Alchemical Mary Magdalene Retreat in Southern France

Celebrate the Fall Equinox

Answer the Call of the Magdalene Rose Lineage

September 15-25, 2025

 
 

10 Days. 9 Sacred Sites. One Transformative Pilgrimage of a Lifetime.

Step into a living spiritual adventure where Mary Magdalene’s legacy comes alive. This journey is not just a tour – it’s an alchemical pilgrimage through the mystical landscapes of Southern France, timed with the powerful energies of the Fall Equinox. If you feel a magnetic pull toward Mary Magdalene’s wisdom, this is your moment to answer.

 
 
 

Picture yourself…

standing on the shores of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, where Mary Magdalene is said to have first landed in France nearly 2,000 years ago. A profound stirring awakens within you. It’s as if Mary herself is whispering to your soul, reminding you of truths you have always known. In that moment, the veil between worlds thins and you realize: you are meant to be here. This is more than a retreat – it’s a sacred homecoming.

 
 

This pilgrimage is an awakening of ancient memory—a journey that transcends mere tourism or spiritual retreat.

It's a sacred remembrance that happens at the intersection of hallowed ground, timeless wisdom, and the divine blueprint encoded in your very DNA.

 
 

Is Your Soul Yearning for More?

Many spiritual seekers like you have felt the nudge of something greater. Do any of these resonate with you?

  • A persistent feeling that despite a “good” life, something deeper is missing.

  • A sense that an authentic, powerful part of you lies dormant, waiting to awaken.

  • Recurring life patterns or relationships that leave you wondering about unresolved wounds of the past.

  • A spiritual homesickness – a longing for a place or purpose you can’t quite name.

  • An unexplainable draw to Mary Magdalene’s story, energy, or the Divine Feminine mysteries.

 

These feelings are not coincidences. They are like sacred breadcrumbs from your soul, leading you to the threshold of profound transformation. Mary Magdalene’s energy is calling you, and this pilgrimage is your chance to respond.

 
 

A Journey Unlike Any Other

This is not a typical spiritual retreat or sightseeing tour. It’s an initiation into ancient wisdom and a celebration of the Divine Feminine renaissance within you. Over 10 days, guided by renowned healer Adora Winquist and local Magdalene expert Véronique Flayol, you’ll trace Mary’s footsteps across Provence and the Languedoc – awakening the magic that’s encoded in your very DNA.

 
 

What Makes This Retreat Unique and Unforgettable:

  • Exclusive Equinox Ceremonies: For the first time ever, spend two nights at the sacred Abbey de Valsaintes during the Fall Equinox. We will align with ancient neolithic “Fertility Stones” that only on this date interact with the sun and stars. In a once-in-a-lifetime Equinox night ceremony, you’ll harness this cosmic alignment to supercharge your intentions and spiritual rebirth. (No other retreat offers this!)

  • Private Access to Hidden Sanctuaries: Gain entry to sites usually inaccessible to the public. Experience a private sound ceremony inside the ancient Temple of Diana (a 1st-century Roman temple closed to regular tourists) where our voices will echo in a chamber of timeless energy. Visit the remote Church of Notre Dame de Marceille in Limoux to commune with a rare Black Madonna revered by locals but seldom seen by outsiders. These off-the-beaten-path treasures will deeply enrich your journey.

  • Nine Sacred Sites, Six Historic Towns: From the Camargue wetlands of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (where Mary Magdalene’s boat is said to have come ashore) to the mountaintop grotto at Sainte-Baume (where she spent her final years in prayer), you’ll walk the very ground that holds her story. Meditate in the forests of the Druids on the path to Mary’s cave, feel the palpable presence of the Divine Feminine at St. Maximin Basilica (home to her relics), and even stand upon the legendary “Seat of Isis” in Rennes-les-Bains for an empowering Goddess activation. Every day brings new energies, new activations, and new miracles.

  • Living the Magdalene Way – Ritual & Revelation: Throughout the pilgrimage, Adora will lead you in profound energetic activations, healing meditations, and sacred ceremonies. Imagine receiving a group Akashic Records healing in an ancient forest or participating in a Goddess Isis ceremony by a natural spring. You will also craft your own sacred anointing oil from rare botanicals (like spikenard, myrrh, cistus, lotus) in a hands-on workshop at the abbey – reconnecting you with the aromatic rituals of Mary Magdalene herself. These practices aren’t just activities; they are portals to deep inner transformation that you’ll carry long after the journey ends.

