting you with the energies of Beltane, mysteries of the Celtic Rose and Avalon Lineages. Helping you to part the mists to reveal…
“Avalon of the Heart… the Secret Green Road to the Soul”
HOLY ISLE OF AVALON…
Avalon of the Heart is the Holiest Earth in England and one of the Secret Green Roads to the Soul…
- Dion Fortune
Croeso I Ynys Witrin, Ynys Afallach
Welcome to Glastonbury, Isle of Apples…
Saturday 18th May 10:30am -Sunday 19th May 5:30pm
We “sail” across the lake, through the mists, onto the Island and realms known as Avalon. Place of the Sacred Healing Waters, Holy Springs, Wells, Druid and Priestess Initiation…
Glastonbury was a wisdom and teaching centre of the Druids. The keepers of the primordial Earth Mother, Womb and Gaian frequencies. This is a land referred to as the Heart Chakra of the planet, it holds a powerful portal of heavenly and earthly energies for inner Sacred Union and Heart Expansion.
Here you will find a magic and power few other places in the world hold. It is this energy and this remembrance that are calling to many now. Reaching out across time and space to the hearts of those that are ready to receive it.
This is a place none come by chance and in truth, if you are being called here now it is because you have been here before and it is time to return to the mystery school and living temple of spiritual initiation again.
Glastonbury is the holy heart, magical sanctuary and spiritual centre overflowing with history, myths and legends. Within the landscape are the vast timelines of Celtic Spirituality, Druidism and Christianity. Where Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary, Yeshua, Joseph of Arimathea, Goddess Brigid, Irish Sun God Lugh, the Holy Grail, King Arthur, Guinevere, the Well Maidens, coming of Saints and many more are felt. All connected by ley lines, underground tunnels and sacred waterways.
INCLUDED WITH THE RETREAT:
The Holy Waters of Avalon
The Healing & Holy Waters of Avalon have flowed from the land for thousands of years....
These healing waters have been central to the ancient rites and mystery traditions of this land.
We will be exploring the different Holy Wells & Spring Sites in and around Glastonbury and you will come into deep connection with these potent waters having the chance to touch, drink, and even bathe in their magic.
Chalice Well Gardens & The White Spring
You will be brought into the mysteries of the Goddess and Sacred Waters as we visit the Red Spring and Chalice Gardens. We will walk the through the gardens. Reconnecting to lost Priestess and Druid traditions and drinking from the Iron Rich healing waters.
You will have a private ceremonial experience with the White Spring. Entering into the dark chamber and “cave” where the white spring water flows. We will pray before the different altars erected to embody different Avalonian energies and archetypes. You will have the opportunity to bathe in the calcite rich waters undergoing a cleansing and restoring baptism.
The Sacred Hills of Avalon
The landscape of Glastonbury is just as important as her History. Woven into the magic of this land are a series of Ancient Hills which are home to many legends, energies, initiations & stories. We will be making a pilgrimage to these Sacred Hills. As we climb and walk these hills, we will be hearing stories of what these Hills meant to the ancient peoples of this land, why they were important, how these hills were used for ceremony & rituals, and even connecting to what still resides inside of them.
Wearyall Hill
A place of initiation and union. We will ascend this hill to reclaim the stories of the High Priestesses and the powers of the Womb. We will also learn how this hill held early Christian codes for the union between the Logos and the Sophia; The masculine and feminine principles of the Christ.
Glastonbury Tor
We ascend to the Tor recreating the ancient ritual of ascension and descension as a right of passage for the Druids. Connecting with our Highest Selves, Sun God, Solar/Masculine Principle and collective awakening through these lands.
Ancient Sites of Worship
Avalon has a rich history woven through many timelines and the truth to many of these ancient sites has been forgotten.. waiting to be remembered.
We will be exploring the Lost Gnostic and Early Celtic Christian past of Avalon by exploring her Ancient Groves, Churches and Chapels. Sharing forgotten histories & stories of Yeshua, Mary Magdalene and other key figures of the Essenes and how these sites became entwined with Celtic and Druid Mystical Lore long before the emergence of the modern Christian religion.
Glastonbury Abbey
The heart of Avalon. The Glastonbury Abbey has a fascinating history that links the times of the Druids all the way to the foundations of Christianity. We will walk through the Abbey grounds. Remembering it through these different timelines. And giving you the chance to connect to the ancient energies of this temple site.
St. Margaret’s Chapel
A place of Divine Feminine worship which transports you back to the time of the priestess. We will meditate, pray, sing and chant in the name of the divine as we connect and pierce the veils of this holy place.
