Healing Sound, Healing Plants: Kirtan Chanting, Sound Healing & Wild Plants

September 23rd - 27th, 2026

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Arrival: September 23rd, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: September 27th, 12:30 PM

Tuition:
$400 + 4 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:
$400 + 4 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

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.

This retreat is for all nature lovers, spiritual seekers, retreat lovers, kirtan lovers, musicians, sound healers, drummers, and 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 Allione 

“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 [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Single and Double Tents

Located in campgrounds throughout the property, these 12′ x 14′ tents have two twin beds, two bookcases and a hanging clothes rack.* Each campground offers a shared bathhouse. Summer platform tents are available from late May through early September. A tent can be rented as a single (without a roommate) or a double (with a roommate).

Some of our campgrounds were impacted by a recent wildfire and the affects may still be visible this summer, however, they are safe to use.

Bedding is not provided. Please bring your own twin sheets, blanket or sleeping bag, a pillow and towels.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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