A Sacred Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage Through the South of France
A JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE, REBIRTH + DIVINE UNION
In the sacred lands of Provence and the Cathar mountains, where Mary Magdalene’s light still breathes through cave and stone, we gather as women of remembrance. This pilgrimage is a living initiation, a return to the Rose Path of devotion, sovereignty, and divine embodiment. Step into the lands where Mary Magdalene walked, where the Essene mystics prayed, and where the goddess still breathes through the wind and stone.
This is a pilgrimage of remembrance.
An invitation to awaken the mystic codes of love, devotion, and sovereignty that live within your own body.
For eight days, we will journey through Provence and the Cathar mountains, following the living thread of Mary Magdalene and the Rose Lineage through the places where her presence has been honored for centuries. From the grotto of Sainte-Baume and the shores of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to the sacred waters of Galamus and the mystical mountain of Bugarach, we will enter these lands as pilgrims, allowing each place to become part of our own journey of remembrance.
Through sacred site pilgrimage, ceremony, Magdalene teachings, sound, movement, prayer, and sisterhood, Mystic Union invites you into a deeper relationship with your heart, your voice, your sovereignty, and the sacred feminine wisdom already living within you.
This is a pilgrimage into the mysteries of the Rose and a return to the woman you are becoming.
Awaken the Magdalene within. Walk the path of the Rose. Live as Love embodied.
Through ceremony, sound, and sacred journey, we awaken the hidden temples within: the heart, the womb, the soul. We walk where the Magdalene prayed, bathe in the waters where she baptized, and ascend the mountains where the Cathars kept the Grail flame alive.
Are you ready to walk the path of the Mystic Union, a France retreat that many experience as one of the most soul-stirring retreats in France?
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 move through the places that have carried her presence for centuries.
We will enter the cave of Sainte-Baume where she is said to have spent her final years in prayer, immerse ourselves in sacred waters connected to her story, walk through the wild beauty of Cathar country, and ascend the mystical mountain of Bugarach, long associated with the Grail mysteries.
These are places we will experience slowly and with reverence. Through ceremony, sound, prayer, movement, teachings, and sacred sisterhood, you will have space to listen to what the land awakens within you and to meet the parts of yourself that are ready to be reclaimed.
This is the heart of Mystic Union. The union of the human and the divine, the feminine and the masculine, the earthly and the sacred. It is a return to the heart as your inner temple, to your body as a vessel of wisdom, and to the deeper knowing that becomes available when you give yourself the space to truly listen.
You come to France following the footsteps of Mary Magdalene. You return carrying the Rose within you.
The Path of the Rose: Rebirth, Union, and Illumined Love
A JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage through the sacred lands of Mary Magdalene, a journey of deep transformation, heart awakening, and divine remembrance. From the lavender hills of Provence to the Cathar mountains of France, ancient energies will guide you home to your truest self.
Activate the Magdalene Codes: Through ceremony, sound, and temple practice, awaken the inner priestess and reclaim your original innocence, power, and grace.
Embody Higher Consciousness: Open to new dimensions of awareness, creativity, and devotion as you walk upon the lands where miracles are born.
Awaken the Light Within: Reconnect with your sacred essence and feel the pulse of divine love rising through every cell of your being.
Release and Renew: Shed the weight of past lifetimes and awaken the radiant clarity of your soul’s higher purpose.
Restore Harmony and Vitality: Align body, heart, and spirit with the healing frequencies of the Rose Lineage and the sacred waters of the South of France.
We invite you on this sacred journey of remembrance, a pilgrimage that will transform the way you see yourself, your path, and the world, a deeply initiatory pilgrimage to experience and one of the more expansive retreats in Europe for women walking the Rose Path.
OFFERINGS HIGHLIGHTS
Grotte De Sainte Baume
Eglise Notre Dame dela Mer
Château de Montségur
Throne of Isis
Basilica of Saint-Maximin
La Grotte Aux Oeufs
L’Ermitage
Grotte De Bethlehem
Rennes Le Chateau
Chapelle Saint Salvayre
Saintes Marie de la Mer
Gorge De Galamus
Alet Les Bains
Fontain Des Amours
Pech De Bugarach
What You’ll Experience on This Sacred Pilgrimage
11 Sacred Sites and Temple Activations
Enter the holy landscapes of St. Baume and Cathar region—Sainte-Baume Grotto, Saint-Maximin Basilica, Montségur, Rennes-le-Château, and more… each a living portal of Magdalene remembrance and divine initiation.
