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A Solstice Sound Immersion

A Sonic Journey through the Seven Chambers of the Alchemist’s Heart

Charleene Closshey

Awaken the Resonance Within

You already hold the key to clarity, vitality, and inner harmony—your heart knows the way. During the powerful portal of the Summer Solstice, this immersive retreat invites you to listen deeper than ever before. Through live music, intentional sound, and sacred ritual, Billboard Top 40 artist and frequency researcher Charleene Closshey guides you into the Seven Chambers of the Alchemist’s Heart—an exclusive ceremonial journey designed to restore coherence, ignite your creative fire, and attune your inner landscape. Step into a new rhythm where sound becomes your co-creator, and the language of your heart becomes unmistakably clear.

This retreat is well-suited for sensitive, creative, and contemplative individuals, as well as those new to retreat experiences. No prerequisites required.

June 19–21
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Starting at $335 (Tuition) + $616 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax

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June 19-21, 2026
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Retreat Benefits

Resonant Coherence

Reset your nervous system through immersive sound experiences that foster emotional ease, somatic relaxation, and internal balance.

Energetic Alignment

Attune to your Signature Frequency and embody heart coherence as a dynamic inner rhythm that revitalizes clarity, vitality, and creative flow.

Emotional Clarity

Recognize and reshape subconscious patterns with more compassion and discernment through sound-informed presence.

Inner Sovereignty

Illuminate your inner landscape through ceremonial frameworks that nurture deeper self-trust and authentic, soul-led growth.

Attuned Awareness

Develop a refined sensitivity to sound as a co-creative partner—one that reveals insight, fosters steadiness, and aligns you with presence.

Sustainable Harmony

Discover practical tools and rituals to maintain balance and emotional integration every day.

What to Expect

Sound as a Portal to Presence

Throughout this weekend, experience sonic alchemy as a living practice for full-bodied transformation. From crystal singing bowl immersions to the vibrational stillness of silence, every layer of this retreat is designed to deepen your nervous system’s harmony and expand your emotional landscape. You’ll engage in experiential journeys, reflective practices, and guided rituals that open space for your inner frequency to emerge and integrate. You’ll leave with a powerful daily ritual to attune and anchor your resonance long after the solstice sun sets.

1. Crystal Sound Journeys

Live 432 Hz chromatic crystal singing bowls paired with intentional silence and guided resonance practices.

2. The 7 Chambers Ascent

A ceremonial alchemical journey into symbolic and somatic layers of the heart.

3. Solstice Alchemy Ritual

Anchor clarity, vitality, and renewal during a peak solar ceremony using sacred sound.

4. Heart Tuning Practice

Learn and embody the AHA! Ritual: Attune · Harmonize · Alchemize for daily emotional coherence.

5. Silent DJ Immersions

Sunrise and nighttime headphone-based sonic journeys blended with somatic movement and frequency medicine.

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June 19-21, 2026
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Program Schedule

This experiential retreat offers a well-balanced schedule that combines structured educational sessions with flexible time blocks – ensuring you have ample opportunity to engage in learning while also allowing personal time to explore the retreat center, participate in activities, and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)

Check-in Begins 4:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Property Orientation 7:00–7:20 pm

Session 1 7:30–9:00 pm

Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am

Session 2 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm

Session 3 2:00–4:00 pm

Free Time 4:00–6:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm

Session 4 7:30–9:30 pm

Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am

Session 5 9:30–11:30 am

Room Checkout 11:00 am Luggage may be held at Reception.

Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm

Breakfast  7:30–9:30 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm

Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails

Program FAQs

No. This experience is designed for all levels, including beginners. All practices are guided, invitational, and grounded in personal agency. You’ll be supported whether this is your first retreat or a continuation of an established inner practice.

No. While there are immersive sound journeys, this is an active, participatory experience. Participants learn how to consciously engage with sound as a co-creative force—through listening, voice, presence, and reflection—rather than simply receiving sound passively.

The Seven Chambers are a ceremonial framework explored through sound, presence, and inner listening. They are not steps to be climbed, but interior spaces that can be entered and revisited, each revealing a different quality of coherence, clarity, and inner fire. The process is experienced directly during the retreat rather than explained conceptually in advance.

No. While the work draws from spiritual science, symbolism, and universal principles found across many traditions, no belief system is required. The experience is experiential, inclusive, and grounded in direct perception rather than doctrine.

This retreat places sound at the center—not as background, but as an intelligent, relational medium. The work integrates live music, heart coherence, nervous system awareness, and symbolic ritual to create an experience that is both deeply inward and creatively activating. Many participants describe it as profoundly regulating, illuminating, and unlike anything they’ve experienced before.

Yes, in gentle and optional ways. The retreat includes group dialogue and occasional one-on-one or paired reflections, all facilitated with care and respect for individual boundaries. Sharing is always invitational, never required.

Yes. Participants are introduced to the AHA! Daily Heart Tuning—a simple three-step practice (Attune · Harmonize · Alchemize) that can be used in daily life to restore harmony, clarity, and presence. This practice is designed to support long-term integration beyond the retreat.

The Seven Chambers of the Alchemist’s Heart is an immersive, in-person ceremonial journey offered exclusively within retreat settings. Its depth relies on the shared field of sound, space, and group presence, which cannot be replicated online.

Participants are encouraged to arrive with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to listen inwardly. Comfortable clothing, a journal, and an open heart are recommended. No special preparation is required.

