Envision a New Year: a Day Retreat with Sound, Vision Board Making & more

In a nutshell:

• Indulge in over 6 hours of retreat time for you to begin the new year in a supportive small group (no more than 10 participants) with guidance through a variety of experiences:
• Set personal intentions for a new year.
• Enjoy a heart-opening cacao ceremony.
• Engage the body in somatic energy practices.
• Journey with healing vibrations of a unique Sound Journey with Annmarie Fore.
• Create a Vision Board for 2026. (materials provided)
• Move with gentle, flowing energy with T’ai Chi Chih ---with instructor Bonnie

Schowalter.

Share and connect within a small, safe, supportive group.

Nourish yourself with a wholesome lunch (optional add-on).

About Annmarie's Sound Journeys: Sound journeys (also called sound baths) offer us a "sonic massage" for our bodies, minds and spirits with sounds and vibrations that bring us into a deep state of relaxation and literally change us on a cellular level. It can help our noisy "monkey minds" get quiet as we shift to a Alpha and Theta brainwave states from our usual beta brains of busyness. Some find that it relieves pain, clears energy blockages, helps with sleep, or restores energy. It can be a fabulous "reset." Annmarie will lead you with soothing voice, guided visualization, poetry and instruments into a deeply relaxing experience like no other. Her plethora of resonant instruments will take you on a journey within your own wellspring.

What to expect: Plan on relaxing, engaging, envisioning and creating in a safe, supportive space. Ordinary life makes it hard to reflect deeply and create a vision for our future. Retreats are perfect opportunities to give yourself the gift of time and space to do this. Come without expectations of yourself or others and bring an open mind and heart.

The 90-minute sound journey will be a sensory fusion of nature sounds, mantras and deep vibrations. A 32" Paiste planetary gong, a wind gong, Monolini monochord, nearly 20 crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, Koshi chimes, Ocean Drum, "monsoon" rainstick, Peruvian seed rattle, buffalo drum, energy chimes and more will be used during this sound meditation experience to bathe you in beautiful resonance!

Bonnie Schowalter is a certified T'ai Chi Chih instructor. (not to be confused with Tai Chi). She will guide us in easy, gently movements with focus on the movement of energy within and around us.

All the materials will be provided to create your own vision board for 2026. (You are welcome to bring your own materials if you want.) It is a good idea to start reflecting on what your visions or intentions are for the new year and bring those thoughts with you. I'll create a setting conducive for creating along with any guidance needed.

Like rituals? So do I! Plan on engaging in some meaningful practices.

Need to know: Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time so that you can prepare for the experience. You'll be expected to keep your phone off and hope that your cares be left at the door. (Talk to me if there are extenuating circumstances that necessitate your phone being kept on but silent.) Understand that late arrivals will not be admitted in the middle of the retreat, out of respect for the group's experience.

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and anything else (i.e. cushions) for your comfort while lying down for the sound journey. If you need to sit, let me know in advance so I can provide a floor chair. Also you will be asked to close your eyes and you may also want to bring an eye pillow to help block out light. (I will have some of these available.)

Let me know if you need any accommodations so that you may be comfortable. This includes food or scent allergies or sensitivities. Please do not wear perfume or cologne out of respect for those with allergies.

Participants are expected to be respectful of everyone in attendance and to use respectful language. You are responsible for your own wellness in this session. Please do not come under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. Anyone unable to adhere to these expectations will be asked to leave without refund.

If you have any medical conditions that may be negatively impacted by sound or vibrations, such as pregnancy in first trimester, epilepsy or serious heart conditions, please consult your health care professional before signing up.

Open to young adults 16 and older (minors with a signed waver and accompanied by an adult.)

Since only 10 people will be accepted to participate in the retreat, no refunds will be given after 72 hours before this session. If you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, please share your ticket with a friend and contact me immediately. Thank you for understanding.

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the terms above. (Tickets may be purchased through or outside of Eventbrite. Inquire for details.)

About the practitioner: Annmarie is a trained Sound Practitioner, a poet, and an educator of nearly 3 decades. She is also a Spiritual Direction Guide in training. She has earned a diploma in Integral Sound Healing with the widely acclaimed international Sound Healing Academy . "Sound healing has changed my life. Now it is a delight and honor for me to bring the power of sound vibrations to others and witness the profound impact it has." Annmarie loves walking this spiritual journey with others and providing a space of warmth and compassion for each one to dip more deely into their own journey. To learn more about Annmarie, ResoundingWell and the services she has available, explore her website: https://resoundingwell.com

What some people are saying:

"Annmarie does an astounding job at creating a beautiful and seamless vibrational meditation through her sound bath. The sound vibration allowed me to get into and stay in a deeper meditation than I could possibly do on my own without years of meditation practice. After her sound bath I felt renewed and relaxed in a way that I haven’t felt in months."--Andee

"It was the most relaxing experience of my life!! Annmarie's sound magic made me feel like I was transformed onto a beach with the waves rolling in and out and not a care in the world. You don't just hear the sounds, you feel it. So joyful! The experience fully immersed both my mind and my body..." --Jill

Sound bath was amazing- completely immersive experience creating a meditative healing. Annmarie is a gifted maestro bringing together nature sounds, vibration and affirmations allowing a treat for the soul." --John