Rapture: Where the Poetry of the Primal meets Transcendent Bliss (Upstate)

Rapture: Hudson Valley (full address diclosed with ticket purchase)

A Sacred Journey of Sensuality, Presence & Deep Connection

There comes a moment in the dark of winter

when your body craves warmth,

your heart longs for connection,

and your soul whispers: Return to the fire within.

This is that moment.

Step into Rapture—an immersive Winter Solstice gathering designed to awaken your senses, stir your inner flame, and draw you into a state of embodied, elemental presence.

Rapture is a sanctuary for:

✨ exploring intimacy with consciousness and care

✨ feeling your desire without hesitation

✨ connecting with a community that welcomes depth, truth, and play

✨ moving with the rhythm of your winter-born magic

We open the evening with a heart-centering cacao ceremony, weaving intentions and rooting ourselves into the energy of the Solstice—the longest night, the turning of the wheel.

Boundaries, consent, and care form the container we move within, held with clarity and reverence.

Guided practices invite us into connection…

and then the night expands into your own unfolding.

Imagine:

A saltwater hot tub steaming in the cold air

Firelit corners for intimate conversations

Evergreen boughs and winter botanicals adorning the space

Rope art shimmering under soft, wintry lights

Seasonal elixirs warming your hands

Spontaneous performance art, quiet touch, deep presence, and the freedom to explore

Our community is warm. Welcoming. Curious.

A constellation of beings who honor the edges with playfulness and respect.

Whether your desire is to sip tea and share deep conversation

—or to explore the outer edges of your sensual expression—

all of you is welcome here.

This is Rapture.

These are the longest nights.

This is the return of your inner light.

Highlights:

• Opening Ritual and Intention Setting: Begin your journey with a sacred ritual to set the tone for the evening.
• Cacao Ceremony: Indulge in a ceremonial cacao drink, known for its heart-opening and uplifting properties.
• Aphrodisiac Tea Ceremony: Experience the sensual awakening of rose, damiana, maca, and blue lotus teas.
• Performances: Enjoy captivating performances that inspire and move you.
• Curated Musical Playlist: Immerse yourself in a carefully selected soundtrack that enhances the experience.
• Bath Ritual: Relax and rejuvenate with a soothing bath ritual.
• Gourmet Bites: Delight your taste buds with delicious gourmet treats.
• Puja: Connection exercises to deepen intimacy. You will have a chance to meet every person in attendance. If you are coming with a partner and you would like to do every exercise together, we encourage you to!
• Evening Exploration: Follow your flow and discover.
• Integration Circle: Following Breakfast each morning.
• Community Activities: Have a skill to share? Want to offer a performance? Lead a group activity? The day time will be open for all community offerings.

What to Expect:

• Sacred Space: Experience a safe and supportive environment where reverence for the human being and vulnerability are paramount.
• Playful Exploration: Unleash your inner child and explore your sensual side through creativity, conversation, and connection.
• Deepening Connections: Discover the magic that happens when you meet loving curiosity with open hearts.
• Comprehensive Support: Benefit from extended integration time, designated support areas, and experienced support angels.
• Connection: Tantric Exercises and puja for intimacy and connection.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, connection, and pleasure? This event is for those seeking to expand in love, deepen in pleasure, and root in connection.

This is a weekend-long event with options to attend one or both nights. Breakfast will be served both mornings to those that stay overnight. If you attend the full wekeend event, lunch and dinner will not be provided, but many options are available in the area. Attendees can partner up to order in or dine at a local restaurant; and you are welcome to utilize our kitchen and refrigerator if you'd like to cook for yourself or others. Our hot tub is clothing optional. Local hiking and other outdoor activities are also available.

Accomodations. Shared or private rooms are available at our luxurious Upstate venue the Sanctuary of the Sacred Dream. Please scroll down to select your preffered accomodation upon checkout.

You're welcome to email assist@laurenharkness.com for any questions on the event, travel logistics, or accomodations.

We look forward to celebrating a beatutiful weekend with you!

With love and magic,

Lauren Harkness and Russell Pappas

This event will take place at the Santcuary of the Sacred Dream

Sanctuary of the Sacred Dream is located in Craryville, NY (ticket purchaser's will recieve proper address) and is easily reached from NYC.

By Car:

Craryville, NY is about a two hour drive from Midtown Manhattan.

By Train:From Manhattan: Take Amtrak from Penn Station Moynihan Train Hall to Hudson, NY.

Then catch a 15-minute Uber (or car service below) to the property. Please book your train tickets ahead of time; they do sell out from time to time.

By Air: You can fly to any NYC airports (LGA, EWR, or JFK) and take the Amtrak from Penn Station Moynihan Hall up to Hudson.

Or fly into Albany (ALB) and take a taxi or an uber or car service.

Car service to the Sanctuary

• Carole Nbozny: (518) 929-2967
• Benny: (518) 821-7222
• Michael Pizza: (518) 755-2098
• Jamal Driver: (518) 417-7814

Your Hosts:

Lauren Harkness is a trained Tantrika and Advanced Certified Tantra Educator with Charles Muir’s Source School of Tantra, OM Meditation Instructor, trained in the D/s arts and shamanism with Om Rupani, Graduate of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts, Mastery Graduate, Jewelry Designer, Seductress, and a stand for everyone ready to heal and further ignite their sexual self, sovereign and free! She teaches Tantra and other modalities of healing and personal growth. She also offers private Tantra Sessions, Orgasmic Meditation Training, Coaching Sessions, or Reiki Healing Attunements. She teaches large group classes internationally and has taught at Burning Man, FYN, Dark Odyssey, and is the Co-Founder of The Tantra Institute.

Russell Pappas is an explorer and an eternal student of the many languages of knowledge. He is a teacher, transformational practitioner, and shamanic healer with a background in 14 modalities of massage, along with Tantra, reiki, mindful meditation, shamanism, and energy medicine.

Russell has held workshops at the Toronto Tantra Festival, Awaken As Love Facilitator Training in Poland, Radiant Ecstasy Festival, Sol Y Luna, and Burning Man.

Through tools, practices, and creating group and individual experiences designed to explore the many dimensions contained within your body, mind, soul, and energy, Russell is incredibly passionate about helping you connect more deeply to your Self, your body, and the innate power/guidance/intelligence within YOU.