Sound Facilitation Retreat
A three day immersion in the Catskill Mountains experiencing the healing technology of sound, meditation, ceremony and more.
WHAT:
Explore sound healing in the beautiful mountains of Upstate New York .
Workshops in sound sound facilitation, meditation, instrument practice and purchase, ceremony, yoga classes, vegetarian diet.
WHEN:
3 days, 2 nights: November 6 — 8
OPENING NIGHT:
6-9 pm November 6th
FULL DAYS OF TEACHING + MORE:
10am-6pm November 7 — 8th
CLOSING CEREMONY:
6pm November 8th
*timing subject to change
WHERE:
Catskill Mountains, New York
*Address provided upon registration confirmation
Contact Adrian DiMatteo with any questions:
Email: info@sonicinstitute.com
Whatsapp: +16469618618
What We’ll Practice
Sound Healing Techniques
Learn techniques and gain hands on experience with instruments that range from flutes, gongs, drums, rattles, Himalayan singing bowls and much more.
This in-person experience will provide you with the opportunity to deepen your skills and confidence wutg sounds facilitation for 1-1 and group sessions.
Ceremony + Meditation
Ceremonies provide a safe and respectful space to encounter oneself deeply, and to bring healing and understanding to the world through prayer and meditation.
We will commune in ceremonies that have been part of our spiritual paths for years, including a healing sound bath, cacao ceremony, sweat lodge and more.
Yoga + Wellness
Psychophysical exercises and 3Y Yoga of the Inititiatic Tradition will be offered to help deepen our connection with sound as medicine.
These practices support mental, emotional and physical preparation, balance and integration.
“The intimate power of sound is that it can bring you in touch with the vulnerable parts of yourself: emotions, memories, pain, pleasure, visions. This retreat is a tremendous opportunity for soul-level work and spiritual growth; a transcendental portal into understanding one's own nature, limitations, hopes and fears. ”
— Adrian DiMatteo
Together in Community
The benefit of gathering together to practice is to encounter each other and share space on an intimate level through direct observation, asking questions, participating and connecting with people throughout the weekend. Learn from the breath, subtle energy work with smudging, and immersion in the forest of the Catskill Mountains.
Integration Ceremony
In this special moment of communion, participants are invited to share sounds, songs, prayers or other reflections in an ‘open mic’ format, celebrating the journey and insights gained from the retreat.
This experience is an important aspect of integration — providing space to see each other and express from the heart, reaffirm intentions and lessons learned, and plant seeds for how we want to move forward from the container of the retreat.
Meet Your Guides
ADRIAN DIMATTEO
Adrian DiMatteo (B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Healer Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, and children’s centers.
CASSIE LUZENSKI
Cassie Luzenski is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Sound Meditation Facilitator, Yoga teacher and Shamanic Reiki practitioner. With a deep passion for holistic well-being, spiritual studies and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent the past three years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing.
Meals & Accommodations
Vegetarian meals (lunch, snacks and dinner) are included in the cost of the retreat.
*Transportation to and housing in Ellenville, NY are not included.*
Pricing
Retreat costs include:
Sound healing ceremony, workshops, and 20 hour certificate of completion from the Sonic Institute.
Healthy and delicious vegetarian lunch, snacks and dinner.
Early Bird
Ends October 15th
$500
Regular
After October 15th
$650
Retreat + Sound Healing Kit
Includes a smudging herb kit + a special instrument Adrian brought back from Tibet
$750
If you are experiencing financial difficulties and are unable to contribute the full amount, please let us know. If you are experiencing financial abundance and would like to contribute more, your contributions can help make it possible for others who might not otherwise be able to receive this experience.