Dear Friends

We are delighted to invite you to join us in South West France in June of 2025 for this residential symposium, offering a rich programme of presentations, meditative sessions and exchanges around 21st Century Kabbalah.

We will contemplate the Kabbalistic principles of the Tree of Life, meditate with sacred Hebrew texts and explore our personal creativity to deepen our experience of embodying Creation.

Each morning, guest teachers will present Kabbalistic teachings on Creation and human consciousness. We will explore the Hebrew texts of Genesis, (Bereshith) and Exodus (Ve’ Ellah Shemot) and their interpretation according to the four levels of : physicality, the psyche, spirituality and the divine. Encouraging discussion of artistic, philosophical and scientific concepts that illuminate the evolution of consciousness within a modern, Kabbalistic framework

The week-long conference is set amidst the tranquil gardens, lakes and woodlands of the Domaine de Forge. The traditional buildings have been beautifully restored and the extensive private grounds allow us to be completely immersed in the beauty and peace of the natural world during lush early summer.

Afternoons will be free for you to explore local towns, museums, restaurants and markets. Or you can simply relax, go walking in the grounds, sauna or swim in the indoor pool.

The early evening programmes will offer a choice of workshops on artistic and creative expression, meditative walking, dance, nature connection and yoga.
The final daily session will comprise of lectures and meditations to bring each day to a peaceful close.

We will also take a day to visit some of the magnificent heritage sites in the region: such as the Abbey de St. Savin, a UNESCO world heritage site only 20 minutes away in the Valley of the Frescos or the unique geology of the river gorge of Roc de l’Enfer at Lathus.

The Domaine de Forge is situated near the cities of Poitiers and Limoges, whose airports have regular budget flights to the UK and train (TGV) services to Paris and the Eurostar. There is a connecting railway station nearby in the town of Montmorillon from which we will collect residential visitors without their own means of transport.

Prices for the course begin at 820 euros / 695 pounds sterling, this covers the accommodation, teaching, excursions and food for the week. La Forge offers a range of accommodation, from single rooms with shared bathrooms, to double rooms ensuite. Please see the pricing section further down this webpage for more detailed information.

The primary language for the course will be English.

Dates

23 - 29 June 2025

Speakers and session leaders

Joanna Lapage-Browne. Kabbalah, The Path of Integration. UK
Kurt Browne. Kabbalah, The Path of Integration. UK
Stephen Pope. Patterns of Creation. Fr
Eleanor O’Hanlon. Eyes of the Wild. Fr
Sally Annett. ATELIER MELUSINE. Fr
Dr Megan Wagner. Tree of Life Wisdom School. USA

Venue
The symposium will take place at the beautiful venue of Forge in France, in the Vienne region of SW France. www.forgeinfrance.com
Forge in France offers over 50 hectares of woodland, lakes and temples as well magnificent accommodation and teaching spaces, including, a library, pool and games room, heated pool, hot-tub and sauna.

For further information please contact : annett897@btinternet.com

Places will be limited to 22 residential spaces so do reserve soon.
10 non-residential places will also be available at a slightly different rate.
We very much look forward to seeing you there.

Speakers and workshop leaders :

Kurt Browne and Joanna Lapage-Browne
The Kabbalah Society. www.kabbalahsociety.org/wp/
Path of Integration Toledano Tradition. www.pathofintegration.org
Kurt, from Trinidad and Tobago and Joanna, who grew up and worked in Nigeria, have studied in the Toledano Tradition School of the Soul, founded by Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi (Warren Kenton), since the early 1970s. For the past 35 years they have run Kabbalah study groups, meditations and conducted courses on the tradition in Europe, Africa, Mexico, Japan, the Caribbean and the USA. They live in London and have an extended family of children and grandchildren. 

Stephen Pope. BD. MA.
Patterns of Creation. www.patternsofcreation.com
Stephen Pope BD MA is a teacher of Kabbalah through the sacred Hebrew Letters and the mystical inner teachings of the Bible. His book Patterns of Creation explores the kabbalistic teachings of the Gospel of John and the Jesus and Mary Magdalene mysteries of the Divine Feminine.

Eleanor O’Hanlon. BA. MA.
Eyes of the Wild. www.eyesofthewild.org
Eleanor O’Hanlon is the award-winning author of Eyes of the Wild Journeys of Transformation with the Animal Powers. She is a wilderness traveller and teacher of deep nature connection through the awakening of the body, the senses and the soul. 

Sally Annett. BA. MA.
ATELIER MELUSINE www.atelierdemelusine.com
Sally Annett is an artist, author and lecturer. with specialist interests in metarepresentation and the intersections between Art, Science and Religion. She is the directrice of the ATELIER MELUSINE and is published by Foulsham, titles include The Atavist Tarot. Annett is a Leonardo LASER speaker and lectures on cultural attitudes around consciousness and vision.

