Ancient Alchemy

A 7 day Red Desert Pilgrimage from Alice Springs to Uluru

30 April to 6 May 2027

EARLY BIRD BOOKING AVAILABLE

Women Only

The vast and awe striking contrasts of the Australian Central Desert hints to its ancient and sacred alchemy.

An invitation to explore these Primordial Motherlands of Country on pilgrimage….

the majesty of these lands are beyond the spoken word, they must be experienced with the soul.

For those who feel the call, the invitation is to ignite the flame of your own soul to embark on a journey of homecoming to the natural world, creating space to truly just be.

To slowly unwind from the mind oriented way of modern living and relax into deep listening to the whispers of the land...
where Country and Culture are alive with the ancient ways.

This Pilgrimage through the Red Desert is less about the novelty of a sight seeing trip to tick off your bucket list but more about an opportunity to pilgrimage internally in a way that relinquishes you from the constructs that hold you in your everyday life while gently relaxing you into being held by the majesty of these lands so that you may in essence delight in your own.

'A transmission of Love from the Womb of Mother Earth'

Imagine watching the golden hues of sunrise on the horizon revealing the majesty of the red desert as you sit surrounded by nothing but the vastness and stillness of the outback.

As your heart awakens to the beauty of the new day, you can feel from within a connectivity that flows so deep.… its as if Mother Earth has sent a direct transmission from Her heart to yours. You feel touched by something so simple yet so sacred, sensations surfacing from the deep soils of your being...

You spent the night dreaming with Her wide-open cosmic skies, the crackle of the desert fire sending you into a deep, peaceful slumber, the tones of the Womb journey from earlier in the day still nourishing your inner being.

Life becomes rich in the most simple way. You feel held and embraced by the natural world in Her alive and gentle, all-encompassing splendour.

WELCOME TO COUNTRY.....

These ancient lands give you time out of time.

Make this your time.

You are being welcomed into an intimate journey with the red soils of the Central Desert, the ancient lands of our Mother Country… where the Grandmothers and Grandfathers of these lands have communed on Her soils for thousands of years.

They tell stories, sing and dance transmitting the Mothers Eternal LOVE, birthing and dissolving Life since time immemorial.
These lands have been held sacred in this way by the most ancient peoples of the Earth, for this we honour Culture in the deepest and most reverent way possible as the gatekeepers of the primordial song of Life.

Here we enjoin with them to listen to Mother Earth, to embody Her primordial Heart, relaxing into the deeper feminine holding of life that is the Great Mother of these lands.

Together we journey into the sacred realms of these wide open gateways on Country to begin to open our own internal gateways to our own ancient indigenous roots ….. to re-member our origin souls whose songs can still be heard through the Cosmic womb gateways of the dark night skies.

A journey of deep Soul Healing, a journey of Embodiment, a journey of Connection, a journey of Love.

"We, as the human family, are all descendants of indigenous and tribal people.

Earth-based cultures who were spiritually alive and awake to the grand co-creation of Life. We knew our place in the cycle of Life with humility and respect for all of Life in its myriad of forms. Our co- creation with Life was our spiritual purpose, within that we knew who we were and included in ‘who we were’ was our ancient lineage of ancestors and descendants.

This deep and intimate connection to Earth remains buried in our blood and bones, buried yet very much alive in our embodied memory. We carry the consciousness in our wombs as women silenced but never forgotten. To re-awaken these inner thresholds all that is asked of us is to turn toward, to go within and rest in our bodies, rest on Mother Earth and let the remembrance rise from Her womb to awaken our own."

Bonita Woolf
Womb Guide/ Eternal Pilgrim

Our Journey

It’s with the deepest reverence that we come together to journey as guests on these sacred soils of Country in sovereign communion with Indigenous Culture, the First Nations peoples of these Lands that we now all call home.

In letting go to the timeless we gently begin to remember our own true nature, reclaiming our connection to Life and our connection to our bodies as sacred vessels in deep co-creation with Mother Earth.

This sojourn will commence well before we arrive in Alice Springs. By refining our skills of deep presence and deep listening with Mother Earth, we prepare internally to navigate a more authentic and embodied experience of the gifts of these lands.

It is a rare gift to life that these living gateways have been treasured and loved open through the eons of time by the First nations peoples who through their song-lines, their dreamtime, their story telling, their art, their dancing, their music, their sacred sounds and their healing traditions have passed down their ancient wisdom through the generations of time.

TRULY A UNIVERSAL TREASURE.....

Reflections of Dreamtime

We have the honour and privilege of being connected to Culture on this journey by being welcomed to Country by the Traditional Owners.

This pilgrimage will bring us to an Indigenous Outback Station called Lilla where we will stay for a few nights. We have been granted permission and the honour of visiting the sacred sites of this precious community and will be guided by a beautiful indigenous elder who grew up on these lands.

From here we will explore the breath taking vistas of Kings Canyon before we venture to the majesty that is Uluru and the wonders of The Olgas.

