Healing Sound, Healing Plants: Kirtan Chanting, Sound Healing & Wild Plants
September 23–27, 2026
Creative Expression, On Land Retreats, The Natural World
Program Start Date & Time: September 23rd | 5:30 pm
Program End Date & Time: September 27th | 12:30 pm
Join author, naturalist and sound healing practitioner Christine Stevens in a profound sound retreat that combines botany & sacred music. Awaken your senses through wild harvesting and learn how to work with medicinal and edible plants of the Rocky Mountain ecosystem in a sacred way. Learn key principles of sound healing in sound bath experiences and sacred chanting. Restore your connection to the Nature Spirits of Drala by claiming one plant as your personal guide. This retreat is open to any instruments. No prior musical experience or botany training necessary.
Who is this retreat for?
Nature lovers, spiritual seekers, retreat lovers, kirtan lovers, musicians, sound healers, drummer, botanists
What will participants get out of this retreat?
A greater knowledge of wild plants – harvesting, preparing for tea, drinks, medicine and smudging. A profound personal transformation through chanting, sound baths, sound healing in sacred places on the land and in the Great Stupa.
Testimonials
“Christine brings a true Dakini – energy to her world in kirtan and working with wild plants.”
– Lama Tsultrim“Christine Stevens’ work is truly brilliant. I love how she teaches. The power of her work is reflected in the brightness of her spirit.”
– Sandra Ingerman“Christine Stevens can introduce you to the magic, fun and healing power of music. I recommend it.”
– Dr. Andrew Weil, MD Author, Healthy Aging
Retreat Faculty
Christine Stevens
Christine Stevens is the author of The Nature Sutras, Music Medicine, and The Healing Drum Kit. The founder of UpBeat Drum Circles, she has trained sound healers and drum circle facilitators in Asia, South America, USA and Europe. As a musical ambassador of peace, Christine has worked with survivors of Katrina, students at Ground Zero […]
