Answer the Call of the Magdalene: A Sacred Journey of Transformation in the Heart of France.
Join New York Times Best Selling Author Kathleen McGowan for an exclusive, all-inclusive 12-day pilgrimage to the sacred sites of the Magdalene and Cathar lineage.
June 13–24
What makes this journey unique?
This pilgrimage weaves together sacred travel and immersive teaching in a way that uniquely offers Kathleen's 30 years of local experience and initiation in the region.
We will journey to key Cathar and Magdalene sites, including:
- Minerve
- Montségur
- Rennes-le-Château
…and other powerful locations along the Magdalene and Cathar corridor.
At the same time, we will be doing intensive, on-site teaching in the Six-Petal Rose Temple at Alet, allowing us to go deeper than is possible while moving constantly from place to place.
This year, we have also added a full extra day and night of dedicated teaching focused on sound, vibration, and Cathar chanting, with two extraordinary guest teachers:
- Ani Williams
- Jeremiah da Rosa
Together, they will guide us into the vibrational and sonic dimensions of Cathar spiritual practice, offering a lived, embodied experience of teachings that are rarely explored in this way.
Have you felt a mysterious pull towards
the sacred lands of France?
A whisper from the past, a longing to connect with the wisdom of the Magdalene and the courage of the Cathars?
Our acommodations
We will be staying in Kathleen's stunning medieval home village of Alet-les-Bains, a name which comes from an ancient word meaning “the chosen place of the healing baths.” For more than 2,000 years, its waters have been considered sacred — even miraculous. These are waters you will be drinking, bathing in, and swimming in, just as pilgrims have done for centuries.
Our homes sit along the River Aude and include access to the River Aude itself as well as a spring-fed swimming pool, offering a rare blend of deep history, natural beauty, and restoration.
Journey Overview
- Dates: June 13–24
- Arrival: Toulouse Airport, pick up at 1:00pm on June 13th by private coach.
- Departure: June 24, 1:00pm arrival to TLS airport by private coach.
- Base Location: Alet-les-Bains, France.
As always, this pilgrimage is fully inclusive:
- All ground transportation and expert guidance
- Lodging in private, historic manor homes
- Gourmet meals featuring organic food, and exceptional local wines
- All teachings, site visits, and sacred sessions
Investment
The pricing is based on the type of room chosen. Because these are period houses, not all rooms have private bathrooms, and they are priced accordingly.
If the room you are interested in is sold out, we can place you on a waiting list. We can also place you at the top of a list for our September departure dates (September 19 – 30, 2026).
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CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMODATIONS
Per person in a single room with private bathroom
$6,994 USD
INCLUDES:
- All ground transportation and expert guidance
- Lodging in private, historic manor homes
- Gourmet meals featuring organic food, and exceptional local wines
- All teachings, site visits, and sacred sessions
Per person in a single room with shared bathroom
$6,434 USD
INCLUDES:
- All ground transportation and expert guidance
- Lodging in private, historic manor homes
- Gourmet meals featuring organic food, and exceptional local wines
- All teachings, site visits, and sacred sessions
Per person in a twin share with private bathroom
$5899 USD
INCLUDES:
- All ground transportation and expert guidance
- Lodging in private, historic manor homes
- Gourmet meals featuring organic food, and exceptional local wines
- All teachings, site visits, and sacred sessions
Per couple/family room, private bath
$11,398 USD
INCLUDES:
- All ground transportation and expert guidance
- Lodging in private, historic manor homes
- Gourmet meals featuring organic food, and exceptional local wines
- All teachings, site visits, and sacred sessions
Join us for this special trip.
This journey is always intimate, always transformational, and always fills quickly — especially in years when we go this deep.
“If you haven’t been to France with Kathleen…you haven’t been to France!”
