Christina in the TANK, 2017
The tiny town of Rangely, Colorado boasts one of the sonic meccas of the world, the TANK Center for Sonic Arts: a 7-story tall, 45' wide empty water tank whose unique parabolic floor gives it an extraordinary acoustical resonance!
Join me on this retreat as our community of sonic explorers experiences the magical and unforgettable acoustics of the TANK: hearing your own voice surrounding you in the TANK changes how you feel about being seen and heard by yourself and others; it brings new awareness, expansion and liberation to your body and mind! This retreat is about learning about and loving who you are, and finding your voice and expression- no vocal experience necessary! Participate in guided playful and introspective adventures led by an experienced ceremonialist, vocalist and teacher. Find your voice in the TANK!
Only 20 spots available. Email christinahilde@gmail.com to reserve your place! Cost: $300. Lodging and most meals are not provided.
Christina Hildebrandt is a manual therapist of 34+ years. She brings her experience as a vocalist, meditator, teacher and facilitator of inner understanding to this TANK teachings retreat.
Schedule
Friday September 11th
Drive up to Rangely in carpools or separately (5.5 hours from DIA not including stops)
7pm: Community Meet and Greet, Dinner at the 'House Hub' -Friday night vegan dinner is provided.
8:30pm: Introductions; each person tells their ‘sound story’; sound circle at the House Hub
Saturday, September 12th (Note: all times are approximate. Our schedule will flow with our needs!)
Breakfast on your own; 9-9:45am- informal Qigong and movement at the House Hub
10:00am- 12:30pm: Open TANK- Experiencing the TANK with other members of the public during 'open TANK' time. Becoming familiar with the TANK, learning to play with our voices responsibly! Improvisational meditations and sonic experiences.
12:30pm-2pm: Lunch on your own: recommendations will be given for picnic places and restaurants
2pm-4:30pm: Gather to carpool to petroglyph site. Community ceremony; guided individual journaling and silent reflection. Carpool back to Rangely.
5pm- Dinner on your own
7:30pm- Storytelling, using our voices at the House Hub.
Sunday, September 13th (Note: all times are approximate. Our schedule will flow with our needs!)
Breakfast on your own
10am- 12pm: Meet at the TANK for our guided and spontaneous sonic play session. End with 20-30 min sound bath for participants. Our engineer will make a recording for us to enjoy at home.
12:30pm: Lunch together in Rangely at the Main Street Cafe
2pm: House Hub: Closing ceremony; sharing what we learned and loved! Participants are free to head home, or stay another night in Rangely
For participants who stay on: Afternoon on your own, or optional art experience
Dinner on your own
8pm: Stargazing in community- gather at House Hub.
Monday, September 14th
Optional day at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, 22 minutes away
Drive home in the afternoon