GODDESS PILGRIMAGE TO CRETE in the footsteps of CAROL CHRIST
Carol discusses "Imagining God as Feminine" on CBC, "Marija Gimbutas Vindicated," and "Gratitude & Sharing"--listen online
COME ON A SACRED JOURNEY
Confirmed prices for the Goddess Pilgrimage to Crete in 2026
$3595 discount if paid in full by April 30, 2026 (save $200).
$3795 regular price.
Single room supplement: $500.
Once we have received your application form, we will contact you for a brief one-to-one Zoom meeting to ask and answer any questions you may have and to be sure the Pilgrimage is a good fit for you. After our Zoom meeting, we will ask you to send a $500 deposit to hold your place.
Your deposit is refundable for 2 weeks, less a $50 cancellation fee. Should you need to cancel, half of your deposit can be applied to the next year's Pilgrimage.
Payment Methods
When we have had our one-to-one Zoom meeting, we will invite you to send a $500 deposit to hold your place. Deposits and balance payments can be made by US check, bank transfer, Zelle or Venmo.
1) by US check:
Please send checks (payable to Ariadne Institute) by post to:
Susanne Willis, 26 Rector Street Asheville, NC 28801
2) by direct bank transfer:
Bank of America
Account name is Ariadne Institute for the Study of Myth
Account # is 237055484952
Routing # is 053000196
Wire # is 026009593
Contact us if you need a SWIFT/BIC code to make an international wire transfer. Please note, all bank costs must be paid by you.
To pay in euros, please contact us for our Greek bank details.
To make a payment in any other currency, we recommend Wise for efficient, inexpensive currency conversions. Contact us for more information.
3)by Zelle
Zelle tag: ariadneinstitute
4) by Venmo.
NB: PayPal is not our preferred method of payment because of the extra fees they charge. It may be possible to pay your $500 deposit by PayPal, with an additional fee, but we can not accept payment by PayPal for the balance due or for the single supplement. Please contact us for more information.
Tour fees include guiding by Laura and licensed local guides; lectures about the Goddess and Crete, following Carol's template; comfortable air-conditioned bus; entrance fees to archaeological sites; double room accommodation (single rooms available with payment of a supplement); breakfasts; three group meals. Not included: airfare, taxi transport from Heraklion airport to Hotel Olympic in central Heraklion, other meals, drinks, and tips.