Magdalene and Cathar Mystery Teachings
Receive transmissions of the Rose Lineage, the Grail mysteries, and the sacred feminine codes preserved within these ancient lands.
Workshops and Healing Circles
Engage in heart-centered teachings, soul work, and group alchemy designed to awaken your gifts and deepen your spiritual embodiment.
Daily Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork
Ground your light and harmonize body, mind, and spirit with daily movement and contemplative practice this is woven in as devotion, not performance.
Temple Ceremonies and Rituals
Participate in evening rites of anointing, sound, and candlelight, aligning with the lunar and solar frequencies, guiding our journey.
Sound Activations and Water Blessings
Experience crystal alchemy, sound baths, and sacred water ceremonies in the same currents where Mary Magdalene once baptized her initiates.
Inner Journey of Remembrance
Awaken the priestess within as you release old patterns and return to your true essence, the luminous heart of your being.
Sisterhood and Soul Family
Travel with an intimate circle of women devoted to love, transformation, and planetary awakening. Lifelong bonds are born here.
Joy, Beauty, and Pleasure
Savor the abundance of Provence, local cuisine, sacred rest, laughter, and moments of pure presence amidst lavender fields and ancient stones.
AWAKEN . INITIATE . EMBODY
THE EXPERIENCE
Eight days following the Magdalene path through Provence, the Camargue, and the sacred lands of Southern France.
DAY 1 | JUNE 23
ARRIVAL IN SAINT-MAXIMIN
THE THRESHOLD
Arrive in Saint-Maximin and enter the pilgrimage with our opening circle, intention, and sacred welcome.
DAY 2 | JUNE 24
SAINT-MAXIMIN + SAINTE-BAUME
DEVOTION
Visit the Basilica of Saint-Maximin and pilgrimage through the ancient forest to Mary Magdalene’s sacred grotto, entering the mysteries of prayer, devotion, and the open heart.
DAY 3 | JUNE 25
GROTTE DE L’OEUF
REBIRTH
Descend into the womb-like Egg Cave for an initiation of release, renewal, and feminine rebirth.
DAY 4 | JUNE 26
SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER
THE CROSSING
Journey to the shores where tradition holds that the Holy Marys arrived in France. Honor Sara la Kali, the Black Madonna, and enter the waters of the Mediterranean in sacred ceremony.
DAY 5 | JUNE 27
INTO CATHAR COUNTRY
THE GRAIL
Travel from the Camargue into the mystical lands of Cathar country, following the thread of the Rose into the mysteries of sacred love, devotion, and the Grail.
DAY 6 | JUNE 28
RENNES-LE-CHÂTEAU
THE MYSTERY
Enter the mysteries of Rennes-le-Château, a village woven with Magdalene, Grail, and Rose symbolism, for a day of revelation and inner knowing.
DAY 7 | JUNE 29
THRONE OF ISIS + FOUNTAIN OF LOVE
SACRED UNION
Gather at the Throne of Isis and Fountain of Love for our final initiation into sovereignty, divine love, and the inner union of feminine and masculine.
DAY 8 | JUNE 30
CLOSING + RETURN
THE ROSE WITHIN
Close our pilgrimage in ceremony before departing for Toulouse, carrying the remembrance, teachings, and living presence of the Rose home within you.
YOUR HOST
Sheherazad Barnes is a devoted spiritual guide, healer, and priestess of the sacred rose lineage of Isis, Mother Mary, and Mary Magdalene. As the author of the Awakening the Goddess Within oracle cards, she channels the wisdom of these divine feminine archetypes to guide women on a profound journey of remembrance helping them reclaim their sacred power, intuition, and sovereignty. Through her work, she bridges the mystical with the practical, offering powerful transmissions, rituals, and sacred teachings that illuminate the path of the modern priestess.
With a lifetime dedicated to service, prayer, and devotion, Shehera has cultivated a deep connection to the goddess and the ancient mysteries. Her teachings blend channeled activations, sound healing, goddess archetypes, alchemical practices, and ancient Egyptian wisdom, all designed to heal the feminine nervous system, activate spiritual gifts, and restore harmony between the cosmic and earthly realms. Drawing from initiatory lineages, she creates transformational spaces for women to heal generational wounds, embody their highest soul expression, and step into their divine mission with clarity and power.