  • All-Inclusive Care & Cozy Accommodations: Rest in charming French accommodations and enjoy authentic local cuisine as we travel through quaint villages and medieval towns. All your land travel, site entries, and daily breakfasts (and many group meals) are included, so you can immerse fully in the experience without worrying about logistics. Our group is intentionally small and intimate, ensuring you receive personal support, attention, and safety throughout the trip. Everything is handled for you – you just need to arrive ready to transform.

    In essence: This 2025 retreat offers more days, more sacred sites, and more exclusive spiritual experiences than any other Magdalene pilgrimage out there. It’s a journey designed to catalyze your awakening on every level – physical, emotional, and spiritual.

 
 

Sacred Masculine & Feminine in Union

Mary Magdalene’s teachings guide us toward the sacred marriage of the inner feminine and masculine. This retreat welcomes and empowers all genders on that path of wholeness:

For Women: 

Reclaim the power of your voice and womb. Heal the mother-sister-daughter wounds carried for generations. In the land where the Divine Feminine was honored and later suppressed, you will ignite your authentic expression and remember the truth of who you are – a vessel of love and creation.


For Men:

Release the burden of having to “always be in control.” In this journey, strength is found in vulnerability and openness. By embracing the divine feminine energy (within yourself and in the world), you’ll discover a new freedom to feel, heal, and connect. This pilgrimage helps you integrate compassion and intuition, making you more whole and present.


For Couples: 

There is no better place to deepen sacred partnership than on this holy ground. Together, you’ll learn the art of sacred union from Mary Magdalene’s example – supporting each other to shed old patterns “too heavy to carry” and to step into a higher vibration of love. Expect profound bonding experiences that rekindle passion, trust, and a soul-level connection between you.

 
 
 

No matter who you are, you will be part of a supportive, heart-centered circle throughout this adventure. The land itself, the group energy, and Mary’s presence will heal and balance your inner feminine and masculine, helping you emerge as the whole, radiant being you were born to be.

 
 

 

The Alchemy of Aromatics

Historical art depicts Mary Magdalene with a vessel of aromatic essence used for the holy practice of anointing. These sacred oils hold the keys to awaken ancient wisdom and divine knowledge within us.

Rare aromatics like spikenard, myrrh, bakul, cistus and lotus will be our allies to access an expansive pathway to the deep recesses of the soul where Divine truth and light dance in unity.

 

 The Magdalene is calling you to France for a journey of miracles and mysticism. She invites you into deeper communion with The Beloved - the infinite source of love within you. Join our sacred circle this September and experience the magic and transformation that awaits!

 

 

Transformational Benefits – What You’ll Experience

By journey’s end, you won’t just have seen amazing places – you will have undergone a personal metamorphosis. During this retreat you will:

  • Break Old Cycles and Limitations: Through ancient rituals and energy work, release the subconscious patterns and fears that have held you back in life. Generational wounds and past-life echoes can finally be healed, freeing you from cycles of pain.

  • Awaken Your Inner Wisdom: Feel your intuition and soul gifts coming alive. In meditation at sacred sites and quiet reflection, receive insights about your life’s purpose and answers to questions you’ve long carried. Mary Magdalene’s empowering presence will help you trust your inner voice of truth.

  • Expand Your Heart and Consciousness: The ceremonies, whether under a starlit equinox sky or in a candlelit chapel, are designed to open your heart to unconditional love. Expect moments of awe, tears of release, and waves of bliss as you connect to the divine source within and around you.

  • Ignite Your Creative Power: The Equinox energy combined with the potent vortex sites will activate your ability to co-create your reality. You’ll leave with a higher vibration, clear vision, and tools to manifest the life your heart truly desires – the “life of your deepest dreams” no longer feels impossible, but inevitable.

  • Join a Soul Family: The bonds formed on this pilgrimage are unlike any other. Surrounded by like-minded spiritual seekers, you’ll experience laughter, support, and breakthroughs together. Many past participants describe feeling they found a new soul family on this journey – friendships and connections that continue long after the trip.

Past attendees have called this retreat “life-changing,” “profound beyond words,” and “the first spiritual journey that truly delivered on its promise.” You too will return home not just with incredible memories, but with a new sense of empowerment, peace, and purpose blossoming in your heart.

 

Meet Your Sacred Journey Guides:

Adora Winquist

Your journey facilitator, Adora, is not only the founder of The Soul Institute – she is a gifted modern alchemist, healer, and ceremonial leader with 30 years of experience guiding seekers just like you. Her presence is pure loving energy.

Through the 5 Pillars of Modern Alchemy and the Love Frequency, Adora facilitates personal and group experiences that foster quantum leaps within their mind-heart-body-soul connection. She is known for creating one of the first brands to combine aromatherapy and energy healing on a national scale, evolving it into a world-renowned, award-winning company.

