A Day of Ceremony, Music & Nature
One day, held outdoors from morning to late afternoon. A guided ceremony carried by live music, in the open air of a private five-acre sanctuary, and home the same evening.
The whole day is the work.
Some of the most meaningful work happens in daylight. This is a single day under open sky: a guided ceremonial journey held outdoors, carried by live music, and surrounded by the quiet of tall pines and open land.
Kelsi and Shlomo Lehrfield hold the day together, with Shlomo's live music woven through the ceremony from beginning to end.
There is no overnight stay and nothing to arrange beyond getting here. You arrive in the morning, are welcomed and prepared, journey through the heart of the day, and close together in a sharing circle before heading home around five.
What the day includes.
- A guided ceremonial journey, held outdoors
- Live music throughout the ceremony
- Orientation before the ceremony begins
- A closing sharing circle
- Light refreshments: fruit, hummus and crackers
- Water, pillows and blankets on hand
What it feels like.
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9:30–10:00 am
Arrival. Settle in, meet your facilitators and the small group you will share the day with, and complete a short pre-ceremony form.
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10:30 am
Ceremony begins. A guided journey outdoors, carried by live music and held in nature through the heart of the day.
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Afternoon
Closing. Refreshments are served, and the group gathers in a sharing circle.
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Around 5:00 pm
Home. You leave the same evening, with time to rest before the next day.
Times are approximate. The ceremony sets its own pace.
Who comes to this.
- People drawn to ceremony who would rather begin with a single day than a weekend away.
- Anyone who feels most at home outdoors, and wants music and nature to carry the experience.
- Anyone under a clinician's care, or taking prescribed medication, should talk to them before registering. Some conditions and medications make participation unsafe, and that is covered properly at intake.
Sacred medicine ceremonies within this retreat are conducted by Tikkun Healing Center, an affiliated spiritual organization.
Retreat registration, programming, and payment are managed by Tikkun Retreats. A donation is made to Tikkun Healing Center on the participant's behalf for ceremony participation.
What it costs.
$500 per person. One price for the day. There is no accommodation: this is a daytime ceremony, and you head home the same evening.
Your facilitators
Kelsi Lehrfield
Plant Medicine Practitioner
In Kelsi’s words
Why do you love plant medicine?
I love plants because they have brought me back to myself. I was so lost and I resented everything and everyone for it, especially myself. It’s so wild to feel like I’ve opened a door of awareness and self love and it’s so empowering. To realize how much more there is to life – you don’t know what you don’t know until you know it. I also see how so many things in life are designed to keep people numb, and to keep them from the truth – and that’s hard. But plant medicine wakes you up.
Tikkun is the concept of healing and restoring the world to its original pure state. What does Tikkun mean to you?
Tikkun represents hope to me; a horizon. Whatever darkness you’re in, Tikkun offers that light. Tikkun also represents safety. That feeling of safety to come back to your true self, as well as growing the space within to trust and love yourself again. It provides a space where all of your energy can return back to you. Before getting into this work, I really struggled to balance my energy. I often would isolate myself because I didn’t have extra energy to give to anyone, I felt like I was scraping the bottom of the barrel whenever it came to showing up for others. So Tikkun is not just being able to fill your own cup but having an overflow so you can heal and help the people around you.
Shlomo Lehrfield
Musician · Artist in residence
We are deeply honored and overjoyed to have Shlomo Lehrfield as an integral part of our retreat experience at Tikkun. Shlomo is not only a world-class musician and vocalist — he is a soul who channels presence, connection, and healing through music in a way few others can.
A master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Shlomo’s artistry has touched audiences across the globe. His music weaves together traditional Jewish melodies, sacred world rhythms, and contemporary improvisation, creating an atmosphere that is both grounded and transcendent. Whether he’s guiding a sacred ceremony, singing around the fire, or lifting a room in joyous song, his sound becomes a vessel — one that carries people home to themselves and to one another.
What makes Shlomo’s presence truly extraordinary is not just his talent, but his heart. With kindness, humility, and genuine inclusivity, he creates a musical environment where everyone feels welcome. His ability to read the energy in the room and respond with intuitive precision turns ordinary moments into unforgettable ones.
At Tikkun, Shlomo doesn’t just play music — he holds space. He inspires. He uplifts. He helps us remember what it feels like to be alive in sacred community. His presence elevates every retreat, and we consider it a true gift to have him co-create this work with us.
Before you register.
Is this overnight?
No. It is a single day, outdoors and in daylight. Arrive between 9:30 and 10, and you will be on your way home around 5.
What should I bring?
A pillow, a blanket and a water bottle if you'd like your own. We'll have them on hand as well. Comfortable clothes for a day outside.
Do I need to have done this before?
No. Many people come to a day like this for the first time. Nobody is expected to arrive knowing how it works.
Register for this retreat.
This retreat has finished.
Registration for these dates is closed. Our upcoming dates are on the retreats page, and we would be glad to see you at one of them.