Avalon Orchard
Within the Apple Orchard we find an opportunity to enter the Faery Realms and Otherworld. To feel for ourselves what entering, experiencing and embodying ‘Avalon’ can mean for us? Avalon is also known as the ‘Isle of Apples’ and you will learn about the medicine, magic, folklore and mythology of the Apple and Apple Trees to the Druids and ancient peoples of these lands.
PART OF THE BELTANE AVALON EXPERIENCE:
Entrance to Glastonbury’s Sacred Sites
Guided ceremonies within Glastonbury’s Sacred Landscape
Accessing grid points and Dragon Lines
The Holy Wells and Springs of the Chalice Well, Red and White Spring
Ceremony and Vision Journey within the Avalon Orchard
Connecting with Ancient Stones
Sophia-Christ, Celtic Rose and Sacred Union Teachings
Avalon and Celtic Mysteries, Teachings and Mythology
The Ancient Holy Churches of Glastonbury Abbey and St Margaret's Chapel
The Sacred Hills of Glastonbury Tor and Wearyall Hill
Exclusive private access to the White Spring and St Margaret’s Chapel
Sacred Sound, Ritual Song & Dance
GLASTONBURY AT BELTANE
If you are feeling called to stay in Glastonbury for longer than the retreat there are the legendary Beltane festivities. Starting on April 30th there’s a Community Night event at the Assembly Rooms, and on 1st May the sacred waters are blessed at the White Spring followed by the raising of a maypole at Bushey Combe with dancing and more music. A separate event is the Dragon Celebrations which should be Sunday 5th May. The Dragons procession starts with street performances, singing, dancing and music at the Market Cross, then moves along the High Street with dragons, green men and an array of costumed folk.
Non-residential retreat includes:
Two Days guided ceremonial journey and sacred tour of all the Sacred Sites of Avalon
Entrance fees to all of the sites
Private group access
Heart opening plant medicine; Cacao, Hawthorn and Rose
Travel Help, Info & Items (PDF)
Guided ceremonial journeys into the wisdom of the land & sacred sites
Meditations, ceremony, visualisations, transmissions and activations
Aramaic Wisdom & Toning
Sound Alchemy & Healing
Bardic Song and Storytelling
Cacao Ceremony
Land Offerings
Group & Community Connection
What’s not included:
Accommodation, food, water & transport
Investment to reserve your space:
This is an intimate retreat experience which is limited to 10-12 spaces maximum
*prices are per person*
Two days non-residential retreat with Alize & Oliver in Glastonbury
Two person discount: £56 saving!
Two days non-residential retreat with Alize & Oliver in Glastonbury
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR QUERIES PLEASE EMAIL: emeraldvaleretreats@gmail.com
WHAT FELLOW PILGRIMS SAY ABOUT THEIR JOURNEYS WITH US…
“Thank you for blessing us with this beautiful sacred journey of remembering. Everyday felt like living in the most perfect dream with soul family, rain & shine, spiky plants & soft moss, cold spring plunges & hot cacao, wisdom, spirit, heart and so much love, everything was in perfect harmony for the soul. Thank you Alize and Oliver for leading us into the most mystical adventure, filling my heart with pure joy. For sharing your wisdom, kindness, support and love. It was the most profound and soulful journey with beautiful souls coming together to remember the path of Love, Heart and Truth. Honouring Divine Union, Mother Earth and lifting the veil to see with inner child’s curiosity all the magic and light around us”
- NATALIYA RODINA
“Oh my gosh! I have entered a new vibration in life that I wasn’t experiencing before I was so incredibly blessed to be part of the most amazing soul loving journey! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Oliver and Alize, for the most incredible embodiment of the teachings and understandings of ancient Celtic and Druid wisdom you both so poetically weave and share. Forever you both touched my heart and soul, then and today still… All in the most sacred and magical of places, with all the elemental spirits present, with the most magical of soul family surrounding me. At the end of these magical days being fed and nourihsed with incredibly delicious vegetarian delights and mouth watering desserts. Deep circles and much laughter with my beautiful soul sisters day after day. I am so VERY grateful to you all. Thank you all for helping me remove so many layers and letting me descend deep into my womb-space and connection to my ancient knowing. Floating here remembering the Emerald Vale and beautiful Avalon.
- GINA GAGLIANO
WHO IS THIS RETREAT EXPERIENCE FOR?
