Sacred Reunion in Avalon | A Samhain Gathering in Glastonbury

Wednesday, October 28 (2pm) to Sunday, November 1 (noon), 2026

with
Antonia Stessl | Emily Blefeld | Lisa Murphy | Rotger Heilmeier | Sarah Bastian

At Samhain, when the veils between the worlds grow thin and the fires of life burn bright, we are called to step into the mystery, to walk once more in Avalon when the mists have lifted. This is your invitation to a sacred homecoming—into the heart of Glastonbury, the Heart Chakra of the world, where heaven and earth, body, soul and spirit, past and future meet.

Avalon is not only a place upon the land—it is a temple in the Otherworld, a living current of the Divine Feminine, and a remembrance encoded deep within our very DNA. To walk here is to awaken what has always been within you: the memory of wholeness, of magic, of service to the Divine.

This gathering is for those who hear the whisper within:

Old souls who walked these lands before, whose hearts still know the songs of the wells and the priestesses.
Healers, shamans, alchemists, ovates, midwives of transformation, remembering their sacred craft.
Bards, druids, magicians, witches, and seekers, who dream of rekindling the fire of Avalon.
All who feel the stirring of the Divine Feminine rising within, calling them to embody Her wisdom once again.

Over these days together, we will walk the sacred landscape of Avalon (all within distance from our retreat room): the Red Spring, the White Spring, Chalice Hill, and the Tor. In each place, a ceremony will open portals between the worlds, guiding us to ancestral wisdom and the embrace of the Otherworld. We will sing with the land, call to the guardians of the mists, and remember ourselves as bridges between the cosmos and earth in embodied form.

Through ritual, deep journeying, and community, we will activate the memory of Avalon that lies within our soul and DNA. This is more than remembering a story—it is reawakening a lineage, re-weaving an ancient pattern of soul sovereignty and cosmic belonging. As we attune to the Divine Feminine currents flowing through Glastonbury’s sacred heart, we invite Her presence to rise in us once more—restoring balance, guiding us into the era of the New Earth, and awakening humanity’s deeper dream.

Here, too, we will honor the soul lineage that binds us to this holy land. Many who feel called to Avalon today are remembering lives once lived on her sacred grounds, upon her hills, and within her mysteries. As the mists part, fragments of those ancient lifetimes return—echoes of vows once spoken, circles once gathered, sacred fires once tended. To stand here again is to awaken that memory, to reclaim the wisdom of those who came before, and to weave it into the unfolding story of who we are becoming.

Avalon holds within her soil and waters the ancient laws of the universe, imprinted here since the dawn of time. These are the patterns of balance and harmony, the sacred principles that weave together Above as Below, Heaven on Earth. By attuning to this land, we reconnect to the eternal pulse of the cosmos and the heartbeat of Mother Earth—restoring within ourselves the remembrance that we are not separate, but part of the great rhythm of creation. In Avalon we learn again to walk in alignment with the stars, the seasons, and the living breath of the Earth.

To gather in Avalon at Samhain is to stand at the threshold: between fire and blossom, between worlds, between who we were and who we are becoming. It is here that we reclaim Avalon as a living mystery, and ourselves as Her kin. The mists are lifting. The song of the land is rising. Avalon is calling you home.

When: We start on Wednesday, 28 October at 2pm; close on Sunday, 1 November at noon
Where: Avalon Room in the Glastonbury Goddess Temple at the Glastonbury Experience Courtyard, 2-4 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9DU

We will visit all the sacred sites (the Chalice Well, the White Spring, the Chalice Hill and the Tor in-person). We plan a private access to both the Chalice Well and the White Spring to a ceremony and be in deep communion with the land and the spirits at each site).

Both Lisa and Emily will offer a limited number of individual sessions, that can be booked separately on-site.

Your Guides (in alphabetical order)

Antonia Stessl-Heilmeier, PhD
Antonia combines systemic constellation work with ancient healing wisdom and ritual. She has facilitated numerous retreats on the sacred land of Glastonbury, weaving sacred site experiences with soul retrieval practices. At Sacred Reunion in Avalon, she will guide participants to bridge past lives, ancestral lineage, and the present moment—reactivating their innate connection to Avalon and the Divine Feminine. Through this work, she opens pathways to the cosmic imprint held in the land, helping participants remember who they truly are and harness that wisdom for their lives. www.shifting-worlds.org

Emily Blefeld, LICSW,

Emily is an internationally recognized Systemic Family Constellations trainer, facilitator, and psychotherapist. She specializes in supporting change-makers, healers, and entrepreneurs to dismantle outdated paradigms, ancestral narratives, and ancient codes that limit their growth. Known for her extraordinary intuitive gifts and ability to commune with the ancestral realm, Emily skillfully attunes to the subtle dimensions of consciousness to help individuals release inherited trauma and live with greater authenticity, express their love more fully, and align with their life’s purpose. At Sacred Reunion in Avalon, Emily will support participants in deeply connecting to their soul lineage, vows, and agreements made while awakening the memory of their unique soul blueprint. Her work not only brings healing on an individual level but also contributes to larger movements of renewal for the whole, aligning personal remembrance with Avalon’s sacred legacy, land transmission, and the collective awakening of humanity. www.seeingwithyourheart.com

