MAGDALENE PORTAL · SOUTH OF FRANCE
In the sacred lands of Southern France and the Cathar mountains, we gather for an eight-day pilgrimage into the living mysteries of Mary Magdalene and the Rose.
We will walk through ancient grottos, basilicas, coastal sanctuaries, sacred waters and Cathar lands where her presence has been honored for centuries. Each place becomes part of a journey through devotion, remembrance, sovereignty and embodied love.
Through ceremony, Magdalene teachings, meditation, sacred sound, movement, prayer and sisterhood, you are invited into a deeper relationship with your heart, your voice and the feminine wisdom already living within you.
MYSTIC UNION
A pilgrimage of remembrance, rebirth and divine union.
June 23 to 30, 2027
St. Baume and Cathar Country
Eight days and seven nights
THE LIVING MYSTERIES OF THE MAGDALENE
Step into a journey of remembrance, where the teachings of Mary Magdalene are experienced through the body, the land and the living mysteries of the Rose.
Over eight days, we will enter the cave of Sainte-Baume, immerse ourselves in sacred waters connected to her story, walk through the wild beauty of Cathar country and ascend the mystical mountain of Bugarach.
Through ceremony, sound, prayer, movement, teachings and sacred sisterhood, you will have space to listen to what the land awakens within you and meet the parts of yourself that are ready to be reclaimed.
The union of the human and the divine, the feminine and the masculine, the earthly and the sacred.
You come to France following the footsteps of Mary Magdalene. You return carrying the Rose within you.
ENTER THE TEMPLETHE MAGDALENE INITIATION
Mystic Union is a passage through the teachings, sacred lands and living presence of the Magdalene. Each experience invites you deeper into devotion, truth, embodiment and the wisdom of your own heart.
Reconnect with the part of you that already knows how to listen, trust and live from the quiet authority of the heart.
Enter a living practice of devotion through ceremony, prayer, sacred sound and direct relationship with the land.
Work with sacred waters, caves and ancient sanctuaries as places of purification, renewal and emotional healing.
Restore your relationship with truth, sovereignty and the feminine power that lives within your body and expression.
Bring spirit into your lived experience and deepen the relationship between your inner feminine and masculine.
Return home carrying the teachings in the way you love, lead, create and move through your daily life.
PROVENCE · THE CAMARGUE · CATHAR COUNTRY
We will travel through ancient grottos, coastal sanctuaries, mountain temples, sacred waters and Cathar lands that have carried the stories of Mary Magdalene, the Rose Lineage and the Grail traditions for centuries.
FOLLOW THE PATH OF THE ROSE
ENTER THE TEMPLETHE MYSTIC UNION EXPERIENCE
Each day brings together sacred-site pilgrimage, Magdalene teachings, ceremony and embodied practice, creating space for reflection, connection and personal transformation.
Pilgrimage through ancient grottos, basilicas, mountain sanctuaries, sacred waters and Cathar lands.
Explore the Rose Lineage, the Grail traditions and the living teachings associated with Mary Magdalene.
Gather for prayer, meditation, ritual and devotional practice within sacred places across Southern France.
Receive sound activations, vocal practices and healing frequencies created to support each stage of the journey.
Begin your days with movement, meditation, breathwork and practices that bring the teachings into your body.
Work with the rivers, springs and coastal waters of the region through blessing, purification and prayer.
Receive space for journaling, contemplation and listening to what each place is awakening within you.
Share the pilgrimage within an intimate circle of women walking the path with presence, care and reverence.
Experience the food, beauty, culture and natural richness of France as part of the sacred journey.
PRAYER · PILGRIMAGE · CEREMONY · SISTERHOOD
THE PATH OF MYSTIC UNION
Eight days following the Magdalene path through the sacred lands, ancient waters and living mysteries of the Rose.
THE MAGDALENE PATH THROUGH SOUTHERN FRANCE
Eight days moving through Provence, the Camargue and Cathar country. Each day carries its own place, practice and stage of the inner journey.
JUNE 23 · SAINT-MAXIMIN
Arrive in Saint-Maximin and enter the pilgrimage through our opening circle, shared intention and sacred welcome.
