Crop Circle Adventure 1 - July 10th – 17th 2012
The Crop Circles, which have appeared worldwide for over 35 years, still have an enigmatic presence, especially on the landscape of southern England, where an abundance of magnificent patterns appear in the fields each summer. With such a small group we can be free and spontaneous to explore Crop Circles as they appear. 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 from around the world who are compelled to take an annual Pilgrimage to explore this amazing mystery. We’ll stay in the heart of Wiltshire Crop Circle country and our week will be interspersed with visits to the myriad of ancient sites that are concentrated in this glorious Sacred Landscape, including special access to Stonehenge outside hours. Also included is a day trip to Glastonbury, which has been a spiritual center for thousands of years.
Tuesday July 10th – Meet at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 3 Arrivals at 11am. Travel to our Wiltshire, lunching at a country pub en route. We’ll be staying in a delightful cottage, 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.
Wednesday July 11th – After a leisurely breakfast, drive to the Silent Circle café, the “croppie” meeting place. Take a picnic lunch to Avebury, visiting the largest Stone Circle in Europe, and then explore any Crop Circles in the vicinity. Before we go back to our cottage, stop by the Henge Shop, a favourite place for discerning shoppers.
Thursday July 12th – Big day 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, and Wearyall Hill, visit the ancient Abbey ruins, and explore the unique and colourful shops in this quirky town. On the way back to our cottage, enjoy dinner at a lovely village pub.
Friday July 13th – In the morning (weather permitting) we’ll have the opportunity to take an exhilarating flight above the Crop Circles (optional), 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 and then on to explore any formations around that area.
Saturday July 14th – In case we weren't able to fly yesterday, we’ll have another opportunity today. Otherwise, visit Devizes, a captivating old market town. 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 explore any new Crop Circles. Tonight (weather permitting) we’ll 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 this and nearby locations.
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Sunday July 15th – After breakfast drive to the Silent Circle café and then on to visit West Kennett Long Barrow (a 5000 year old chambered tomb), and see Silbury Hill (largest man made mound in Europe). We’ll spend the rest of the day visiting any formations in the area.
Monday July 16th – This is our last day together and a very special one. We start off with a visit to Stonehenge, where we have special access inside the circle for morning meditation. Go back home for breakfast and then on enjoy our last Crop Circle experience. Group consensus will decide what else. 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 humour. To top off our amazing week, we will enjoy our “Farewell Dinner” together at a charming country pub.
Tuesday July 17th - After breakfast, it is goodbye to Crop Circle country and back to London Heathrow.
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Price - £1455* 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 Circle evening events, talks etc. as they are scheduled
- 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 £350 will secure your place.
£100 discount for bookings received before January 15th 2012!
*Cost is based on 2 people sharing. Single rooms may be available at extra cost. Please contact Denni for availability and price.
PLEASE NOTE: tour cost is based on 4 – 6 participants. Less than 4 and it may be necessary to add a surcharge of between £200 - £500, depending on tour and number.
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.
Cancellation Policy
91+ days £50
61 – 90 days £300
46 – 60 50% of tour price
31 – 35 days 75% of tour price
0 – 30 days 100% of tour price
"Thank you, thank you, thank you for the fabulous week we all had. What a wonderful group you've created - we are so much more for having travelled together. We'll always remember the beautiful, inspiring and mystical crop circles and think of you! You are the "magical" in the tours!"
Karen and Jody, Carmel Valley, CA
"What a truly a magical week - so many wonderful synchronicities and so many delightful experiences! I loved every aspect of my trip, and, Denni, as our group leader, you did such a FAB job!"
Siu Lan, Markham, Canada