This workshop is a 3-day immersion in traditional Mexican medicine for all people, men and women, who are drawn to the medicine of the heart and the archetypes of Maria of Guadalupe and the sacred feminine. Space is limited to 25 participants and reservations are required. Spanish, English and French spoken.
In today's world, it's easy to feel out of sync. Faced with wars, injustices, the pollution of our Mother Earth, and the indifference that surrounds us, we feel powerless. A crucial question then arises: how can we continue to believe in humanity and its capacity to transform the world?
This three-day immersion, rooted in the wisdom of traditional Mexican medicine, is an invitation to return to what is essential. A space to work through our inner conflicts, reactivate our consciousness, and rekindle faith in a new path for humanity.
At the heart of this experience, each participant is invited to undergo a profound inner transformation, a more grounded and conscious presence to themselves.
The field of transformation: a living space where the energies of the sacred feminine and masculine, in their purest expression, meet, balance, harmonize, and dance together in service to life.
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The sacred feminine, which opens and reveals the heart;
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The sacred masculine, which supports, protects, and allows this opening to be fully embodied.
Together, these energies become a trinitarian force, a path of transformation—for oneself, for others, for the Earth.
What you will experience during these 3 days.
A Return to the Natural Organisation of Being
There is a profound relationship between humans and certain specific places on Earth. These places are distinguished by intersections of telluric currents, natural geometric alignments, and particular mineral resonances in the soil.
In the tradition of Curanderismo, or ancestral healing, these sites are considered points where the Earth is "open." In these places, the body reacts in remarkable ways: the nervous system reorganizes itself, perception is amplified, and deep memories emerge.
Sacred Geometry to Support Harmony
What is now called Sacred Geometry has long been revealed through ancestral vision. Examples include the Platonic and harmonic solids, the Flower of Life, Metatron's Cube, and the tetrahedron.
These geometric forms are not merely symbols: they constitute structures that support unity, allowing for a deeper connection to the environment, ultimately creating a field where transformation can take place.
Ancestral Practices as a “Technology”
Immersion integrates traditional healing methods such as infusions, incense, rituals and ceremonies, breathing techniques, sacred movements, and sensory activations.
These practices aim to awaken bodily memory and facilitate a process of inner healing as well as the integration of new understandings.
Breathwork
Breath is like the thread that connects the visible world to the invisible world. Through breath, energy takes form, and sacred geometry appears as an organizing principle: it manifests through harmonic solids, essential patterns, and the structured field.
The Resonances of the Heart
The approach to Mary of Magdalene and the Virgin of Guadalupe is not like an encounter with historical figures, but rather like archetypal frequencies active within the human field. Mary Magdalene is considered the frequency of the conscious Heart, of inner alchemy, and of embodied love. Knowledge of certain practices to strengthen the energy of the heart and root chakra through chanting, vibration (particularly of the Aramaic language), and sound will be explored in morning workshops led by two women who embody this energy.
The Virgin of Guadalupe is seen as the Great Universal Mother: the field that sustains life, the cosmic matrix that contains and nourishes transformation. We will contemplate the currents referred to as "Mother" across multiple traditions.
The original polarity of this field is neither feminine nor masculine. Rather, it is the relationship between the two: complementary and antagonistic forces. This dynamic forms a "trinitarian duality," reflecting the original polarity at the heart of experience.
The workshops have been designed with themes, schedules, and locations; however, we do not yet know what the energy will be and what the group's needs will be, and according to these parameters, the abuelas will adapt the program based on the needs of the moment. The program can therefore be revised, and we will keep you informed of any changes in due course. Thank you for your understanding!
