Spiritual Intensive Retreat with Shakti Durga and Gayatri Kamadhenu
A Culture of
Sacredness
A Culture of
Sacredness
Sacredness
Seeking Avalon in Glastonbury
Seeking Avalon in Glastonbury
Spiritual Intensive Retreat
with Shakti Durga
& Gayatri Kamadhenu
Spiritual Intensive Retreat
with Shakti Durga
& Gayatri Kamadhenu
with Shakti Durga
& Gayatri Kamadhenu
4-11 September 2025
4-11 September 2025
IN PERSON & ONLINE
IN PERSON & ONLINE
A Culture of Sacredness
A Culture of Sacredness
Seeking Avalon in Glastonbury
Seeking Avalon in Glastonbury
Join Shakti Durga and Gayatri Kamadhenu in Glastonbury, an ancient centre of Western spirituality. Sought by spiritual seekers for centuries, the rich myths and legends, the Michael and Mary ley lines, and the sacred mounds, groves and sites of Glastonbury are a treasury of inspiration and Divine presence. We will be travelling there this September for a retreat beyond the outer world into the soulful reality of 'Inner Avalon'.
As we expect this retreat to book out quickly, to avoid disappointment, we encourage you to book earlier rather than later. Accommodation is not included due to the lack of larger facilities in Glastonbury. As this is peak season accommodation may be harder to obtain the closer we get to September. See list of possible accommodation options below
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Join us in Avalon
4-11 September
4-11 September
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
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Wells, springs and mountains have all been held sacred in ancient times as places where the veil between the Divine and Human worlds becomes thin. They are spaces in which we can open to a ‘tirtha’, where the worlds cross over; a bridge to the Infinite reservoir. Such tirthas are special temples of nature that have been pilgrimage sites throughout the ages.
What does it mean to be a spiritual person in modern western culture? How do we take all that has gone before: the old ways, the imposed religions and the scientific modes, and how do we find ourselves in, through and all around these substrata of western thought?
The answer lies in opening our heart to our inner nature, becoming one with what exists all around us.
On this retreat, allow your spirit to ignite and your soul to soar on wings of timeless story, archetype and mysticism. Let yourself feel and be with the sacredness that has been raised up, and add your own blessings for the world through the portals and ley lines, waters and stones.
As Westerners, we live inside of a philosophical foundation cut off from recognition of the sentience, wisdom and personality of most of creation. Thus, it can be difficult to think of the natural world, plants, animals, soil, sun, rock and Earth, planets and stars as having a Divine core, let alone an individuated character. We assume that nature is mute, and cannot imagine that animals, plants and other life forms may have means of communication that might be different from our own. Perhaps they have feelings, sensations and consciousness.
In Indigenous cultures, in India and in the high mystery schools of the West, the knowledge of the old truths has always been kept alive. It is just the mainstream that forgot. It seems that now, at the turning of the Age, and the coming of an airy, Aquarian energy, we can discuss things that would not have been possible during the watery age of Pisces or the fiery age of Aries which came before. Instead of being cut off, we can become not only more mindful but more spirited and soulful as we weave our own consciousness with that of the divine in the world around us..
What is it to be soulful? To venture beyond the white picket fence, the manicured lawn and the ordered and anticipated habit? It means looking through the eyes of beauty and wonder at a world full of awe, allowing our hearts to hear and our spirits to speak. We see not just a flower, well, rock, star, tree or bird, but a part of creation in relationship to us. We move out of separateness and into unity, finding the creative way to weave together for the good of the whole.
Our egoic dances can disrupt the soul's journey, but only for a time. Eventually the higher soul will prevail and pierce the mindset of caution and fear. The machinations of the ego are not able to withstand the grace and power of the flow of Divine, like the sunshine coming in cyclical time, creating movement, rebalancing, realigning, reimagining.
This is your time for some new dreaming, entering into the world of creation; that realm beyond and interpenetrating the one we know. This is a time to explore your luminous nature, to acknowledge something more about yourself, knowing that you are no less than the Sun and the Milky Way, you are part of the Oneness which is incomplete without you. Will you fully show yourself? Will you fully move into Emergence? Will you awaken to the Shining core of your being?
