Crop Circle Adventure - July 31st – August 7th 2008
With such a small group, we can be free and spontaneous to explore crop circles as they appear. This is the height of the season and, even in last year’s unusually wet summer; we investigated loads of brand new formations. The week will be packed with adventures, hunting out new crop circles (it’s really like a treasure hunt sometimes), and meeting with other researchers and interesting people who are compelled to take an annual Pilgrimage to explore this enigmatic mystery. Our week will be interspersed with visits to the myriad of ancient sites that are concentrated in this glorious Sacred Landscape, including entrance to Stonehenge outside hours for private meditation. Also included is a visit to Glastonbury, which has been a spiritual centre for thousands of years.
July 31st – Meet at pre-arranged time and place at London Heathrow (LHR). Travel to our accommodations, lunching at a country pub en route. We will be staying in a delightful cottage in the village of Etchilhampton, near Devizes, right in the heart of Crop Circle country. After settling in, go to visit our first Crop Circle. In the evening, enjoy our Welcome Dinner at one of the charming country pubs in the area.
August 1st – After a leisurely breakfast, drive to the Silent Circle Café, the lovely “croppie” meeting place. Take a picnic lunch to Avebury, visiting the Stone Circle (largest in Europe). Explore any Crop Circles in the vicinity.
August 2nd – In the morning (weather permitting) you will have the opportunity to take an exhilarating flight above the Crop Circles, so that you can see from above all the ones you’ve visited on the ground and get a chance to spot any new ones. Enjoy lunch in the lovely old market town of Marlborough. In the afternoon visit Silbury Hill (largest man made mound in Europe) and West Kennett Long Barrow (a 5000 year old chambered tomb), taking in any formations that are in the area. After dinner at a lovely country pub, go up to Knapp Hill (optional) to have a few hours of sky/crop watching. What will we see? Many people have seen “balls of light” and other high strangeness from these locations.
August 3rd – In case we weren't able to fly yesterday, we’ll have another opportunity today. Otherwise, explore any new Crop Circles. Have lunch at The Barge Inn, a “croppie’ meeting place of yesteryear, set in a picturesque setting by the Kennet and Avon Canal, and then on to Devizes, a captivating old market town in the area.
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August 4th – Get up early and drive to Stonehenge, where we have private access inside the stone circle for morning meditation. It is well worth the effort of rising early as it is a very special time. Return to our B&B for a relaxing and leisurely breakfast.
Later in the morning stop by the Silent Circle Café and off to explore more crop circles. This afternoon we’ll be honoured to have afternoon tea with Michael Glickman, one of the “elders” of crop circle research, at his cottage. Here we will be enlightened by his unique insights into the Crop Circles and entertained by his witty humor.
August 5th – Today we'll take a trip to Glastonbury and ancient Avalon, leaving early and staying late. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Chalice Well, with its healing waters and peaceful gardens, climb Glastonbury Tor, visit the ancient Abbey ruins, and explore the unique and colourful shops. Stop for dinner at a lovely country pub on the way home.
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August 6th – Our last day together and our last Crop Circle experiences. Group consensus will decide what else. In the evening, enjoy our Farewell Dinner together at a charming country pub.
August 7th - After breakfast, it is goodbye to Crop Circle country and back to London Heathrow.
Price - £1155* (Tour cost goes up 7% for bookings after April 2nd) which includes:
- Pick up and set down at London’s Heathrow Airport
- All accommodation in a cottage in the heart of crop circle country
- All breakfasts and 2 dinners
- All land transportation and entry fees
- Stonehenge – special access for sunset meditation
- Crop circles: field visits to crop circles as they appear
- Meetings with top researchers
- Avebury stone circle, Silbury Hill, and West Kennet Long Barrow
- Optional sky/crop watches at night
- Optional flight to observe circles from above
- Day visit to Glastonbury
A deposit of £250 will secure your place.
*Cost is based on 2 people sharing. Single rooms may be available at extra cost. Please contact Denni for availability and price.
You can pay for the deposit of the tour or the total amount using a debit or credit card using Paypal. However PLEASE check availability with Denni first either by phoning on 44 (0)1631 564 750 or filling in the online enquiry form.
"The trip couldn't have been more enlightening for me. In fact, everything was perfect, from the accommodations, the small and friendly group, to the pace. I'm already planning my next trip with Denni."
Mary Lou, Watsonville, CA
"Denni is a delightful and enthusiastic tour leader, with an intimate knowledge of England and Sacred Sites, as well as the Crop Circles".
Molly, Mariposa, CA