RE/COMPASSING = Creating Identity Intrinsically, Finding our True “Inner North” and Tuning to our Highest Artistry = an Inherent Kindness to Ecology (as we give back to the planet with our unique gifts).
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EXPAND PERSONAL PURPOSE + CONSCIOUSNESS with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to increase EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, CREATIVITY, SERVICE, AND INTUITION in the mystical pockets of powerful France.
Join the founder of the Graceline Institute, Mickaela Grace and world-renowned writer, polymath, and monument specialist, Howard Crowhurst for special access to sacred sites and advanced teachings on ancient mysticism, megalithic technologies, dimensional trajectories, sacred geometry, ancient alchemy, self-healing, and modernizing the wisdom of old Hermetic, Gnostic, Cathar, Magdalena, and Knights Templar Traditions.
Not only will you enjoy the stunning beauty of this timeless landscape, but you will receive the most cutting-edge scientific, spiritual, and historical analysis of France, (including expeditions to Chartes, the Carnac standing stones, Druid dolmans, and the temple mound on Gavr’Inis Island) as we tap into the potency of Gaia’s “super computers”. Learn how to better align to your own insight and your life’s higher mission—helixed to an unyielding alchemical kindness.
There is no greater legacy to leave this planet than a devotional contribution of kindness, decency, and civility. And just like a GPS system requires 3 data points to triangulate a position for navigating forward movement, from and EQ and KQ perspective, our own inner compass also requires 3 points of reference: gnosis on where we’ve been, where we are going, and what we are for . Now that we’ve mastered inner identity and emotionality with stable EQ/BQ/TQ and have learned ageless IQ wisdom from historical sites and sources, it is time to apply those intelligences to aligning to the true north of our greater mission.
The only burning question now worth asking:
HOW MANY I SERVE?
COME EXPLORE HIGHER STATES OF KINDNESS THROUGH GNOSTIC DEFIANCE, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, THE “INNER ARTIVIST” ARCHETYPE, AND SELF-RELIANCE
For anyone who is on the full journey to completing the Graceline “Flower of Life” 6-petaled Consciousness Competency Coursework, this is Module 5 (KQ) out of 6 —a Kindness Quotient that directly links to your Soulwork—which is your central purpose to the planet… a life’s mission that ONLY YOU CAN COMPLETE. This Module is designed to unlock your greatest gifts. And according to the Harvard Happiness Study, the only way to achieve “ecstasis” (a state of unbridled joy and ecstasy) is to be in alignment with one’s “true purpose” (which can make us feel linked to the divine or something “bigger than us”).
So every moment of this adventure is devoted to one pregnant question:
WHAT IS MY HIGHER PURPOSE?
We will also explore the esoteric need for defiance (and thinking for oneself) as a prerequisite for higher collaboration and kindness toward community and humanity. This is the module where we truly get comfortable in our own skin (like the Cathars and Templars), letting us step away from outside authority and hierarchy to be our own True North.
These mystics lived in an epoch where they defied corruption, were known for their ethics and kindness—and specifically, the Cathar Perfecti believed in gender equality, reincarnation, and non-violence, acting as r/evolutionary thought leaders that served planetary ecology and harmony. With greater trust, we agree to “bow to no master” and instead, trust in our own inner compass and chosen artistry.
As we uplevel your KQ (Kindness Quotient) we will also help you to refine your own ZONE OF GENIUS. The tight-knit community invited to this module will offer you collective insight into FINDING YOUR SOULWORK and solidifying your mission.
*MODULE 5 IS OFFERED IN A SMALLER SETTING FOR GREATER ADVANCEMENT.
There is VERY LIMITED SPACE and spots are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Come learn how to:
Come learn how to “code” your dreams—and ignite your core personal mission with an unyielding alchemical kindness.
WHY DO WE NEED TO TRAVEL TO FRANCE OR PERU TO COMPLETE OUR MODULE 5 COURSE WORK?
FRANCE: “Re/Compassing the Self as an Artful Instrument” TOUR
PERU / BOLIVIA: “Re/Compassing to the Mission of Ayni + Munay” TOUR
Similar to the mystical gnostic forces available for consciousness upgrades on the old Spanish roads (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela)—the old Cathar Caminos of the Languedoc hold the bioavailability for leveling up, in both defiance and self-reliance, so that we can defy systems of control and think for ourselves. This is not a stance of duality against authority, it is EMBODYING the old ways of resonance and enlightenment for being comfortable enough in one’s own skin to stand firmly in self-gnosis and earned liberation.
Though Christian, the Cathars believed in reincarnation, kindness to animals (vegetarianism), and equality between men and women. Similarly, the old Knights Templar, Black Madonna, Mother Mary, and Mary Magdalene traditions of France (as well as St. Francis and Clare’s devotion to animals and equity) bestowed upon many eras a devotion to kindness and service.