Step aside from your anticipated self-ness just for a few hours or days and allow a deeper truth to emerge and flower. Let yourself explore the improbable in a safe and sacred landscape. Just for a time out of time. Your are in Avalon. Let go, and let the miracle of life enfold you.
Our egoic dances can disrupt the soul's journey, but only for a time. Eventually the higher soul will prevail and pierce the mindset of caution and fear. The machinations of the ego are not able to withstand the grace and power of the flow of Divine, like the sunshine coming in cyclical time, creating movement, rebalancing, realigning, reimagining.
This is your time for some new dreaming, entering into the world of creation; that realm beyond and interpenetrating the one we know. This is a time to explore your luminous nature, to acknowledge something more about yourself, knowing that you are no less than the Sun and the Milky Way, you are part of the Oneness which is incomplete without you. Will you fully show yourself? Will you fully move into Emergence? Will you awaken to the Shining core of your being?
Step aside from your anticipated self-ness just for a few hours or days and allow a deeper truth to emerge and flower. Let yourself explore the improbable in a safe and sacred landscape. Just for a time out of time. Your are in Avalon. Let go, and let the miracle of life enfold you.
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Glastonbury
Leylines
Leylines
Where three energy points meet
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The key to understanding the journey to Avalon is the presence of some major ley lines that run north east from the tip of Cornwell in the South to the mid north of England in the East.
A fairly straight line is the Michael line. Never far from it, and generally within about a 7 mile radius and criss-crossing it at various intervals is the Mary line. Together they form a shape similar to a caduceus. The Masculine energy of Michael and the Sun, the feminine energy of Mary and the moon, come into harmony and balance in several key spiritual places.
Within the township of Glastonbury the lines meet 3 times. We will be exploring the sacred opportunities brought about in these meetings.
A fairly straight line is the Michael line. Never far from it, and generally within about a 7 mile radius and criss-crossing it at various intervals is the Mary line. Together they form a shape similar to a caduceus. The Masculine energy of Michael and the Sun, the feminine energy of Mary and the moon, come into harmony and balance in several key spiritual places.
Within the township of Glastonbury the lines meet 3 times. We will be exploring the sacred opportunities brought about in these meetings.
A Culture of Sacredness
A Culture of Sacredness
Seeking Avalon in Glastonbury
Seeking Avalon in Glastonbury
4 - 11 September 2025
4 - 11 September 2025
On this retreat you will:
On this retreat you will:
- Share daily guided sessions with Shakti Durga including group activation, shamanic journeys and awakening exercises
- Enjoy sacred music
- Private access x 2 at Chalice Well
- Experience the Goddess at Chalice Well
- Private access at the White Spring with option to enter these pure waters
- Private access at Magdalene Chapel
- Walk up to the Tor
- Visit Wells Cathedral and Bishops Palace
- Walk to Bridie's Mound
- Awaken to your connection to the power of the Goddess within the earth
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation is NOT included as there is nowhere large enough to accommodate a group.
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Accommodation is NOT included as there is nowhere large enough to accommodate a group.
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What's Included
What's Included
- All tuition
- Powerful and transformative meditations
- Spiritual discourses
- 7 nights, 8 days
- 6 Lunches
- 1 buffet dinner at our opening session at Chalice Well
- 2 Private access visits to Chalice Well
- 1 Private access to White Springs
- White Springs group donation
- 1 Private access to Magdalene Chapel
- Magdalene Chapel group donation
- Entry to Wells Cathedral/Bishops Palace
- Visit Abby Ruins
- Live sacred music
- Meditation room
- Administration fee
Not Included:
- Meals other than those stated
- Chalice Well Entry Fees other than private access visits as stated
- Taxi's to/from Wells Cathedral
- Lunch on excursion to Wells Cathedral
- Accommodation
- International flights
- Internal flights
Important Information
Important Information
The in person retreat commences at 2pm at Chalice Well on Thursday 4 September and includes a buffet meal and private access into Chalice Well. The retreat concludes with a morning session and lunch (optional) on Thursday 11 September.