Dr. Megan Wagner. www.MeganWagner.com
Megan Wagner, PhD is a Therapist, Kabbalah Teacher, Visionary Artist, and Ritual Leader. She is Director of Tree of Life Wisdom School and Director of Spiritual Psychology at the Chaplaincy Institute in California. Her books include Awakening with the Tree of Life, Awakening the Feminine Path of Power and her Oracle Card Deck The Alchemist's Code.

Itinerary
Arrival
Guests are able to arrive at Forge from 14.00 hours on Monday 23 June 2025
Tea will be available at 16.00 whilst people orientate themselves and settle in and Supper will be at 18.00 in the dining hall
There will be welcome introduction and a lecture on the first evening by Eleanor O’Hanlon after which guests are free to relax and enjoy the spaces.

A sample day
Tuesday 24 June. Theme - Bereshith
7.00 – 8.00 Movement session
8.00 – 9.00 Breakfast
09.00 – 10.30 Lecture / Meditation
10.30 – 11.00 Tea
11.00 – 12.30 Lecture / Meditation
13.00 – lunch
14.00 – 16.00 Free time
16.00 Tea
16.30 – 18.00 Creative practices : print, paint, yoga, movement, breathwork, dance
18.00 – 19.00 Supper
19.30 – 21.00 Lecture / Meditation
21.00 Free time

Excursion Days
On Thursday 26 June we will go on excursions to the Abbey of St. Savin, a Unesco world heritage site and to the beautiful river gorge of Roc de L’Enfer at Lathus.
We will leave after breakfast and lunch and refreshments will be of your choice whilst out for the day, (please note guests will pay for their own food and refreshments during the excursion day). Walking shoes or trainers are recommended for your stay at Forge, but will be essential for the walk at Lathus.

Those who do not wish to join the trips are of course welcome to explore the region under their own steam or simply enjoy a day of contemplation and relaxation at Forge.
Supper will be at 18.00 as usual this day before the evening lecture and meditation.

Departure
Guest should have left Forge by 14.00 hours on Sunday 29 June.
07. 00 – 08.00 Movement session
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast
09.00 – 10.30 Roundtable discussion
10.30 - 11.00 Tea
11.00 - 12.30 Final session
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch
Guests depart by 14.00

We are of course aware that some guests may need to leave slightly earlier and transport to Montmorillon Train Station, to catch connections from Poitiers and Limoges, will be provided.

Meals
Forge has a fabulous dining room and kitchens where meals are prepared freshly everyday using regional produce. We provide a delicious menu including vegan and vegetarian options with produce from local farmers and chefs.
Please be sure to notify us of particular dietary requirements on the booking form.

Breakfast
A continental style breakfast with fresh bread, patisserie, cereals, yogurts, conserves, fresh fruit and juices.

Formal Tea Times / Coffee breaks
Two per day at 11.00 and 16.00 when guests can enjoy fresh cakes, biscuits and tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Tea and coffee will be available in the guest kitchen areas 24/7

Lunch
Lunches are simple and light; salads, soups, quiches, cheeses and fresh bread with a simple dessert.

Supper
Hearty suppers including curries, stews, roasts with delicious seasonal vegetables and artisanal puddings.

Forge has two well equipped guest kitchens where visitors can keep their favourite snacks, special dietary products and drinks during their stays as well.
Alcohol is not served on the premises, but there are plenty of local outlets where you can choose you own.

Insurances
We recommend that guests take out their own travel and health insurance for the trip. Whilst the ATELIER MELUSINE and FORGE IN FRANCE have full public liability insurances, guests from outside the European Union are not covered for medical care.


Price List 2025
Forge in France is a beautiful spacious venue with a range of bedrooms, shared dining spaces, salons, terraces, vast library, music room, games rooms, sauna and pool - the the course if fully catered; which ever rate you select you will have a wonderful stay.

Different residential rates : Cost Per Person
895 euros / 735 pounds - Double ensuite 
895 euros / 730 pounds - Twin ensuite
820 euros / 680 pounds - Triple room (shared WC and bathrooms )
840 euros / 695 pounds - Double room (shared WC)
840 euros / 695  pounds - Twin rooms (Shared WC)

Non- Residential rates – including food over 7 days : 650 euros / 540 pounds

The course fee is inclusive of teaching and workshops, accommodation, meals, collection from Montmorillon station, art materials and excursions.

Deposit and payments
A non-refundable 250 euro / 210 pound deposit to be paid on booking.
The balance of the fee to be paid by 25 May 2025
We additionally have an option to payment in 4 instalments.

Transport
Forge In France is situated between the villages of Journet and La Trimouille in the Vienne at a distance of 10km from the market town of Montmorillon which is also the location of the connecting train station to Limoges and Poitiers.
Both Poitiers and Limoges have international airports and TGV (high speed train links) to Paris and the UK Eurostar.

Car hire is possible from the airports or at the Leclerc supermarket chains.
The region has wonderful walking and cycling opportunities and a network of off road chemins if you wish to bring a sports bike with you.
If you are travelling by car there is ample parking at Forge.

Booking
For further information and to book please contact :
Sally Annett on email; annett897@btinternet.com