Program
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9 am - 10 am : Breakfast
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10.30 am - 12h30 pm : Workshop : Mary of Magdalene and the Energie of the Sacred Feminin, meditation on Avoon d’bshmaya, Aramaic prayer, Tibetan Yoga, vibratory singing, gongbath by Nannette
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1 pm : Lunch
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4.30 pm - 6.30 pm : Worshop : Breathwork and Resonance of the Heart by the Abuelas
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17 pm : Dinner
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9 pm - 10.30 : Musical evening by Duo Keryda
Tuesday 28th of July
Sunday 26th of July
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11am - 12:30 pm : Opening of the Sacred Circle by the lake
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1 pm : Lunch
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4.30 pm – 6.30 pm : Circle of teachings: The Natural structure of Being, Sacred Geometry, and the realignment of energy by the Abuelas.
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7.30 pm: Dinner
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21h - 22h30 : Singing Evening by Gayanam
Monday 27th of July
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9 am - 10 am : Breakfast
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10.30 am - 12.30 pm : Workshop: sacred singing,méditation and learning of a Marial chant in Aramaic, Mother mantras chanting Marylin
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1 pm : Lunch
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4.30 – 6.30 : Workshop: Cacao Ceremony, danse celebration by the Abuelas
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6.30 pm: Ceremony: Closing of the Circle
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7.30 pm: Dinner (only for pack A - Full Immersion)
Gayanam is an awareness of our Earth, of its biodiversity, and a true invitation to journey. These are songs of connection that transcend differences and bring us together in our diversity.
Marilyn Garcia Leal, a professional musician for many years, is passionate about songs from around the world and the frequencies that open, connect, and transform. A carrier of ancestral Mexican medicines and sacred Earth chants, she is currently deeply inspired by Aramaic songs—an ancient, living language that some recognize as a language of light.
Patricia Chaylade, creator of sound journeys and professional violinist, is passionate about musical creation and the exploration of new sonic worlds. She loves experimenting with sounds and textures to craft unique and immersive compositions. Her intention is to take the listener on a sensory journey through her music, whether through electroacoustic creations or live performances as a violinist, with crystal bowls or Celtic harp.
From their meeting, Gayanam was born—an acoustic and electro-ambient ensemble with a flexible formation (duo or trio), performing both in public concerts and in more intimate settings.
Gayanam
Synday 26th of July at 9 pm
World music
Keryda
Monday 27th of July at 9 pm
In 2018, Sara Evans and Damien Papin discovered plant music technology and, through improvisation, a fascinating interaction emerged—almost like a new language.
Since then, they have traveled the world to perform and share their recent discoveries, notably at the International Festival of Plant Music, where they deepen their exploration of botanical music each year alongside scientists, musicians, growers, and physicists.
A powerful and magical encounter, at the dawn of a new form of communication and a new way of approaching the plant world—where science and art meet.
A bridge between music and plant communication
The Facilitators
Alejandra Cuesta
Founder of ExpressArte London, she is a cultural producer of living rituals and a weaver of sacred encounters—a global connector of Mexico’s ancestral wisdom with over 25 years of international experience.
She designs artistic projects and festivals that weave together cultures, sustainability, and ancestral wisdom, and has contributed to the Glastonbury Festival for over a decade.
Through circles of transmission and intercultural initiatives, she works toward the respectful sharing of indigenous knowledge and the collective reconnection to roots and identity.
Samantha Nava
A direct apprentice of Abuela Martha Pico, guardian of ancestral knowledge for new generations, she integrates this wisdom into the design and development of contemporary experiences.
With over 15 years of experience in creating conscious experiences, she specializes in the conceptualization, strategy, and implementation of holistic and immersive experiences.
She works from a place of deep listening to the vision, developing clear concepts, structuring strategic plans, and coordinating the production of events, retreats, and conscious festivals—ensuring coherence and alignment between vision, concept, and execution at every stage of the process.
Marylin Garcia Leal
Mentor, guardian of the living, singer, she walks the paths of voice, breath, body, consciousness, alchemical union, and Oneness.
Initially a professional musician, she has long been passionate about songs from around the world—frequencies that open, connect, and transform.
A carrier of ancestral Mexican medicines and sacred Earth chants, she is now particularly moved by songs in Aramaic—an ancient, living language that some recognize as a language of light.
These songs carry memory, frequency, and presence.