Most sessions will be running from Abbey House, Chilkwell St, in Glastonbury. There will be visits to Chalice Well, the White Spring, The Tor and excursion to Wells Cathedral.
Shakti Durga will also host a pre-retreat briefing session for in person and online retreat participants in August 2025 where you can ask all your questions about the retreat. The zoom link and time for this session will be posted on the in person and online dashboards which you will receive when you register.
Visa Requirements
Please note the UK has new visa regulations. Please check what the requirements are for your country.
Australia: (this is also included in the What to Bring section on the dashboard once you have registered for the retreat).
The link to apply is:
https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/how-to-apply
Meals
Included in the cost of the retreat are 6 lunches and 1 dinner. All other meals are at participant expense.
Information on Travelling to Glastonbury
Sunrise in Glastonbury in September is around 6.30 am and sunset around 7.45 PM. Weather in Glastonbury in September may be a mix of cloud and sun, with a possibility of some rain. Temperatures are usually around 10°C - 20°C (50°F - 68°F).
Once you register you will have the opportunity to join a dedicated WhatsApp group which allows for easy communication and updates as required.
It is a compulsory requirement that all participants organise insurance to cover costs should the need arise and to ensure our retreat admin has a copy of that insurance prior to the retreat commencement date. The insurance document should be emailed to retreats@shaktidurga.com with the subject 'Travel Insurance Glastonbury Retreat 2025'
No meat, alcohol, smoking or recreational drugs are allowed during this retreat.
If you have dietary requirements please ensure you answer the dietary section when you do your booking.
Please look through the What to Bring section for lots of information.
Retreat Preparation | What To Bring
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This retreat has been so beautiful and profound on so many levels, helping my heart to open more and my senses to awaken at a new level to connect to the mysteries and the Divine wisdom in all living things. I have been given the tools to continue to deepen my experiences. I am extremely grateful and blessed.
Sheree S. Central Coast
Sheree S. Central Coast
Reserve My Spot
Reserve My Spot
Payment and plans
Payment and plans
In order to finalise the logistics of this retreat we would appreciate if bookings could be made as early as possible. To make this easier we are offering an opportunity to pay in smaller instalments over a longer period of time. Please see the Early Bird below.
- Pay in full; or
- Secure your spot and spread your payments over 3 months with a payment plan of $959.67pm
- April bookings - 6 monthly payments of $479.84
- May bookings - 5 monthly payments of $575.80
- June bookings - 4 monthly payments of $719.75
Please read the Retreat Booking Conditions including cancellation and Covid-19 policy, Retreats Waiver and Retreats Provision; and Privacy Policy before you make your selection and final purchase. We have a strict Covid-19 protocol in place. You will be asked to confirm that you have read these conditions and agree prior to finalising your purchase.
Your Investment
Your Investment
In Person
In Person
Online Option
Online Option
Welcome to the Online Option for this retreat. Participants from past retreats have found being online for the retreat powerful and transformative.
About This Retreat
Wells, springs and mountains have all been held sacred in ancient times as places where the veil between the Divine and Human worlds becomes thin. They are spaces in which we can open to a ‘tirtha’: where the worlds cross over; a bridge to the Infinite reservoir, Such tirthas are special temples of nature that have been pilgrimage sites throughout the ages. Read More
Session Times
Please note all our retreats run according to Divine program and sometimes this results in a change in times for sessions. Online participants will be kept informed through the Glastonbury Online WhatsApp group. You will be able to join this group from the dashboard upon your registration for the online retreat.
Timetable for online sessions will be posted here and on the dashboard as soon the program has been confirmed.
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Have absolutely loved this online retreat, in addition to receiving the photos and videos through the WhatsApp, just amazing! It’s been a very profound retreat! Thank you soooo very much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 much love 💞💞💞
Saraswati Ma and Nick
Saraswati Ma and Nick
Online
Online
