SING

Saturday, October 4th

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

VOCAL WILDS:

THE ART OF EMBODIED IMPROVISATION

held by

Dory Mead
TatiAnah Thunberg

Irene Soléa Antonellis

& you!

@ Michigan Friends Center
1125 Long Lake Road, Chelsea, MI 48118

Registration required.
Space is limited.

belonging is the most fundamental need we share as humans. Belonging to ourselves, to each other, to the land, to our lineages, and to the songs that carry and connect us.

Join us in circle for a full-day immersive retreat where belonging and deep listening form the foundation for exploring the art of embodied improvisation.

Together, we’ll cross the threshold into the Vocal Wilds — where voice, movement, and presence become pathways to connection.

wE BELIEVE THAT

what to expect

This full day retreat is dedicated to the voice — your voice, and our collective voice: wild, experimental, and free. Improvisation invites us to explore the power and liberation of creating sound and music in a playful, supportive community where every voice matters.

Held by the tranquil forest setting of the Michigan Friends Center, we’ll move through guided practices that awaken the body, open the breath, and invite the voice to emerge in new and unexpected ways. Through solo, small ensemble, and large group explorations — including circle singing, movement meditation, and spontaneous creation — we’ll discover how voice connects us to ourselves, to each other, and to the present moment.

No prior singing experience is needed — only a willingness to listen deeply, explore healthy risks, and stay curious about what we’ll discover together through the creative process. Whether you’re an experienced vocalist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your voice — and to your capacity to create, express, and play.

Come as you are. Bring your whole self — shy and bold. Let’s sing what’s never been sung before.

THE FLOW

9:00: Arrive & Settle In
9:30-1:00: Morning Session
1:00-2:30: Lunch & Open Space
2:30-5:30: Afternoon Session
5:30-7:00: Dinner & Open Space
7:00-8:30: Community Improv Jam
8:30-9:00: Closing Circle
9:00-9:30: Restore The Space

Self Care: There are ample breaks for meals, strolls, socializing with new/old friends - OR! - just quiet time. This is a “choose your own adventure” retreat. There is a dedicated space for meditation and creating art for anyone who needs to step away from the circle for a quiet moment. Venturing outdoors to sit by Friend’s Lake or take a walk in the woods is also encouraged.

All levels welcome.
+No prior singing experience required.
+Advanced tickets are required.

+Registration is limited to 27 singers.

+Green Bottle Sliding Scale: $179 - $249

Full Day Attendance: We are offering an immersive retreat! We will all take a one day sacred pause together to co-create a community practice that will deepen throughout the day and into the evening. Unlike a workshop or a festival where folks pop in and out for a portion of the offering, if you are registering, please know that our expectation is that you are coming to co-create with us for the full experience. The evening jam is optional.

Registration opens on August 1st!

Your Commitment

YOUR HOSTS

Tatianah
Thunberg

TatiAnah Thunberg (she/her) is the founder of Spirit Moves LLC, where she blends contemporary somatic therapies and ancient wisdom traditions to anchor home in spacious present moment awareness where thriving resides. Master facilitator, she has been leading experiential classes, groups, workshops and retreats since the 1990's. Singer, dancer, yogini, ceremonialist, psychotherapist, foodie, forest and plant lover, she is devoted to gathering in sacred circles to remember we belong to ourselves, each other, this planet and Source.

www.SpiritMoves.Us

Enjoy Her Community

Singing Playlist Here

Dory
Mead

Irene
Soléa Antonellis

REGISTRATION

All Levels Welcome: No prior singing or improvisation experience is required.

Adults: Adults of all ages, genders, ethnic, cultural, racial, faith, neurotype, abilities & sexual identities are welcome. We will not have childcare available on site.

Michigan Friends Center: We will be gathering in what feels like a large spacious tree house, bathed in diffused light, forest lovingly gazing in through gorgeous windows, birdsong accentuating our singing. Situated on acres of land in Chelsea, and nestled by Friends Lake, we will be held by the quiet countryside and the colorful rustling leaves of autumn. https://mfcenter.org/

Getting Here: Directions to Michigan Friends Center, in Chelsea, located west of Ann Arbor and east of Jackson. If you're coming from out of state, the closest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW). Michigan Friends Center is located about 40 miles west of the airport. There is no shuttle or bus to Chelsea. There is a bus to/from Ann Arbor/DTW. which is 18 miles east of the retreat center. Renting a car, taking an Uber or Lyft and ride sharing with others heading to the retreat are all options.

Lodging: Coming from out of town and need a place to stay on Saturday evening? Camping at Michigan Friends Center is a free option, or book a hotel or BNB in the area (search for stays in Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Jackson). Let us know if you would like help arranging a home stay with a local participant.

Meals: BYO tasty lunch, snacks and beverages. A delicious vegetarian dinner will be catered by our talented Bhakti brother, Ekanti Govinda Dasa. Both are included in your registration fee. This meal will be gluten, dairy and soy free.

Community Health: It will be virus season in October and this event is indoors. Come healthy. You are welcome to mask and distance to your own comfort level. Please let us know if you have any viral respiratory symptoms the day before the retreat. Directly after the retreat, if we are made aware that someone tested positive for covid, and that there may have been a covid exposure at the retreat, we will inform all attendees by email.

Cancellations & Refunds: This is a small retreat with a precise budget, therefore once you purchase a ticket, to cover all of our costs, we are not offering refunds. However, if you can't make it, you can sell or gift your ticket to someone who would like to join us. We keep a waiting list once it's sold out to help folks who want to attend to match with up with the tickets of folks who are unexpectedly unable to attend. However we cannot guarantee a match.

Scholarships: Two work exchange spots are available with a partial scholarship.

Questions: Reach out to Dory Mead at: dsmeadster@gmail.com

Registration will open August 1!