Kindling the Fire Within

a 3 Day Self-Discovery Retreat

September 23-25, 2022

Ocean City, NJ

About the Retreat

Humanity has faced numerous challenges over the past several years.  We have seemingly gone from one emergency to another.  We may find ourselves in a state of despair, losing hope and a sense of purpose.  Our light has been dimmed through decades of family programming and societal expectations.

Through healing sound, self-discovery workshops, creative expression with art, music, and movement, and opportunities for community building, we will rekindle our inner fire, shedding all that is not ours to carry.  We will reclaim our Divine truth and purpose, empowering us with the tools to get through life’s challenges and be fully present for life’s joys.

This all-inclusive retreat just following the Autumn Equinox includes accommodations at a beautiful private beach home, situated next to the Stainton Wildlife Refuge in Ocean City, New Jersey, and a short walk to the beach. 

Tickets are very limited to create a personalized experience, with single and shared accommodations available. 

Organic vegan gluten-free meals and snacks are included in the price, as well as materials for all workshops and activities.  Please notify us of any allergies or dietary restrictions at time of registration.

This All-Inclusive Retreat Includes:

  • Accommodations for 3 days, 2 nights
  • 6 vegan, organic meals, afternoon tea and snacks
  • Morning yoga classes
  • 2 self-discovery workshops
  • Sound bath
  • Drum circle
  • Complimentary private Oracle card readings
  • Complimentary private sound healing sessions
  • Intimate sized group 
  • Welcome gift, personalized essential oil roller-ball, and intention bundle

Private Queen Room

$600 or $400 per person shared

Private Queen Room

$600 or $400 per person shared

Shared Bunk Room

$350 per person

Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.  Bed sharing may not be available if we have already met our maximum capacity for the weekend.  On the registration form, please indicate your first preference for a room, as well as any other rooms you may be agreeable to.

 

The prices above reflect an Early Bird Discount that is valid through August 19th.  A 50% deposit is due at time of registration, with the balance due by September 10th.  Registration is fully refundable through 8/26, and 50% refundable through 9/9.  Partial refunds for cancellations after 9/9 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Check in is on Friday, September 23rd, anytime between 1pm and 5pm, with an opening ceremony to take place at 5:30pm.  Sunday’s closing ceremony on the beach is tentatively scheduled to end at 2pm, however guests are welcome to stay at the house until 4pm.

Ready to Register?

A Little YOU Time

This retreat is intended for you to get to know yourself better.  Not the “you” that the rest of the world sees, but the authentic You that has been there all along, under the layers of conditioning, people pleasing, and cultural expectations.  Our workshops and activities are designed to facilitate this process within a supportive community.  Plus, a little self-care never hurts!  We are offering:

Sound Healing

Sound Healing encourages us to drop into a Theta brainwave state, where we have access to memories, emotions, and sensations of the unconscious mind.  It is related to our creativity, intuition, and spiritual connection.

As sound healing is our specialty, it will be woven into various aspects of the retreat, including group events such as a sound bath and gong session.  Complimentary individual sound healing sessions will also be offered by Jennifer, helping to reset your nervous system, coming back into greater balance.

Rediscovering You Workshop

During this workshop led by Lucia and Sara Joy, we will engage in a guided meditation to reconnect with the shadow-self, those parts we have disowned or pushed down to make ourselves more lovable.  We will identify and release the personas we have developed out of self-protection, shaking loose their hold on us through the powerful vibrations of gongs.  Lastly we will create personal affirmations to reaffirm who we truly are, standing in our sovereignty.

Centering Your Inner Fire

During this group coaching session, we will learn how to check-in to our self-energy, explore practical daily practices to support this, and how to use our energy to create a more empowered self.

Session led by Joelle Gordon, Holistic Life Coach

Rhythm Games & Drum Circle

We are all about balance, and after some of the heavier workshop content earlier in the day, it will be time to let loose and have some fun!  Sara Joy will teach some simple, easy to remember rhythmic phrases to help even the most inexperienced drummer feel comfortable and at ease joining in group music making.  Rhythm games and drum circles are all about being in the present moment, joining in community, and experiencing joy!  Who knows.. maybe we’ll throw some spontaneous dancing into the mix!

Intention Bundles

Join Lucia in a relaxing project of creating intention bundles.  These bundles include dried flowers, herbs, and crystals, customized to your preference.  Explore the meanings and uses of the various materials or simply use your intuition to choose.

Morning Yoga

Join Angela for a morning yoga practice to get your day started with some grounding, body awareness, and self-reflection.  Enjoy this gentle movement practice, accompanied by crystal singing bowls during savasana.

Divine Messages

We all have all of the information we could ever need within us, but sometimes a little validation is nice!  During the retreat we will be providing opportunities for group channeled and intuitive messages, as well as complimentary individual Oracle card readings from Lucia and Sara Joy.  Discover what messages your spirit team holds for you!

Essential Oil Roller-Balls

Join certified aromatherapist, Lucia, on one of the spacious porches for a guided DIY essential oil roller-ball class.  Lucia will share the properties of the various oils available as you create a signature blend to place in your own roller-ball.  If you have a favorite oil, bring it along, but otherwise all supplies will be provided.

