An 9-night CONFERENCE & TOUR to NASHVILLE, PHILADELPHIA and WASHINGTON DC

• 9 Nights Lodging (3 in Nashville, 3 in Washington, 3 in Philadelphia)
• Admission to William Henry's Nashville Conference (April 10-12, 2009)
• Round-trip Air Fare:  Nashville to BWI (Washington DC)
• Tour of Nashville's Bicentennial Mall with Athena statue
• Tour of George Washington's historic Mount Vernon
• Visit to Washington DC's Scottish Rite Masonic Temple and the US Capitol
• Visit to Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
• Tour begins and ends in Nashville, Tennessee

At the center of the American Rite is the U.S. Capitol. 

The Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Encoded within this fresco is a major Secret of the American Rite.

We’ll go to the Capitol and stand in the center of the Rotunda.  When we look up we’ll see George Washington in a ring of stars and looking down at us. This fresco, painted by Constantin Brumidi in 1865 is called The Apotheosis of Washington. The word "apotheosis" means literally the raising of a person to the rank of a god. Just like the ascension images of Jesus and Buddha Washington rides upon a rainbow.

If you stand high up in the Rotunda and look down towards the distant floor below, you have a vision reminiscent of Hollywood's portrayal of Star-gates.  We'll take that amazing view and see the Star-gate for ourselves!

As William Henry will explain throughout this amazing tour the alchemical transformation of man into a god and the concept of the Stargate are the keys to unraveling the mysteries of the American Rite.

We’ll begin in Nashville at William Henry's weekend Conference, including a tour of the magnificent "Star-gate Park," located at the base of the Tennessee State Capitol.   It’s officially known as the Bicentennial Mall and is the sister complex to the National Mall in Washington D.C.   William will explain its significance and why it includes a full-scale replica of Athen's historic Parthenon, complete with a replica of the Pallas-Athena goddess once worshipped there.   The Mall symbolizes the Path to Higher Consciousness.    Nashville’s Parthenon is home to a 42-foot tall statue of a gilded Pallas-Athena. It’s the tallest indoor statue in the western world.  Stunning. Magnificent. Gorgeous! These words only begin to capture the beauty of Nashville’s Athena. Here’s your chance to commune with the Goddess of wisdom!   We’ll explore the role of the Mother Goddess, especially how Isis, the ruler of sacred and secret places, was transformed into America, Goddess of the new American Rite.

From Nashville we fly to BWI - Baltimore/Washington International Airport and take a short coach ride to Washington DC.  After checking into our hotel, we'll spend the afternoon at the US Capitol "stargate" and see the historic National Mall.  The next day we will see two major monuments of American Freemasonry, the external (visible) branch of this ancient, mystical brotherhood.   Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and other  Founding Fathers were Freemasons.   We 'll tour the Washington Scottish Rite Temple near Dupont Circle and after lunch have time to visit the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials - perhaps the Cherry Blossoms will still be in bloom along the Potomac Tidal Basin?!

The next day we'll continue our in-depth look at the founding role of the nation's first "Commander in chief" - Masonic general and proud Virginia landowner, George Washington, as we head south to his family estate at Mount Vernon, VA; followed by a visit to the George Washington Masonic Memorial in nearby Alexandria VA.  Is this monument a re-creation of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem or possibly the ancient Alexandria library?

Then it's off to historic Philadelphia, home of the Continental Congress, where we’ll see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Egyptian exhibit at the Penn Museum and hear a provocative presentation by Willam's special guest, Dr. Mark Gray.   A chiropractor and symbolist, Dr. Gray will discuss  “The Sacred Cities and Temples of America and the Human Body.”  We'll  also have time time here to explore the  key role of Masonic scientist, politician and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, in the shaping of this Republic and of its American Rite.

Finally, on Sunday, April 19, we will fly back to our home cities and towns from Philadelphia's international airport, having discovered the true "American Rite" of these United States lies in its esoteric heritage, art and architecture, brought together by an inspired and determined band of people dedicated to the possibility that human beings can transcend our mortality and ascend to Olympian status alongside the ancient gods and goddesses of the Elysian Fields.

This is truly the American Rite.  

PRICE:   $2,800.    Round-trip air fare to Nashville is NOT included.  
Single Room supplement: $65 per night.  We cannot guarantee you a room mate.

* 2009 Tour price is guaranteed unless fuel prices rise 5% or more above rates of November 25, 2008.

NOTE:    Participants will meet Chet & Kallista Snow at our NASHVILLE hotel at about 5 PM on Friday, April 10, 2009, and the tour will end at the Philadelphia Airport on Sunday morning, April 19, 2009.   We recommend "Open Jaw" air tickets: from your home airport to Nashville TN and returning from Philadelphia to your home city.  Please talk with Chet Snow before finalizing air tickets.  We had to change this tour end point as it was not practical to fly people back to Nashville and then on to other destinations.

Just 22 people can participate in this tour. The first 22 people to send their deposit of $500 will be accepted.  This deposit is due: NOW.   It is refundable for 30 days or until February 14, 2009, whichever comes first, minus a $50 administration fee.  Additional payments will be due in March and April with the final payment due in Sedona by April 3.   WE NOW HAVE 15 (fifteen) PARTICIPANTS AS OF 2-16-09 SO THE TOUR IS DEFINITELY GOING.  Our group flight from Nashville to Washington DC (included in the Tour) has a ticketing deadline of February 23, so please contact us soon!  

Interested?   Call Dr. Chet Snow at (928) 204-1962 for details.    I recommend travel cancellation insurance to cover last-minute emergencies as NO refunds are possible once hotel and other local fees are paid in February 2009 unless you find someone to take your place.  Check the web for trip cancellation insurance: usually you must buy it within 10 days of paying your tour deposit to be fully covered.  I recommend:  www.insuremytrip.com  to compare insurance policies and prices.   

Please make ALL checks payable to: "Dr. Chet Snow," and mail to: Dr Chet Snow, PO Box 1738, Sedona AZ 86339

NOTE:  Although we prefer personal checks or money orders, some payments by credit card can be arranged, but only after your deposit check is accepted.  You must speak personally with me about our payment policy by phone, NOT e-mail; so phone me, Dr. Chet Snow, at (928) 204-1962.   E-mail me - click here:  chet-snow  for all other tour policies, including single room availability.