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Chartres Academy 2026: Madonna Rising​: Mary Magdalene’s Path of Ascension


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Join us in August 2026 to explore the highest of the Liberal Arts, Astronomica, and take a profound journey into sacred female realms.
This special event marks the completion of a seven-year cycle of pilgrimages to Chartres. Together, we’ll honour the end of this cycle during one of the holiest celebrations of the Mother of God.

Over six days, we’ll retreat into wisdom teachings, sacred movement, contemplation, dreamwork and community. The guest faculty this year is Annine van der Meer, renowned scholar and author of several books on the divine feminine.

Annine van der Meer, PhD
Dutch historian, theologian and expert on symbolism

Peggy Rubin
Founding director of the Center for Sacred Theatre

Andrew Harvey, PhD (Hons)
Mystic, poet, and internationally renowned spiritual teacher

HeatherAsh Amara
Director of Ritual, Author of "Warrior Goddess"

Margot Borden
Psychotherapist, Author, Chartres Dreamwork Facilitator

Jim Garrison, PhD
President of Ubiquity University, Co-Director of the Chartres Academy

Calen Rayne
MFA, DMin
Director of Organizational Architecture and Energetics for Ubiquity

Banafsheh Sayyad MFA,MA
Sacred Dancer, Choreographer, and Co-Director of the Ubiquity Chartres Academy

Tony Khalife
Singer & Multi-instrumentalist, Ubiquity Chartres Academy Music Director