Pilgrimage to Avalon

There are levels of perception beyond what the senses can experience: a sense of interconnectedness that opens doorways of insight and understanding that transcend that which can be physically known.

Some call it the sixth sense or ascribe supernatural origins to this ability, but the truth is, that which tradition calls “the sight”, is a potential that dwells within each of us. The Sight is not something you have to be born with, nor does it have to be passed from generation to generation, rather, it is a skill that can be learned, and it comes as a result for the quest of Sovereignty.

Every time we resolve issues of the Shadow, veils of illusion fall away from our eyes, allowing our vision of the world to be rooted more and more in the present, rather then thru the filter of our past hurts and future fears.

With this ever increasing clarity, we build discernment, as we are able to recognize when we are viewing a situation from a place of Shadow, or if we are actually seeing things from a Sovereign and empowered place. We may not be fully empowered in the moment, but being able to perceive when

our Shadow is activated is a key element of our growth. The more we can see the patterns of our lives and we are able to receive messages from the Universe by making a space for a daily personal practice, the more we can be led by the guidance of Source, rather than the Unconscious reactions of Shadow.

The discernment is the foundation of the Sight, and the more we do the Great Work- the more we dedicate ourselves to personal actualization and living our truth, as thru working the Avalonian Cycle of Healing- the further our perspectives expand, and the more we are truly able to See.

Learning to trust yourself and your inner process is the first step into a bigger world….

-Reading from The Avalonian Oracle, Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle, Jhenah Telyndru

This transformative Initiatory Adventure to the Isle of Avalon, will be focused on the Goddess activating the creative empowerment that resonates within your inner Sanctuary, finding your own Grail, your body as temple, the Glastonbury land as temple, and then merging with the highlight of the journey, the internationally attended Goddess Conference, which has been celebrated since 1996! Conference attendance is fully included in the $1111 fee. 

Flying directly to Bristol, UK, otherwise you will need to take a long bus or train ride from London.

An easy cab ride from Bristol gives you a wonderful view of the country side villages and will take you directly into Glastonbury.

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If you fly into London, you choose to take a bus, which will most likely transfer at Wells, and then go direct to Glastonbury and stop at the bottom of the High Street. You must reserve in advance. See for details and timetables.

A taxi is generally about $70 from Bristol to Glastonbury.

Rental Cars are not necessary, even highly discouraged. Glastonbury is a very small town, and parking is very limited. Driving in England is on the OPPOSITE side of the road, drivers sit on the RIGHT side of the car, and most cars are manual/stick shift. Roads are extremely narrow, locals drive incredibly fast, and street signs are often confusing. If you choose to rent a car, be sure to get an International Driving Permit from the DMV before you travel overseas.

If you are flying in from the West Coast of America , it usually takes 2 days to arrive, so be sure you are aware of this.

Most likely, If you fly on July 13, you will arrive on July 14th. Then, you will have time to rest before we begin on July 16th. TAKE NOTICE OF YOUR ARRIVAL DATE. 

Bring your Drivers License, as well as your Passport or REAL ID.

US citizens now require an electronic visa to enter the UK. Click here to apply at least one month in advance.

Please remember at Customs, simple tourist answers are best to give.

They will most likely ask, “Why are you here?”

Best response: “I am visiting here as a tourist. I’m on vacation.”

“How much money do you have?”

“I have some cash and a credit card for lodging, food, and tourist sites.”

“Where are you staying?”

“I will be staying at a B and B” (be sure to have the address and phone number of your booking)

NEVER SAY YOU ARE WORKING, PERFORMING, WORKTRADING, OR VOLUNTEERING…THEY CAN SEND YOU BACK HOME

Dress lovely and create ease for yourself to get thru customs with positive thoughts and graceful radiance.

There is a strong request from them that you will be leaving the country after your vacation, so have your plans clear.

DO NOT say: “I will be cruising around, in the flow, and will see where Spirit leads me.”

Unfortunately, it is not the best answer to give. You can be deported. Be wise.

