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Glastonbury Goddess ConferenceWith Ceremonies, Adorations and Praise Songs to the Crone for Her love, wisdom and transforming power. We shall honour the Crone in the landscape of Avalon, as Crone Nolava, as Keridwen, Keeper of the Cauldron of Death and Rebirth, as Queen of the Underworld, as the Dark Goddess who reveals what is hidden, and as Nine Clan Grandmothers. This Crone Conference is open to women and men of all ages who want to experience the Crone’s loving energy. With illustrated talks, presentations, workshops, beautiful artwork & stalls, performances, music, song, poetry, dance. Take part in inspiring workshops, join one of Nine Clans for support and to participate fully in the Opening Ceremony and others throughout the Conference. Celebrate the Queens and Crones in our Goddess community. Make Lammas Bread Crones. Participate in a Healing Ceremony on Chalice Hill and at the Sacred Lammas Bonfire. Take an inner journey to deeply heal childhood and past-life wounds to your Feminine Self and listen to the wisdom of the Nine Grandmothers. Dance the night away at the Goddess Gala Buffet and Masque and join our Pilgrimage through the Landscape to Chalice Well and Glastonbury Tor wit
Full Conference tickets include entrance to all ceremonies, talks, workshops, pilgrimages, events, etc, held during the Goddess Conference from Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th August 2007, excluding Saturday evening’s Goddess Masque and Buffet which is paid for separately.
Included is free entrance to Chalice Well Gardens during normal opening hours from Sunday 29th July - Sunday 5th August with early morning private entrance from 8.00am Monday-Friday.
Accommodation and food are not included in your conference fee. Full fees help pay for Rhiannon bursary ticket holders. US$ and Euro fees include bank exchange costs.
A 50% deposit secures your place at all events.
Unfortunately we're only able to accept full payment when online payment is made - you may still choose the offline method if you wish to pay a deposit.
Full five day Conference booking fees are as follows:
Bridie - EarlyBird Goddess booking paid before or on March 21st 2007 - £190/$399/€304
Morgen - Booking paid after March 21st 2007 and before or on June 30th 2007 - £210/$440/€336
Keridwen - Bookings after June 30th 2006 - £235/$494/€376
Rhiannon - Bursaries available for single, unwaged parents, unemployed, disabled & students - £100/$210/€160 We want everyone who wants to come to the Conference to be able to. Please apply in writing with evidence.
Melissa - Work in exchange for your ticket. Energy, reliability, enthusiasm and commitment sought. Apply early in writing or by email to Koko Newport.
Inclusive Madron tickets cover the full Morgen Conference fee, Buffet and Fringe events from Sunday 29th July to Monday 6th August inclusive. Please note that Madron tickets cannot now be booked to include Carolyn Hillyer's workshop as this is full. Inclusive Madron ticket including Jane Meredith or Sally Pullinger Monday workshop £320/$672/€512
Single talks - £10 each Morning, afternoon or evening sessions on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, Saturday (not evening) - £25/$52/€40
Saturday evening - Gorgeous Goddess Masque and Vegetarian Finger Buffet, with wine and soft drinks and great music from Julie Felix and Daughters of Gaia - £20/$42/€32
Goddess Abundance Fayre Stall - £20/$42/€32. Apply with details of what you wish to sell.
Online Procedure: Please fill out the online registration form and submit - you will then be taken to the payment page (where full instructions are available).
Offline Procedure: Please fill out the offline registration form ticking off all Conference and Fringe events you wish to participate in. You should print it out before completing - it has been tested to print in A4 and US letter sizes. The form is in Adobe Acrobat format (you can download it here if you need to). Make your cheque in £’s sterling, US dollars or Euros payable toThe Goddess Conference and return with completed registration form to:
The Goddess Conference 2-4 High Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DU Great Britain
Tel. 44 (0)1458 831518
We will send tickets confirming all your bookings.
Problems with the offline booking form? If for some reason you can't open Acrobat documents, try the Microsoft Word version. If this also won't work for you, please contact the webmistress, who will do what she can to help.
