In Search of the Grail: A Fourfold Quest
A gathering with Pir Zia, R J Stewart and Friends
Glastonbury, April 9th – 12th, 2026
The Grail is the centrepiece of a series of legends spanning various lands and ages. Seen in its essence, the Grail reveals itself as the fulcrum of human existence, where inner and outer worlds converge, and life is perpetually renewed. Four numinous objects, or “Hallows,” function as fundamental aspects of its power to heal and transform: the Sword, the Spear, the Cup, and the Stone. By approaching these Hallows each in turn, the questing seeker is drawn ever closer to the mystery at the core of life.
We will gather for a short pilgrimage over four days in the heart of Glastonbury to peel back the layers of myth. Through storytelling, music, mediation and ritual, we will explore the mystery and wisdom of the Grail.
Universerai will weave music and sound throughout this pilgrimage, fusing the sounds of East and West as we explore the journey of the Grail. Featuring wayfaring musicians: Ruhiya, Jenny Bliss Barnett, Zayn Mohammed, Cansu Durucan, R J Stewart & more.
We are making special recordings of the meditations for those who can’t attend, so you can experience the transformative programme. More details will be shared after the gathering.
Where:
St Benedict’s Church, Benedict Street in Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NZ
Price: (does not include accommodation)
Your registration includes the full four-day program, all sessions, site guidance, and catered dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings. Space is strictly limited.
- The Pilgrim Rate £250 – Limited Discount.
- The Final Call £300 – Standard Rate.
Schedule:
Note: Our journey is organic; the schedule is subject to change
- Thursday Night | 7:30 pm The Opening: Opening the circle and activating the quest.
- Friday & Saturday | The Work
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Morning Session
- 3:30 am – 6:30 pm: Afternoon Session
- 6:30 am – 8:00 pm: The Communal Feast (Catered dinner included)
- 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Evening Programme
- Sunday Morning | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm | The Grounding: A visit to sacred sites to anchor the weekend’s work into the soil of Avalon before the final closing.
If you have questions about In Search of the Grail, please reach out to us at glastonbury@inayatiyya.org.
Banner illustration designed by Freny Pavri.
Biographies:
Pir Zia Inayat Khan, PH.D., is a scholar of religion and teacher of Sufism in the universalist Sufi lineage of his grandfather, Hazrat Inayat Khan. Pir Zia is president of the Inayatiyya and founder of Sulūk Academy, a school of Sufi contemplative study and practice. He is author of Immortality: A Traveler’s Guide; Dream Flowers: The Collected Works of Noor Inayat Khan with a Critical Commentary by Pir Zia Inayat Khan; Mingled Waters: Sufism and the Mystical Unity of Religions; and Saracen Chivalry: Counsels on Valor, Generosity and the Mystical Quest. He is editor of Caravan of Souls: An Introduction to the Sufi Path of Hazrat Inayat Khan and A Pearl in Wine: Essays in the Life, Music and Sufism of Hazrat Inayat Khan. Pir Zia divides his time between Richmond, Virginia and Suresnes, France.
R J Stewart is a Scottish author, musician and composer living in the USA. He is the author of more than 40 books published worldwide in many languages by major publishers, plus a series of books and CDs on Western Esoteric Tradition, including the Faery and UnderWorld magical traditions. R J has been teaching sacromagical arts and the Old Faery Tradition in the US, Canada, Britain and Europe since the early 1980s. He has appeared in, and written music for, British theatre, feature films, and television. productions by the BBC, independent television, and the History Channel.