Glastonbury Zodiac Milky Way Pilgrimage

6th - 8th Sept 2024

Led by Astrologer & Pilgrim Guide John Wadsworth

Fee for Event: £295.00

Deposit (non-refundable): £95.00

This is a unique two-day pilgrimage following the Milky Way path across the Glastonbury Zodiac.  This pilgrimage route, which runs from Lamyatt Beacon (near Bruton) to High Ham (near Langport).  It follows the Milky Way path as it maps from the night sky onto the landscape of the Glastonbury Zodiac, and was originally discovered by Anthony Thorley & Celia Gunn.  John has been leading the pilgrimage since 2014.

The pilgrimage involves two days of walking, and we will have a 2-night camp set up at Avalon Permaculture Gardens in Butleigh, gathering there on Fri 1st Sept where we will prepare ourselves for the walk and share delicious food together before taking transport to the start of the walk on Saturday morning.  Our camp is at the halfway point of the route, so we will arrive early evening on Saturday to be met with dinner and will share stories around the campfire!

Places are limited, and there is already a lot of interest, so if you would like to take part in this very unique and transformational journey on the Milky Way path of Somerset's enchanted zodiac landscape temple of the stars, please sign up here with a deposit payment.

What is Included

The full price of £295 includes the camping, taxi transport, all meals (dinner on Fri & Sat, breakfast & lunches on Sat & Sun) & walk maps.

If you would like to book a caravan or a room at the venue, there are just a few available for a supplementary fee.

£32 single /£20 shared for a caravan - up to 2 people
£46 single /£36 shared for the stable - up to 3 people
£52 single /£40 shared for the cabin - up to 2 people
£56 single /£46 shared for the yurt - up to 4 people

These prices are inclusive of both nights.

You should bring your own bedding if you are taking one of these options, or you can choose to pay a further supplement of £12 cleaning fee.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to reserve one of these.

Schedule for the Event

Venue Address: Avalon Permaculture Gardens, Barton Rd, Butleigh BA6 8TL

Arrival on Fri. 1st Sept: 4pm - 5.30pm (time to set up your tent)

Programme:

Fri 6th Sept
6.00pm: Introductory talk on the Glastonbury Zodiac & Milky Way Route
7.30pm: Dinner
8.30pm: Sharing circle & intention setting around the campfire

Sat 7th Sept:
7.00am - 8.00am Breakfast
8.30am: Taxi transport to Lamyatt Beacon (for the start of the walk)
9.00am - 6.00pm: Day 1 of the Pilgrimage. Walk from Lamyatt Beacon to Avalon Permaculture Gardens, Butleigh
7.00pm: Dinner
8.00pm: Sharing circle & stories around the campfire

Sun 8th Sept
7.00am - 8.00am Breakfast
8.30am: Set out for day 2 of the pilgrimage. Butleigh to High Ham
5.30pm: Arrive at High Ham and take taxi transport back to Avalon Permaculture Gardens, Butleigh

Things to Bring:
- tent & bedding
- good walking shoes or boots
- waterproof clothing - a rain poncho is strongly recommended
- a small daypack to carry your lunch & water for the day
- walking poles or a stick (recommended)
- a notebook

There is parking at the venue. And there is space if you have a campervan, but please let me know so we can reserve that space for you.