Throughout the retreat, Adora will be performing energetic activations, leading guided meditations, and crafting sacred spaces for your transformation. She also brings her expertise in aromatherapy, using high-vibrational essential oil blends that enhance each ceremony (many guests say Adora’s custom oils unlocked deep healing during meditation).

With Adora’s guidance, you are held in a safe, nurturing container to release what no longer serves and to call in the highest light on your path.

Veronique Flayol

"Roni" is a lecturer certified by the French Ministry of Culture, specializing in pilgrimages and spiritual journeys. She lives in Provence at the foot of the mountain where Mary Magdalene spent the last 30 years of her life.

She became close to Mary Magdalene from a young age when with a group of friends, she created the Association Santo Madaleno (from the Provençal, our local language, means St Mary Magdalene) whose purpose is to defend and uphold the traditions.

Roni is also a certified aromatherapist who loves working with the energy and spirit of plants. She prepares her own meditation oils and organizes workshops to honor Mary Magdalene. Her extensive knowledge of local history, traditions, and sacred sites creates a rich, immersive experience that brings Mary's presence to life.

Together, this duo creates a powerful bridge between historical truth, mystical experience, and practical wisdom – ensuring you get the most out of every moment, from the outer travel to the inner journey.

 
 

We warmly welcome you to join us for the 2025 pilgrimage.
Secure your place today as space is limited for this event and is already booking quickly. We only have 4 more single rooms and a few double accommodations remaining.

 
 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE EXPERIENCED:

Mary Magdalene Testimonials

“All the beauty that I experienced while there, it was very healing and cathartic, and it allowed me to step out of my own life and feel and open to divine presence through Adora’s healing meditations and through Veronique, who feels like a person that has come from the past to the present to bring us to that experience of Mary Magdalene's arrival in France. Adora's oils were a really valuable, potent part of the meditations that we did. She would give us these oils, and somehow just smelling and putting them on helped further the power of the experience. It was like the oils really helped create that opening and made the meditations that much more powerful. They were a cathartic part of the whole experience and to visit all of these sacred spots was a very healing experience for me where I felt like I was opening up and releasing at the same time. Ever since then, it's like miracles have been happening in my life and I really feel called to being stronger within myself and being more my true self and that divine presence in my life has come alive and flowered within me.”

Marybeth Weiss

“I have been on other retreats that were advertised as being "spiritual" and promising transformative experiences to hidden sources. Your retreat was the first one that actually provided all of that. I came away with feeling that I had a life-changing journey. Every detail of the trip was beautifully coordinated. I felt loving support by Adora, Patsy and Roni. All of my fellow travelers were amazing, supportive women as well. We all bonded on our Mary Magdalene quest. I am grateful and blessed to have participated in this journey.”

Michelle Smith

“Last week, a friend came over to hear about my trip. I showed her the crystal you had gifted to me and told her how it broke in two while wearing it the first full day of the trip. All of a sudden, her entire being transformed and she began speaking to me in an otherworldly voice. I was told the speaker was the "Collective.” The speaker told me that the breakage symbolized the culmination of letting go of a deep guilt that I had been holding onto for centuries. The visitor then said that I have been working on this release for several months and that by my going on the journey, I had finally taken the last step to release this dark guilt from my soul. The message: I had burdened my soul and buried so deep, I did not remember it in this lifetime. Unfathomable, but totally on a soul level. Your work with me removed all the last cords, etc. So thank you and MM again.”

Michelle

“Words fail when I try to communicate the profound experience I had during my time in France with Adora, Patsy and Roni. There is a chemistry between these 3 women that was able to alchemize and resurrect aspects of my soul that I’ve not known before. Through the path of sisterhood, ritual, sacred oils and place, my heart cracked open toward myself. Each day brought a new level of cosmic complexity and sacred union with Mary, Myself, the Sisterhood and the Scarab. There is an order, a sacred geometry to the design of the program’s flow. It takes you to your edge, equips you with what you need to take the leap and loves no matter what you decide to do next. I always felt held, safe and loved by the guides, the group, and land. I’ve been all over the globe, led and attended all types of retreats, yet nothing has compared to my time in France with Adora, Patsy, Roni and my Sisters who journeyed with me. We danced, we dined, and dove deep - but most of all we fell in love with each other and ourselves.”

Tammy Marshall

“This retreat was magical. Full not only of sacred places but sacred ceremonies, meditations, and communion with the group. During my time in France with Adora, I experienced several awakenings that have already had a great positive impact on my life and being.”