“I am simply in service to this. A channel of transmission. A voice. At the heart of the living, so that each person may remember where they come from.”
Abuela Martha Pico
Direct descendant of the Tenek Pame lineage , developed on the path of nahualism from the age of 5, struck by lightning at age 6 and a second lightning strike at age 9; for this reason she was guided on the path of the weatherman or rainmaker.
Since the age of 13, she has offered her service to humanity as a sobandera, curandera, and tiempera.
She walks the world sharing an ancestral vision, integrating original wisdom into the present as a living technology for collective transcendence.
Nannette van Zanten
Therapist and musician, she sees herself as a weaver of connections between art, healing, and the human experience. She primarily works through touch, with a refined and sensitive presence.
In her sessions, she draws on colors, scents, the vibrations of Tibetan bowls, and her voice as gateways to the invisible. Her approach aims to restore harmony to the physical and emotional body, encouraging a return to what is essential.
Guided by a deep connection to the sacred feminine, she explores a path of inner alchemy, seeking a subtle balance between polarities.
With her husband, she co-created "La Cour de Massillargues", a place dedicated to those seeking a more aligned relationship with themselves, others, and the world.There, inspiring facilitators come together to cultivate and share beauty, joy, and presence through artistic and well-being practices.
Etty Eliot
Artistic director of the Green Fields Glastonbury for many years, she brings a wealth of experience as a weaver of Light, Love, Beauty and Magic, through artistic creation and healing practices.
Her role within the team is to hold a caring presence, ensuring that the gathering unfolds harmoniously before, during, and after, with a special attention to Love and Light.
She is available to spend time with you, individually or in groups, to connect and ensure that everything aligns with your needs and intentions.
Whether it concerns practical aspects of the retreat or emotional questions that may arise, she offers a space to welcome whatever needs care and attention.
With compassion and pragmatism, she listens, guides, and connects you to the appropriate resources, offering warm support and concrete solutions when needed.
*If you register on our page, you will find the fees including 10€ for annual membership of our association. Thank you!
Workshop Fee 210€ +10€ membership*
Without accommodation and meals
Includes: all workshops and evening music sessions
Meal options (additional cost):
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3 lunches: €45 per person
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3 lunches and 2 dinners: €75 per person
Packages :
Package A – Full Immersion
From July 26 at 11:00 AM to July 29 after breakfast
Includes: full-board accommodation for three days, workshops, and evening music sessions
Price: €435.00 + 10€ membership*
Package B – External with All Meals
From July 26 at 11:00 AM to July 28 at 7:00 PM
Includes: workshops, evening music sessions, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
Price: €285.00 + 10€ membership*
Package C – External with Lunches
From July 26 at 11:00 AM to July 28 at 7:00 PM
Includes: workshops, evening music sessions, 3 lunches
Price: €255.00 + 10€ membership*
Package D – Workshop Only
From July 26 at 11:00 AM to July 28 at 7:00 PM
Includes: workshops and evening music sessions
Price: €210.00 + 10€ membership*
Possibility of accommodation at Etty’s place in a shared dormitory, 10 km from La Cour de Massillargues:
Booking: +33 (0)7 71 25 19 69
Contribution on a free and conscious basis
Hotel:
Accueil - Hôtel de la madeleine
Campings:
Camping dans les Cévennes Proche d'Anduze avec lac et rivière
Camping*** l'Olivier Gard | Camping près d'Anduze | Camping Cévennes
Un pont entre la musique et la communication végétale
Practical information
Address
Transport from the train station or airport
Access
3 place du Château, 30140 Massillargues-Attuech
For shuttle transfers from the station or airport to La Cour de Massillargues, a financial contribution will be requested.
Etty at 00 33 (0)7 71 25 19 69
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By car or carpool
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Train: Alès station or Nîmes Centre (or Nîmes Pont du Gard)
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Bus: line 112 Nîmes / Saint-Jean-du-Gard
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Airports:
Nîmes Garons Airport
Marseille Marignane Airport
Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport