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     " Welcome  to  Caer  Sidi... ! "

Drawing on both Celtic and Tibetan Shamanic Healing practices, as well as modern Quantum Psycho~Energotherapy, Dr. B. Raven Lee and Dr. William R. Leon  invite you to discover  Caer Sidi,  the sacred Keltic & Templars Mandala in the Verdon area and its mirror sites in the Cathares Aude regions.

This next pilgrimage is organized in the South-of-France, in two Options, being either of 14 Days from 04 to 18 October, or 21 Days upto 24 October, 2008.

Caer Sidi  is a unique experiential program which includes introduction to both Tibetan Tsa-rLung and Celtic Shamanic Healing in selected powerplaces and allows participants to find their own Keys to Transmutation, Rejuvenation and (Self~) Healing, through the Body of Light practices...

The Caer Sidi Itinerary is intended to re-awaken and develop a synthesis of our latent roots shamanic abilities. We will learn how to intentionally shift our state of consciousness, link with Protectors and Holy Spirits, as well as how to get more awareness of subtle non-ordinary reality, while opening and cleansing our Higher Chakras.

We will establish connections with Mary Magdalene, as well as with other selected Keltic and Tibetan Sacred Helpers, Who will facilitate personal and communal health and healing. The programme will also be an opportunity to gather further knowledge in Central-Asian Common Ancestral Roots of Keltic and Tibetan Shamanic Healing practices.

Dr. B. Raven Lee, Dr. William R. Leon and other experienced intervenors will guide the target-sites meditation and healing rituals. Participants will concentrate on the compassion emanated from fully enlightened protectors and principal emanations in the Verdon Sacred Mandala and the Cathares Lore retreats.

The stream of transmission of the Compassionate Healing energies will bring the Third Eye (Ajna Chakra) and Compassion (Heart Chakra) in resonance with the Spiritual Heritage of the target-sites visited. This will lead to Initiations taking the form of "Spontaneous Arising Light"  (Tigle), Visions or other subtle transmissions inherited from the lineages, protectors and guardians of these sacred sites.

Experiential spontaneous transmissions of teaching and revelations from Masters, Angels or Fairies, have always been a foundational aspect of spiritual awakening in both the Tibetan Body of Light (Tsa-rLung) lineages and related Arts of Divination, Rejuvenation and Healing in the Grail Quest.

 Through the embodiment of the Keltic and Vajrayana Body of Light practices, we will pursue the Never-Ending Human Grail Quest of Spiritual Development.

  "Caer  Sidi,  The Island of Crystal "

Caer Sidi, The Fortress of the Fairies is mentioned in the Book of  Taliesin (Lewis Spence).

That Caer Sidi (Camelot) was the Seat of rituals and initiations for Healing and Divination of an extraordinary vitality and importance to the Celtic psyche is no new thesis . But that it can be re-awakened today,  simply through a comparative experiential study of  Grail Lore and Himalayan Tantric Shamanism is a testimony we want here to share  with you.

One of the Island of Crystal, or Caer Sidi, is the Celtic, Cathares, and Knights Templar sacred archaeological Mandala situated at the entry of the Gorges du Verdon, some 150 km northwest of Nice, South-of-France.

It was the seat of rituals and initiations for healing and divination practices, which originated from the Black Sea (Wisigoths and Scythes Central Europe) and the Asian Steppes (Kelts and Huns), and continued into early Celtic-Roman times and later Holy Grail Mary Magdalene Lore.

The word Sidhe (also spelled Sidi, Sidh, Sid, Sith ...) may be regarded as the standard term for "fairy" in the Gaelic tongue of Scotland , Wales and Ireland. While some reliable authorities further stress that Sithide or Sithde is the genitive of Sithd, a female fairy, Gaelic records Sidhe as also implying "hill" or "mound". Mounds and hills often are both graves and  abodes of the elves.

  Caer Sidi : " the  Itinerary... "

  Caer Sidi  will be of a 14 days duration, on the traces of the Healing tradition of Mary Magdalene, Wolfram Von Eschenbach Grail Lore and Tibetan Vajrayana in the sacred sites of the Verdon and Pyrennees, including pilgrimages to Montsegur, Puivert, Alet, Limoux, St Maximum, Ste Beaume, St Victor, Ste Marie and other Sacred Black Madonna altars.

At the introduction level (First Tryptic), we will visit and scan together the Verdon Mandala target-sites and will focus upon the historical heritage for the envisioned synthesis of the Tsa-rLung, Yogas and Keltic Archetypal Healing practices.