JUNE 24 · SAINT-MAXIMIN AND SAINTE-BAUME
Visit the Basilica of Saint-Maximin and walk through the ancient forest to Mary Magdalene’s grotto, entering the mysteries of prayer, devotion and the open heart.
JUNE 25 · GROTTE DE L’OEUF
Descend into the womb-like Egg Cave for an initiation of release, renewal and feminine rebirth.
JUNE 26 · SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER
Journey to the shores where tradition holds that the Holy Marys arrived in France. Honor Sara la Kali and enter the Mediterranean waters in sacred ceremony.
JUNE 27 · CATHAR COUNTRY
Travel from the Camargue into Cathar country, following the thread of the Rose into the mysteries of sacred love, devotion and the Grail.
JUNE 28 · RENNES-LE-CHÂTEAU
Enter a village woven with Magdalene, Grail and Rose symbolism for a day devoted to revelation, contemplation and inner knowing.
JUNE 29 · THRONE OF ISIS AND FOUNTAIN OF LOVE
Gather at the Throne of Isis and Fountain of Love for an initiation into sovereignty, divine love and the inner union of feminine and masculine.
JUNE 30 · CLOSING AND RETURN
Close our pilgrimage in ceremony before departing for Toulouse, carrying the teachings and living presence of the Rose home within you.
YOUR PLACE WITHIN THE TEMPLE AWAITS
ENTER THE TEMPLE
YOUR GUIDE THROUGH THE MAGDALENE LANDS
Ascension teacher, spiritual guide, sound and energy healer, author and facilitator of sacred pilgrimages around the world.
For more than a decade, Sheherazad has guided women through healing, spiritual practice and transformational experiences rooted in ancient wisdom, sacred sound, meditation, embodiment and ceremony.
Her path is deeply connected to the divine feminine traditions of Isis, Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene. As the author of the Awakening the Goddess Within oracle deck, she brings the teachings of feminine wisdom into a grounded relationship with the body, the heart and everyday life.
Through retreats, Mystery School, mentorship and practitioner training, Sheherazad creates intimate spaces where women can deepen their inner knowing, restore trust in themselves and enter into direct relationship with the sacred.
To guide you into relationship with the land, the teachings and the wisdom already living within you.
THE WOMEN HOLDING THE JOURNEY
Each facilitator brings a distinct body of experience and practice to Mystic Union, enriching the pilgrimage through sacred teaching, healing, prayer and embodied wisdom.
KEEPER OF THE SOPHIA CHRIST MYSTERIES
Aletheia is a guardian of Les Contes, a living sanctuary within the Cathar lands of Southern France where she tends the waters, the land and those who gather there.
She will guide us through the Ancient Rite of the Five Seals, a sacred initiation connected to the Christ Mysteries, Mary Magdalene, Yeshua and the returning presence of Sophia.
Through visionary practice and baptism in the Living Waters, Aletheia will offer an experience rooted in devotion, remembrance and the embodied path of the Feminine Christ.
QUANTUM HEALING AND CHRIST LIGHT
For more than ten years, Kristi has offered Quantum Healing in wellness centers, private homes and intimate spiritual containers.
Her work includes Reiki, crystal healing, sound healing, herbs and flower essences. She also receives intuitive guidance through the Christ Light and the lineage of Mary Magdalene.
Throughout the pilgrimage, Kristi will offer healing support and devotional prayer in ways that complement the larger journey and the needs of the group.
PRIESTESS & EMBODIMENT GUIDE
Elena has taught through the body for more than 25 years. Her work brings together yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, somatic practice, Reiki and the Priestess Arts.
As an ordained Priestess, she draws on feminine intuition and the understanding we gain through direct experience. During Mystic Union, she will help hold space for the group and support practices such as movement, meditation, sound and ceremony.
Elena is devoted to helping women restore trust in the intelligence of their bodies and remember the healing wisdom that lives within.
“I am home in my body and my soul.”
REST · BEAUTY · CONNECTION TO THE LAND
Our accommodations are selected for their character, comfort, hospitality and relationship to the sacred lands we will be visiting.
Our pilgrimage begins near Sainte-Baume or Aix-en-Provence in a carefully selected countryside property that blends old-world character with warmth and modern comfort.
As we travel through Southern France, we will stay in a collection of boutique hotels, historic properties and family-run retreats. Some offer refined luxury, while others carry the simple beauty and intimacy of the land.