As mentioned, these lands and sacred sites are primal gateways to the deeper primordial realms from which all of life is birthed. So in addition to these wondrous landmarks that we will visit and deeply enjoy we will also be journeying through the internal realms of soul to deepen our experience physically.

I will be offering a series of Womb transmissions through the course of the Pilgrimage, these are guided journeys which deepen us into our awareness of the moment so that we come into the fullness of our own experience. They are deeply restorative, relaxing and nourishing.
I’m so very excited to journey in this way with all who feel called.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

This Journey will be facilitated by Bonita Woolf

I feel deeply honoured to be your guide on this Pilgrimage. My journey to be here comes from a depth of healing of my own Indigenous origins on Mother Africa.

My feminine lineage goes back to the Khoisan tribe who were and still are the First Nations peoples of Southern Africa. My ongoing journey of healing and reclaiming my indigenous roots and my souls embodied remembrance, is what inspires me to hold a space of deepening awareness, honour and respect of the all encompassing experience of indigenous life that is alive way beyond the minds’ conceptual understanding of Earth-based life.

I am a qualified Womb Guide at THE NATURAL WOMB, passionate about supporting women and men to heal and awaken to their deeper sacred nature through the consciousness of the Womb.
See ABOUT ME for a more personal insight.

Our Journey

Experiencing these lands through the consciousness of the Womb opens us in a very natural way to the deeper dimensions of Life within.

Know that there are no prerequisites for this journey other than an open, loving and respectful heart.

...welcoming in Mother Earths transmission of a new day

Our journey to the Central Desert begins in Alice Springs. From here we travel by bus to Lilla Community, an Indigenous Outback Station 15km from Kings Canyon. We spend three wonderful days here enjoying the many culturally significant sites before heading to Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

This journey is a camping experience. The night skies of the Outback are truly magnificent, for those willing we get to sleep in swags under the stars or in a tented structure with a raised bed.

This is not a glamping experience, the emphasis here is on our connection with the natural world while still being cosy and comfortable.
This pilgrimage is run in conjunction with an established tour company in this region, we will have our own tour guide and chef. All camping is in designated and protected areas.

The cost is $3495 which includes all accomodation and camping equipment, all transportation from Alice Springs to Yulara (township closest to Uluru) and all National park admission fees.
Nourished in true outback style, all meals and drinks are included from
lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7.
Dietary options available.
Please note that this is an alcohol free and drug free event.

Flights to Alice Springs and returning from either from Uluru or Alice are NOT included.
Hotel accomodation in Alice Springs on Thursday 29 April is included.
Pilgrimage begins from Friday 30 April to Thursday 6 May.

Below is a basic overview of the flow of our journey together - there will be many other delights that will be enjoyed that I have not included here.

Further details are available upon request.

Arrival into Alice Springs on the 29th of April, the day before the Pilgrimage as we have an early start after breakfast in town on the morning of 30 April.

DAY 1-3
Pick up from accommodation at Alice Springs early morning, drive to Lilla Community (3 hours). Lilla is a privately owned Outback Station, an indigenous family have been the custodians of these culturally significant lands for many generations. .

On arrival at Lilla Community will begin our entry into indigenous custom with a 'Welcome to Country'.
During our 3 days with the Lilla community we get to enjoy daily guided walks to sacred sites as well as cultural talks and activities such as foraging for bush tucker and bush medicine, painting, weaving and more.
We essentially have these lands to ourselves making our time at Lilla very special, most don't want to leave the serenity once they are settled in here.
The Community is about 15km from Kings Canyon.
We will enjoy an early morning walk in Kings Canyon on Day 3.
Kings Canyon is in the Watarrka National Park, with it's majestic sandstone cliffs it's been home to the Luritja and Arrente peoples for more than 20,000 years.

DAY 4
Travelling to Yulara (3.5 hours) with a surprise or two along the way, also visiting the Yulara Cultural Centre where you may wish to buy some indigenous art or carvings before we arrive at our Uluru camp sight.

DAY 5
A day trip to majestic Kata Tjuta otherwise known as 'Mount Olga' or 'The Olgas'. These are essentially a group of large domed rock formations, also sacred to the local Anangu people who have inhabited the area for more than 22,000 years. The Olgas are a personal favourite. Walking through the Olgas feels like traversing through universe after universe.
Previous participants have experienced this walk as one of the special highlights of the Pilgrimage, an experience of awe that speaks so uniquely to the soul.

DAY 6
We embark on our day trip to Uluru.This awe inspiring and iconic landmark in the Central Australian Desert is believed to have been created at the beginning of time by Ancestral Beings as told in their stories. Western science has dated it back 300 million years. Home to the Anangu peoples, the traditional owners of these lands.The unfathomable presence of Uluru is testament to the sanctity in which it is held by First Nations Culture. Uluru can only truly be seen and experienced through its immense and sacred presence.

