EmmaBragdon.com

(first date is arrival in Brazil, last date is departure from Brazil)

All groups are organized in the USA through Spiritual Alliances, LLC. Private tours can be arranged on request.

 If you are interested in a trip—Phone: 802-674-2919  E-mail to:EBragdon@aol.com  Website: www.emmabragdon.com

Some people will want to fly out of the USA early and spend time touring Rio de Janeiro or another Brazilian city, and then fly to Brasilia on Monday morning, our first day. Most elect to follow the itinerary below:

* Sunday, the day prior to our meeting date: fly out of the USA. Most flights leave JFK, Miami, or Los Angeles in the evening. You arrive in either Rio de Janeiro or San Paulo in the wee hours of Monday morning. Recently Delta has begun flying from Atlanta, Georgia direct to Brasilia. In November, American Airlines will also have direct flights into Brasilia. If you have flown first to Rio or Sao Paulo, from there you take a domestic flight to Brasilia.

*Monday, our first day: Taxi from the Brasilia airport to our hotel in Brasilia. It’s a 15 minute drive from the airport.Then our hotel for a REST from the international flight…swim, walk, read, sleep. There is a pool on site. If you have chosen to arrive a day early, speak to Emma about the possibilities for that day in Brasilia or coming to Abadiania a day early.
 Monday evening, 7pm: we meet for a celebration welcome dinner at the hotel  restaurant.  However, if most people are flying in early, then we might go direct to Abadiania for our first meal together.

(The description below of Tuesday afternoon, may be planned for the whole day of Tuesday, not just the afternoon, depending on our arrival time in Abadiania.  If we arrive early in Abadiania, the Monday welcome dinner would be at the Inn where we stay–which has delicious food and hot showers to enjoy after the long trip!) 

*Tuesday: 1.5 hour drive to Abadiania. We travel by air-conditioned van with an excellent driver on asphalt roads.We stay at one of the finest Inns in Abadiania, comfortable, clean, and a short walk to the Casa de Dom Inacio, John of God’s sanctuary. Each bedroom has a private bathroom attached to it.

      Afternoon: Group Tour of Abadiania and the Casa de Dom Inacio

Before dinner on Tuesday, we meet together to speak about going to the Casa de Dom Inácio the next day: schedule, dress, water, etc. Bring your questions.  After dinner there is a meeting at the Casa de Dom Inacio to update us on any announcements.

If at any time you want to privately consult with Emma, let her know. She will do everything she can to tailor your trip to fit your individual needs.  She is a sensitive and empathic person, who is there to support you as an individual as well as the group.

Emma offers discussion groups throughout the two weeks for those who are interested, and shares her perspective on the philosophy of the Casa, garnered after more than 9 years of visiting the Casa and other Spiritist centers in Brazil and the USA, writing two books and co-producing two films interviewing Spiritist leaders.  Her training as a medium, extensive reading and research makes her uniquely qualified to offer these discussion groups. After being in private practice as a transpersonal psychologist, she is also qualified to assist individuals as they grow spiritually through the resources  the Casa offers.

*Wednesday , Thursday and Friday:

Breakfast between 7 and 7:30am.  Be ready to go to the Casa by 7:30 am. It is a 3 minute walk. Taxis are readily available for those who prefer to be driven.

8 am - 12noonish at the Casa

12-1pm lunch at our Inn

2-5ish at the Casa

5-6ish—free time

6:30pm dinner

7pm optional meeting together,  Q & A, sharing/support, watching DVDs relate to Spiritual Healing

After 9pm: Sleep/Rest

*Saturday - Tuesday: You are encouraged to stay in Abadiania, even though there are no “must-do” activities. People benefit by taking this time to rest, meditate at the Casa in the gardens, read, hike, get a massage, go to the waterfall, have a crystal bath treatment, schmooze with other internationals, old friends and new, and slow down. Any one who has had surgery is strongly advised to rest and take it easy.

*Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: The same schedule at the Casa as above.

*Our last day, Saturday: We leave Abadiania at 10a.m. and are driven to Brasilia by van service. Lunch at an exquisite natural foods restaurant/art gallery in Brasilia and then a visit to the amazingly wondrous Temple of Good Will before your departure. The Temple of Good Will is has art galleries, meditation halls, a labyrinth to walk, and several gift shops. It offers a profound and meditative stepping stone back into the more busy city life. 

We arrive at the Brasilia airport to catch flights at 5pm.  Please plan your flight to leave after 6pm on our last day.

To join a trip Phone: 802-674-2919

Email: EBragdon@aol.com Website: www.emmabragdon.com