• Trip Advisor List
• Hawthorne’s Hotel
• George and Pilgrims Hotel
• Glastonbury Townhouse
• The Market House Inn
• No 51 Glastonbury
• The Who’d a Thought It
• Moon in the Apple Tree
• St. Anne’s
• 8 Owl’s
• Brookshill House
• Divine Light Centre
• Karuna House
• Pippin B and B
• Chalice Well Gardens
• Sambogaya
• Pendragon House
• Air BnB
• The Dragonfly

*GORGEOUS REGALIA… Please pack stunning, yet comfortable SOLID COLORED, ONE DRESS EACH of: Brigit White, Magdalene Red, Morgen La Fey Black, Lady of the Lake Blue, Lady of Avalon Purple

For those attending the Goddess Conference: please follow their dress code instructions impeccably, all details are on their website GoddessConference.com

You will have the opportunity to make your sacred vow as Priestess of the Goddess on the Holy Isle, please wear the color Lady Graellyn requests.

Stones, feathers, sacred water from your homeland, herbs from your garden, beeswax candles to offer to Temple Altars, the Goddess in the Landscape, and to special Soul Family you recognize on your pilgrimage. 

Please take care of yourself for your flight over to England… the planes serve zero life-force food.

Drink Coconut Water and Spring Water as much as you can, to properly hydrate you and replace lost electrolytes.

You also want to be prepared for our days discovering the Goddess in the Landscape… always a high energy snack in your bag and a water bottle to grab if you feel the need. 

*JET ZONE homeopathic remedy for jet lag (can be purchased or ordered at your local health food store)

I have traveled overseas since 1996 and have successfully used this homeopathic remedy to have NO JETLAG.

*CELL PHONES Get an international plan on your cell phone package, and follow directions closely. Wifi-based messengers, such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram work with Internet Connection; don’t rely on this though. There is not always good cell reception. It has definitely gotten better over the years though!

*ELECTRIC CONVERTOR for UK for your phone charger, computer, etc. Easily found at travel stores or online.

*PHONE CHARGER Permanent marker your name on it

You will want to have a place to record all the magykal, transformative, and creative juice flowing thru you at any moment.

An easy Day Back Pack will hold your journal, offerings, items purchased, snacks, water bottle, possible need for rain gear.

*IMMUNE BOOSTERS.. bring your herbs, tinctures, homeopathic, and superfoods to keep up your health. 

You also may choose to purchase that all at Earthfare Grocery.

*SHAWL.. perfect for warmth, beauty, and feeling holy.

*More REGALIA for Embodiment of a God or Goddess of your choice at Gala Masque/GC Ball. There are many stores there, if you want to purchase something local. 

*ADORNMENTS there are so many opportunities to arrive anywhere, anytime, decorated.

*EASY SLIP OFF SHOES/NO SKIRTS OR LONG DRESSES… Security measures still consist of all liquids in super small bottles and placed in a clear plastic bag, removal of shoes, and now if you wear a skirt or dress it makes security measures more challenging.

*WARM CLOTHING for outdoors at night. Some of the Rituals are at nighttime and cold and wet. Be prepared.

*RAIN GEAR it’s England….that about says it. It can pour,  piss, dump, and rarely sprinkle.

*COMFY WALKING SHOES you will be walking a lot. I’ll say it again, you will be walking ALOT!

*BANK CARD/DEBIT CARD… no traveler’s checks. Bank Card, Debit Card, Credit Card creates total ease. It is very important to notify your bank and your credit card company of your travel time before you fly, otherwise your accounts FREEZE as soon as you try to use one overseas, and you will have zero money to exchange.

DO NOT USE ATM IN AIRPORT, they can be rigged to scan your card.

You can pre-order British Pounds from your bank

Remember you are going to the British Isles/United Kingdom NOT Europe (no Euros)

*MONEY At least $3000 for  airfare, lodging, food, events, tours, classes, gifts for self and others.

*please be prepared to pay fees and/or donations to all various sites, and events listed in the schedule.

Only events guided by Graellyn are included in this Avalon Gateway Registration. Please be prepared to pay entrance fees to Red Spring, White Spring, Abbey, Pub Concerts or Dances, Goddess Conference, and Masked Ball. 

There are “hole in the walls” (ATM’s) and most places receive credit cards, but many have donation baskets that receive dosh (cash).

*PASSPORT (and your UK visa)… Please remember, you MUST have your passport before making plane reservations, and check your passport expiration date! if it expires 6 months before your journey, you have to apply for a new one.

*CONFIRMATION # FOR PLANE TRAVEL… everything is electronic now, and self serve… be prepared to pull out your Passport and Confirmation # at any moment for ease for you and the Airport Security.