It will include numerous references to the Grail and Keltic Christendom Lore Mythology giving Keys for the practices (Wolfram Von Eschenbach) in relation with the current Tibetan Tsa-rLung Five Elements (Body of Light) teachings from  Khyentse Rimpoche, Dudjom Rimpoche, Tarab Tulku Rimpoche, Tenzin Namdak, Namkhai Norbu, Tenzin Wangyal Rimpoche and John M. Reynolds, amongst others, this always bearing in mind the hermeneutics needed for a synthesis of Roots Shamanic Healing practices.

We will drive in mini-bus and then trek to several megalithic artefacts, ruins, fortress, altars or chapels, following the ancient pilgrimage traces for a renewed Grail Quest.

Detailed Itinerary (pls click here!)

  TOUR SUMMARY

Day1: Arrival in Nice airport from USA. Welcome dinner and debrief.

Day2: Tour of Nice and Sightseeing Riviera. Quest opening ceremony.

Day3: Grotto at St. Beaume, St Maxim. Comps, South entry (Comps: 3 nights).

Day4: West entry to the Verdon Mandala: Valcros, Trigance, N-Dzong.

Day5: East entry: St Anne, St Thyrs, Trek to the cave of St. Trophime.

Day6: Shamanic purification ceremony at the Solar Temple, Valcros.

Day7: Drive to Marseilles (St Victor Abby), Stay in Aix-en Provence .

Day8: Beginning of Cathares. Drive to Carcassone and Alet (Alet: 3 nights).

Day9: Razes entrance: Rennes le Chateau, Rennes Les Bains, Bezu.

Day10: Puivert, Montsegur, Foix, Limoux.

Day11: Querribus (East), or Rocamadour (North West).

Day12: Back to Nice.

Day13: Free day in Nice. Closing Dinner.

Day14: Depart Nice back to USA, or...

Detailed Itinerary (pls click here!)

    OPTION 5 ~7 DAYS  RETREAT: Caer Sidi, Seven Seals...

Day 15: Morning Free, Afternoon return for Valcros (return possible on Day 14).

Day 16 to Day 18: Full Days Retreat at/around Castle Valcros.

Day 19: Early return to Nice. Free afternoon.

Day 20: Day Free in Nice, Farewell Dinner.

Day 20 or 21 : Depart Nice for USA.

  Tour Registration  (min. 60 days in advance)

- Without Airfare:

- 14 Days : 3,400 Euros -

- 05-07 Days Option  Retreat Verdon : 3,9 - 4,000 Euros - flexible 

 - Deposits  for  Reservation (Planning 2008)  &  Registration

CAER SIDI Tour 2008 Deposits comprise both a Reservation Guarantee for the experts team planning purposes and Registration (Inscription ), per se, namely of Euros: 100 plus 400, for total Deposit = 500/ , as hereunder :

 - Deposit for Reservation 2008 (as soon as possible...): 100 Euros - (*)

 - Deposit for Inscription (min 6 months in advance): 400 Euros - (**)

(*) - This research program requires long-term booking & expert resource-persons planning.

(**) - Deposits are of course fully included in total price, above. With thanks...

Deposits may be transferred in one or two instalments, as per convenience.

It is duly expected that participants to the CAER SIDI 14 Days Study&Tour, and its following Retreat Option, may have accordingly different transport schedules and/or may request for more personalized lodging conditions. We  want to emphasize that this programme is fully flexible and remains based upon each person resources, needs or requirements. All issues will be fully answered to during the Registration process, on a person to person basis.

Registration

  Fees Include
- Full Room & Board in Hotel/Guesthouse (***) in  twin rooms and full boarding during 14 or 21 days as per Option chosen (double occupancy / 3 meals day, single extra) / Single supplement: Euros 50 per each day occupancy.                                   
- All minivan transportation in/around the Verdon and Aude Keltic/Templars powerplaces, incl. sightseeing Nice/Riviera
- Price also includes the meetings, seminars and retreat,
and the introduction guidance to the Tsa-rLung Practices.

 
_Fees Do Not Include
- Fees for your European (Schengen) Visa
- Loss of or damage to Luggage/Personal Property.
- Travel and Medical Insurance expenses
- Loss of personal items, passports, etc…
- Any transportation or lodging costs being due after the client’s 14 or 21days chosen option complete duration 
- Other meals other than those provided in Agenda & Itinerary.

Terms of References

Group Size
This Customized Field-study tours is organized for a group of  minimum 7 persons (pax), or more at no extra cost in Verdon Canyon Gites/Hotel/GH (***). Nice Hotel (***).  
Local transportation to/from airport & around the area is included, using upto 18 passenger mini-buses/cars; as well as local guides and seminar teachings as quoted above. 

