MARSEILLE, JULY 2026July 9th - 12thJoin us July 9th - 12th for our next Benshen Immersion, a pilgrimage to the waters of Marseille, where the lineage of Mary Magdalene is said to have arrived by sea. Rooted in the archetype of the Marys — the Beloved, the Mother, the Initiate — this immersion explores devotion, embodiment, and feminine power at its source. Think sun drenched days by the beach, delicious ocean swims, one full-day of workshops, all alongside a community of women coming together from around the world. In between resting by the beach and dining in the city, we’ll also explore the sites Mary Magdalene walked, bringing depth, beauty, magic and history to our weekend.
𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒕 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬
ticketS includes Friday’s full-day of workshopS on July 10th from 10–6pm with our guest teachers.
The rest of the weekend is open and exploratory, from nights out on the town in Marseille to beach days soaking up the sunshine to visiting the sites of Mary Magdalene. We’ll share curated recommendations for where to stay once you sign up, along with optional meetups as we get closer to the weekend. Here’s an overview of what to expect:
7/9 𝑻𝑯𝑼𝑹𝑺𝑫𝑨𝒀 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 | 𝑨𝑹𝑹𝑰𝑽𝑨𝑳
Thursday night, we gather in Marseille. Golden hour, a table somewhere in the city, conversations that pick up like you’ve known each other forever. This is where the weekend begins . We will pick a spot to all meet for food, drinks, and lots of laughter to begin the weekend together.
𝑭𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑨𝒀 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑫𝑨𝒀 | 𝑰𝑴𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑰𝑶𝑵
Our full-day workshop immersion from 10am - 6pm is the heart of the weekend. Led by Desiree Pais, Birjiwan Kaur, Rebecca Moore, Morgan Vickery, Amanda Edwards, this day is designed as a dynamic, multi-dimensional experience. Through movement, meditation, ritual, and integration, we’ll be working with the Magdalene current and lineage of the red thread, exploring devotion, embodiment, sensuality, and feminine power as a lived, felt experience.
𝑺𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑫𝑨𝒀 + 𝑺𝑼𝑵𝑫𝑨𝒀 | 𝑺𝑼𝑵, 𝑺𝑾𝑰𝑴𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑮, 𝑬𝑿𝑷𝑳𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑬𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑴𝑨𝑹𝒀 𝑴𝑨𝑮𝑫𝑨𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑬
We’ll gather along the coast of Marseille for a full day of sun, swims, and time together by the sea. Think long lunches, saltwater, music, and the kind of conversations that only happen when you’re relaxed, open, and surrounded by your coven. We will also follow the trail of Mary Magdalene, not only as the Saint, but as a woman who lived inside devotion, power, and controversy. This is in dedication and devotion to all women who were/are exiled, erased, and misunderstood. At the edge of the sea, we study what remains. And more importantly, what returns through us.
IMMERSION LINEUP
𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖...
Mary Magdalene, The Gospel of Mary
How It Works
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Our full-day workshop immersion is the heart of the weekend. Your ticket price is for the day of workshops on Friday from 10am - 6pm.
Our full-day workshop immersion from 10am - 6pm is the heart of the weekend. Led by Desiree Pais, Birjiwan Kaur, Rebecca Moore, Morgan Vickery, Amanda Edwards, this day is designed as a dynamic, multi-dimensional experience.
Through movement, meditation, ritual, and integration, we’ll be working with the Magdalene current and lineage of the red thread, exploring devotion, embodiment, sensuality, and feminine power as a lived, felt experience.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
Note that Mercury will be retrograde during our Immersion so give yourself plenty of time, space and grace! Get to the airport and train stations early and just be prepared! Mercury was also retrograde during our Rome Immersion and it turned out beautiful, divine and the perfect time to slow down, reflect and be with community.
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In the next few weeks, we will be sending a list of GORGEOUS places you can stay. If you’re coming alone or want to spend wisely, we will be connecting attendees with each other to book places to stay together!
*Accommodation and meals are not included in the ticket price -
To prepare for our weekend in Marseille, we’ve curated a small selection of texts that explore the lineage of the Marys, the Divine Feminine, and the deeper currents of devotion, embodiment, and initiation. You don’t need to read everything — let yourself be drawn to what calls you.
Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson
The Magdalene Manuscript by Judi Sion and Tom Kenyon
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Closer to the weekend, we’ll be sending a curated guide to Marseille — featuring our favorite places to stay, eat, swim, and explore.
Think beautiful beaches, local cafés, long lunches, hidden spots, and everything you need to make the most of your time in the South of France. Whether you’re arriving early or staying a little longer, this will be your go-to for experiencing Marseille like an insider.
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