Beach Mandala

Weather permitting, we will be taking a nature walk on the beach to collect supplies for a group mandala we will create as part of our closing ceremony.  Allow your intuition to guide you, explore with others, or simply stroll at a comfortable pace while you integrate the learnings from our workshops.

The mandala will be left on the sand for Mother Ocean to reclaim in time.

Organic Vegan Meals

We believe very strongly in the importance of nurturance – mind, spirit, and yes, body!  We will be providing a total of six homemade meals – all vegan, organic, and gluten-free, in addition to afternoon tea on Saturday and snacks throughout.  Have a food allergy or dietary restrictions?  Please let us know at the time of registration.

Retreat Registration

If this type of room is unavailable, are you interested in other options?

I am aware that a 50% deposit is required to hold my place for this event. I understand that my registration is not considered complete until a 50% deposit has been made, and that any balance owed is due by 9/9/22. I understand that the registration fee is fully refundable through 8/26/22, and 50% refundable through 9/9/22. Partial refunds for cancellations after 9/9 will be considered for emergency reasons only on a case-by-case basis. If I am registering with a friend, I understand that it is my responsibility to find a replacement guest if my friend is unable to attend, or I will be responsible for the full cost of a private room. The same holds true for my friend if I am unable to attend the event.

I acknowledge that I am responsible for my choices and agree to hold The Vibrational Institute, LLC harmless for whatever I choose to do with the information I receive from the retreat. I acknowledge that any readings, workshops, and other sessions are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical, financial, legal, or psychological advice.

I acknowledge and agree to waive and release The Vibrational Healing Institute, LLC from any and all liability past, present and future relating to their services and retreat. Except in the case of gross negligence or malpractice, I or my representative(s) agree to fully release and hold harmless The Vibrational Healing Institute, LLC from and against any and all claims or liability of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or in connection with this retreat.

By submitting this registration form, both myself and my above referenced friend agree to all of the above. I understand that we will both receive a copy of this form for our records.

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Meet Your Facilitators

Lucia DiSimone

 

Co-Director of the Vibrational Healing Institute, Lucia DiSimone is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Usui Reiki Master, Master Sound Healer, Certified Aromatherapist and the owner of The Nurtured Soul.  She integrates sound healing, aromatherapy, therapeutic massage and touch, and energy medicine in a safe space to support her clients as they heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  She has a background as a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and initiated Complementary Therapy Programs, to improve the quality of life for terminally-ill patients, and has also volunteered with HealThy Life, a local nonprofit established to aid cancer patients seeking holistic treatments not covered by health insurance.

Read Lucia’s full bio

Sara Joy Kuhlen

Co-Director of the Vibrational Healing Institute, Sara Joy Kuhlen is a Board-certified Music Therapist with a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy.  She holds additional certifications in Usui Reiki (Master level), sound healing (100 hour) and birth and bereavement doula support.  Her private practice, Divine Harmonies LLC, combines music therapy, Reiki, and sound healing, as well as her gifts as an intuitive channel and physical empath, to address clients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.  Sara Joy has presented to professional groups and has offered a variety of classes and workshops incorporating meditation and sound healing.

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Angela Stubblefield

Angela is a 200 hour Ayurveda Yoga certified instructor with over 15 years experience in various types of yoga. Additionally, Angela is a self-trained artist with many outlets in painting, ceramics, jewelry-making and 3-D artwork. Most recently she became 40 hour Vibrational Sound Healing certified and utilizes the healing in community workshops, private sessions, and her yoga practice. Angela’s current favorite sound instruments are: crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes and percussions. Her hobbies include traveling, volunteering, outdoors, and dancing.

Angela’s contact information is:
Instagram: AngelaFields1234

Jennifer Morrison

Jennifer has worked in the mental health and addiction field for the past 26 years working with adolescents, adults, families and couples. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is passionate about helping individuals explore, confront, and resolve issues in their life. She uses a variety of counseling techniques and modalities, including the incorporation of music, essential oils, journaling & mindfulness practices in her sessions. She has been very active in her community and has recently completed her Certification in Vibrational Sound Healing. Jennifer is drawn to the Shruti Box, crystal bowls, tuning forks, and Zaphir chimes. Her hobbies include spending time with family, photography, kayaking, music, going to the beach, skydiving, & playing board games.

Learn more about her private practice at www.jenniferwmorrisonlpc.com

Joelle Gordon

Joelle is a wife, mother of two teenage boys and 3 cats, and resides in Haddon Township.  She is President of HealThy Life NJ, a Non-Profit that helps late stage cancer patients seeking holistic care with resources, support and financial assistance since 2017.  Joelle is a Reiki 1 practitioner, Community Herbalist, and Holistic Life Coach. Her recent training includes a 60 hr Somatic Attachment Therapy Certification, CBD and Cannabis for Health Coaches Certification and 40 hr Vibrational Sound Healing Certification.  She is excited to bring sound healing to both her 1-on-1 coaching and to offer group healings. Her favorite instruments are the Ocean drum and gongs. Her hobbies include gardening, spending time with family, exercising and baking.

Learn more about her coaching practice at Joellegordoncoaching.com.