*LOG SOMEWHERE CONVENIENT THE ADDRESS OF WHERE YOU ARE VISITING….CUSTOMS OFTEN ASK…AND BE SURE YOU SAY YOU ARE ON VACATION….never ever say you are teaching, working, worktrading, or anything other than a tourist.

*SLEEPGEAR Whatever creates comfort for you. Sleeping bag if you are couch hopping or going to festivals after the Goddess Conference. Affordable small tents and sleeping bags can be purchased at Proper Job (Glastonbury Walmart)

*FLASHLIGHT… you never know when you will need one, especially if your phone is dead.
*EARPLUGS…you may be sharing rooms. Some people snore, get up in the middle of the night, etc. Create ease and harmony for your self and be prepared for community living. 

*CRAFT SUPPLIES  leather, beads, sewing kit, etc. If you enjoy creating for self or gifts

*HOT WATER BOTTLE keeps you warm at night in your bed. It’s COLD at night in England!

*INSTRUMENTS your drum, flute, and rattle are often welcome.

*SMALL BOTTLES to collect sacred waters from the Chalice Wells and other sacred springs

Plant Medicine

Psychedelics of any kind

Illegal Drugs of any kind

Athame/Ceremonial/Pocket Knives

Lighters

Drinks, any bottled water, etc, will be put in the trash at Security (yes, insane)

Lots of products you plan to Sell (be extra aware of this!) It is illegal for you to bring products to sell without Customs approval.

Illegal Feathers: Hawk, Eagle, Owl, Osprey, Falcon, and Vulture

A suitcase without wheels

An oversized carryon

More than one carryon

High heels

Fear

SERIOUSLY, LEAVE IT ALL HOME

Twilight Zone, Artist: Roxy

Graellyn’s absolute favorite Tour Guide is a fabulous brother named, Tor (yes, it’s his birthname). Tor is also available for tours of Stonehenge and Avebury, King Arthur’s Cornwall, plus Ireland, and Scotland. Visit his website here.

If you plan to arrive early, or stay later you can include these EXTRAS to your journey outside of Glastonbury: visits to Stonehenge, Avebury, Wells Cathedral, the Thermae Bath Spa and more!

Stone Henge

Stanton Drew

Avebury

Crop Circles

Wells Cathedral with mote and swans

The luxurious Thermae Spa of Bath

Tintangel, King Arthurs Castle, Merlyn’s Cave of Cornwall

Men-an-tol Healing Stones

Cheddar Caves

Stenton Drew

Please do not expect restaurant service to be New York or Los Angeles style. A small tip is always appreciated, but not entirely necessary. Generosity goes a long way, so please be considerate.

Fara

Queen of Cups

Rainbows End Cafe

Hundred Monkeys Cafe

The Old Tannery

The Blue Note Cafe

Pyramid Vegan Cafe

Earthfare Market (a wonderful health food store)

Hecate’s Herbs: mary.bruce@ntlworld.com

Priestess & Brotherhood of Rhiannon: https://herpathoflove.com

Priestess of Avalon, Priest of Avalon, Priestess of Freya:  http://goddesstempleteachings.co.uk/wordpress/

Sacred Bee Keeping: http://theblessed-bee.co.uk/

Priestess of Bridget: http://brighdetraining.blogspot.com/

Priestess of Cerridwen: http://goddesstempleteachings.co.uk/wordpress/

The Template: http://thetemplateorg.com/

Emotional Healing: http://www.kathyjones.co.uk/

Fat Hen Wild Cookery School Wild Foraging & Feasting of Cornwall: http://www.fathen.org/

Glastonbury Goddess Temple Weddings

 http://www.goddesstempleweddings.co.uk/

Priestess of Avalon, Priestess of the Goddess. Kathy Jones

The Goddess In Glastonbury. Kathy Jones

Glastonbury Tor. Nicholas R. Mann

The Star Temple of Avalon. Nicholas Mann & Philippa Glasson

Gwynn. Yuri Leitch

The Isle of Avalon. Nicholas Mann

Energy Secrets of the Glastonbury Tor. Nicholas Man

Glastonbury, Avalon of the Heart. Dion Fortune

http://www.glastonburyoracle.co.uk/

http://glastonburygoddesshouse.co.uk/

http://www.goddesstemple.co.uk/

https://www.glastonburytor.org.uk/makermyths.html

http://www.britannia.com/history/arthur/avalon.html

http://supernaturalcreatures.org/encyclopedia/glastonbury/

http://www.aisling.net/travel/UK-glast/glast4-tor.htm

http://www.whitespring.org.uk/

http://www.chalicewell.org.uk/

Wear Celtic Goddess Brigit White

8:45am- Meet at the Brigit statue in the courtyard of the Glastonbury Experience Glastonbury Goddess Temple~

We shall begin at the heart of the Glastonbury Goddess with an invocation to Nolava by a Priestess of Avalon, and commune and connect in the first recognized Goddess Temple in England in 2000 years.

