The Sisterhood of Avalon has been sponsoring Avalonian Training Intensives around North America and Great Britain since 1998. These four-day residential Intensives allow women to learn Avalonian ritual, techniques, tools, and philosophy from an experiential perspective. Come to connect with the Goddesses of Avalon, immerse yourself in the transformational spiritual traditions of the Celtic Britons, and learn how to heal and empower yourself as you align with the Cycles of the Universe.
Level One - Calling the Barge
The Level One Intensive is for all women seeking the Ways of Avalon. For newcomers to the Goddess Path, it is an excellent starting point; for women who have been engaged in this journeying, it is sure to deepen connections both with the Lady and with the self, from an empowering Avalonian perspective. The SOA Level One Intensive is open to all women, members and non-members alike.
The next Level One Intensive is July 16 - 19, 2009 in New York State, and the all-inclusive price includes workshops, lodging, and vegetarian meals.
Detailed information packets and registration materials are available upon request. Space is limited. If you are interested in attending or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at intensives@ sisterhoodofavalon.org. Our complete 2009 Workshop Schedule, with sites in NY, CA, GA, OH and Saskatoon, SK can be found here:
Jhenah Telyndru has been living the Avalonian Tradition since 1988. She is the Founder and Morgen of the Sisterhood of Avalon, and is Academic Dean of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. Jhenah is the author of Avalon Within: Inner Sovereignty and Personal Transformation through the Avalonian Mysteries (Ninth Wave Press, 2005) and the creator of a unique Avalonian Posture System demonstrated on the instructional DVD Trancing the Inner Landscape: Avalonian Landscape Postures. She presents Avalonian Intensive Workshops around the United States and facilitates Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites in the British Isles.
SOA Intensives are always incredible opportunities to become immersed in the transformational work of Avalon and to build sacred community with other women; we hope you will be able to join us!
Blodeuwedd Anthology
Published by Ninth Wave Press
Submission Deadline — May 31, 2009
We are seeking educational, celebratory and inspirational works in honor of the Welsh Goddess Blodeuwedd. These works should be in the form of short stories, essays, poetry, chants, rituals, meditations, photos, and
art.
Suggested Topics, as related to the Goddess Blodeuwedd:
- Herbs, stones, and symbols
- Sacred Sites
- Totem Animals
- Songs and chants with notation
- Mythology, folklore and beliefs
- Personal experiences with the Goddess
- Meditations, workings, rituals
- Images of altars, crafts, gardens, sculpture, masks and other
creations dedicated to, or inspired by, Blodeuwedd
Copyright and Compensation
All proceeds from the sale of this devotional anthology will benefit the Sisterhood of Avalon Land Fund. There is no direct compensation for publication, and authors retain copyright of their work. We ask that you
consider your participation in this project as an offering to the Goddess it celebrates, and a way to support the sacred land and women’s sanctuary the SOA seeks to manifest for all who are drawn to the Holy Isle.
Submission Requirements
All written work should be in Arial 12 point Word Document format and sent as an email attachment to: submissions@ninthwavepress.com
All images should be 300 dpi or higher, in either .jpeg or transparent .gif format, and sent as an email attachment to:submissions@ninthwavepress.com
We look forward to working with you on manifesting this project in honor of Blodeuwedd.
A Journey through the Sacred Landscapes of the Avalonian Tradition
Presented by the Sisterhood of Avalon
June 21 to July 1, 2009
Pentre Ifan - Pembrokeshire, Wales
Come join with Sisters of the Spirit on a ten-day Pilgrimage where we will explore both inner and outer landscapes and balance conscious sightseeing with ritual, Imram and Avalonian teachings.
We will immerse ourselves in the energies of the sacred landscapes of the Avalonian Tradition, bringing to life the legendary lands of The Mabinogion and connecting with sites held sacred to the ancient Britons. Stand in Druid Groves and chant in Stone Circles. Bathe in holy springs, explore ancestral barrows, and climb ceremonial hills. Experience first hand the mystical energies of Cymru and the Sacred Island of Avalon, portal to the Otherworld and Temple Center of Holy Women.
