Sound and Consciousness
Riverledge Farm in Grafton, VT
Friday – Sunday, July 19-21, 2024
(*arrival Thursday evening, July 18)
Sound is an elemental force of creation. Consciousness is how life is formed, experienced, and expressed within our own reality. These two forces intertwine and manifest through all aspects of our lives. With an understanding of the laws of sound, science and Nature, one can enter harmony and balance within one’s own life, but also with these fundamental elements of All Life.
Zacciah and Dorothy shall eloquently speak to these laws and forces of nature, including the evolutionary journey of humankind, the precipice of transformation we find ourselves upon, and the renewal of awareness and Awakening of the Greater Self . This brings us a unique experience of those universal forces. Together they will guide this journey through unique experiential practices, utilizing masterful techniques of sound, in living relationship with elemental consciousness of the subtle worlds.
The wisdom shall express the nature of these relationships, the nature of the Great Awakening of these times we are living within, and the path of personal evolution and realization through the unfolding, nourishing, and growth of one’s own ‘Seed of Potential,’ which resides within each of us.
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This program is open to all participants, though it has limited enrollment.
It includes options for complete immersion in sound, nature, and consciousness practices, amidst elegant environs and cuisine, in a beautiful retreat center, in rural Vermont, on 300 acres of pristine nature.
Special guests will join in offerings of sound and movement to enhance your weekend experience.
Early registration will insure your onsite housing. Camping onsite is also an option. You may also choose to attend the program daily, but make your own housing choices elsewhere.
Program dates are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 19-21, 2024
Breakfast and snacks are included. Dinners are included, or can be purchased.
An optional stay over on Sunday night, July 21, is also available.
Housing Information
All onsite and camping pricing includes all meals (Thursday Light Dinner, Friday Breakfast Thru To Sunday Lunch).
If you are staying offsite, Thursday night dinner is not included.
All washrooms are shared. Rooms include all linens and towels.
Single Room - Double - We have a very limited amount of rooms available for a couple. This would be a single Queen size bed. The price shown is for both registrants. Sign up for yourself, and send us a separate email with the name of your partner.
Single Room - Single - We have a very limited amount of rooms available for single registrants, and expect these to sell out quickly.
Camping - Places to camp are available on the property. You will have full access to water, and washroom. The price includes all meals.
Single - Shared Room - We will lovingly pair you with between 1 to 3 other participants signed up for the program. Each participant will receive their own bed.
Extra Night Stay - You may choose to stay an extra night on Sunday night, either camping or in your room. Meals are not included for this night. You may either use the kitchen for this night, or get food from one of the local restaurants.
Itinerary Information
The program is from Friday July 19th to Sunday July 21st with arrival the evening of July 18th.
If you are staying onsite, please arrive after 3pm on Thursday July 18th. Dinner will be included that night.
The program will begin the morning of July 19th and end early afternoon on July 21st. Dinner is not included for those staying an extra night on the 21st.
Rough Schedule
Friday-Saturday
Breakfast - 8-9am
Practice - 10am-5pm (Lunch around noon)
Dinner - 6pm
Evening Activity - 8pm-9pm
Sunday
Breakfast - 8-9am
Practice - 10am-12pm
Lunch and Closing around 2pm
Travel Information
The easiest way to get to the retreat center is by car. If you are getting to the retreat center, by way other than your car, or your retreat partner's car, please let us know.
The program is hosted at Riverledge Farm in Grafton Vt:
2060 Townshend Rd, Grafton, VT 05146
The closest airports are in Hartford, CT - Burlington, VT - Manchester, NH.
There is no direct bus or train access to Grafton, VT. The nearest bus route would be to Brattleboro, VT.
Instrument Purchases
Sunreed Instruments is a 10-15 minutes drive from Riverledge Farm. We will be open for store visits all of Thursday the 18th, 10am-5pm. Please give us a call and let us know you will be coming. We will be open on Sunday the 21st from 12pm-5pm as well for store visits.
Cancellation Policy
We need to know 30 days before the start of the retreat if you can no longer join us, in order to receive a refund or credit for your registration.
Food Information
Bottled water will be readily available throughout the retreat.
See Dinner options below. We will send out a survey before the retreat for your dinner choices.
Breakfast, Lunch, & Snacks
Breakfast will be served in a buffet style each morning and consist of eggs, waffles, bacon, and potatoes. There will also be items such as granola, cereal, yogurt, bread, butter, jam, orange juice and milk. Bags of coffee and tea from Graton MKT will be available.
Lunch will consist of made sandwiches and fresh fruit trays.
Dinner
Dinner will be made by our talented team member Eddie! We invite you to read more about him below.
Thursday Evening
Farro & Arugula Salad w/ apples, blueberries & radicchio
w/ Herb vinaigrette
Cold Cucumber, avocado, lemon & herb soup w/ herb infused oil and balsamic drizzle & homemade croutons
Herb & Blue Cheese Focaccia Bread
Friday Night
Your Choice Between:
Chicken Marsala w/ garlic parmesan smashed white beans w/ seasonal vegetables
Salmon Bruschetta w/ garlic parmesan smashed white beans w/ seasonal vegetables & baby greens
Wild Mushroom risotto w/ truffle oil, fresh herbs, parmesan cheese crisp & seasonal vegetables
And Homemade Crusty Sourdough For All
Saturday Night
Served Family Style
Your Choice Between:
Caprasi & fresh spinach stuffed pork loin w/ aged balsamic drizzle & heirloom tomatoes
Vegetarian Korma
Sides Include:
Cabot Cheddar Mashers & Gravy w/ caramelized garlic
Roasted Local Seasonal Vegetables w/ fresh herbs
Homemade Mediterranean Flat Bread w/ Za’atar
Our Chef
Eddie Ritz III (Ho'Omau)
Born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii, Eddie grew up on the windward side of the island enjoying surfing and exploring the local hiking trails with his family, as well as, the exceptional diverse culture and food offerings of the islands. Son of Edward Ritz II a military veteran stationed at Pearl Harbor at the time, where he met his future wife Sandra Havallana a local native Hawaiian.
A seasoned Baker by trade Eddie then attended and graduated Le Cordon Bleu Culinary arts school. Upon graduation he accepted and completed a formal year long Apprenticeship under French Master Chef, Christohe Ehrarht. After completing his apprenticeship they soon opened Bistro La Petite France, a well received traditional French Bistro in Sacramento, CA.
With a desire to travel see the world, experience the many different cultural offerings, he received an amazing opportunity to further his experience and hone in his skills in a galley onboard the National Geographic Sea Bird / Sea Lion with ports of call in Alaska, Mexico and open waters off the coast of Africa to name a few.
Eddie continued his post graduate culinary arts education and training through the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) at Greystone in Napa Valley, where he earned top of the class honors in French and Japanese cuisine. After five amazing years he left National Geographic / Lindblad Expeditions to pursue an Executive Chef role leading, teaching, kitchen brigades for various large scale food and beverage operation companies.
His most recent travels took him to Norwich, Vermont where he accepted the Head Chef position for King Arthur Flour. Eddie has since retired from professional cooking and now enjoys his time with Sunreed Instruments, learning the sacred honored traditions of global sound healing.
We are an approved educational course by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).
Apply with VSAC for the Advancement Grant, for full tuition paid for our online courses.
The application is easy, online, and your approval will happen quickly.
You must be a Vermont resident to apply. www.vsac.org