Kay Francis

“Wow! Talk about good vibes only! I went on the Mary Magdalene retreat with Adora this past September. I did not know what to expect. I went with an open mind and open heart. My experience was truly amazing! Adora had a wonderful guide whose love and passion for where she came from and for the mysteries of the life of Mary Magdalene were felt with her every word. Roni was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot about the places we visited, the life of Mary Magdalene, and the people that came in contact with her and her work. The beauty of the countryside of France and the weather around the time of the year that we went made the trip that much more special. I can’t forget to mention the delicious meals that were included in our package. Wow! In this retreat I was able to tap into a deeper connection of myself and the universe with Adora’s guided meditations. Adora has a gift which allowed us to travel to different places in our meditations. I was able to see colors, images of geometry, icons, and people that left me with an incredible feeling of what just occurred. When the tour was over and I was back home, I felt much lighter. There were things that I was carrying before the trip. I was able to release so much! I came home happy and with a new perspective on the things that were bothering me. They didn’t bother me anymore. The trip was a true transformational experience aside from visiting beautiful places full of history. We also got to have some free time to shop, eat, imbibe, and have fun! I met a great group of women who I’m still in touch with. I loved it! I would definitely go back!”

Karla Perez

 

Detailed Itinerary Highlights:

  • Day 1: Arrive in Marseilles – Transfer to Saintes Maries de la Mer

    • Meet at Marseille airport by noon for group transfer

    • Check in at the charming oceanfront Hotel Casa Marina

    • Optional boat ride on the Petite Rhone river

    • Welcome dinner in the heart of the village

    Day 2: Sacred Ceremonies in Saintes Maries de la Mer

    • Morning beach ceremony at the landing beach where Mary first arrived

    • Visit to the extraordinary Church of the Saintes Marys of the Sea

    • Explore the crypt housing the bones of Sainte Sara and the "other" Marys

    • Free time for shopping and optional horseback riding in the Camargue

    • Group dinner in town

    Day 3: Aix-en-Provence – Temple of Diana

    • Visit Aix-en-Provence Cathedral built on the site of Maximin and Magdalene's preaching

    • Special ceremony and sound bath at the Temple of Diana at Chateau Bas

    • Organic wine tasting at the historic Chateau Bas

    • Transfer to Saint Maximin and check in at Hotel de France

    Day 4: Saint-Maximin Basilica

    • Visit the impressive Gothic St. Maximin Basilica

    • Experience Mary Magdalene's relics and the stone coffin where her body resided

    • Free afternoon for journaling, rest, or personal time with Mary's presence

    Day 5: La Sainte-Baume Mountain

    • Salt offering ceremony at the entrance to the ancient Druid forest

    • Akashic Records group healing transmission in the sacred woods

    • Journey up to Mary Magdalene's grotto (45-minute ascent)

    • Picnic lunch for integration

    Days 6-7: Abbey de Valsaintes - Fall Equinox Celebration

    • Two full days at the mystical Abbey de Valsaintes

    • Gregorian chant workshop with Jean-Luc

    • Create your own sacred anointing oil with Adora

    • Special teachings on the ancient art of anointing with Roni

    • Fall Equinox ceremony at this powerful sacred site

    Day 8: Medieval Carcassonne

    • Journey to the enchanting medieval city of Carcassonne

    • Free time to explore the fortified city with its 53 watchtowers

    • Visit St. Nazaire Cathedral

    • Group dinner in the old medieval town

    Day 9: Black Madonna and Isis Activation

    • Visit to Notre Dame de Marceille in Limoux to see the Black Madonna

    • Journey to Rennes-les-Bains

    • Goddess Isis Activation at the ancient Seat of Isis

    • Refreshment at the Magdalene Spring

    • Farewell dinner in Carcassonne

    Day 10: Departure

    • Morning transfer to Toulouse airport

 
 
 
 

THIS 10-DAY MARY MAGDALENE FRANCE TOUR INCLUDES

  • Nine nights accommodation (2 nights at Saintes Maries de la Mer, 3 nights at St. Maximin, 2 nights at Abbey de Valsaintes, 2 nights at Carcassonne)

  • Hotel service charges and taxes

  • Daily breakfast

  • Welcome and farewell dinners

  • Six additional dinners (Sept. 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24)

  • Gastronomic lunch at Abbey de Valsaintes

  • Two picnic lunches (Sept. 19 and 23)

  • Lunch on Sept. 24

  • Transportation in air-conditioned private minibus throughout the journey

  • Airport transfers (Marseille arrival, Toulouse departure)

  • Services of English-speaking local guides

  • Entrance fees to all monuments and sites on the itinerary

  • Wine tasting at Chateau Bas

  • All sacred ceremonies, frequency activations, and spiritual healing work

  • Workshops at Abbey de Valsaintes

  • Gift bag of modern alchemy tools and journal

 

Detailed Itinerary



Day 1: Monday, September 15 – Arrive Marseilles – To Saintes- Maries- de- la- Mer

Marseilles France

Arrive at Marseille airport by noon for our pick up. Transfers to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the place on the Mediterranean Sea where Mary Magdalene came ashore. The town is named after “the Marys” who accompanied Mary Magdalene, Mary Jacobe and Mary Salome – relatives of the Mother of Jesus.