Each stay is selected to support rest, reflection and connection after our days of pilgrimage, ceremony and sacred-site work.
Historic properties, boutique hotels and countryside retreats.
Beautiful spaces chosen to support rest and integration.
Accommodations selected in relationship to our sacred-site journey.
Accommodations may vary according to group size and availability while maintaining the same standard of comfort, care and hospitality.
JUNE 23 – 30, 2027
Join us for an intimate 8-day pilgrimage through the sacred lands of Mary Magdalene and the living mysteries of the Rose.
TRIPLE SHARED ROOM
$4,222
Shared accommodation for three guests. A beautiful option for those open to a communal retreat experience.
DOUBLE SHARED ROOM
$4,666
Shared accommodation for two guests. Your own bed within a thoughtfully selected shared room.
PRIVATE ROOM
$7,222
Your own private room and personal sanctuary for rest, reflection and integration.
YOUR PLACE IS RESERVED WITH AN $888 DEPOSIT
Your deposit is applied toward your total pilgrimage investment. Payment plans are available for the remaining balance.
Space is intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy of the journey.
AN INTIMATE PILGRIMAGE
Mystic Union is an intimate spiritual journey created for women who feel called to walk the sacred lands of Mary Magdalene and enter the mysteries of the Rose.
Your application gives us an opportunity to understand your intentions, your current spiritual path and what is calling you to this pilgrimage.
After your application is received, we will contact you to schedule a private conversation. You will have space to ask questions, learn more about the journey and confirm that the experience feels aligned for you and for the group.
BEGIN YOUR APPLICATIONAll application fields are required.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Eight days and seven nights through Provence, the Camargue coast and Cathar country in Southern France.
June 23 – 30, 2027
Provence, the Camargue coast and Cathar country in Southern France.
Our pilgrimage begins in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume on June 23. We recommend arriving in the Aix-en-Provence area one day early.
A complimentary group transfer from Aix-en-Provence will be provided at a designated time.
The journey concludes on June 30 with a group transfer from Couiza to Toulouse Airport.
Most days will move from morning through early evening and include pilgrimage, teachings, ceremony and group experiences.
Time for rest, reflection and integration will be woven throughout the journey.
If you would like additional time to explore Southern France, we recommend arriving early or extending your stay.
$888 DEPOSIT
Your non-refundable deposit reserves your place and is applied toward your total pilgrimage investment.
Payment plans are available. The remaining balance is due by May 15, 2027.
This Mary Magdalene retreat is an 8-day pilgrimage through Southern France which includes; St. Baume, Camargue, and Cathar Country. It centers on sacred sites, Rose Lineage teachings, ceremony, sound, daily practice, and initiatory activations designed to support remembrance, devotion, and embodied divine union.
A wellness retreat in France experience holds a unique mix of sacred landscape, pilgrimage routes, and spiritual history, especially in the South. For many women, the land itself becomes part of the healing process through stillness, beauty, and ancient devotional currents.
It includes daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork, so it can meet the intent behind yoga retreat in France. But it is not performance-based. Yoga here supports embodiment, nervous system settling, and integration within the broader pilgrimage and ceremonial journey.
This France retreat is for women who feel called to the Rose Lineage, sacred feminine teachings, spiritual pilgrimage, and deep remembrance. You do not need prior retreat experience, but you do need openness and willingness to meet the journey sincerely.
Mystic Union is a 8-day pilgrimage, June 23–30, 2027, moving through multiple sacred sites across Southern France including St. Baume, Camargue, and Cathar Country.
This French retreat includes accommodations, meals (as listed), ceremonies, workshops, transportation for scheduled excursions, sacred site entry tickets, and guided facilitation from start to finish. International flights and insurance are not included.
Many consider it one of the best wellness retreats in Europe because it combines sacred site pilgrimage, devotional lineage teachings, sound and water activations, embodied practice, and deep integration, rather than offering a surface-level retreat itinerary.
You book by applying through the Mystic Union France page. Applications help ensure the group is aligned with the spiritual nature and initiatory depth of the journey before acceptance and deposit payment.
Sacred places, shared ceremonies and the connections that have shaped our pilgrimages together.
