the magdalene pilgrimage
Spring & Fall 2027
a 7 day, 6 night pilgrimage to: mary magdalene's mountain, the cave of eggs, mary magdalene's basilica in sainte maximim de la sainte baume, and much much more
2027 Spring Dates:
April 4-10 2027
2027 Fall Dates
September 5-11 2027
~meggan watterson, mary magalene revealed
where you're going
nestled in the provence region in the south of france is a town called la sainte baume, or the sacred mountain
it is believed that this is where mary magdalene lived out the years of her life, and thte entirely of the Provence region is devoted to her.
this pilgrimage we'll stay at an air b&b in "nans les pins" -- a quaint french town near the base of the mountain (you'll be able to see it as you walk through town)
you will:
hike to mary magdalene's grotto, visit her basilica, and explore the elusive grotte ze oueffs (the cave of eggs), and spend one day in a nearby beach town, cassis
please note that this is a hiking oriented trip -- you can expect a minimum of 60 minutes of hiking each day that we visit the cave of eggs and the grotto. (think uphill, withs some minor scrambling) a packing list with suggested items will be provided upon confirming :)
email olivia -- [email protected], to explore + join
what's included:
spring dates: April 4-10 2027
fall dates: September 5-11 2027
- 7 day 6 night stay at air b&b in nans les pins (nestled right under the mountain, a 15 minute drive to the hike location and a 15 minute drive to the town of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume)
- hiking to mary magdalene's grotto and the cave of eggs
- visit to mary magdalene's basilica + exploration of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume and it's various shops
-day trip to cassis, a small beach town with lively shops and delicious restaurants
-car transportation to and from aix en provence train station upon arrival and departure **must arrive and depart within a specific day and time window, details on this given upon registration**
-breakfast throughout the trip (think a stocked kitchen with easy breakfast items)
-opening and closing ceremony, guidance to the elusive cave of eggs, ceremony, integration support, communal connection
-virtual opening call, pre departure logistical call (date tbd), follow up/closing call post retreat (date tbd)
what's not included:
-air fare
- train tickets
-lunch + dinner (budget around $40-$80/day)
got questions? totally 100% in and ready?
email olivia -- [email protected] -- and let's journey to the heart of the magdalene together <3
the exchange
$4500 USD Early Bird
$5,000 USD regular price
**early bird for April 2027 Dates ends December 31, 2026
**early bird for September 2027 dates ends April 22nd, 2027
**personalized payment plans available upon request. All payment plans must be complete a minimum of 6 weeks before respective retreat dates
2 part payment plan
$500 deposit, 2 payments of $2000 USD
Pay In Full
$4500 USD
- includes $500 deposit
3 part payment plan
$500 deposit, 3 payments of $1333 USD
meet your guides
olivia magdalena
Olivia (she/they), is a threshold bearer, wisdom keeper, magdalene priestess, and somatic practitioner of over a decade. Her work supports rebellious mystics and sovereign spiritualists ready to courageously integrate their shadows and honor their unique gnosis — the knowing that lives within.
Olivia helps vibrant witches and scholars of the heart develop deep irreverence for dogmatic systems of oppression, embody resilient devotion, and tend to the calls of their wild sacred hearts. Olivia meets all parts — ego, soul, soma — with a radical love that collapses time and transforms lineages.
Olivia has led previous pilgrimages to the cave of eggs, and has supported dozens of retreats world wide you can connect with her via email at [email protected]
Chelsea Quint
Chelsea (she/her) is a writer, actor, and lifelong seeker who came to business through storytelling — and came to storytelling through a deep belief that the most important thing any of us can do is tell the truth about our lives.
She's spent years exploring the intersection of embodiment and expression — through yoga, breathwork, and the kind of creative work that asks you to show up fully rather than perform. Her background spans journalism, theatre, and novel writing, alongside a career in marketing that began with major brands and evolved into helping brilliant entrepreneurs find the words for what they actually do.
Chelsea lives on the East Coast with her chef husband, her corgi, and two cats. She makes handmade Valentine's cards and gives them to strangers. She visits Paris every chance she gets. She improvises songs about what her pets are thinking, and she believes that Mary Magdalene deserves a much better ending than the one we were handed. She's deeply honored to be on this pilgrimage. You can learn more about chelsea and her work here
Olivia and Chelsea have traversed this mountain and cave together extensively, many many times, including the 2026 inaugural Magdalene Pilgrimages. We cannot wait to walk this path with you!!!
FAQ
what will the meals be like?
we'll have breakfast items (eggs, pastries, cereal) in the air b&b. lunch and dinner will be out a the various local restaurants in sainte baume, nans les pins, and cassis. there are a variety of options for meals, but due to the nauture of the french countryside, there are short windows to catch meals, so we'll have scheduled meals with that in mind.what is the transportation once we arrive?
when you arrive in nans les pins, chelsea and olivia will be your transport via car
we will arrange car service to and from cassis (included in your retreat)
we will arrange car service to and from the aix en provence train station within specific time windows, outside off those windows you will bee responsible for transport to/from the train stations to the air b&b's
where do i fly into?
we recommend flying into Charles du Gauls (CDG) airport, you can then take the train directly from the airport to our pick up location in aix en provence.
you can also fly into marseilles (MRS), and train directly from the marseilles airport into aix en provence.
if you plan to spend a few days in paris prior to the trip, you can also train from there to aix en Provence.
where do I train into?
aix en Provence TGV train station. we are available to advise you on trian and plan travel.will i have my own room?
yes! all pilgrimage attendees will have their own bedrooms.there will be shared bathrooms and living spaces.
do i need to speak french?
some basic french is not a requirement but will definitely be helpful! think, greetings, ordering a meal at a restaurant, etc many of the local shop owners and restaurants do speak english, and you'll easily be able to navigate train stations and airports without being fluent in french :)
how intense is the hiking?
it's definitely an athletic hike :) we're climbing up and across the the side of the mountain - the path to the cave of eggs is more off-trail, but it's marked (and we know the way by heart :) )the path to mary magdalene's grotto is roughly paved, but is uphill the entire way
and the hike between the cave and mary's grotto has some moments of scrambling, but is entirely marked.
you'll also have downtime each day, to rest, or wander around the towns.
will there be rituals or ceremonies?
yes! the entire trip will be grounded in ritual, ceremony, and group connection. we will be guiding you to the mountain, and also supporting you in how you are experiencing it. these spaces are deeply activating and grounding. the nature is incredibly alive. the cave and the grotto will bring up a lot - and we're here to be in that energy with you.
what will the weather be like?
will be true spring or fall mountain weather -- warmer midday, cooler at night. we'll send a comprehensive packing list once you sign up to help you prepare
who is this retreat open to?
women, femmes, priestesses, mystics, witches, healers -- magdalenes who are ready to answer the call :)
will you be having an info session for the trip?
we don't currently have one planned, but olivia will happily jump on a quick call with you 1:1 to answer any questions you have, or we can chat via email!what is your refund policy?
cancelations prior to 6 weeks before your retreat date are non-refundable unless we're able to find someone to take your spot.
cancelations after July 22nd 2026 are fully non-refundable.
*a 2% processing fee will be added to all CC payments to offset cc processing fees
all depositss are fully non-refundable
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