Arrival and check-in to our hotel Casa Marina. Free time to relax, enjoy the beach, and our first sacred ceremony of anointing to align in our individual and group intentions.

Optional : Boat ride on the Petit Rhone river

Walk through the heart of the village to takes us to our welcome dinner. Overnight at our hotel.

 

Day 2: Tuesday, September 16 in Saintes- Maries- de- la- Mer

Morning walk to the landing beach (directly across from our hotel) for a morning beach ceremony to open, cleanse and consecrate your vessel of body-mind-spirit and align with your divine design. This rare combination of aromatics, crystals and a Magdalene frequency activation on shore of the Mediterranean offers a deep spiritual awakening to the remembrance of ancient wisdom within you. This ceremony by the sea will prepare you to receive the divine presence held in our next destination.

Then on to the extraordinary Church of the Sainte Marys of the Sea. The crypt is where the bones of Sainte Sara and the two “other” Marys were discovered by Good King Rene d’Anjou during his excavations in the 15th century, and there is a first century stone altar on display which may be the first Christian altar in the world – used entirely by female disciples.

Free time for lunch and afternoon - Enjoy shopping for local favorites like Herbs de Provence, aromatic soaps, world renowned salt here and other traditional gifts from Provence.

Optional horse riding excursion can be arranged.

Group Dinner in town for this last day in Camargue and overnight at our hotel.

Wild White Horses of The Camargue

The Black Madonna at Church of Saint Marys of the Sea

 
 
 

Day 3: Wednesday, September 17th – Aix-en-Provence – Hotel Saint Maximin

After breakfast, we leave the magical Saintes Maries de la Mer and head for St Maximin to the hotel de France. On the way, we’ll stop to Aix en Provence to visit the cathedral, built on the site of the preaching of Maximin and Magdalene. That’s why everywhere in the cathedral, Mary Magdalene’s presence is found. We’ll end the visit at the 17th century chapel where a Black Madonna, Notre-Dame-de-l’Espérance, stands.

Free time to stroll around the pedestrian streets and have lunch on your own in the historical city center. Early afternoon, we leave Aix to Vernègues for a very special ceremony and sound bath at the Temple of Diana at Chateau Bas. These ancient Roman ruins date back to 1 B.C.. and offer a serene sanctuary amidst the lush greenery of the estate.

Later, we will enjoy an organic wine tasting at Chateau Bas, a historic castle turned chateau dates back to the 18th century and is a prime example of classical French architecture. Surrounded by lush vineyards and rolling hills, Chateau Bas Vernegues exudes charm and elegance. Arrival in the evening at Hotel de France to do the check-in and have diner.

 

Day 4: Thursday, September 18th – Saint-Maximin-la-Ste-Baume

After breakfast, we will visit the impressive St.Maximin Basilica, a master piece of Gothic art, which holds some of Mary Magdalene’s bones in the crypt, as well as the stone coffin in where her body resided for many centuries. Here you will experience the ancient medicine of spikenard. This sacred aromatic is encoded with the template of divine love and activates the energy of transfiguration, elevating your consciousness through deeper spiritual communion as you journey into Mary’s crypt.

Lunch is on your own and afternoon is free.

A time for quiet and have the opportunity to journal, rest or go back on your own to the basilica for a personal and deeper meeting with Mary Magdalene.

Dinner at the hotel.

 
 
 

Day 5: Friday, September 19th – La Sainte-Baume

Transfer to La Sainte-Baume mountain to visit to the ancient Druid forest and the astonishing cavern cathedral carved into the top of a mountain.

Roni will guide us with a beautiful prayer and salt offering at the entrance of the forest as we circle for the profound journey into the ancient Druid forest. Then after a short walk, we will nestle ourselves in the woods where I will guide the Akashic Records group healing transmission. In this potent alchemical journey, each one of you will receive two scrolls from your Book of Life, along with a deep clearing and activation before we journey up the mountain.

To access the grotto, the walk is slightly challenging, but if you take your time it is also beautiful and well worth it. It takes about 45 minutes to make the ascent.

On the way back, we will stop for a picnic lunch and integration from this profound journey.