Similarly, the yin and matrilineal paths around the world that compass cultures to LOVE (especially in Peru/Bolivia where the central focus is devotion to plant medicine devas and “Pacha Mama”), we take our KQ coursework to where sacred sites offer the most upleveling for acts of artistry, thought leadership, unconditional love, radical acceptance, and higher service.
“I would like to have achieved, upon reflection of my life, a scintillating pool of decency–where I hopefully offered gnostic civility as a regenerative and daily contribution to higher humanity and a harmonic ecology.” – Mickaela Grace
THIS 9-DAY TOUR is a bit more restful than other expeditions because we are focusing on being kind to one another, making art and divination tools for daily practice, exchanging intuitive readings and healing work, and brainstorming/exploring everyone’s superhero gifts and core mission.
Join us for the most joyful way to experience our core Module 5 curriculum—including deep coursework, meditations, fractal-film transmissions, self-healing, and profound community activation.
PREREQUISITE
You must complete Modules 1-2 before attending.
$500 TUITION DISCOUNT
Graceline Graduates of Modules 1-4 receive a $500 discount. Please contact [email protected] to receive the discount code.
ADD ON: TRADITIONAL CAMINO IN CARCASSONNE (SOUTH OF FRANCE) MAY 9-13
If you'll be joining us for the Camino in Carcassonne May 9-13, please be sure to click "Add-On" during this registration to add this expedition to your itinerary. Reach out to us at [email protected] for any questions.
SUGGESTIONS
Agreement Document
Please review and sign the agreement document upon booking.
Reservation and Payment
A $2,000 deposit will be required at booking. Bookings made after April 1, 2025 will require full and final payment immediately upon booking. It is the responsibility of the traveler to determine that final payment is submitted by April 1, 2025. No booking will be considered final until final deposit is received.
Cancellation and Refunds
Full refunds available if canceled by Dec 31, 2024. Refunds available in the form of a credit toward a future Graceline event if canceled 30 days before the event and all fees are non-refundable if canceling less than 30 days before the event start day (though a credit can be applied for if canceling for medical emergencies).
Changes
This Itinerary is subject to changes in order to adapt to possible alterations in domestic flight times or other unforeseen circumstances. The content will remain the same, barring any unanticipated complications, and will include many delightful “extras” and surprises.
We recommend that all participants obtain Travel Insurance. Travel Insured International offers insurance for trip cost, trip cancellation & interruption, and pays for loss due to unforeseen circumstance, death, injury, or illness to you or a member of your family. It also includes coverage for missed connections due to weather, pays for lost deposits due to the financial default of the airline, the tour operator, or cruise line. It pays for baggage delays, travel delays, medical expenses, and emergency assistance.
Waiver of Responsibility
By signing up to the Tour you agree to our Terms, Deposit Conditions and Waiver.
We've worked diligently to make all the arrangements for our journey together. However, Graceline Institute & its agents will not be held liable for delays, theft, damage, injury, or any other irregularities that may occur during the journey. We will not be held liable for any changes or delays in airline schedules or missed connections; injury, loss, or damage to persons or property; additional expenses resulting from changes in exchange rates, tariffs, or itinerary; any transportation issues or problems with vehicles utilized on the tour; additional expenses incurred due to illness, weather conditions, protests, war, terrorism, quarantine, or other causes; and losses due to cancellations not subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Shared room for 2 people
Private room for 1 person
TRADITIONAL CAMINO IN CARCASSONNE (South of France)
May 9-13, 2024
Shared Room (2 people): $3,333
Private Room (1 person): $4,444
Similar to the mystical gnostic forces available for consciousness upgrades on the old Spanish roads (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela)—the old Cathar Caminos and Knights Templar Fortresses of the Languedoc hold the bioavailability for leveling up, in both defiance and self-reliance, so that we can defy systems of control and think for ourselves. This is not a stance of duality against authority, it is EMBODYING the old ways of resonance and enlightenment for being comfortable enough in one’s own skin to stand firmly in self-gnosis and earned liberation.
This is a 5-day deep dive into Gnosticism, Catharism, spiritual ascension, direct connection, and finding one’s own inner voice and outer mission. We are using these particular sacred sites to activate defiance and discernment and to viscerally become confident and comfortable in our own skin.
This trip includes traditional Camino hiking and long daytrip excursions to holy sites with sometimes steep terrain. This is not a vacation, but a spiritual expedition. It requires physical and spiritual exertion. But is a powerful gateway to self-liberation.
INCLUSIONS:
This Expedition includes course work, accommodations, and transportation, but DOES NOT include food and beverages due to rigorous travel (and no catering). We will eat lunch and dinners on the go in between Camino commutes.