Accommodation: Conference fees do not include accommodation. When you make your booking we can send you an accommodation list for B&Bs and campsites in the Glastonbury area. Tick the box on the registration form. We advise you to book your accommodation early as other events are taking place in Glastonbury at the same time.
Cancellation Charges: An administration fee of £25 will be charged for conferees who cancel their bookings up to 14 days before the conference. No refunds will be given within 14 days of the start of the Conference..
Please remember to bring with you:
Offerings to decorate the Crone Goddess. Ceremonial dress in silver, purple, midnight blue and black for the Opening Ceremony and Procession. Bring drums, rattles and other instruments so you can contribute at the Lammas Bonfire and on the Procession. Also remember Goddess finery for Saturday night’s Goddess Masque. Please bring contributions of fruit for Sunday’s Fruit Feast and something lovely to Give Away to someone else. And let us know if you are a Crone or a Queen.
Links - friends, websites we like
Conference Contributors - Past, Present and Future
Aine Carey Aine is a film and theater director, writer and birth consultant, not to mention being a regular member of the Conference ceremonial group.
Ani Williams Harpist, singer, songwriter, author and sound therapist.
Anique Radiant Heart Priestess, Singer of Sacred Songs of the Temple. Producer of the annual Invoking the Goddess Women’s Gathering at Minto near Sydney, Australia.
Annie Spencer Respected ceremonialist & guide to worldwide earth-based spiritual traditions. Cofounder Shamanka and Hartwell Association.
Apela Colorado PhD Oneida and Frank tribes, Elder, cultural practitioner, professor of Indigenous Mind, Founder Worldwide Indigenous Science Network.
Brian Charles Priest/ess of Avalon teacher, counsellor, Tarot reader, guide to Glastonbury Tor labrynth and sacred landscape.
Caitlín Matthews Caitlín and John Matthews are the authors of many books about the Arthurian, Celtic, shamanic and spiritual traditions.
Carolyn Hillyer Internationally-known painter and musician who lives on Dartmoor, where as an artist she is continually fed and challenged by the raw beauty and power of the sacred landscape which surrounds her.
Catherine Blackledge Dr Catherine Blackledge is the author of The Story of V: Opening Pandora’s Box, Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2003. The Story of V is about different views of the vagina - views from science and medicine, history, anthropology, art, mythology and more. Eve Ensler says of the book: ‘"The Story of V reveals the ancient and newfound powers of the vagina. It is full of mystery and secrets and truth. If we only knew what we had under our skirts! Learn the story - read this book."
Cheryl Straffon Author of Pagan Cornwall - Land of the Goddess, in which she discovers a continuity of Goddess tradition in remote Cornwall from ancient times right up to the present day. Cheryl also edits the wonderful Goddess Alive! magazine.
Chris Leeson Five Element Traditional Acupuncturist, Tutor at College of Traditional Acupuncture, weaves Taoist and Goddess wisdom.
Clare Campbell Founder of Wild Woman and a sassy urban goddess artist and sparkly warm, wild and irreverent facilitator and women's activist. Lesbian artist and therapist committed to providing safe spaces to celebrate Lesbian women's spirituality.
Jane Meredith Jane is an Australian Priestess of the Goddess who works with ritual and myth for healing, empowerment and celebration.
Jana Runnalls Jana is a renowned singer/musician from Glastonbury, whose Goddess songs and chants are sung by many people around the world. Don't miss her fantastic new magical chanting album Sacred Home. Jana also runs regular courses and workshops in Glastonbury.
Jill Smith Artist, writer, performer; author of The Callanish Dance.
Julie Felix Famous Folk Singer, Activist - needs no introduction.
Kathy Jones The Conference is by no means all that Kathy does all year- although it must sometimes feel like it! The link above points to her main website, and thence to all her activities.
Kellianna Girouard Singer/songwriter performing Goddess inspired music, her new CD is Lady Moon.