Return to the hotel for rest, recalibration.

Dinner at the hotel.

 

Day 6: Saturday, Sunday, September 20 th – 21st – Abbaye de Valsaintes

Today, we will drive to Abbaye de Valsaintes for 2 days to celebrate the Fall Equinox. The autumn equinox, with its day and night in equal parts, announces that the hour of the assessment and the harvest has come. Clearly, this is a time of the year for great insights into the decisions that guide our whole lives. Perched at a height of 1,800 feet in the middle of a vast natural bowl, the abbey of Valsaintes watches over a land which has been sacred since Prehistoric times.

We will do our check in and join together at the gastronomic restaurant for lunch.

 
 

Day 7: Abbaye de Valsainte - Fall Equinox Celebration

One of the most remarkable evenings of our Mary Magdalene Retreat is our celebration of the Fall Equinox.

The Fall Equinox marks a rare intersection of the Sun and the celestial realms creating a potent planetary alignment, heightening the alchemical frequencies for intentional creation. This is the time of bountiful harvest and to experience the fullness of abundance in our life in all of its glorious forms and facets. It will deepen our skills of manifestation as ‘dream creators.’

We will travel to Abbaye de Valsaintes for this sacred celebration, perched at a height of 1,800 feet in the middle of a vast natural bowl, watching over a land which has been sacred since Prehistoric times.

For the first time, we will stay over at this treasured location where you will enjoy three transformative experiences.

I will guide you to co-create your own sacred anointing oil form my collection of rare, precious and high frequency aromatics based on your awakening inner guidance. Jean-Luc will also guide us in a Gregorian Chant workshop through his own ancient gift of sound, deepening your heart and soul’s expansion of divine connection. Roni will also share her gifts of aromatic wisdom with a unique program on ancient anointing practices.

We will also visit the Dragon rock, the guardian of the promontory of Boulinette and often referred to as “Mother Goddess,” which watches over the valley of Valsaintes. The quality of the rock and its siliceous soil make this unique site in Provence a place for going back to one’s roots and regaining vitality. Here you will witness the remarkable Fertilite rock formations, dating back to neolithic times. Beautiful roses, cistus, herbs and flowers adorn the gardens which guide us to the chapel for a very special treat.

At the miraculous Fertilitie rock formations we will have our Fall Equinox ceremony to open to miracle consciousness with golden champaca oil to receive the Infinite Abundance Activation. From this state of high frequency, I will then guide you to bless your personal sacred synergies and anchor these beautiful energies into your oils.

The nurturing medicine of Mother Earth here offers the divinely perfect space for introspection, integration and communion with the cosmic forces of benevolence at this most auspicious time of the year. Overnight at the Abbaye.

 
 

Day 8: Monday, September 22nd – Transfer to Medieval Carcassonne

It's time to leave St Maximin ! After breakfast, we will board our bus to the enchanting Carcassonne (3h30 journey), a medieval fortified city renowned for its well-preserved double walls and 53 watchtowers, which give it a distinctive and picturesque appearance. The city's history dates back to the Roman times, and its strategic location made it a significant stronghold for various rulers throughout the centuries.

The narrow cobblestone streets and Gothic-style buildings add to the inviting charm of this city. Lunch on the way – not included In the afternoon, we’ll continue to our Hotel Aragon in Carcassonne, a few steps away from “La Cité”. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the fortified city on your own and discover the numerous boutiques.

This is a favorite for shopping and strolling in an atmosphere that transcends the passage of time. A must visit is St Nazaire cathedral !

In the evening, we will gather for Dinner in a traditional restaurant in the old medieval town.

 
 

Day 9: Tuesday, September 23th – Our Lady of Marceille at Limoux

We will board our bus to join Limoux for a visit to the Church housing a beautiful Black Madonna, Notre Dame de Marceille. Limoux is the capital of the “Blanquette”, a white sparkling wine produced since the 16 th century in the region. It has a surprising story that Roni will tell you and you could also appreciate it during the lunch

 
 

Day 9: Wednesday, September 24th – Rennes les Bains

Early afternoon we will travel to Rennes-les-Bains, and we will hike/walk to the Seat of Isis, where symbols, said to be 2000 years old, are engraved in the rock. Here I will guide us in a powerful Goddess Isis Activation and each of you will experience a unique transmission in the ancient throne.

Refresh yourself in the nearby Magdalene Spring. Back to the hotel.

In the evening, we will be able to enjoy a farewell city in the charming city of Carcassonne.

Day 10: Thursday, September 25th – Transfer Toulouse airport

After breakfast, early morning, the tour ends as the group will be driven to Toulouse airport for your onward flights. Please try to schedule your return flight in the afternoon so as to allow time to make your departing flight.

