Between Stones and Stars

A Journey into the Heart of New Power Spots

April 11–17, 2026 | South Sinai Desert, Egypt

A once‑in‑a‑lifetime journey to stand at the beginning of something that will outlast us all.

There are places on this earth where time folds in on itself, where the wind carries stories older than any book, and where the ground beneath your feet hums with a quiet power.
The Sinai desert is such a place.

For six days we will live and move in the liminal space between old knowing and new becoming. At the ruins of an ancient Hathor temple—Hathor, the Mother of Mothers—we will gather to witness and take part in the birth of something rare: a Community Stone Circle, created in close collaboration with the Bedouin of this land.

These are not just stones. They are carriers of memory, chosen from the surrounding earth with care and placed shortly before we arrive. A circle like this holds the values and dreams of the people; it is a meeting place between human intention and the larger rhythms of nature.

And yet, even when the stones stand in place, the circle is not complete until it is awakened.
We come to kindle its heartbeat—together weaving our voices, our footsteps, our prayers, so that this circle may begin to radiate as a living power spot, carrying its covenant with the Earth far beyond the desert sands.

In doing so, we are pioneering new ways of raising consciousness in collaboration with nature, opening pathways that reach far beyond this desert into the future we are all shaping.

Why You May Feel Called

Some journeys you plan. Others call you.

You may feel called because:
- You long to touch something ancient and alive, and remember your place within it.
– You sense there is a deeper way of listening—to the earth, to each other, to yourself.
– You are ready to step into a circle where past and future meet, where the unseen becomes felt.

A Six-Day Journey, Four Days of Activation

April 11–17, 2026

This journey spans six days in the desert. At its heart are four days of shared ceremony, reflection, and presence—a collective activation of the Stone Circle and the deeper layers within ourselves.
Each of these four days is shaped by one of the four directions, opening a different aspect of connection and transformation.

▸ We begin by grounding in our inner strength and soul mission, aligning with the value of peace.
▸ Then we open to connection—with nature, with one another, and with the truth that lives between us.
▸ From there, we step into healing and community awareness, restoring trust where it has been lost.
▸ Finally, we lift our gaze toward the future—toward global consciousness and collective intention, dancing into movement and vision.

Together, we bring the circle to life—not just in stone, but in spirit.

What You May Receive

– A transformative encounter that stays with you long after you return home.
– A clearer sense of your own next steps.
– A renewed connection to nature and your own inner compass.
– The quiet joy of knowing you stood at the beginning of something that will endure.

For Whom This Journey Is

This journey is for those who feel the call—whether clearly or as a quiet knowing beneath the surface.

For those who are deeply committed to the path they walk, yet sense there is more to listen to, more to offer.

For those who wish to contribute to something larger than themselves—something that supports all life.

People join from all walks of life—leaders, creatives, seekers, and those in transition—each drawn by a desire to strengthen their inner leadership and live with deeper alignment.

You do not need to know why you are called.
You only need to recognize that you are.

Who You Become and What You Carry Home

This journey is not just about traveling to Egypt or having a beautiful experience in the desert. What happens here will stay with you.

You will take it into the way you lead yourself and the way you lead others.
It will influence how you listen, how you make choices, how you hold space for the people around you.

When you return home, you carry more than memories.
You carry a living circle within you—an inner compass that shapes how you move through your life, your work, and your relationships.
What you awaken here, you will pass on.

A Circle, A Movement

This gathering in Sinai is part of a broader vision:
The 12+1 Stone Circle Movement—a call to create circles in places of power around the world, as living reminders of peace, trust, truth, and growth.

Other circles have already been initiated in the Netherlands (Dalfsen) and in Switzerland (Davos).
To feel the field you are stepping into, visit:
👉 www.stonecirclestories.com

Awakening

Breathe life into a newly placed Stone Circle.
Step into an ancient landscape and be part of the moment a circle becomes a living power spot.

Belonging

Root yourself in something that's greater.
Reconnect with nature, with others, and with the deep rhythms that shape us all.

Impact

Carry it forward into your life and leadership.
What awakens here becomes a compass you bring home—shaping how you live, lead, and inspire.

About Us

Hélène van Engelen & Danny Vader are the founders of Firekeeper Academy and the guides of this journey into the Sinai. Together, they carry a deeply rooted body of work—woven from years of spiritual listening, professional leadership, and lived connection with the natural world.

From a young age, Danny was gifted with a rare sensitivity to the language of the land and stones. His presence opens ancient pathways—especially through the medium of stone circles—which act as bridges between human consciousness and the wisdom of nature. His ability to listen beyond the visible world has laid the foundation for the 12+1 Stone Circle Movement.

Hélène brings a profound depth of feminine insight and a sharp eye for structure, timing, and transformation. She has a gift for guiding others through liminal spaces with clarity and warmth—whether in ceremony, in conversation, or in the shared silence of a circle. Over the past eight years, it is through their shared connection that most of what now lives within the stone circle movement has come into form.

Their collaboration is more than complementary—it is catalytic. When they met, something in nature responded. The stones began to speak more clearly. People began to remember more deeply. Their joint leadership creates a safe and vibrant field where wisdom can rise and be passed on—not only for personal insight, but for shaping the future of community, leadership, and culture.

At Firekeeper Academy, they guide individuals, teams, and organizations through processes of reconnection and renewal. Their work is an invitation: to step into a circle where ancient wisdom and modern life are not separate, but part of one breathing whole.

Together, Hélène and Danny will guide this journey in Sinai—not as instructors, but as fellow listeners, space holders, and companions in remembrance.

With Special Thanks to Garda Alexander

This journey into the Sinai is made possible through the connection and collaboration with Garda Alexander. Garda, born in Germany and based in Zurich since 1990, is an artist whose work bridges the material and the symbolic—combining colour, form, and space into a language of deep resonance.

Garda has cultivated a longstanding relationship with the Bedouins of South Sinai, where she supported the founding of Learning Centers for children and women for over 20 years.
She realized 2022 the Land-Art project «Terrya» at the bottom of the ancient Hathor temple by working on one of the sacred stones (this art intervention is actual shown at the Architecture Biennale in Venice, Palazzo Mora).

Garda will be part of this journey in April and will bring her artistic sensitivity and spatial awareness into the activation of the circle, supporting its emergence not only as a sacred structure but as a living field of meaning and connection.

We are grateful to walk this path together with Garda, whose presence quietly weaves the threads of land, lineage, and light.

✧ Learn more about Garda and her work at:
👉 www.garda.ch

Are you ready to stand at the beginning of something that will endure? Join us in April 2026

Step into the circle and discover what this journey can mean for you.

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