The Gathering: Convergence

The Retreat ~ https://www.annkite.com/thegathering

5 teachers ~ 4 days (5th day optional)
a convergence in the mountains of west virginia

Step into the rhythms of nature and your own being at Buffalo Gap for a 4-day immersive journey—a gathering where five distinct movement practices meet, overlap, and evolve into something entirely new.

This is more than a workshop. It is a Convergence.

Each teacher arrives representing a unique modality—shaped by years of study, practice, and personal evolution. Each brings their own language, their own maps, their own ways of entering the body and awakening presence.

And then… they meet. In that meeting, something begins to shift.

The boundaries between practices soften.
The structures loosen.
The forms begin to breathe.
What emerges is a culminating wonder—
a shared field of movement and inquiry that no single modality could create on its own.
This is not about learning one practice.

It is about experiencing what happens when many practices come into relationship—
when difference becomes dialogue,
and movement becomes a living, evolving conversation.

There will be spaciousness between sessions—time to land, to integrate, to wander the land, to rest, to connect. The rhythm of the weekend allows the work to unfold naturally, within you and around you.

Workshop Highlights:

In addition to daily dance sessions, you’ll enjoy a variety of experiences designed to nurture your entire being:

• Art Process: Explore your creative side with guided art practices that deepen your journey.
• Sound Healing: Allow the soothing vibrations of sound to harmonize and restore your energy.
• Wood-Fired Sauna: Relax and rejuvenate in the warmth of a hand-crafted sauna.
• Nature Activities: Explore hiking trails, swim in a pristine lake, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest.
• Community Fire: Gather under the stars to connect, share, and celebrate around the fire.

Optional Yoga Classes: Begin your mornings with a gentle yoga flow to awaken your body and spirit.

Optional Intention and Energy Balance and Awareness with Brennan Healing Science

Optional Massage and Cranial-Sacral therapy to renew, relax, and balance

Optional Brennan Healing sessions before or after retreat.

Buffalo Gap’s stunning natural surroundings provide a serene backdrop for this workshop, with its clear lake, lush landscapes, and inviting trails.

This is a space to pause, connect with yourself and others, and let the rhythms of life flow through you.

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or new to dance, this workshop is an opportunity to expand, heal, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community.

Ample free time is included to enjoy the amenities including: a wood fired sauna, swimming at the lake, hiking, a community campfire, mountain views, and fresh air.

Buffalo Gap Retreat is located in the foothills of the Potomac Highlands, and is just 2 hours from Washington DC. The retreat center features cottage rentals and tent camping in addition to a beautiful outdoor pavilion, expansive fields, a lake for swimming, a wood-fired sauna, hiking trails, a cafe offering prepared foods, and other amenities.

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