After a delightful breakfast and farewell blessing, we will depart for Toulouse airport for all those homeward bound. Please try to schedule your return journeys in the afternoon to allow yourself sufficient time. Some passengers choose to stay in an airport hotel in Toulouse and take morning flights the next day. We can help with the recommendation of an airport hotel for you if this is necessary to accommodate your schedule.

Hotels

Hotel Casa Marina – Saintes Maries de la Mer (2 nights)

On the shores of the Mediterranean in the vibrant village of Saintes Maries de la Mer is the charming Hotel Casa Marina, facing “the landing beach” where Mary Magdalene and her entourage arrived in France 2000 years ago. It is a fresh and comfortable ocean front hotel in a natural and authentic setting. Its Camargue architecture offers comfort and inspirational views.

 

St Maximim – Hotel de France (3 nights)

located in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, a few yards from Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Basilica. Set in a former coaching inn, the hotel features a terrace and a garden.

 

Abbaye de Valsaintes – (1 nights)

Carcassonne-Hotel Aragon (3 nights)

The Hotel Aragon in Carcassonne offers a harmonious blend of modern comfort and historic charm. Nestled in the heart of the ancient city, this boutique hotel provides guests with a serene retreat steeped in the rich culture of Southern France. With exquisite views of the iconic medieval walls and the tranquil Aude River, visitors can immerse themselves in the unique ambiance of Carcassonne just steps from the medieval city.

Join us on this one of a kind Aromatic Spiritual Journey through Southern France!

Payment plans available.

Important Notes:

  • Group size is limited to ensure an intimate experience

  • A valid passport is required (must be valid for at least 6 months after departure from France)

  • Please arrange to arrive at Marseille airport by noon on September 15th

  • For departure, please schedule your flight from Toulouse in the afternoon on September 25th

Space is Limited!

We currently have only a handful of single rooms and double accommodations remaining. 

The Magdalene is calling you to France for a journey of miracles and mysticism. She invites you into deeper communion with The Beloved - the infinite source of love within you.

All-Inclusive Journey – Investment in Your Soul

We understand a pilgrimage of this caliber is a significant investment – and we want you to feel every dollar is more than worth it. This all-inclusive 10-day land package covers almost everything from the moment you arrive in Southern France: luxury ground transportation, comfortable accommodations, daily breakfast and many group meals, all guided tours and ceremony fees, entrance tickets to sites, and personalized support throughout. You’ll only need to arrange your flight to France and travel insurance – we handle the rest!

Tuition for the full 10-day journey: $5,900 per person (double occupancy) or $6,900 (single room) if you pay in full. Yes, single rooms are available! A small deposit secures your spot, and we offer flexible payment plans so you can pay over time. (We never want finances to be the reason you miss answering your soul’s calling.)

When you consider that this pilgrimage includes nine sacred sites, dozens of ceremonies/activations, and personal mentorship in a small group setting, you’ll realize the value is truly extraordinary. This is not an expense, it’s an investment in your spiritual growth that will continue unfolding blessings for years to come. Can you put a price on awakening your soul and living the life you were meant for? Many who have walked this path with us say the experience was “priceless.”

“If Magdalene is calling you to these lands, then there is a deep and sacred journey awaiting you.”
— Adora Winquist

Reserve Your Sacred Spot

Are you ready to embark on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Spaces are deliberately limited to keep our group intimate, and as of now we only have a few spots left (and they are filling quickly). If your heart is saying “Yes!”, we encourage you to take action soon.

Secure your spot today: Click the “Reserve My Spot” button below to register. A warm welcome packet with all trip details will follow.

Answer the call of Mary Magdalene and join us this September 15–25, 2025. Together, we will walk the holy ground, bask in mystical energies, and create magic within and without. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, consider this your sign. Your divine adventure in France awaits – will you say yes to it?

 

Have questions or need to talk it through? We completely understand. Schedule a free Discovery Call with Adora to discuss any concerns or curiosities about the journey. We’re here to support you in making the best decision for your soul.

Terms & Conditions


The Mary Magdalene Retreat with The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist LLC, Magdalene Sacred Journeys and Provence Premium Transport 

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICES FOR 10-DAY LAND PACKAGE  


Tour – Land Only Costs Per Person, double occupancy:
$5900

Tour – Land Only Costs Per Person, Single occupancy
$6900 

Payments accepted by check, zelle and credit card

Pre-Paid Gratuities:
$100 payments via check or money order, $105 via credit card

We offer a payment schedule for those who would like this option, please click here for more information.

