Movement & Sounds for the Soul: A Single-Day Fall Retreat
Join Us for a Day of Movement, Sound, and Creativity
Saturday, November 1st 2025 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Hosted by Laina Pilkenton
Join us for a single-day retreat celebrating the fall season, a time of year when the veil between worlds grows thin and we honor the turning of the wheel. This retreat at the Studio at Illuminations offers a sacred space for connection, movement, art, and relaxation.
What Awaits You
- Sacred Movement & Sound Healing: Experience the harmonious blend of ancient practices as special guests Gina Molby and Jonny Lipford guide you through an hour of deeply restorative Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Allow Gina's sacred sequences to ground and center your spirit via gentle flowing movements while Jonny's Native American-style flute playing carries you into a state of peaceful meditation. This unique combination of movement and sound creates a profound opportunity for inner awareness and energetic alignment. This 1-hour adapted workshop is perfect for participants of all experience levels.
- Creative Expression Workshop: Channel the transformative energy of autumn through a guided art project designed to honor this sacred time of year. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply enjoy creative exploration, this hands-on experience will help you connect with the season's themes of release, reflection, and renewal.
- Community & Connection: Share this meaningful day with fellow participants in an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance, and mutual support. Connect with like-minded individuals who understand the beauty of self-care while celebrating the earth's natural rhythms.
Retreat Itinerary
- 9:00 AM - Check-in and welcoming
- 9:30-10:30 AM - Sound healing journey
- 10:30 AM-12:00 PM - Drumming circle
- 12:00-1:00 PM - Lunch (Light snacks will be provided)
- 1:00-2:00 PM - Qi Gong and Tai Chi led by Gina Molby accompanied by sounds of the Native American-style flute played by Jonny Lipford
- 2:00-4:00 PM - Creative art workshop (art supplies including canvas provided)
- 4:00-5:00 PM - Closing ceremony
What to Bring
To enhance your comfort and experience throughout the day, please bring:
- Comfort items for meditation and relaxation (pillows, blankets, yoga mat, etc.)
- Water bottle
- Journal
- An open mind and heart
- A full lunch if you prefer to have a hearty meal
This Single-Day Retreat is Perfect For
- Those drawn to earth-based spiritual practices
- Anyone seeking a restorative day of self-care and reflection
- Creative individuals looking to explore art as spiritual practice
- Community-minded people wanting to connect with kindred spirits
- Anyone called to honor the sacred season of autumn
Come as you are and leave feeling renewed, inspired, and deeply connected to both the season and your own inner wisdom. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily demands and immerse yourself in practices that nourish the body, mind, and soul.
Our Host and Special Guests
Laina Pilkenton, Retreat Host
Jonny Lipford, Musician and Native American-style flute player
Gina Molby, Qi Gong and Tai Chi Instructor