A pilgrimage into the Gnostic wisdom of Mary Magdalene
and Yeshua—walking the sacred sites of the Cathars,
where the Divine Feminine still lingers in stone.
Welcome. If you've landed on this page, you are likely drawn to Mary Magdalene, the Cathars, France, and the Divine Feminine — Sophia, Shekinah, Shakti, or however you know her. We teach the Gnostic wisdom Magdalene and Yeshua shared two thousand years ago, brought anew into modern times.
In 2025 we led a sacred pilgrimage to Provence, drawn from our book Magdalene's Journey. In 2027, we will do deeper with the wisdom in Cathar country. Each retreat experience includes channeling, an individual darshan soul renewal activation and teachings as well as visits to sacred sites.
The itinerary below is subject to change—the sites will depend on the final length of the trip, between 7–9 days.
Join us for a transformation experience you won’t forget. As founders of Blue Soul Earth, we have led sacred retreats, workshops, courses and programs for well over a decade.
Our retreats take you from an autopilot life of daily tasks to a conscious, heart-centered experience that feeds your spirit—a journey into the deepest parts of your soul.
Magic truly happens on an inward journey—when you explore the inner parts of you. You will return home feeling rebirthed, understanding that not only are you never alone, but truly connected with every living thing.
A UNESCO-listed medieval city atop a hill, its 53 watchtowers and two concentric walls enclosing a world unto itself. We wander the ancient alleys, take in the 12th-century castle and St. Nazaire Cathedral, and walk the Lices—the area set up between the two ramparts—taking in the military architecture and impressive viewpoints along the way.
Its antiquity and beauty have made Carcassonne a frequent backdrop for numerous film shoots, and it boasts incredible views of the ramparts and the Bastide Saint-Louis below.
Home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Marceille and its Black Madonna, revered for centuries as a place of healing. Nearby, the ruined Abbey Cathedral of Alet stands as a Gothic remnant of the religious wars that once swept this land. The Black Madonna remains a central element of devotion today.
There's also a spring nearby, which many believe is a powerful place of healing, and some say that ailments have been cured on-site. From the ancient Roman columbarium and medieval houses to the beautiful Renaissance-period mansions, you'll feel as if you've been transported back in time.
Known as the Village of Mystery, it is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and includes a renowned church where a local priest, Abbé Saunière, reportedly found hidden artifacts. Some believe his discoveries were linked to ancient secrets, even to relics or texts associated with Magdalene's lineage with Yeshua.
Rennes-le-Château, which sits on top of a rocky limestone peak, is the topic of over 700 books and TV and film documentaries. It is said that roughly 70 million years ago dinosaurs roamed these hills, as their fossilized eggs have been discovered in at least two locations here. The "fresque" of Mary Magdalene can also be found here, showing her kneeling in a cave.
Minerve is another fortified medieval town and is considered a landmark of what has become known as The Way of Love. Like Montségur, it was a known site for the Cathars' teachings, which the Catholic Church deemed heretical.
Nearby, Notre Dame du Cros holds a Black Madonna and a healing spring within a spiraled sacred valley. Built in a spiral, which has its own historical and spiritual significance, we explore Notre Dame du Cros, located in an outlying gorge and river basin in the medieval town nearby, Caunes Minervois.
“Churches and chateaux were built atop the original places of worship of our ancestors — the energy remains, layer upon layer.”
A Pyrenean peak geologists call an "upside-down mountain," said by some to be a Stargate along ancient ley lines. Myth speaks of a hidden river, crystal crypts, and a mountain that still holds its own counsel. At 4,000 feet, the scientific community has touted it as one of the "Pyrenean Paradoxes".
This Pyrenees formation dates back thousands of years, adding to its mystery. Myth says a river, a lake, burial crypts and crystals lie beneath the mountain and carry great energy. Other places worth noting in this area include the Chapel Cave, which was erected around 1782.
It is located near the Grotte de Périllos, where legend holds that Mary Magdalene and the seven sisters once gathered in a circle—the same inclusive, hierarchy-free form we honor in our Blue Soul Circles. Imagine the Cathars of the time convening in a circle, as they often did for rituals and ceremonies.
Ancient history meets picturesque streets and alleys in this mesmerizing town, also known for the International Festival of Photojournalism, the medieval Trobades Festival and its centuries-old garnet industry. A Black Madonna and other artifacts were found here in the eighth century and the Grotte De Perillos or Caunes Cave can be found in a desert area north of Perpignan.
This spot is the world's most visited pilgrimage site for healing. After Bernadette Soubirous' acclaimed apparitions of Mary in 1858, many began to flock to Lourdes, and it has since been known around the globe for miraculous healings.
At the Grotto of Apparitions we perform rituals, receive transmissions from Magdalene and Yeshua, and drink from the mystical fountains—carrying forward the same healing lineage they once embodied.
“In Lourdes, there's said to be
an average of thirty-five accounts of miracle cures each year.”
This is the eternal symbol of Cathar resistance. After a ten-month siege in 1244, over two hundred Cathars who refused to renounce their faith were burned at the fortress's foot. Legend holds that the Cathars protected their knowledge here — and, some say, the Holy Grail. Montségur is best known as a stronghold against the Catholic Church, as it was the site of the Cathars' last major stand during the Albigensian Crusade to eradicate Catharism altogether.
The martyrs of Montségur are remembered for their unwavering faith and commitment to their spiritual beliefs, much like Yeshua and Mary Magdalene, who adhered to their teachings despite pushback from the powers of the time.
In the heart of Toulouse, we'll find the Romanesque Basilica of Saint‑Sernin, an UNESCO site, which is said to be one of the largest and most important remaining Romanesque buildings in Europe.
Toulouse offers rich culture and history, from cathedrals and terrace cafés to the banks of the Garonne, historical monuments and the Cité de l'Espace. It is known as La Ville Rose (The Pink City) because many local buildings use terra-cotta bricks. Its 17th-century Canal du Midi links the Garonne to the Mediterranean Sea and the relics of Thomas Aquinas can also be found here.
Highlights from our Provence Mary Magdalene pilgrimage.
A video glimpse of our retreat to southern France.
We haven't finalized the exact dates and cost yet but we're aiming for the first half of June 2027. Our Provence pilgrimage and retreat was around $4,000, excluding flights.
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