Upcoming Programs & Events

March Madness- An exploration of Crazy Wisdom, Holy Fools, & Sacred Clown energies
Mar
7
to Mar 9

March Madness- An exploration of Crazy Wisdom, Holy Fools, & Sacred Clown energies

We invite you to gather with us in community once again to receive some crazy wisdom. Explore and learn from holy fools & sacred clown energies. Led by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Barbara Mainguy, and Peter Blum, we will discover that an integral part of this process is to work with our stories.

We will engage in activities such as Talking Circles, Hypnotherapy and other sure to be surprisingly fun and exciting practices.

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Talking Stick Emotional Expression Men´s Retreat #3
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Talking Stick Emotional Expression Men´s Retreat #3

This retreat focuses on the physical manifestations of these emotions within our bodies, creating a safe environment for their release. This approach helps us move beyond reactive and defensive behaviors, reclaiming the energy once consumed by these defenses and reconnecting with our true selves.

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OneTone Sonic Alchemy 7-Day Professional Training Camp
Aug
11
to Aug 17

OneTone Sonic Alchemy 7-Day Professional Training Camp

Embark on a transformative journey at our intensive 7-day Sound Healing & Bodywork Training camp in Woodstock, NY. Immerse yourself in professional development and personal growth, acquiring invaluable tools for enriching your personal journey and enhancing your professional healing practice. Upon completion, receive a 60-hour certificate, symbolizing your progression towards mastery in sound healing and bodywork.

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Playing in the Otherworld
Feb
15

Playing in the Otherworld

Join us for an afternoon of good old-fashioned playing in the woods.

Let’s cross the threshold, disappear into another world, find treasures and meet magical beings, frolic in the forest, and come back covered in mud and leaves to share our adventure stories around the fire. 

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Talking Stick Emotional Expression Men´s Retreat
Jan
31
to Feb 2

Talking Stick Emotional Expression Men´s Retreat

The retreat venue offers tranquil hiking trails, a revitalizing sauna, and expansive grounds ideal for personal introspection. Inclusive accommodations and meals ensure a nurturing and holistic experience for all attendees. Join us to reconnect with your authentic self and embark on a transformative healing journey.

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Hudson Valley Conscious Community New Year's Eve Gathering
Dec
31
to Jan 1

Hudson Valley Conscious Community New Year's Eve Gathering

Hudson Valley Conscious Community - New Year´s Eve Gathering.

Join Us! Dec 31 - Jan 1 - 6:30pm - 1:00am

A night to flow and connect with the whole Conscious Community.

Zen Den / Biodanza / Live Music /Sound Bath /Sharing Circle / Ecstatic Dance / Kirtan​ / Elixirs /Readings /Meditation / Live Artists / Blessed Food.

High Meadow School Performing Arts Center, Stone Ridge, NY

See you there! ❤️

Reach out if you want to volunteer @19176570730

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Winter Solstice All Night Gathering
Dec
21
to Dec 22

Winter Solstice All Night Gathering

Join us on December 21st for an all-night Puja, a sacred community gathering to celebrate the return of light. We will come together with candlelight, ritual, Kundalini Kriya yoga, sound journeys, movement, and enjoy nourishing treats and warm spiced beverages. Let's embrace the balance of giving and receiving, mirroring the harmony of nature.

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TranceSonics Training/Workshop
Dec
6
to Dec 8

TranceSonics Training/Workshop

TranceSonics at the N.E.S.T. with Peter Blum and Special Guest Instructors.

Gain insights and techniques from my 35+ years of experience as a teacher and performer in both fields-hypnosis and sound healing. What will be emphasized is the relational aspect of the work. "Intra" and "Inter" personal aspect will be examined. Learn in a highly interactive and intimate environment with supervision and feedback, how to work with self and others.

Teachings may include these topics:

  • “Deep Listening” as defined and taught by Pauline Oliveros

  • Vowel sounds practice and meaning, taken from the work of Beautiful Painted Arrow

  • Concepts of rapport, pacing and leading, and some basic hypnotic language patterns

  • Use of drones as foundation (tamboura, shruti box)

  • Tuning fork protocol as taught by John Beaulieu (Body tuners and “Brain” tuners)

  • Tibetan singing bowls - brief history and debunking myths

  • Brief overview of mantra - specifically as a self-hypnotic practice

  • Ga Ma La Ta Ki rhythm patterns as taught by Dr. Karl Berger at Creative Music Studio

  • Storytelling - the brain’s “default” setting. The hypnotic power of the story of the sound and the sound of the story.

  • Entrainment - what is it and how does it work?

  • Shamanic Journeying w/drum & rattle a la Michael Harner

  • “Magical Voice”, aka Harmonic or Overtone singing, as taught by Timothy Hil

About Facilitator:

As a Certified Instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) since 1993, Peter Blum has trained and certified hundreds in the art of hypnosis. After completing extensive study of the world’s major spiritual traditions, Peter was ordained as an Interfaith Minister in the seminary program of the Foundation for the Living Earth in 1995. Peter considers the practice of hypnotherapy to be a spiritual art form.

Honored by his peers, awards include:

  • Award of Excellence in Integrative Therapies 2002, International Hypnosis Federation

  • Certified Instructor of the Year 2004, NGH, the largest professional organization of its type in the world.

  • Inducted into Order of Braid 2009, NGH

  • Hypnotist of The Year 2015, International Association of Counselors and Therapists

  • Life Fellow In Hypnosis 2018, International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association

  • Inducted into Hypnosis Hall of Fame 2021

  • Lifetime Achievements Award 2023, National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. “The Vital Link Between Sound Healing and Hypnosis”

Regarding Meals:

Friday night - Soup, salad and fresh bread will be served.

Bring something to share if you like.

Saturday and Sunday bring lunch or visit the town of Woodstock for a bite out during the lunch break.

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