Lisa Ishwari Murphy
Lisa is a master energy healer, teacher, and sound practitioner with over 30 years of experience weaving together ancient traditions and modern practice. She had severe autism and had the gift of telepathic communication but was not able to speak. Lisa had a mystical experience when she was 7 in which the galactic laws of the universe and Gaia’s pulse was transmitted and awakened in her cells allowing her to walk with embodied wisdom, channeling from the quantum field in balance and flow. She is the founder of Sva Ha Academy and Yoga. At Sacred Reunion in Avalon, her guidance will support participants in attuning to the natural laws and universal rhythms imprinted in the land. Through sound and light practices, she opens pathways into higher states of consciousness, helping participants reconnect to the eternal harmony of creation. Lisa’s work invites a remembrance of alignment with the cosmic order, awakening the inner capacity to live in resonance with the heartbeat of the universe. Fairhaven Healing Arts Center

Rotger Heilmeier
Rotger is a shamanic practitioner, homeopath, and systemic constellation facilitator with deep experience in sacred site work, ancestral healing, and soul retrieval. Rooted in druidic wisdom, his work honors the turning of the wheel of the year, the rhythms of the seasons, and the teachings of the trees. At Sacred Reunion in Avalon, Rotger will guide ceremonies and journeys that awaken memory of past lives and connect participants to Avalon’s cosmic pulse and the heartbeat of the earth. His guidance supports integration of the Divine Feminine and ancestral lineage into daily life, helping participants remember how to live in sacred union with the land and Mother Earth. www.jester-counseling.com

Sarah Bastian Rehfuss
Sarah is a counselor and facilitator of Systemic Family Constellations, integrating constellation work with sacred site practices. At Sacred Reunion in Avalon, she will guide journeys and ceremonies at the sacred sites of Glastonbury, opening portals of connection with the land, its guardians, and ancient wisdom keepers. Through this deep communion with Avalon—its wells, hills, and trees – Sarah helps participants access ancestral wisdom and awaken the soul memory encoded in the land itself, rooting them more fully into who they truly are. www.awakenedheartandmind.com

Fee and logistics:

The fee includes participation at the event and private access to the Chalice Well and the White Spring (the latter can only be confirmed shortly before the event). Please book your accommodation separately. Also there will be breaks in which you can get meals and snacks. They are not included.

Travel recommendations:

Glastonbury, nestled in the green heart of Somerset, is a small town without its own train station or airport, yet it is easily reached from London and Bristol with a little planning. Below are the most common and convenient travel options:

By Plane:

From London Airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton):
After landing, travel into central London by train, Underground, or coach. From London Paddington Station, take a train toward the southwest. The journey to Glastonbury typically takes around 3–4 hours in total.

From Bristol Airport:
Bristol is the closest airport to Glastonbury (approx. 1 hour by car). From the airport, take the Airport Flyer bus to Bristol Temple Meads train station, then continue by train or bus toward Glastonbury. Taxi or rideshare from Bristol Airport directly to Glastonbury is also possible and takes about 50–60 minutes.

By Train

The nearest train stations to Glastonbury are Castle Cary (about 14 miles/22 km away) and Bristol Temple Meads.

From London Paddington, fast trains run to Castle Cary in about 1 hour 45 minutes. From Castle Cary, you can take a taxi (20–25 minutes) directly into Glastonbury.

From Bristol Temple Meads, you can connect by bus (see below) or taxi.

By Bus

·From London Victoria Coach Station, direct coaches run to Glastonbury, operated by National Express. The journey takes around 3.5–4 hours.
From Bristol Bus Station, frequent buses run to Glastonbury (about 1 hour 20 minutes). This is one of the simplest routes for those flying into Bristol.
From Castle Cary, there are occasional bus services, though taxis are generally the easiest option.

By Taxi or Car

From Castle Cary: approx. 25 minutes
From Bristol: approx. 1 hour
From London: approx. 2.5–3 hours

Accommodation in Glastonbury

Glastonbury offers a wide range of accommodation options—from charming bed & breakfasts and boutique guesthouses to hotels and Airbnbs, all within walking distance of the town center and sacred sites.

For options and bookings, you may explore:

Visit Glastonbury Information Centre
Booking.com – Glastonbury Hotels & Guesthouses
Airbnb – Glastonbury Stays

We encourage you to book early, as Glastonbury is a popular pilgrimage destination and accommodations fill quickly, particularly around the sacred holidays like Samhain.