VSA Nebraska Annual Retreat August 28-31, 2023

2023 Vibrational Sound Therapy Retreat

"Raising Vibrations in Roca" 

August 28-31, 2023

Roca, Nebraska USA

 

For our 2023 Retreat we decided to switch it up and move to Roca Berry Farm, located just 5 miles or 10 minutes from the Silver Sky Imports warehouse! Roca Berry Farm is owned by the growing Schaefer family who have been harvesting memories since 1980. What started as a small pumpkin and berry farm has grown to a local tourist attraction and must-see entertainment destination for families throughout southeast Nebraska. This retreat will also include optional shopping at the Silver Sky Imports warehouse with nearly 10,000 singing bowls and instruments.

 

  Keynote Speaker: Jamie Bechtold

  Presentation Title:  Immersive Relaxation: A Journey into the World of Sound Baths

 Jamie Bechtold stands as a trailblazer in the realm of sound baths, having embarked on her professional journey in 2004. As co-founder and proprietor of The Soundbath Center in Los Angeles, California, she pioneered the concept of a dedicated space for sound baths when she established The Sound Space in 2015.

With nearly two decades of experience, Jamie has honed her sound bath techniques by facilitating countless group sessions. She is recognized as an early adopter of incorporating gongs and crystal singing bowls, playing them simultaneously within the sound bath format, resulting in a distinctive, therapeutic sound bath style.

Jamie's expertise in blending multiple gongs and crystal singing bowls has garnered consistent, positive participant responses. Since 2005, she has performed sound baths throughout Los Angeles, playing a significant role in the increasing popularity of this immersive experience.

 

When:  Monday, August 28th to Thursday, August 31st, 2023

Retreat events will take place at Roca Berry Farms.  Participants will be responsible for their own lodging. We have partnered with Hyatt Place Hotel to offer discounted room rates, free breakfast, and free parking for our participants. Hyatt Place also offers a free shuttle from the Lincoln Airport to the hotel.  VSA will provide shuttles from the hotel to Roca Berry Farm and the warehouse.  So your own transportation is not needed but you are welcome to drive yourself or others.

Full schedule below:

Monday, August 28th
2:00pm-5:00pm Warehouse Shopping Tour (Optional at Silver Sky Imports with sign up)
4:00pm Hyatt Place Hotel Check in time (Rooms may be available if you arrive early or they can store your luggage while you explore)
6:00pm Opening Dinner provided by VSA (Roca Berry Farm)
8:00pm-9:00pm Opening Sound Concert (Roca Berry Farm)

Tuesday, August 29th
6:30am-8:30am Breakfast at hotel included***
9:30am-11:30am Speakers/Activities (Roca Berry Farm)
11:30am-2:30pm Lunch provided by VSA, VST practice (noon-2:00pm), walk/explore, warehouse tour (noon-2:00pm), and social time
2:30pm-5:00pm Speakers/Activities (Roca Berry Farm)
5:00pm-8:00pm Dinner and social time on your own in Downtown Lincoln
8:00pm-9:00pm Sound Concert (Roca Berry Farm)

Wednesday, August 30th
6:30am-8:30am Breakfast at hotel included
9:30am-11:30am Speakers/Activities (Roca Berry Farm)
11:30am-2:30pm Lunch provided by VSA, VST practice (noon-2:00pm), walk/explore, warehouse tour (noon-2:00pm), and social time
2:30pm-5:00pm Speakers/Activities (Roca Berry Farm)
6:00pm-7:00pm Closing Dinner provided by VSA (Roca Berry Farm)
8:00pm-9:00pm Sound Concert (Roca Berry Farm)

Thursday, August 31st
9:00am-12:00pm Warehouse Tour (Optional at Silver Sky Imports)

Retreat Hotel:
Hyatt Place Lincoln Downtown-Haymarket
600 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 742-6007

Rate:
$119 for King or $119 for Double Queen

Amenities:
Group Rate Includes: Free Airport Shuttle, Free Complimentary Breakfast, Free Internet & Self-Parking ($12
Value/Night)
Please remember all hotel reservations must be made by July 1st, 2023 directly with the hotel
with a credit card to hold the room.

Online:
Vibrational Sound Association Reservation link

**Just an FYI- You will be able to book guestrooms three days prior to the arrival date & three
days post departure date under the Group Code if you decide to come early or stay late​**​​

Phone:
1-888-591-1234
Mention Vibrational Sound Association Room Block or Group Code: G-6091

 

Cost:  

$600 per person - Includes all retreat activities, transportation (To/From Hotel, Roca Berry Farm, and Silver Sky Imports) and meals (Aug 28 Dinner, August 29 Lunch, August 30 Lunch and Dinner.). 

To reserve your spot you must put down a $100 deposit. Balance must be paid by May 1, 2023. 

All payments are refundable before June 1, 2023.  After June 1, 2023 there will be no refunds of any payments or deposits. There are no exceptions. You must be paid in full by March 1 to receive the early bird price.

Who:

All VSA graduates may attend. The conference itself is not open to those outside the VSA, except for one partner or friend. Every attendee may invite someone but they must pay the normal rates for the retreat.

 

Activities: 

-This retreat will be a mix of socializing, relaxing, and learning

-Warehouse tour and shopping days.  You will need to sign up for these as we are limiting the number of people per visit. A sign-up sheet will be sent closer to the time of the Retreat.

-Business and promotion ideas

-Hands-on practice with old and new techniques with other practitioners

-Group discussions on techniques, clients, contraindications, and new ideas

-Just like previous years it will be a lot of fun and include plenty of new education

 

Meals:

Meals included during the retreat:

Monday August 28th - dinner at Roca Berry Farm

Tuesday August 29th - Free breakfast at the hotel if you book through our link. Lunch provided by the VSA at Roca Berry Farm. You will be on your own for dinner Tuesday night (lots of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel in downtown Lincoln)

Wednesday August 30th - Free breakfast at the hotel if you book through our link. Lunch and dinner provided by the VSA at Roca Berry Farm

Thursday August 31st - Free breakfast at the hotel if you book through our link.

 

Travel:

Air Travel and transportation to the retreat is not included. We would recommend flying into Lincoln (LNK) to take advantage of the free airport shuttle offered by the hotel, but you can also fly into the Omaha airport (OMA) and book your own transportation to Lincoln (60 miles or 75 minutes).

There is a shuttle service you can take from Omaha.  You must reserve this service ahead of time before your arrival date directly with OmaLink.  Please have your flight information handy as they will require this information in order to book your shuttle.

OMALiNK

https://www.omalink.com/

(402) 475-5465 

Uber and Lyft are both also available in Nebraska.

 

Email or call with questions to VibrationalSound@gmail.com or 402-875-5280