Shehera’s work is a sanctuary for those who feel the sacred call to awaken, heal, and rise. Through immersive retreats, mentorship programs, and sacred ceremonies, she provides a space for deep healing and quantum expansion. Whether through her oracle deck, teachings, or guided transmissions, she invites women to reconnect with their inner temple, embrace the path of divine remembrance, and step into their full radiance.
For those who seek to embody the divine feminine and walk the path of the priestess, Shehera offers her wisdom, presence, and devotion as a guiding light in the journey of transformation and sacred reclamation.
GUEST TEACHERS + FACILITATORS
Aletheia Sophia — Keeper of the Sophia Christ Mysteries
We are deeply honored to receive the Ancient Rite of the Five Seals with Aletheia Sophia, a sacred initiation into the Christ Mysteries first ordained by Mary Magdalene and Yeshua. This rite, spoken of in the Trimorphic Protennoia, the Gospel of John, and the Gospel of the Egyptians, awakens remembrance of our divine lineage through five seals of Light and Spirit.
Aletheia is a vessel of Sophia’s returning presence and guardian of Les Contes, a living sanctuary in the Cathar lands of Southern France where she tends the waters, the land, and the hearts that gather there. Once a global teacher of Sacred Body Awakening, she now devotes her life to the embodied path of the Feminine Christ, offering transmissions through The Shift Network and her own living temple.
Aletheia will guide us through this ancient Visionary Ascent and baptism in the Living Waters, a profound initiation into the Sophia current and the Christed mysteries. This sacred rite marks a new chapter of embodiment and devotion, opening the path for each soul to live as a radiant expression of the Feminine Christ.
Kristi Noël — Quantum Healing and Christ Light Transmission
Kristi Noël brings a beautiful presence to our journey. For more than ten years, she has offered Quantum Healings in wellness centers, private homes, and intimate spiritual containers, guiding hundreds of clients through profound energetic shifts. She is clairvoyant, clairaudient, and channels messages from Source, the Christ Light, and the lineage of Mary Magdalene with clarity and devotion. Kristi holds mastery certifications in Reiki, Crystal Healing, and Sound Healing, and also works closely with herbs and flower essences as part of her holistic approach.
Her healing gifts first awakened through motherhood, and as a mother of five, she carries a grounded, heart-centered wisdom that naturally nurtures others. She founded Helping Hands, a non profit organization dedicated to supporting the healing of children around the world. Kristi speaks three languages, plays the flute, and carries a prayerful presence that gently supports the energetic field.
Throughout our retreat, she will share her quantum healings as needed and devotional prayers with the group in a way that complements and enriches the larger journey.
Elena Bradford — Yoga teacher, Sound Healer, Reiki Practitioner and Ordained Priestess
Elena has been a physical teacher of the body for over 25 years. While 19 of those years were spent running an Internal Medicine practice and her yoga studio on the side, she left the medical field and expanded her studies in alternative healing modalities such as breathwork, meditation, sound healing, somatic work, essential oils and herbs (with which she started her own bath salt company), Reiki and the Priestess Arts. She has completed extensive trainings on the nervous system, functional movement and restoration, but it has been through the Priestess path she has discovered the deep power of gnostic knowing and feminine intuition. Integrating the physical, emotional, spiritual and mystical magic we hold in our bodies is woven into all of her teachings and offerings.
Elena is devoted to showing you that you are your own healer.
"The am home in my body and my soul."
ACOMMODATIONS
Experience sacred luxury and countryside French charm across the enchanting landscapes of Provence and Cathar Country, where every stay reflects the spirit of the journey, authentic, beautiful, and intentionally chosen for its energy, comfort, and connection to the land.
Our pilgrimage begins near Sainte-Baume or Aix-en-Provence, in a lovingly curated charming countryside chateau that blends elegance with warmth. Here, modern comforts meet old-world charm with cozy rooms, tranquil gardens, and nourishing meals create the perfect atmosphere for arrival and grounding.
As we travel through the Camargue coast, Provence villages, and the Cathar mountains, we’ll stay in a collection of boutique hotels, historic manors, and family-run retreats, each with its own story and magic. Some offer refined luxury, while others are simpler sanctuaries full of heart and authenticity… every one chosen for its beauty, hospitality, and proximity to the sacred sites we’ll explore.