Next, Graellyn will guide you directly to the Blood and SeaMylk Sacred Fluids of Avalon. We will walk in procession to the the White Spring, a candlelit Ceremonial Water Immersion pool and portal in the well house cave honoring the SeaMylk Spring of the Faery King, and we will pray at the Black Madonna, Brigit, Seasonal Wheel, and Gwyn Ap Nudd Altars.

Come prepared with towel, and bathing suit already on or nude water immersions are welcome. Raw. Primal. Intoxicating. And as always: optional. We have the sacred space reserved for our group !

We will then walk to the Chalice Well Gardens, honoring the Blood Spring of the Goddess, visit the well, drink Her waters, anoint our bodies, relax in Her gardens, Processional Dance, and Vision with our own inner holy grail.

We will conclude with a walk to the other side of town to Wearyall Hill, whose summit offers views across to the Tor. It is the neck and the head of Bridie’s Swan in the landscape. It is on this hill that the legend of the Glastonbury Holy Thorn begins. The original was said to have blossomed from the staff of Joseph of Arimathea. Visitors to the Holy Isle could sail up the tidal river Brue. It was literally the landing docks of Avalon.

Wear Morgen La Fey Black

11am- Meet at the Brigit statue in the courtyard of the Glastonbury Experience We will walk to the Temple of Avalon at the back lot of St. John’s Church and have a Check in with Ceremonial Circle and plait our magickal Faery Sight Morgan belt together.

Dress warm and wear comfy shoes to Climb the Tor! Glastonbury Tor-geographically created about 200 million years ago, with a labyrinth etched in Her sides from about 5,000 years ago. We will walk thru town and begin the ascent to the beloved home of the lord of the Celtic underworld, my Grande Father, Gywn Ap Nudd and the cauldron of Rebirth of the Goddess.

We will frolic to the Faery Forest on the side of the Tor, make offerings into a Dryad pool, and (weather permitting) climb a STEEP hill to the Egg Stone, the last of the original stone circle that was atop the Tor and was brutally destroyed by non-pagans of the past. The egg stone sits at the center of the Tor’s labyrinth, where we shall enter the etheric gateway that leads us to our inner mythic s’Elf. We will then climb further up to reach the St. Michael’s Tower by choice of grassy Dragon’s back or proper steps. The tower survived the September 11, 1275 earthquake.

Beneath the Tor there is a hidden cave (Glastonbury~Glass Stone Buried) where the Faery realm of Annwyn resides. All of the St. Michael’s church was destroyed with the seismic activity, except the Tower. Hmmm. Could it had been the Fae who were not pleased a church was erected upon its crown? Later the last Abbot Richard Whiting was executed in 1549 there, on the orders of Thomas Cromwell, the first Earl of Essex. Not to worry, many prayers have cleared the energy of this unfortunate event! 

Looking out over the Levels, it is easy to imagine the holy isle with water all around Her. The Abbey and clever Romans made water ways to the sea to leave rich soil for large farming to feed many at the largest Abbey of it’s kind in 712 AD. The Tor has many daily visitors to enjoy and connect with. Be prepared to share this public space with some very interesting local and visiting eccentric characters.

Our time there will conclude with a Trance Circle Dance titled “Winds on the Tor” (Original Choreography by the Glastonbury Circle Group)

Wear Magda Red

10:30am- Meet at the Brigit statue in the courtyard of the Glastonbury Experience

We will visit, relax, and pray in the quiet of the tiny Magdalene Chapel and precious flower garden.

We shall then meander across the way to The Glastonbury Abbey Ruins~ we will pray at the Mary Chapel and gather at the burial home of King Arthur and Guinevere, plus the site of the Wattle Church built by Mary Magdalene and Joseph of Arimathea 62AD We will sing in the sound chamber of the Abbots Kitchen to Her and greet the other Egg Stone, where here, it is experienced as a symbol of fertility, the navel of the earth, and the center of the magickal world (which has recently been moved back to its original location!)

