Join the hundreds of people that have experienced this life changing training.

First, of welcome to our community!

Drum Circle facilation and sound medcine is one of the fastest growing areas of wellness and this training is for you!

Over about 7 years Drumming Sounds has trained hundreds of faciltators from all kinds of backgrounds including Therapist , Teachers , Educators , Wellness Practitioners, Retirees and even the occasional Musician. The Drumming Sounds training is designed for all people and requires NO GREAT MUSICAL Ability. The beating of your heart is enough rhythm to qualify you for this amazing opportunity. 

We are really excited to share with all of you the event 7 years in the making!! 

This November for the very FIRST time ever we will be facilitating and hosting a 4 day 3 night drum circle facilitation certification training! All prior trainings have been a day class no over nights.

—>>> The Life Is Rhythm Facilitation Retreat!  <—<—

This deep dive is far more than a typical drum circle facilitation training, which if you have been to our training before you know they go deep!! Are you ready to go deeper? Are you ready to really step into your power and authentic self? 

THIS weekend is going to be AMAZING! 

YES, we will explore drum circle facilitation in a way that creates confidence and COMFORTability in  facilitating your owm sacred spaces but wait there's more (lol)

Nestled in the beautiful desert of Carefree, Arizona Life is Rhythm Facilitation retreat will contain the following and so many other special, intentionally curated spaces:

 This includes accomodations of your choosing.

 Drumming Sounds Drum Circle Facilitaion training and completion certification.

 Drumming Sounds Drum Building Facilitation Training and Completion Certificate 

 Drum and Rattle Making Facilitation and Training Completion Certificate 

 Sound Medicine and Training Completion Certification 

 After hours sound baths and drum circles 

 Light breakfast, lunch and dinner

+++++SO MUCH MORE

 Labyrnths, hiking trails, fountains, mediation areas on this oasis property available for your enjoyment

 This inclusive heart center focused event will grow and evolve your practices in untold ways and we are absolutely thrilled to be your guides on this journey!

 There are only 28 spots available TOTAL! 

 Don't wait! 

 Give yourself a gift that you will be greatful for this weekend after Thanksgiving in the beautiful and picturesque Sonoran Desert at the retreat of a lifetime!

 (The average temperature in November in Carefree is 70*!!)

—->>There have been so many in our community that have asked for this that we wanted to keep it affordable. All prices include meals and everything above and we have taken into consideration and included all processing fees in the total so what you see is what you get!

 Single Room: $1555.00 for the entire 4 day 3 night retreat. Have a room to yourself! Each room has an ensuite bathroom and balcony.

***PLEASE NOTE: ONLY 10 TOTAL available in this selection. Reserve your spot today.

 Double Room: $1333.00 for the entire 4 day 3 night retreat. Share your room with one other person. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and balcony.

***PLEASE NOTE: ONLY 10 TOTAL available in this selection. Reserve your spot today!

 Up to four people:  $1111.00 for the entire 4 day 3 night retreat. Share your room with up to 3 people. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and balcony.

***PLEASE NOTE: ONLY 8 TOTAL available in this selection. Reserve your spot today!!

** REQUIRED DEPOSIT::: $555 holds your spot with the remaining balance due by or before 11/15/2022 or total can be paid in full now.

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Come and be among the hundreds of Drumming Sounds trained facilitators at The Life Is Rhythm Facilitation Retreat  

We are looking forward to connecting with you there! Please click the link to reserve your space today while space is available! 

This 4 day process will allow for you invest in your self with an ability to serve others in deep meaningful way. Transformation. Transformation. Transformation. It is time.

The Drumming Sounds methodology of facilitation is based on years of community development and thousands of facilitated wellness based event using Drumming as key touch point for transformation . The ancient earth based technologies shared over this 4 day training can be applied to the contemporary lifestyle without cultural exploitation, this message key to our continued practice of transforming lives through the Drumming Sounds facilitated experience. . This training is about transforming oneself as much as it is about transforming the community. If you are called to the Earth Based healing arts or you are just looking for fun transforming and educational week end this experience is perfect for you.