From candlelit dinners and starlit gardens to rustic stone courtyards and panoramic mountain views, each space invites rest, reflection, and connection. This is luxury redefined with soulful comfort, presence, and the richness of being held by the land itself.
Note: Accommodations may vary depending on group size and availability, while maintaining the same standard of comfort, care, and energetic alignment.
JOIN US IN FRANCE
For an intimate 8-day pilgrimage through the sacred lands of Mary Magdalene and the living mysteries of the Rose.
MYSTIC UNION
June 23 – 30, 2027
This pilgrimage is intentionally limited to a small circle of women, allowing us to move through these sacred lands with intimacy, reverence, and depth.
EARLY ENROLLMENT
$3,888 USD
Reserve your place with an $500 deposit.
Payment plans are available.
Enter the Temple of the Rose and walk the path of remembrance.
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF - Retreat applications allow us to determine where things are at and if our retreats will be powerful for you and the group. We are looking for a transcendent group of souls wanting to experience the blessings of this land, to reactivate grid lands with their light and not only to receive but also give back to this land and its people. We want to ensure that the spiritual nature and work that is going to be done is in alignment with your intentions for this journey.
All fields are required. After you submit your application, you will be contacted to schedule a follow-up conversation to review your application and ask/answer any questions and get a sense if this is a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay in Full and/or Pay Your Deposit
Price Includes: Accommodations, Food, Ceremonies, Transportation + All Sites Entry Tickets
We will have a English speaking spiritual guides that will be traveling with us throughout the whole journey from start to finish.
Payments are preferred through Zelle, Check, Paypal or Venmo as friends and family to avoid additional fees. Please note if you are paying directly on the site it is with cc so kindly send an additional 3% to cover cc fees. You will be billed for the cc fee separately after you book on the site.
RETREAT DETAILS
Provence, Camargue Coast & Cathar Country, South of France
June 23 – 30, 2027Our pilgrimage begins in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume on June 23. We recommend arriving in the Aix-en-Provence area one day early to rest and acclimate before the journey begins. A complimentary group transfer from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Maximin will be provided at a designated time, with recommended hotels and full arrival details shared upon registration.
Our pilgrimage concludes on June 30 with a group transfer from Couiza to Toulouse Airport.
SACRED SITES + EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
• Basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, home to the relics attributed to Mary Magdalene
• Grotto of Sainte-Baume, the sacred cave where tradition holds that Mary Magdalene spent her final years in prayer and contemplation
• Grotte de l’Oeuf, the ancient Egg Cave associated with the feminine mysteries, fertility, and rebirth
• Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the Mediterranean pilgrimage village associated with the arrival of the Holy Marys and Sara la Kali, the Black Madonna
• Rennes-le-Château, woven with the mysteries of Mary Magdalene, the Grail, and the Rose
• Throne of Isis, an ancient sacred site where we enter the mysteries of the Divine Feminine and sovereignty
• Fountain of Love, where we complete our journey with ceremony devoted to love, union, and remembrance
Each day weaves sacred pilgrimage with teachings, ceremony, sound, movement, prayer, and time for integration, allowing the journey through the land to become an inner journey of its own.
Included:
7 nights accommodation in charming villas, boutique hotels, and countryside chateaux
Daily breakfast and dinner (plus most lunches and picnics)
Ground transportation for all scheduled excursions
All ceremonies, workshops, and sacred site activations
Opening & closing ceremonies, daily meditations, and sound healings
Not Included:
International airfare
Personal travel insurance (required)
Lunches on travel or free days
Personal items, tips, or additional experiences outside the itinerary
Additional Information:
There will be activities nearly every day from morning through early evening. Free time is woven into the schedule for rest, reflection, and integration.
If you wish to explore beyond the itinerary, we recommend arriving early or staying after the retreat concludes.
Investment & Registration
A non-refundable deposit of $500 USD is required upon acceptance to secure your place.
Payment plans are available, please inquire for details.
Full payment is due by May 15th, 2027.
Due to the intimate and initiatory nature of this retreat, space is very limited and we are looking for committed circle of sisters for this initiation.
For questions or to reserve your space:
shehera@anahataholistichealing.com
+1 (323) 243-7766
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Frequently Asked Questions
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This Mary Magdalene retreat is a 10-day pilgrimage through Provence, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mystic Union is a 10-day pilgrimage, June 15–24, 2026, moving through multiple sacred sites across Provence, Camargue, and Cathar Country.
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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.
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Many describe it 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.
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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.