Klara Adalena Klara Adalena is a Priestess in the Dianic and Goddess traditions. She is founder of Wild Wise Woman, Centre for Shamanism and Goddess Spirituality. Since February 2004 she facilitates a 3- year Priestess Training Program in the Netherlands. Klara has over 10 years of experience as a facilitator and as a body oriented psychotherapist. Over this period she has been setting the tone in women’s spirituality in the Netherlands.
Koko Newport Teacher, healer, manifestor of dreams, Melissa Queen Bee & Priestess of Avalon.
Liz Perkins Liz Perkins, author of 'Journeys through Menopause' and 'Exploring New Paths', navigated her own menopause with energy and growing clarity, and is now helping others to do the same.
Lydia Ruyle is an artist, scholar, creatrix of Goddess Icon Banners Spirit Banners of the Divine Feminine from the many cultures of the world. Since 1995, the banners fly around the globe in over 50 exhibitions each year telling Herstory. In 2006 they will fly in Italy, Hungary, Turkey, England, France, Brazil and throughout the US. Please visit http://www.lydiaruyle.com/ and http://www.goddessconversations.com/ for more information.
Monica Sjöö Monica, who sadly died in 2005, was one of the Goddess world's most unique, innovative and enduring artists and writers.
Pamela Matthews New Zealand visionary artist of original Goddess paintings, Goddesses of the New Light Cards & new Aurasoma Tarot Pack available worldwide
Penn Kemp "A foremother of Canadian Poetry" is how the fiery Penn has been described. She is the author of 20 books dedicated to the Goddess.
Rae Beth Author of, among others,Hedge Witch: A Guide to Solitary Witchcraft.
Roz Bound Healer, writer, teacher of writing courses, healing circles, women’s groups & labyrinth walks.
Ruth Barrett Returning to the Conference from the USA, Dianic high priestess Ruth Barrett is a Ritualist, and pioneer award winning recording artist of original Goddess songs.
Seize the Day Seize the Day play fantastic music at venues, demonstrations and earth caring events all over the world.
Shawna Carol Shawna is an internationally recognised composer, recording artist and healer. She has helped thousands to connect with the authentic power of their natural voices. She is a gifted singing teacher and director of the SpiritSong Center in Bedford, MA, USA.
Starhawk Well-known author of The Spiral Dance, The Fifth Sacred Thing, and other books that link an earth-based spirituality to action to change the world.
Susun Weed's Wise Woman Center Herbal Healing for Women: Crones, green witches, and goddesses gather to share woman's wisdom and herbal remedies for menstruation, natural childbirth, menopause, cancer prevention and more. Includes a forum and a virtual moonlodge. Susun is planning to come along to the Conference in 2008.
The Goddess Dancing Anita Cristina Calcaterra & Cathy Moore We are two out of a group of women who have been dedicated to belly dance as a lost form of worship of the Goddess for over a decade. We also offer pre-natal belly dance classes and have done workshops about pregnancy and birth throughout the area.
Tyna Redpath Tyna doesn't have her own website, so the link above points to her gorgeous Goddess and Green Man shop. On Glastonbury's High Street, it's one of those shops you can browse in for hours. and of course:
VocalAna The beautiful Songs from the Wheel of Ana were a huge success at the Goddess Conference in 2003.
Goddess in Cornwall (September 2007) The Goddess in Cornwall event celebrates the Goddess in the Land in the beautiful surroundings of West Cornwall. It is open to all women (and children) to come and experience a wide range of activities together, featuring ceremony, ritual, music, creativity and exploration.
Goddess Festival in Budapest This promises to be a wonderful event. Hungary was once the land of the Great Goddess, and She is still there, hidden in the rich culture, traditions, folk and fairy tales.
Glastonbury Sites
Just a small selection - not just "town" sites but a few local people's sites, too.
AppleTree House B&B designed with warmth and hospitality in mind to make your stay in Glastonbury a time of magical delight. Backs onto the Abbey grounds, with a beautiful view of the Tor.
Berachah Glastonbury B&B on the slopes of the Tor, with colour therapy, aura soma and astrological readings.
Chalice Well - the Goddess in the Cart Procession stops here, but you would want to go anyhow.