Bonus: Frame Drum Building Workshop THIS IS AN ADD ON TO THE TRAINING:

Build 2 Frame Drums and Rattle while you learn the skill to facilate life enhancing experiences for your friends family communty and clients.

About Trainers:

Andrew Ecker and Monica Patton together are Drumming Sounds, Monica is a trained Reiki practitioner receiving her initiation under Astarius Miraculii at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. She is also trained in Healthrhythms and accomplished artist, drum circle facilitator and specializes in soundscpapes also known as sound healing. Andrew born from the Apache “NDE” born to the Irish, author, drum circle and Healthrhythms facilitator, speaker and life coach. Andrew and Monica as drum circle facilitators, spiritual practitioner, teachers and community developers have been able to in over 25 years of combined effort facilitate more than 5000 drum circles, some with tribal nations, churches, businesses, festivals, organizations and individuals. 

Native American Groups: The Havasupai Nation, The Navajo Nation, The Hopi Nation, The Yaqui Nation, The Gila River Indian Community, The Tohono O’odham Nation, Native American Connections, United Natives . Native Americans for Community Action, Nevada Intertribal Council.

Government: United States Veterans Administration, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, City of Peoria, City of Glendale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Tolleson. 

Faith groups: First Church UCC Phoenix ,   Baha'i Faith, Phoenix First Assembly of God, New Thought, Church on the Street, Church for the Nations . 

Festivals Experience: Neotribal the Gathering, Enchanted Forest Festival, Love long Beach, Lucidity Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Symbiosis Festival, Beloved Festival, Elements Gathering, McDowell Mountain Music Festival, The Power of Prayer at Burning Man, Oregon Eclipse, Festival, Blue Stargate, Gem and Jam, Earth Mother Mind Jam, Pot Of Gold Festival, Fyah on the Water, Tribal Stomp, Tribal Vision Festival. and many more.  

Corporations and Experiential Marketing

United Health Care , ABCD Medicare , Bright Health , Wellpoint, Charles Schwab , Budweiser 2015 House of Whatever Super Bowl party , Bain Consulting , EXP realty , Credit Union Development, Culhane Group, Cancer Treatment Centers of America,   

 Recognized by the community and through this work Drumming Sounds has been a presenter at some of the largest and most influential groups in health care including:

National Federation of Children's and Families Mental Health, Oklahoma Children's Mental Department, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, Out of the Darkness Walk, Rise Suicide Prevention, The Arizona Senior Center Association, The Arizona Therapeutic Recreation Association, Arizona Activities Coordinators Association, Assisted Living Federation of Arizona ,The AZTEC awards, Spinal Cord Injury Association, Traumatic Brain Injury Association and many more.

About the property:

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center welcomes all people to experience the pure beauty of Spirit's creation in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. The sunsets are breathtaking and the sunrises are announced by the calls of the Cactus Wren and Gambel’s Quail. The gardens around the facilities on the nine-acre campus are filled with natural plants, trees, and many species of Sonoran Desert cacti. At an altitude of 2,580 feet the campus is somewhat cooler than the Phoenix metro area, especially in the glorious evening and early morning hours.

When you arrive, you will be warmly greeted by a people-centered staff who will orient you to your surroundings. All bedrooms have private bathrooms, a patio or balcony, most with spectacular mountain views. Experienced chefs serve homemade, healthy meals. A heated swimming pool and jacuzzi are available for guests’ enjoyment and relaxation. Meeting rooms with WiFi..This oasis in the desert features three walking paths with audio-guided meditation including a labyrinth, prayer pathway, and islands of silence.

All sales are final we do offer a transfer policy BUT NO CASH REFUNDS YOU MAY TRANSFER YOUR TICKET TO ANOTHER TRAINING