SUGGESTIONS:
If possible, we recommend flying into Toulouse airport the day before (May 8) for a day of acclimation, so the body is ready for pilgrimage.
If you will be joining us for this 5-day adventure as well as the 9-day Paris/Brittany MODULE 5 (2 weeks total):
Please purchase a one-way plane ticket between Toulouse and Paris for late morning or midday (between 10:30 or 1pm direct) on 5/13. Please separate your packing for ease and fun of light travel and hiking. We highly recommend bringing only a backpack or small duffle for this adventure so that checking into hotels at each city is easy. Module 5 is more restful, so you may also pack a larger suitcase for that trip and leave it in Toulouse if need be. Please pack casual and comfortable hiking clothes that can get dirty or wet (at holy waters and at castles). Nothing fancy is needed for this trip.DAY 1: Pre-Historic Cave of Le Peche Merle + Saint Cirque Lapopie
Pilgrimage Purpose: CALLING IN THE ANCIENTS AND THE HELPERS (above and below)
We will visit a pre-historic cave hidden in a hillside with 29,000-year-old paintings and petroglyphs of hands, spotted horses, and mystical symbols. With tree roots that are 3 stories high, we will ignite a creative spark by having our opening meditation link us to the crystals and trees of this cave, forming a “million-year kiss” between the cave ceiling and floor. Our first Camino will focus on inner metamorphosis and a strong invitation for change. Then we will visit the medieval castle and Templar town of San Cirque Lapopie for “the best desert in all of Europe” and a Camino activation overlooking a powerful river valley to bond us to ancestors and Artivists of lore.
DAY 2: Montségur Castle and the Holdouts of the Cathars
Pilgrimage Purpose: POWERING UP THROUGH FORGIVENESS AND GNOSIS
As a Module 4 review in IQ and Mystery School Teachings, we will begin our day with a lecture into the lost histories of the crusades as they relate to Templars and Cathars—and their unified mission to defy systems of hierarchy , corruption, and Papal control. Then we will walk Camino to the world-renowned Castle of Monsegur, where the last 222 Cathars willingly walked into the fires (during the Albigensian Crusade that took the lives of over one million free thinkers). This is a POWER PLACE for self-reclamation and inner wisdom.
DAY 3: Carcassonne Castle + a Nodal Power Place for Peace
Pilgrimage Purpose: POWERING UP THROUGH CONNECTION + FORTIFICATION
Most known for being the largest castle and medieval fortress in the world, Carcassonne is a bastion of resiliency. For over 2000 years, this fortified hilltop has watched over the lands, bearing witness to the ebb and flow of empires, crusades, and the march of time itself. Built by mystics and Cathars who defied systems of control, “the Perfecti” of this area were protected and trusted by Templars, and were known for peace, ethics, and kindness in an absolute age of corruption and violence. Even in medieval times, they established a stance of non-violence (even to animals), equality of gender (even in religious roles and leadership), and believed in reincarnation and ascension. This is one of the most powerful places in the world for building confidence and self-reliance.
DAY 4: Lourdes, Holy Healing, and the Sacred Waters of the Pyrenees
Pilgrimage Purpose: THE MIRACLE CAVE IGNITING FROM THE INNER FLAME
Our trip to the healing waters of Lourdes will focus on the ionic power of the Druid sites that lay underneath the Catholic cathedrals. The month of May is very important in France – it is the Month of Mary Magdalene—but in Lourdes, it is also the month where soldiers who fought against each other from around the world who had friends killed on both sides come together to forgive themselves and one another for acts of war. Thus, this is a beautiful time to focus on self-forgiveness and empowerment.
We will also venture into rock and cave structures above those lands for our own pilgrimatic purposes. We will then ignite an inner flame within from a cave above—and then will drive to the stunning expanse of the Pyrenees National Park to visit the many waterfalls that represent spiritual purification. And we will give our dreams to the waters, setting self-chosen plans into quantum motion.
DAY 5 Closing at the Cascade of Cerisey
Pilgrimage Purpose: POWERING UP PRAYERS WITH THE UNIFIED FIELD
We will rise early in the morning to greet the sunrise as an upleveled version of the self—with a new bond to mission, inner vision, and the sacred within—all stabilized by a newfound love of self and a devotion to being 100% comfortable in our own skin.
Private room for 1 person
Early Arrivers: *We highly recommend arriving a day early to explore Paris! And art! And to get adjusted to the time zone change.
Transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to St. George Retreat Center (about an hour and fifteen minutes away). We will collect participants from Paris at 1:00pm or you can choose to arrive earlier on your own. Any early arrivers can check in early and enjoy solo time at the Retreat, sculpture gardens, rivers, or mill house.
Retreat Opening Ceremony begins at 3pm.
Dinner is included.