For a wee bit of a shift, we will bimble around the High Street! Peruse in and out of the finest magickal shops of Bridie’s Isles and in  Devotion to She, reMeMbering the Magda on Her Holy Feast Day every July 22, letting her wealth of beauty inspire your “hunting and gathering” for your home temple.

All attending will have the optional opportunity to be witnessed in making your vow to the Goddess on the Holy Isle of Avalon at our Closing Circle.

Free Time and Rehearsals

Our days include both structured rehearsal time and open periods for rest and exploration. Participants are invited to journey through Avalon’s sacred springs, temples, and mythic sites at your own pace.

These encounters feed directly into our rehearsals, allowing personal revelation and land-based wisdom to shape the ceremonial choreography.

Magdalene Feast Day – Wear Magda Red

Free Time and Rehearsals

Our days include both structured rehearsal time and open periods for rest and exploration. Participants are invited to journey through Avalon’s sacred springs, temples, and mythic sites at your own pace.

These encounters feed directly into our rehearsals, allowing personal revelation and land-based wisdom to shape the ceremonial choreography.

GODDESS CONFERENCE OF GLASTONBURY 2026
TUESDAY JULY 28 through SATURDAY August 2

Goddess Conference Website

Please see Goddess Conference website for complete daily schedule. Please plan to attend all that is offered to receive the full experience

Goddess Conference Registration Begins at the Glastonbury Town Hall, with Temple Altar offerings and is necessary to attend in order to sign up for your week of workshops.

Plus Goddess Art and Craftworks shall be available in the small town hall.

 The Goddess Conference holds a Ball ~ Gala Masque at the Town Hall open to the Public

Tickets can be pre-purchased at the Goddess Conference entrance at the Town Hall during the week. 

You MUST arrive dressed and embodied as a God or Goddess, or you will be denied entrance.

There will also be a public Procession thru town that begins at the Town Hall.

All are Welcome. Please bring a fruit offering to share. All details on GC website. 

Closing Ceremonies are for Conference participants only are at the Town Hall. 

Rest

A full day for rest and restoration.

Integration

Space is held to stabilize and align what has emerged, preparing the body and spirit to carry the work forward.

The Veils are thin,

The Myst recede,

The Lady calls, by tower, by reed.

The Tor, the Scry Bowls, the Standing Stones,

Reach back, Reach forward,

Let truth be known.

I am Bridie, Isles of four,

Maiden, White Swan, Mother, Crone, Sacred Whore.

My body temple lays within the Landscape,

My breath is your Air.

Your destiny, my children, are the strands of my Hair.

Ride on my Swan’s back, Southwest to the Sea,

and bring with you, your Chalice,

fill it’s Cup with ME.

Some legends say that Joseph (the partner of Mother Mary) buried the Grail (the cup used at the Last Supper of Jesus) at the foot of the Glastonbury Tor, whereupon a spring of blood gushed forth from the ground. There is a well at the base of the Tor, Chalice Well, and the water that pours from it has a reddish hue to it, from the high iron content of the water.

“The Holy Grail and its quest is a legend which has had a powerful impact on our civilization and culture. The Grail itself is an ancient Celtic symbol of plenty as well as a Christian symbol of redemption and eternal life, the chalice which caught the blood of the crucified Christ. The story of the Grail sheds profound light on man’s search for the supreme value of life, for that which makes life most meaningful.” ~The Grail Legend. Emma Jung, Marie Louise von Franz

The Abbey Built: year 712 Disestablished: 1539 The earliest Christian foundation of the UK. Medieval pilgrims prayed before the miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary and before a statue of St Joseph in the crypt for healing and other miracles. Pilgrims also visited St Joseph’s well which was accessed via a stone passage in the crypt. The well’s water was believed to have healing properties.

King Arthur and Guinevere at the Abbey In 1184 there was a massive fire that was a total catastrophe and the monks urgently needed funds to rebuild the abbey. The apparently miraculous discovery of the graves of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere only a few years after the fire provided a very welcome potential source of income. Hmmmm? Wonder what you will think when you are there!

Her summit offers views across to the Tor. It is the neck and is the head of Bridie’s Swan in the landscape. It is on this hill that the legend of the Glastonbury Holy Thorn begins. The original was said to have blossomed from the staff of Joseph of Arimathea. Visitors to the Holy Isle could sail up the tidal river Brue. It was literally the landing docks of Avalon!

Watch the “Mists of Avalon” movie free here