Communal singing, much like drumming and group meditation, can connect hearts, co-regulate emotions, and give the participant a sense of well being. Modern life doesn’t have many opportunities for communal singing, where it’s about the experience of singing together rather than a performance. We are excited to share in this opportunity together.
About the Circles:
These gatherings are inspired by the chanting and singing often shared at drum circles and women's circles. During our time together, we will learn and practice chants and songs that we can carry with us. The songs we share will be primarily about mother earth, the goddess, and mystic spirituality. These songs are both uplifting & grounding and learning them will make it easier to join in at events/drum-circles and give you the ability to sing them to yourself while you’re alone. Inspiring music can open our hearts and these songs can be sang alone out in nature or in moments of stress when you need a boost!
The circle begins with about 15 minutes of introduction where we will explore sound moving through the body with OM's and noise making. Next, we will share group singing for about 30 minutes with a lyric sheet and drumming. After this we will enjoy a song or two with optional movement (dancing and singing together). We will also share in a game-like activity to help break the ice and boost confidence and joy while singing. There will be tea available before and after, so you’re welcome to stay afterwards to socialize for a while.
Registration: Click Here to Register
$20 per person, per date. Registration is required and there is limited space available.
2024 Dates & Themes, 6:30-8:30PM each date:
May 20 - Movement around the fire
August 26 - Creating songs as prayers for the world
September 23 - Gratitude
October 21 - Song and drum as an active meditation
November 18 - Slowing down and letting go
For the offerings in the months of May, August, and September we will meet outside (weather permitting). On these dates, please bring a lawn chair/portable chair for sitting around the fire.
Please bring a bottle of water and drum or shakers if you’d like. (optional)
Located at the Main House at Amethyst Retreat Center: 44 Buffalo Creek Road, Duncannon PA.
About the Host:
Laura Smith is a visual artist based in Mechanicsburg and a creative thinker who is committed to making the world a better place. Her art draws inspiration from exploring both the beauty in nature and her own inner mystical experiences. She specializes in large dreamy landscapes and is hosting a ‘Make Your Own Mushroom Terrarium’ project through the summer as part of a mission to invite others into the joy of the creative process. She finds women's song circles to be a life enriching way to share in community and is so excited to share that with you now.
Welcoming to All Women:
This song circle is welcoming to those of all religious, philosophical, and spiritual backgrounds. Whatever you connect to & believe in, music and shared song is a universal love language that can connect us to each other, to ourselves, and to nature!
Cancellation Policy:
Tickets are nonrefundable, and we do not offer transfers to other dates. If Amethyst needs to cancel, we will post cancellation on the Amethyst website, contact you, and refund your payment. If you are unable to attend you can give your ticket to a friend in your place.