DAY 7
Completion ceremony in the morning.
Drop off at Yulara Airport.
For those wishing to return to Alice Springs, the bus will return to Alice arriving late afternoon. (5hours)
You may wish to extend your stay in the Desert for another couple of days to enjoy a camel safari, a hot air balloon ride or the Field of Light show @ Uluru to name just a few.

FLIGHTS
You will need to arrange your flight into Alice Springs on Thursday 29 April and your return flight at a time of your choice from either Yulara or Alice Springs. If you choose to return from Alice Springs please book flight after the
6 May.

BOOKINGS
Early-bird bookings made by the end of November 2026 will receive a $350 discount.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure booking, balance paid by the 31 January 2027

Limited spaces are available for the Pilgrimage so notify me of your intent as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me regarding any booking information,
questions or concerns you may have.

Looking forward to adventuring with you on both the inner and outer realms!
Bonita

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Toni

Sacred Origins 2024 Pilgrimage Attendee

"Uluṟu to me was a magically heart opening experience both individually and as a group. Each of us opened up in such potent vulnerability that was so beautiful to witness. I absorbed so much that words cannot do justice. These lands are incredibly sacred and they hold their own medicine."

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Sarah

Sacred Origins 2024 Pilgrimage Attendee

"The pilgrimage to Uluṟu with Bonita as our soul guide, has opened such a deep remembrance in my body and soul that is still unfolding - it is a journey I have never quite left from.

It was magical - the land, the people, the tangible presence of an ancient divine origin, within me and around me.

It was all that I had longed for and more- to experience so naturally, the dissolution of separation from the earth and the cosmos, to feel the joy of deep communion and the grief of realising what I’ve buried all at once.

It was a sacred return home. thank you Bonita for your devotion, guidance and holding.

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Leanne

Sacred Origins 2024 Pilgrimage Attendee

"This pilgrimage was truly life-changing and honestly hard to put into words. I felt like I was cracked open, connecting so deeply with the land in a way I never imagined possible. The energy of the place ran through me, and I knew from that moment, things would never be the same again.

The scenery was absolutely breathtaking—like nothing I’ve ever seen before. The outback touches your heart in a way that stays with you forever—it truly is a magical place.

Spending time with the elders was such an honor, and I felt the songlines and the magic of the land in a deeply personal way. This is one of those trips that you carry with you for the rest of your life. I feel so grateful to have experienced the beauty, energy, and spirit of the outback!️

Bonita held space for us all in a beautiful and grounded way and we felt so safe and supported. Her love and guidance brought us all closer together and the sense of interconnection we all felt allowed pure magic to unfold!"

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Renee C

Sacred Origins 2024 Pilgrimage Attendee

If you have ever wanted to completely and deeply connect with the essence of your soul while being nurtured with warmth, love and respect then I suggest you take this journey on the Ancient Origins Pilgrimage with Bonita, because that is exactly what you will receive. I signed up without hesitation for the pilgrimage based on many reasons. Needing the time to connect with my essence, to learn more about who I was and where I was heading and to spend time in the presence of the inspirational Bonita. To learn from, and be guided by Bonita, was an incredible experience on its own but I could never have anticipated the depth of primordial connection to the land and to the ancient custodians of this magical place that I experienced. It was not only breathtaking it was truly life changing. Nor did I expect to come away from the pilgrimage with a completely new sense of self and a deeper understanding of my connection to not only my family and friends but to the Great Mother and to the gift of life itself.

Bonita created an extremely incredible and wonderous pilgrimage. A small group of us, some meeting for the first time, embarked on the pilgrimage together. Each day we learnt more about each other, more about ourselves and more about the ancient peoples and their lands. We laughed, we cried but most importantly we all connected and created a safe and supportive atmosphere where we all felt seen and heard. Free to express who we were without judgement or shame. Bonita created this and nurtured us all along the way. The Pilgrimage also included Soul quenching transmissions, wondrous locations, breathtaking scenery, incredible experiences and inclusions, individualised time, comfort, and support along with hours of laughter and delicious food. You couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

A journey you will never forget, a journey that will awaken your soul.

Forever grateful to Bonita !

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Renee S

Sacred Returning 2022 Pilgrimage Attendee

"A deep dive into relaxation, truth and your soul awaits when on the Sacred Returning Pilgrimage. If you are ready to feel, receive, be held and guided through growth experiences and discover new authentic friendships, this retreat delivers beyond your wildest dreams.

We all want exclusive experiences when on tour, to be held while being shown adventure. The scenery is stunning, comforts a plenty, stars forever and sunrises and sunsets blaze over the most spectacular natural scenery all with as much or as little silence as you need.

The specialists guide you in meditation, transmission and growth experiences while the steady earth under foot holds you firmly. A spiritual experience and one that will change your life while surrounded by nature. My life was reset, recharged and I am headed in a new direction after completing the Sacred Returning Pilgrimage. Just do it, find your truth and set yourself free."