Charleene defies standard classification, blending music, storytelling, science, and wisdom in the service of healing. She brings star power and heart-centered performance to sound healing, combining deep knowledge with an entrancing presence that leaves a lasting impression.

—Robert Schwarz, PsyD

So much more than a course, this experience taps into something deep and expansive. I love the teachings on music, sound, and silence. It is relaxing, contemplative, and moving, bringing me almost instantly back to the wonder and magic of life.

—Jen T. (Past Participant)

Charleene's crystal bowl performances come straight from the heart and leave you feeling uplifted, connected, and deeply satisfied. Each journey invites you to discover inner peace and celebrate the beauty of our world.

—Tanka K. (Past Participant)

Experiencing sound healing with Charleene was absolutely amazing. Her presence and intuitive guidance created a deep sense of peace and alignment. The healing vibrations left me feeling renewed and centered. I highly recommend this soulful and powerful experience.

—Ghada Sabra (Past Participant)

Charleene Closshey is a talented sound healer and trained musician with profound insight into how sound reaches the deepest parts of the human experience. Time with her will leave you changed. I’m proud to call her a friend and remain awestruck by her abilities.

—CJ Llewelyn, M.Ed., LPC

Charleene Closshey is a one-of-a-kind presenter whose musical talent is matched by her passion for the science of frequency and healing. Her celestial sound workshops entrain the mind and elevate the spirit, creating a truly extraordinary experience for body, mind, and soul.

—Larry Burk, MD, CEHP

Meet the Presenter

Charleene Closshey

Charleene Closshey is a modern sonic alchemist whose work bridges music, science, and embodied spirituality. A classically trained, multi-instrumentalist composer and Billboard Top 40 artist, she has spent decades exploring sound not only as art, but as a living language that speaks directly to the nervous system, the heart, and the inner landscape.

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Charleene Closshey

Our Accommodations

Prices include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)

Private Hotel Room

Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.

  • King bed or two queen beds
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Access to the coffee/tea lounge
  • Desk and office chair

Shared Hotel Room (2 People)

Ideal for friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.

  • Twin beds
  • Flat screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Private Retreat Room

Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking simple surroundings for peace and clarity.

  • Twin beds
  • Private bath
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Access to the coffee/tea lounge
  • Desk and office chair

Note Room may contain extra single beds.

 

Premium 1Bedroom Apartment

Fully furnished 665 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 2 persons)

  • 1 queen bed
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Washer & dryer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • A desk, chairs, and a nightstand
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Refrigerator, stove range & microwave

Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.

 

Premium 1Bedroom Apartment with Loft

Fully furnished 995 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 4 persons)

  • 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds or 1 full bed
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Washer & dryer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • A desk, chairs, and a nightstand
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Refrigerator, stove range & microwave

Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.

 

Upgrade Options

Extend your Stay and Don’t Miss a Thing

Add a day and enjoy R&R activities!

Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops

Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments

Nourish Your Body

Take your rejuvenation to another level. Our spa offers treatments and therapies that integrate ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness.

Call to check availability during Shankara Ayurveda Spa business hours; seven days a week, 9:00 am–6:00 pm.

Have questions?

We’re here to help.

For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:

  • Refunds are available (less a $50/per person processing fee) up to 15 days before your program or stay.
  • Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50/per person processing fee) is available if you give notice between 14 and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following date of issue.
  • No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.

AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.

Unless otherwise indicated, our programs are open to participants 18 years of age and older.

To encourage a healthy environment, we ask that guests not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces. However, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.

Our property is always smoke-free.

Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts. You may email us at info@artoflivingretreatcenter.org.

Thanks to the cool climate of the Blue Ridge Mountains, air conditioning is rarely needed. For the occasional warm day, there is a fan in each room to help keep you comfortable.

We do have lodging and event venues that are ADA-compliant. Due to the topography of our mountain campus, some are easier to access than others, so please speak to Guest Services (800.392.6870) prior to registering to ensure we can best accommodate your needs. We also have shuttles that run frequently throughout the campus.

We are committed to the safety of our guests and staff. Our mountaintop location and the surrounding areas are spacious, remote, safe, and secure.

  • It is safe to leave your windows open—and necessary for proper airflow!
  • Nature surrounds our campus, and it’s common to see rabbits, deer, gophers, wild turkeys, and other small animals. Please give them space, and they’ll do the same for you. We’ve never had a safety incident with animals on campus.

You can help!

  • If you come across an animal on campus or a trail, give it space, and please do not attempt to pet or feed it.
  • There’s no need to bring valuables to the retreat center; leaving them at home is best.

We are remote—yet easy to get to.

The Art of Living Retreat Center offers the right balance between serenity and easy access.
  • Fly into Charlotte, NC—Two hours away by drive.
  • Check-in at 4:00 pm first day—eat dinner shortly after that.
  • Leave after lunch the last day—schedule your flight anytime
    after 5:00 pm.

Transportation Options Between Charlotte and the Center

Hickory Hop Shuttle Service  Book online  hickoryhop.com  The Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone five times daily. Reservations are required, so book ahead online and be sure to confirm shuttle times coordinate with your travel plans.

High Country Limo  828.898.9595   highcountrylimo.com

Oscar’s Car Service  704.965.5800

Edwardo’s Car Service  704.949.6775

Blue Bird Transportation  828.989.7286   Blue Bird of Boone

Uber or Lyft  Book in app on arrival.

Other airports within driving distance from the Art of Living Retreat Center include

Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN (80 miles)
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC (110 miles)

Visit our directions page for more information.

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June 19-21, 2026
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SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.