Those who feel called and connected to the Ancient UK Lands and Waters of the Holy Isle of Avalon
For both Men and Women, Couples and Singles, all genders and ages who are drawn to the teachings of Early Celtic Christianity, Magdalene-Yeshua, Druidism, Nature-based Spirituality, Avalon and Celtic Rose Lineages.
For those who feel called to experience Avalon as a Mystery School and Living Temple of Spiritual Initiation
For those who want to walk the path of the Ancient Ones of these lands and to commune with these lands in the way that gifts deep healing, remembrance and heart opening
For those who feel called to experience a pilgrimage as a spiritual initiation, exploration and embodiment through direct gnosis and lived experience
Those who want to forge a deeper relationship and understanding of nature, sacred sites, the landscape, ancestral lines, soul lineage and elemental realms
Those who want to weave a deeper supportive community and meet like minded souls walking this path
ABOUT YOUR GUIDES…
Alize & Oliver
They are a beloved couple and together they have created Emerald Vale Retreats. They serve as Guardians and Land Stewards of the Emerald Vale. They are based within the natural wilderness and sanctuary of Wales’ Holy Mountains in Brecon Beacons National Park. Together they reweave a forgotten connection to Western Spirituality and an ancient ‘Celtic Christianity’. Guiding you back to yourself through the mystical inner realms of the Earth and Green Path to the Soul. They lead people on elemental adventures helping them receive from the healing powers of nature and form a relationship with the wisdom of the land.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALIZE & OLIVER…
Alize Lily is a guide, priestess, ceremonialist and channel for Sacred Union. She is the founder of the Celtic Rose Mystery School where she helps students from all over the world establish a connection to the Sacred Feminine, Priestess Path and Western Mysteries. With a complete devotion to walking ‘The Way Of Love’ through the teachings of the Celtic Rose Lineage and embodiment of the Sacred Heart. She is renowned for her mystical space holding, relatable authenticity, intuitive spontaneity and ability to help guide you to Union with the Divine.
She is also an esoteric researcher and scholar specialising in the Sophia-Christos within the Celtic Isles. She is a Priestess of the Celtic Rose Lineage and uniquely combines her Welsh (born and brought up in Wales) and Irish heritage with her heart-felt connection to the land. Especially from her deep relationship and union with the lands of Wales (Cymru) and Glastonbury (Avalon). Much of her work and embodiment springs from direct lived relationship, devotion and experience with what she receives from these ancient lands and sacred sites.
These days you will mostly find her within the Emerald Vale - her enchanting home, living a simplified heart-led life in service to love in all its forms. As well as serving her community, students, family, sisters, brothers, land, nature and animals. She regularly co-creates with her beloved fiancé, Oliver William Huntley.
There is a continuous grounding, humility, integrity and wholeness to what she teaches. As she recognises we are all both Human and Divine. Devoted to the union of Body and Soul, reconnecting you to your own inner knowing and Divine Love within.
Her many years of retreat facilitation and sacred space holding experience allows her to guide you to your true essence through many forms of natural and creative methods.
She has now developed a spirituality and pathway firmly rooted in Love, Union and Truth. As well as a Priestess Lineage that follows a Celtic Rose three fold path; The Green Ray, Red Path and Sophianic Light.
All has been possible from the grateful presence and experience of the unified Sophia-Christ, Magdalene-Yeshua, Druidic-Celtic, Gnostic lineages and remembrance of the Feminine Christ.
Oliver is a Wisdom Keeper, Writer, Storyteller, Teacher and Sacred Site Guide. Currently deepening his connection to the Land and Mysteries of Ancient Wales whilst writing his first book. He is on a soul mission to bring back lost Mystery School Wisdom and Initiations from the Druids, Gnostics and a lost Celtic Christianity.
Oliver is also a scholar specialising in the life and story of ‘Joseph of Arimathea’; who was an Uncle, mentor to Yeshua, guardian and protector to Mary Magdalene and Mother Mary. He is a passionate teacher for the ancient language of Aramaic spoken by Yeshua and the Essenes.
Oliver has over ten years of experience in holding land based retreats all over the world, specialising in the unification of the Gnostic and Druidic Mysteries of Avalon (Glastonbury) and Cymru (Wales). He has the rare ability to take you on an adventure uniting the worlds of Spiritual Initiation, Historical Knowledge and the Wisdom of Nature. Guiding individuals and groups through sacred journeys. Oliver weaves together sacred stories, ceremonies and teachings long forgotten from the Gnostics and Druids. Helping you remember and reconnect to the ancestral magic of the land and the stories of its holy history.
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