Heart Tribe Winter Retreat
Dearest Heart Tribe & Friends,
You are invited to the second annual Heart Tribe Winter Retreat at Harbin Hot Springs!!
WHO: Who is coming to the retreat?
All those with a deep desire to participate, contribute and be a part of the Heart Tribe vibe are invited. This includes:
Those who have camped with Heart Tribe at Burning Man, attended a previous Heart Tribe retreat, or joined us at a regional festival.
Those who are sponsored and vouched for 100% by a Heart Tribe, Camp Mystic, or Chakralicious… Show more member.
If you are not connected to Heart Tribe, just send Hitch a message to explain your interest in joining the Heart Tribe Winter Retreat.
WHAT: What’s the retreat all about?
The Heart Tribe Retreat is not a typical festival or a party, but, in grand Heart Tribe tradition, it’s a transformational healing retreat of ceremony, connection, learning, deep water soaking, dancing, bodywork, play and opening our hearts to each other for the coming year.
This co-creative retreat will be amazing, loving, and potentially life changing because the love and playfulness you contribute.
“The Heart Tribe retreat was so incredibly luscious and yummy. So much love, hugs, cuddling and healing happened throughout the weekend. The participation level was great and I got a lot out of all the workshops that I attended... All Of You Are So Talented. Thank you all for a wonderful weekend.”
~ Air
WHEN: When will the retreat take place?
Begins: Arrive as early as Friday December 12th at 12 noon to get settled, set up your sleeping spot, soak, socialize, and chill. Please arrive no later than 7pm, when we’ll begin orientation and have our first dinner together.
Ends: Sunday December 14th at 7pm (leave conference center by 4pm and Harbin grounds by 10pm)
Early Arrival: If you’d like to come Thursday night, help pitch in on the set up, test the sound system (dance!), and have an early soak before others arrive, we’d love to have you!! Select the Thursday night option on the Eventbrite ticket and let Hitch know directly of your interest in arriving Thursday night by clicking here .
Where: Where will the retreat be held?
Harbin Hot Springs, an incredible retreat center just 2 hours north of San Francisco. It’s a clothing optional hot springs resort of exceptional peace, healing and grace. Expect most people will be bathing naked, but you may wear a bathing suit if you choose.
We've rented out the conference center, which includes two private heated pools, a massive dance and workshop room, a sweet sound system, and catered vegetarian food, all in our own private space. Here's a rough & dirty video tour of the Conference Center which will give you a good idea of the sheer awesomeness that's in store for us!
WHY: Why should I come to this retreat?
It’s a dark winter...this is the time to come out of our dens and reconnect with each other. This time, let’s get out of the dust and connect around water!
We'll teach each other and learn.
We’ll hold ceremony and bond.
We'll snuggle and dance like rock stars.
We'll soak naked together in the finest hot springs in the world.
We’ll share our visions and explore opportunities to collaborate in the coming year.
And we'll dine like royalty on organic vegetarian goodness!!
THE Container: Retreat Vibration
We are creating a container of intimacy, connection and playfulness. We thus ask everyone to commit to a safe, loving, and healing container for the retreat.
When you register for the retreat, please commit to arriving Friday December 12th between 12 noon and 7pm (contact Hitch if you want an extension made) and staying until Sunday December 14 at 4pm.
To keep a tight container, we will not allow any drop-ins, visitors, or part-timers to enter the retreat, even if they are a dear friend. Thanks for your understanding!!
In addition, in the fine print of our contract with Harbin, we are charged on a per person basis and anyone who participates in our Retreat must be a registered attendee. They say "Anyone on the Conference Room grounds who has not paid & registered for the retreat, even if they are a paid regular guest at Harbin, will be considered Trespassing." Strict, I know. But let’s honor that.
Testimonials from Winter Retreat #1
“Spending time with Heart Tribe is a delightful and invigorating experience. I feel loved up and inspired. Thank you.”
~ JKL
“All the shwirliness of a festival, yet with the time and intention to sit down, talk, listen, and be heard.”
~ GLP
“Lots of heart opening fun. Making time for periodic retreats is a discipline to me given by my Guru, and although until now I have been taking retreats at His hermitages and ashrams, I felt Him so blissfully and strongly during this retreat, that I'd like all of my retreats in 2014 to be with the Heart Tribe :-) ❤ (-: “
~ KLR
“The Heart Tribe retreat was so incredibly luscious and yummy. So much love, hugs, cuddling and healing happened throughout the weekend. The participation level was great and I got a lot out of all the workshops that I attended... All Of You Are So Talented. Thank you all for a wonderful weekend.”
~ Air
“This retreat blew me away. I was so overwhelmingly impressed by and grateful for the offerings of our community and the love that we have for one another. Friends, new and old, actively became or fostered a family/tribe through connecting deeply. I saw this happen through offerings - both formally with workshops and informally through the warm and open heart-connections that I witnessed and felt for three days. I felt supported and expanded. We ate together, danced together, learned together, fell asleep together, cried together, played together; we were together. In this safe space I found more room to be me within my own body. I felt like I went back home to Oakland with more stability and support, and the deeply comforting knowing that a loving community is thump-thumping in Heart Tribe. Thank you.”