CANCELLATIONS & Refunds As of 2/15 your place on the tour is confirmed and the deposit is non-refundable. 

Between 42 and 21 days before departure: 70% of the deposit paid Between 20 to 15 days before departure: 80% of the deposit paid Less than two weeks before departure: No refunds are possible.

Should you cancel and you secure a replacement, there will be a $300 ($315) cancellation fee. These fees are in addition to any penalties imposed by airlines and hotels. 

Not included in the price : • Round trip air travel expenses to France • Meals except those mentioned • Personal purchases • Tips in the restaurants • Tips for the driver and guide • Travel Insurance : As travel professionals, Provence Premium transport highly recommends travel insurance. Sometimes unexpected circumstances can arise. A sudden emergency just before or during your trip could spoil your vacation and deplete your resources.


Required Tour Documents: A valid passport must be held by each passenger that must be valid for a minimum of 6-months AFTER your departure from France.

Accommodations: Based on twin-bedded rooms with bath or shower as indicated. You are assigned accommodations as the guest of the facility selected. The tour operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar category.

Meals: Meals will be provided as per the final trip itinerary. Beverages are NOT included at meals. Any beverages not included in the program and purchased by you will be at additional cost. Tour price includes only that which is provided to the entire group.

Sight-seeing: As specified in the itinerary. Entrance fees are included.

Land transportation: As specified, by coaches and/or minivans.

Local Hosts and guides: Listed Escorts, Local Hosts and Guides are subject to availability and will be hosting your itinerary wherever possible. However, due to scheduling or circumstances beyond our control, there may be some times when the featured local Host or guide is not available. If this occurs,Adora Winquist LLC will provide a comparable and experienced substitute.

Not Included: Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls, as well as any item that is not specifically detailed in the brochure or final trip itinerary.

Medical, Health and Mental Health Disclaimer.

The Soul Institute and Adora Winquist’s Program and its Content are not to be perceived as or relied upon in any way as medical advice or mental health advice. You acknowledge and agree that Adora Winquist is not a physician, naturopathic physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, licensed mental health practitioner, licensed dietitian, or other licensed or registered healthcare professional and is not acting as such. All information relating to medical and health conditions, products and treatments is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. The information provided through our program is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment that can be provided by a health professional, such as a physician, naturopathic physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, licensed mental health practitioner, licensed dietitian, or other licensed or registered healthcare professional. Nothing in this Program, its Content or in any of our Services is intended to be a substitute for a consultation with any such healthcare professional. You are encouraged to consult with your own health professional for any and all questions and concerns you have regarding your own specific situation pertaining to your health. You acknowledge and agree that any decision you make to use any information in our Program or in our Services is voluntary and you are solely responsible for your results.



Consumer Disclosure Notice Disclaimer of Liability: Magdalene Sacred Journeys, Provence Premium transport,  The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist LLC  and cooperating agencies act only in capacity as agents for the passenger in all matters connected with hotel accommodations, sight-seeing tours and transportation, whether by air, rail, bus, motorcar, boat or any other means and as agent holds itself free of responsibility for any damage occasioned by any cause. Magdalene Sacred Journeys, Provence Premium transport, The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist LLC  and /or its agents will not be responsible for any damages or expenses or inconveniences caused by late departures or change of transportation schedule, strikes or to their conditions, nor will we be responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any of the passengers’ belongings. All prices quoted are correct at time of brochure printing, include the cost of operation of the tours, and are subject to currency and airfare changes. Magdalene Sacred Journeys, Provence Premium transport, The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist LLC and its parent corporation and affiliates, officers, employees, servants and agents shall not be responsible for personal injury, death or property damage as a result of force majeure, pandemics or for any other losses or damages incurred by any person or tour participants caused by any delay or change of itinerary or arising out of any act, including, but not limited to, any act of negligence, any person acting for, or on behalf of Magdalene Sacred Journeys, Provence Premium transport, The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist LLC  and for transportation, accommodation or sight-seeing provider or any other person or entity rendering any of these services or accommodations being offered in connection with these tours. Magdalene Sacred Journeys, Provence Premium transport, The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist, LLC  and be bound by all of the above stated terms & conditions. Magdalene Sacred Journeys, Provence Premium transport, The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist LLC  and retain the right to withdraw a tour or decline to accept any person as a member of the tour or make changes in the published itinerary whenever in sole judgment of conditions warrant or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of the passengers.  Magdalene Sacred Journeys, Provence Premium transport, The Soul Institute, Adora Winquist LLC  and are not responsible for any physical, emotional reaction or trauma or ailment, during the tour or occurring after the tour.