Thanksgiving Retreat Getaway!
R E L A X + R E S T O R E in R H Y T H M
November 22-24, 2019
Hallelujah Farms, Chesterfield, New Hampshire
featuring Cooperman Frame Drums!
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Set on 500 acres of beautiful countryside,
We will spend 3 days, immersed in rhythm, frame drumming, farm-fresh cuisine, fireside music jams, and pristine nature.
“One of the Best Retreats I have been on. I came knowing NOTHING about drumming and left the retreat with so much knowledge, Marla is a fantastic teacher, Highly Recommend!
– Sara Goodwin, Psychologist
Join us for this Rhythmic Oddesy..
Taking a retreat away from the routine of daily life helps to
replenish and reconnect us to our passion and purpose.
This Retreat is for you, if….
You hear the call to deepen your frame drum practice
You’re interested in learning groovy rhythms from around the world
You’re curious about improvising and creating your OWN music
You’re interested in Shamanic Drumming and Sound Healing
You’re interested in seeing the Cooperman Drum Shop and playing their drums
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a small, intimate retreat where you will get alot of one on one drumming attention!
Space is Limited; If you hear the call to join, please sign up sooner then later!
Beginner & Experienced Players Welcome..
Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Students Encouraged to Attend!
Marla tailors the drum workshops to match the level of the participants attending.
Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of Frame Drum and Rhythm Skills
Intermediate/Experienced Players will learn new extended techniques and expand their repertoire
Cooperman Drums is our sponsor for this event,
and will kindly be providing Frame Drums for everyone to try/purchase!
THANK YOU Cooperman!
Retreat Overview:
Learn to play basic and extended techniques in the Upright, Lap and FreeHand Styles
In-depth Exploration of Improvising, exploring creativity through Rhythm!
Learn Trance Rhythms from North Africa and the Middle East
Learn commonly used rhythms for belly dancing, jamming, ensembles and drum circles
Explore rhythms for Meditation, Chanting and Healing
Build your rhythmic confidence Solkattu and North Indian Rhythmic Theory
Practices with drums with foot bells ~ Drum & Foot Coordination
Community Drumming *(exploring Jamming, Improv in group settings)
How to use Frame Drum for Sound Healing and Meditation
Relax & Restore in Rhythm
Three Homemade Farm to Table Organic Meals prepared *(breakfast, lunch and dinner)!
Food is organic, fresh from their farm -mostly all vegetarian, we will also have eggs!
Over 500 Acres of land to explore
Free time for hiking, breathing & relaxation – hot tub on grounds!
Musical and Meditation Nature Hikes on pristine acres of wilderness
This time together is an opportunity to replenish body, mind, and spirit with drumming, sound healing, trance drumming rituals,
singing/drumming, dance/drumming, meditation, healing foods, nature walks and much more…
DAILY YOGA SPECIAL GUEST TEACHER
Meagan Beishline
Classes will be GENTLE- for all levels –
and will focus on stretches for frame drummers!!
Yoga classes offered both days!
I cant wait!
Farm to Table Organic Cuisine!
Student Video Testimonial
PLEASE WATCH & GET INSPIRED!
Details:
LOCATION:
Halleluya Retreat Center, Chesterfield, NH
GETTING HERE:
RENTING A CAR IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED!
It’s best if you rent a car, so you can leisurely enjoy the drive to the retreat center, its gorgeous time of the year to be here!
The closest city to the retreat center is Brattleboro, VT.
We can arrange for pick up/drop off from Brattleboro, VT on Friday @ 5:30pm (when the train gets in from NYC) and return, either Sunday or Monday, around 5pm.
TRAIN:
You can get to Brattleboro via Amtrak (from New York City).
AIRPORT:
Hartford Conn is the closest airport, or you can fly into JFK and take the train to Brattleboro
FOR YOUR PLANNING:
You may arrive as early as 4:30pm on Friday-
Retreat ends @ 2:30pm on Sunday
OPTIONAL EXTRA NIGHT RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE :
Spend another night in the groove with us! (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
Enjoy a: Sunday dinner, Fire drum Session, accommodation, and Monday breakfast,
Mystery Drum Class and Cooperman shop tour (only 45min away from retreat center)!
The Accommodations
THERE IS VERY LIMITED SPACE
PLEASE SIGN UP TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE!
HOW TO SIGN UP!
1 – Choose your SLEEPING TYPE (single or double share room) for the weekend retreat
2. The retreat is two nights – but if you wish to stay longer, join us for our extra night option (HIGHLY SUGGESTED)
3 – Please follow links below for payment
The Groove Lounge – Single Rooms
Only 3 Single Rooms Available!
ALL INCLUSIVE FEE INCLUDES:
- All Instruction
- 3 Organic Meals per day
- 2 nights/3 Days Accommodations in a Private Room at Hotel with Spa! (10 min drive from retreat center)
Payment Plans Available
PLEASE NOTE:
The Single rooms are located off grounds, at a Black Mountain Inn, in Brattleboro.
A hotel (with a spa!)
The hotel is about 10min drive from the retreat center
You will just be there to sleep! (and perhpas enjoy the spa!)
We book the rooms for you, (room price is included in the package)
It is essential you have a car for this option!
Thank you!
The Ritam Lounge – Shared Rooms
Only 7 Spaces Available!
ALL INCLUSIVE FEE INCLUDES:
- All Instruction
- 3 Organic Meals per day
- 2 nights/3 Days Accommodation in a beautiful room – with only two people.
- Shared Bathroom
- The room is pictured above
Payment Plans Available
Our Extra Night Stay!
Spend another night in the GROOVE with us! (highly recommended)
INCLUDES:
- Sunday dinner
- Sunday Night Hot Tub & Fire Drum Jam
- Sunday Night Accommodation
- Monday breakfast
- Mystery Monday Drum Class!!! (oh yah)
- Cooperman shop tour (45min away from retreat center)!
Schedule (subject to change)
FRIDAY
- 4:30 – 6:30pm – Check In
- 6:30pm – Dinner
- 8pm – EVENING SESSION – DRUM CLASS
SATURDAY
- 8:00 – 9:00am – Breakfast
- 9:00- 10:00 – Yoga for Drummers! (gentle, all levels)
- 10:15am -1:15pm – DRUM CLASS
- 1:30-2pm – Lunch
- 2:00-4pm – FREE TIME
- 4:00-6:15 – DRUM CLASS
- 6:30-7:30 -Dinner
- 8:pm – Concert
- 10pm – Fire Jam Session
SUNDAY
- 8:00 – 9:00am – – Breakfast
- 9:00-10:15am – Yoga for Drummers
- 10:30 -1:oopm – FINAL DRUM CLASS
- 1:00-2:30- LUNCH & GOODBYE
EXTRA NIGHT STAY (optional add on- Highly Recommended)
Sunday
- 2:00 -7:00pm – Free Time
- 7:pm-8:00pm – Dinner
- 8:30 – Fire Jam Session
Monday
- 9:00-10am – Breakfast
- 10:30 – 12:30 – Special Mystery DRUM CLASS!!!
- 1:00 – 2:00pm – Lunch at Harlow’s Organic Farm (pay on your own – 40 min drive, near Cooperman Shop)
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – Cooperman Shop Tour!!!
Student Testimonials
* READ STUDENT TESTIMONIALS HERE