We will spend five days in Wales, visiting sites associated in literature and ancient folk memory with Ceridwen, Blodeuwedd, Rhiannon, Arianrhod, and Branwen. We will then travel to Glastonbury, believed by many to be Avalon of old, where we will spend the next five days of the pilgrimage visiting this “holiest erthe in Englande” — as well as the ancient sites of Avebury, Stonehenge, West Kennett Long Barrow, Silbury Hill, Stony Littleton Long Barrow, and the holy springs of Sulis in Bath. Time will be spent in experiential workshops, sharing in ritual amidst the sacred landscapes, and immersing ourselves in the spiritual energies of sites associated with the Goddesses of Avalon and the priestesses of old who are our spiritual foremothers.
This pilgrimage will be lead by Jhenah Telyndru, Morgen of the Sisterhood of Avalon, along with Alicia Grosso and Vyviane Armstrong, sister members of the SOA Council of Nine.
There are still a few spaces available — please do consider joining us! For more information and a detailed registration packet, please contact our Pilgrimage Coordinator: pilgrimage@sisterhoodofavalon.org
Check out the newest publications by the Sisterhood of Avalon — two incredible 12 month calendars featuring stunning photographs of the Welsh mythological landscape by Robin Wallace. Featuring Avalonian Holy Days, Celtic Festivals, and detailed Moon Phase information, these are stunning visual companions for your journey!
For more information and to purchase, please visit our online store.
May 2009 be a year of abundance, joy, and transformation for all!
Incredible ceramic artist, Jocelyn Russell, is offering some amazing Avalonian wares on her Etsy shop. I am pleased to own several of her pieces including her fabulous Glastonbury Tor Finger Labyrinth. I highly recommend her awen-infused work — each piece is a true tool for transformation!
A Journey through the Sacred Landscapes of the Avalonian Tradition
Presented by the Sisterhood of Avalon
June 21 to July 1, 2009
Pentre Ifan - Pembrokeshire, Wales
Come join with Sisters of the Spirit on a ten-day Pilgrimage where we will explore both inner and outer landscapes and balance conscious sightseeing with ritual, Imram and Avalonian teachings.
We will immerse ourselves in the energies of the sacred landscapes of the Avalonian Tradition, bringing to life the legendary lands of The Mabinogion and connecting with sites held sacred to the ancient Britons. Stand in Druid Groves and chant in Stone Circles. Bathe in holy springs, explore ancestral barrows, and climb ceremonial hills. Experience first hand the mystical energies of Cymru and the Sacred Island of Avalon, portal to the Otherworld and Temple Center of Holy Women.
We will spend five days in Wales, visiting sites associated in literature and ancient folk memory with Ceridwen, Blodeuwedd, Rhiannon, Arianrhod, and Branwen. We will then travel to Glastonbury, believed by many to be Avalon of old, where we will spend the next five days of the pilgrimage visiting this “holiest erthe in Englande.” Time will be spent in experiential workshops, sharing in ritual amidst the sacred landscapes, and immersing ourselves in the spiritual energies of sites associated with the Goddesses of Avalon and the priestesses of old who are our spiritual foremothers.
This pilgrimage will be lead by Jhenah Telyndru, Morgen of the Sisterhood of Avalon, along with Alicia Grosso and Vyviane Armstrong, sister members of the SOA Council of Nine.
For more information and a detailed registration packet, please contact our Pilgrimage Coordinator: pilgrimage@sisterhoodofavalon.org
When we are there on pilgrimage next year, I’d love to arrange a time and date for the pilgrims to gather at the market cross to send love and greetings to those at home via the webcam!
Enjoy!
ETA: Many thanks to Jackie Hewitt for these links. Visit her lovely site That Funny Hill for some beautiful images of Glastonbury and the Somerset countryside.
Bendithion Afallon! Welcome to Jhenah Telyndru's online space for musings,
news, and Awen. Topics include the Avalonian Tradition, Celtic Religion
and Culture, Welsh Paganism, Druidism, the Bardic Path, and Women's Spirituality.