Discount
Discount conditions extended only to relevant cases being researchers, scholars, Dharma practitioners and continuing education courses and does not include approval on all of the tour costs arrangements, to be discussed on a case basis. However CAIRN Tours&Study are open to everyone! 

Deposit and Registration
I. Price of Tour: Send deposits (Reservation + Inscription) of Euros: 100 plus 400 = 500/
The Euros: 500 deposit is to be made namely to R W Leon / CAIRN CEO at a Swift Code Bank Numbers or by Western Union Money Transfer at the address in Nepal, UK or EU, which will be provided to you at the time of your registration. In case of early deposit, would RWL  still be in either UK, Nepal, India or Tibet TAR China (-re: where Euros cash foreign currency exchange are unattainable, as per local regulations), the allocation is to be made using " WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER " simple modalities. Related receipt and registration documents will immediately be provided to you. Price is same whether transfer is made by check, Western Union, Swift Code or credit card. 
Deposit & Payments Euros : 500 deposit secures your space. 
1/2 of balance of payment due by 60 days before tour. 
Remaining 1/2 of balance (full payment) due by 30 days before tour. 
Total Euros: 50 late payment fee added if payments not made by due dates (Euros: 50 for payment not met). 

Cancellation & Refund
Refund is minus Euros: 100 fee  to be made if cancellation is emailed/postmarked by 30 days prior to departure. If cancellation postmarked between 30-15 days prior to departure Euros : 200 is non-refundable. If cancellation postmarked between 15-03 days prior to departure, Euros: 300 is non-refundable.

If cancellation emailed/postmarked under three (3) days from departure there is no refund.

Insurance
We strongly recommend travel and health insurance, which enables you to recover 
all deposits if you need to cancel the trip due to illness or death. Please contact us 
if you want details on this insurance. No partial refunds will be given under any 
circumstances for unused hotel rooms, meals, or sightseeing trips. 

Remark
The number of places is limited and is offered on a first come first serve basis.
Reservations must be made, complete with payment, by deadline given on registration file. 

     CAIRN  Consortium (EU-NGO)

CAIRN  Consortium  is a cultural immersion and communication gateway for traditional healing practitioners experiential training, development studies academic research, and postgraduate and doctorate student exchange, based in KTM Nepal.

CAIRN  is particularly proud of its 20 years daily experience with Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan NGOs, its reputed academic collaboration in Asia, Europe USA and Canada, as well as of the quality of its Supervision Board, Research Consultants and integrated Cultural Immersion & online learning infrastructure. 

It offers selected online courses and field-research resources focused on the Himalayan region current development priorities, as well as specializes into curriculum development in selected research niches, through practical and theoretical knowledge in building : Applied Psychology to Counselling, HRD/HRM Capacity Building, Humanitarian Intervention, Clinical Anthropology, Prospective Health Anthropology and Tibetan Traditional Healing Psychotherapy.

CAIRN Counselling Services provides advice and counselling on academic matters, including immigration advice and services, useful for Nepalese Mature Students (Postgraduate Personal Project Part-time Options) wishing to study in the EU, Canada or Wales UK. We support all students regardless of nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual preference or status. We operate CAIRN Education Counselling Services administration both by email and face-to-face Interviews appointments. We encourage all prospective students to kindly email us thereupon, at CAIRN EU-NGO HQ address: william_rene@hotmail.com

Advice is offered without discrimination. Our services operate according to the EU, UK and Canada Code of Ethics for those advising international students. Our International Student Advisory Service meets the strict rules and standards of the Immigration Services of Canada, USA, the UK, Belgium and EU Official Visa Sections (Consulates or Embassies) in Nepal.

CAIRN operates as a confidential Education Counselling Service for professional and personal project oriented coaching to any prospective student or trainee, from the start of your project’s first Biodata interview up to its final implementation. This serves the general purpose of both clearing the academic accreditation file and provide necessary International Students advisory board screening information to applicants, including on the difficult issues such as visas, file administration and e-learning support options.

Cairn Counselling Services (EU-NGO) is a personalized projects academic exchange program, with cultural immersion options, e-learning and communication gateway for Asian and Western postgraduate researchers and professional continuous education trainees (mature students). It offers an open menu of options of selected online courses and field-research resources, focused on the one side on Asian LDCs development priorities. Cairn Academic Coaching  is offered one-on-one by appointment only. Cairn Euro-Asian Network increases opportunities for internships, field-research and online studies within an international dimension and selected international experts.

Caer Sidi is a personalized development research program only and is always offered one-on-one by appointment.