Ferry Beach Schedule

Sing Your Spirit
​Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

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Lessons in Mindfulness in Community Music Making
With Patricia Mulholland, M.A., MT-BC, NMT

Daily Schedule:
May 2, 2024
-Dinner at 6:00 PM 
-Workshop From 7:00PM to 9:00PM 

May 4, 2024 
-Breakfast 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM 
-Workshops 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
-Lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00PM
-Dinner 6:00 PM to 7:00PM 

Jon Kabat Zinn, esteemed writer, teacher and creator of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, describes mindfulness as “paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”
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In celebration of the return of Spring, we will bring this quality of attention to our time together and experience the connection between being present, without judgment, in singing and making music in community. To do this we will:
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• Engage in exercises to link voice and body
• Explore improvisation as a way to experience the present moment
• Sing songs from the “Basket of Plums,” the songbook of the Thich Nhat Hahn
  Buddhist tradition
• Take time for walking, meditating, discussion and journaling  ​
• Build Community  

​Patricia Mulholland
​Patricia Mulholland is a Berklee College of Music trained music therapist in private practice in the Kennebunks. She first encountered the songs in the” Basket of Plums” Songbook during a retreat at Deer Park, a Thich Nhat Hahn Monastery north of San Diego, 12 years ago. The songs are beautifully simple and capture the wisdom of this revered teacher and advocate for peace. 

Patricia is an experienced song leader and has studied with master teachers of the Roy Hart Theatre, David Darling, Bobby McFerrrin and members of Voicestra. Aware of the challenging times in which we are living, she is passionate about finding strength, hope and joy in singing and making music with others. Patricia has offered a number of workshops/programs at Ferry Beach and looks forward to encountering new and established members of this special community.
For more about Patricia see her website at: www.beyournote.com ​

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Pricing:

Lodging: 
-Quillen $90/Night + Linens ($45)
For more lodging information click here. 

Conference Fee: 
 For Lodgers: $120 (includes 4 meals)
For Commuters: $150 (includes 4 meals)
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For more information or for registration assistance call ​207-282-4489  x1.

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Our mission at Ferry Beach is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love. 
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.