The Dorm A hip, chic, discreet, intimate, mellow, funny, informal, stylish, tranquil, comfortable, laidback, elegant, friendly, peaceful haven - sounds perfect for the conference, and very close to Glastonbury.
Facets of Avalon Beautiful Glastonbury shop specialising in hand-made jewellery, hand-painted silks and colour therapy products.
Friends of Brides Mound Towards the re-creation of a Sanctuary at this important historical site.
Glastonbury Abbey - ancient Christian site, still sacred site for others, too. Beware of the rules.
Healing Waters Retreat and Sanctuary A beautiful sanctuary with views of Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Levels, Healing Waters Sanctuary run private residential healing retreats and also hire the venue for courses and therapy space for practitioners.
The Priestess House A place to stay in magical Avalon. Goddess Retreats, too!
Goddess Pages A new online journal of Goddess spirituality in the 21st century - launched at Samhain 2006
Geraldine Charles Webmistress to the Goddess Conference, Glastonbury Goddess Temple, Goddess Alive! and too many more to name. Geraldine is also a counsellor and writer and runs the online correspondence course Getting to know the Goddess.
Isle of Avalon There is so much information about Avalon here that it is difficult to think of anything that isn't included.
Jacoby Cottage A unique B&B for women in a converted 15th Century Chapel, offering single, twin or double rooms, two in the old chapel space and one overlooking fabulous gardens. There is also a a beautifully appointed Mongolian style yurt situated in the orchard. Rooms are £22 pppn.
Mid-Atlantic Geomancy Another local site, with a lot of information. I particularly like their by-line: Geomancers are spiritual ecologists
Pilgrims A peaceful location in central Glastonbury with beautiful gardens, also offers therapeutic breaks.
Ann Cook If you've noticed the extra vibrancy and colour of many of the photos on the website during the last few years, then thank Ann Cook, who has been at the last two conferences with her camera and has taken some stunning shots. Somehow she manages to be unobtrusive and yet right in the centre of the action at the same time! She also feels very much like part of the conference to us. Ann's photographs have been published by, among others, the BBC, The Times Saturday Magazine and The New Statesman. She has generously allowed us to use for this site many of the photographs she has taken in previous years and we are looking forward to seeing her again this year.
The Center for the Future Providing Alternative Solutions for Open Minded People through leading edge technologies in vibrational healing, frequency modalities, exceptional nutritional support and spiritual enlightenment.
The Sisterhood of Avalon The Sisterhood of Avalon™ is an International Celtic Women's Mysteries Organization which seeks to balance Intuitive Wisdom with Scholastic Achievement. The SOA focuses on research and teaching. Among our activities, we sponsor the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary, international training intensives, Spiritual Pilgrimages to Glastonbury and other Celtic Sacred Sites, a vast networking web, a barter and matronage program, a monthly newsletter and ample learning opportunities.
Fellowship of Isis Has tens of thousands of members worldwide united in the Goddess.
Ly de Angeles High Priestess of the Coven of WildWood Gate, Australia and the author of several books including The Way of the Goddess, Unity/Prism, UK, 1987. Ly is also an archer, a silver-smith and a psychic.
My mission in life is to help others be it Animal, Human, or Mother Earth. I do tend to become zealous, and neglect taking care of myself to help others. I recently realized if I don’t I will be replaced in two seconds or they will learn again to do for themselves. Don’t forget to be good to yourselves! Don't let Stress kill you! Find time to do what you love and enjoy!
Trying to find balance. Effort for a healthy mind, body, spirit, and home. My spirituality is important to me every day.
I enjoy books, movies, music, being a computerholic. I am learning to be a geek but I really am a better surfer.
Found the joy of my life again, after being rescued from the Door we all await, called Death. I was thinking for almost a year that I was only here for being in the service of others. Now I am happy again for me. 2007
May those who love us Love us And those who don't love us May God turn their hearts And if he can't turn their hearts May he turn their ankles So we will know them by their limping! May you live as long as you want And never want as long as you live May the best day of your past Be the worst day of your future
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