~ Chris Swayne
Details...What We Plan To Do At The Retreat
Incredible mini-playshops & workshops led by you and other Heart Tribe participants, such as:
Acroyoga, massage, relationship, contact dance, partner balancing, singing, nutrition, health, meditation, and other personal, physical, and spiritual offerings
Ecstatic dancing every day
With the incredible DJs from our community
Dope Harbin sound system
Catered organic vegetarian meals*
2 Brunches, 2 Dinners, & Snacks/Drinks Throughout
Vegetarian, Vegan and gluten free options
*Note: Harbin conference center requires us to order catering for each attendee.
Soaking in the healing hot springs
We have both private tubs at the conference center just for Heart Tribers and access to all the main pools and facilities of Harbin!
Harbin is an alcohol and drug free environment, but we guarantee you’ll get high off the thumping Heart Tribe love!!
Sleeping accommodations - 3 options
Indoor Camping
Unheated / Carpeted Annex - Attached to main room, but unheated - Bring pillows, warm warm sleeping bags & blankets, earplugs and mats to sleep on (cold so bring lots of warm gear!)
Possible (but don’t bank on it) - Crash in the main conference room, which is warmer, but move your stuff out every morning
Outdoor Camping:
Sleep in your own vehicle (up to 24 feet) at Harbin
Weather the cold (30s at night) and tent camp in nature...fun!!
Cabins/Hotels (Extra Cost)
Arrange separate hotel/cabin accommodations directly with Harbin (visit their website for availability and rates )
Heart Tribe: A Culture Of Contribution
Heart Tribe has a strong culture of contribution. It is our belief that the more a participant contributes to the tribe, the more their hearts open to love and deep connection with others.
Whether it's Burning Man or this Winter Retreat, we make for a blissful, playful, snuggly and open hearted experience based on the offerings of You, the Participant! This helps our fees stay low and our fun, learning and transformation factor High!! You can just come and lounge if ya like, but participation is dope!!
The retreat is an excellent place to get amazing & loving feedback on your offering, so we encourage you to embrace this as an opportunity to strut your stuff!
"But how do I participate?" you ask. Easy!!
To contribute to the retreat organization, the talent show, DJ a music set, give a work/playshop, help with the ceremonies or altar, or anything else, just let us know what you’d like to offer here:
Contributions & Offerings - Heart Tribe Winter Retreat .
We’ll have someone contact you to discuss the details, see how we can best fit it into the retreat, and ensure you’re still up for it.
Know that any contribution you can make would be so welcome!! Also feel free to contact Hitch directly with ideas or offerings.
Note: Harbin does not allow the sale of any food or drink item at the retreat...they require us to use their caterers for all our dietary needs.
How Does One Get On The Email List?
If you or someone you love isn’t on the Heart Tribe email list but wants to be, send your full name and email address to yohitch@gmail.com and put “heart tribe list” in the subject line. I’ll add ya right away.
Retreat Schedule:
The below schedule is what most of the group will be up to, but everything is optional. You may rest, soak, or explore as you wish.
Below is the basic flow of our weekend (which could shift at any time!):
Thursday December 11th (Pre-Retreat Early Arrivals Only):
Message Hitch if you’d like to join in on the pre-retreat set up / slumber party!!
Many of us will depart the SF area for Harbin in carpools at approx 6pm Thursday and arrive by 8pm or so.
All early arrivals pay additional $35 each (unless you’re approved as major contributor, in which case fee may be waived)
We will set up a squish lounge, decorate if needed, test the sound system and set up the lights, and then Soak and connect in the warm tubs!!! Or we might just play, and wait for others to arrive on Friday to set up. Ha!!
Anyone is welcome. Contributors encouraged. Contact Hitch directly
Friday December 12th: The Retreat Begins
12 noon - 7pm: Arrive, register, arrange bedding, explore, dance, connect! We may have some impromptu workshops, hikes, and soaking sessions.
7pm-8:30pm: Dinner and orientation
9pm: Opening ceremony, connect, and kick off the weekend!!
10pm-12pm: Ecstatic Dance
12 midnight - 2am: Downtempo snuggle and live music jam vibe, soaking, trickling into slumber
Saturday December 13th: The Retreat Continues
7am-10am: Awaken, soak, explore Harbin
9am-10am: Yoga / movement class
10am-11am: Ecstatic Dance Morning Movement
11am-12:30pm: Brunch
12:30pm - 2pm: Free Time
2pm - 5pm: Playshops / Workshops (or go soaking or hiking!!)
5pm - 7pm: Free time
7pm-8:30pm: Dinner and open discussion
9pm - 10pm: Free Time
10pm-12pm: Ecstatic Dance
12 midnight - 2am: Community talent show, downtempo snuggle, live music jam, late night soaking, drift into slumber
Sunday December 14th: The Retreat Concludes
7am-10am: Awaken, soak, explore Harbin
9am-10am: Yoga / movement class
10am-11am: Ecstatic Dance Morning Movement
11am-12:30pm: Brunch
12:30pm - 2pm: Group Strike / Clean up + Pack your cars
2pm - 4pm: Closing Ceremony + Exit Conference Room Facility
4pm - 10pm: Enjoy Harbin & exit grounds by 10pm (or pay for another night)
Heart Tribe Refund Policy
Once you register, you agree to the below retreat refund policy.
Please make our life easier and honor this policy. Thanks!!
Refund guidelines:
No registration transfers into another name allowed. Why? Because it creates administrative complexity, time and energy and we don’t have an accountant or administrative assistant that has volunteered their precious time for this. Thus, follow and honor the below deadlines:
By 5pm on November 25th, 10th 2014:
Email Hitch to receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee (fee because it takes us extra time/admin work to process and there are also finance charges).
By 5pm on December 3rd, 2014:
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