2008 RESIDENTIAL COURSES in Abbey House, Glastonbury

The Accommodation

Built in the 1830s, Abbey House is now dedicated as a retreat House and overlooks the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. Its rooms have wonderful views over the ruins to the Quantock Hills beyond. The garden has its own direct access to the Abbey grounds – outside the times when the ruins are open to the public.

Accommodation is simple but comfortable – the 17 single rooms and 8 twin-bedded rooms are located on the first floor and all have wash basins. Participants will each have their own room. Bathrooms are nearby and plentiful (7 bathrooms and 3 showers). For those wishing to travel by car, there is ample car parking space available.

The peaceful setting on this most ancient of English Christian sites has been sensitively preserved by the Abbey Trust. All meals are prepared in their kitchens and seasonal vegetables are fresh from the garden. Vegetarian and special diets are catered for on advance request. Meals comprise: breakfast which is continental style, lunch; soup, salad, fruit etc with dinner as the main meal in the evening. All meals, including morning and afternoon tea and coffee are included in the price. Facilities are also available for guests to make their own drinks as and when required. As this is a Retreat House and not a Hotel, guests are asked clear tables after each course and, at the end of the meal, to return cups to the trolley. Also, to make beds at the end of their stay.

Glastonbury

Glastonbury is a small town set between the Mendips and the Somerset levels, just 5 miles from Wells and about 23 miles from Bath and Bristol. It boats many historic sites, shops and a 40 acre park. By car, Glastonbury is easily reached from the M5 (exit 23) and the A303. There is an hourly bus service from Bristol and a 2 hourly one from Yeovil and Taunton. Travel details will be provided on enrolment.

Glastonbury is steeped in history and legend and for centuries has been a site of pilgrimage. The monastic abbey – now in ruins – thrived for six centuries and was amongst the richest and most beautiful in the land. It is said that on the slopes of Glastonbury Tor (a landmark for miles around and topped by a 14th century church tower) Joseph of Arimathea (Uncle of the Virgin Mary) buried the chalice used at the last supper – the Holy Grail. That when, on a nearby hill Joseph thrust his thorn staff into the ground, it took root to produce the distinctive Glastonbury Christmas and Easter white flowering thorn tree. Here he built a church of daub and wattle and made the first conversions to Christianity in Britain. The wattle church later became the site of St. Mary’s chapel, which dates from 1186 and forms part of the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. A later legend says King Arthur and Queen Guinevere lie buried in the Abbey.

The Courses

Interpretation & Forecasting for Beginners - Sunday 16 March (from 4pm) till after afternoon tea on Wednesday 19 March 2008

During this week we will go step-by-step through the various stages of chart interpretation, generally get as much practise as possible at looking at charts and start to include transits and life cycles into the equation. Suitable for those in the first year or two of their studies, the goal is for students to learn as much as possible in a friendly and stress-free environment.

Costs: £425 fee inclusive of all accommodation (own room) /full board and tuition. Or save money by booking before 31 December 2007 - the earlybird booking fee is £405 Go to the LSA website for more details/to book.

You, Astrology & The Wider World - Masterclass 14 - 18 April 2008 (4pm Monday till after breakfast on Friday)

Why do some people drive a Golf, others a Mini? Why might some Brits adore Iceland whilst others prefer say Greece or Australia? What makes someone love spiders whilst another person can't abide them? Can you know if it's going to rain whilst you are on your summer holiday? The answers to questions such as these - indeed the answers to most questions - can be found in the horoscope somewhere providing that common sense is also applied.....but which horoscope?

In this information-packed fun course, whilst focussing much of the time on the natal chart and forecasting, we will also introduce various techniques from a variety of disciplines (including Mundane astrology) to look at the individual in the context of the wider world.

Costs: £445 fee inclusive of all accommodation (own room) /full board and tuition. Or save money by booking before 31 December 2007 - the earlybird booking fee is £425 Go to the LSA website for more details/to book.