
5Rhythms Gathering
June 26-29th at Buffalo Gap Retreat, WV
The Retreat
5 Rhythms ~ 5 Teachers ~ 4 days(5th day optional)
A Waves workshop in the mountains of West Virginia
Step into the rhythms of nature and your own being at Buffalo Gap for a transformative 5-day Waves workshop. Guided by five extraordinary 5Rhythms teachers, this immersive experience offers a chance to deepen your connection to body, heart, and spirit. Teachers include:
Ann Kite (Washington DC)
Sylvie Minot (California)
Henya Emmer (New York)
Ray Diaz (New York)
Julie Stuart (Atlanta)
Each teacher brings their own distinct flavor to the practice, weaving a vibrant tapestry of movement, exploration, and self-discovery through the Waves map. This workshop offers a 4-day journey, beginning Thursday evening—with an optional additional day available to fulfill the prerequisite for the 5-day Waves requirement on the teacher training path.
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 5Rhythms, this workshop is an opportunity to expand, heal, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community.
The Teachers
Registration
Use the form below to register for the retreat.
5Rhythms Gathering: 5 Rhythms, 5 Teacher – Buffalo Gap Retreat
Thur Jun 26, 2025 6:30 PM - Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:00 PM EDT
We offer work-trade opportunities and partial scholarships to support those facing financial barriers. See our financial aid form for details.
Location + Lodging
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. The address is:
Buffalo Gap Retreat
229 Cool Creek Rd.
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
To reserve a cottage at Buffalo Gap, please make a deposit using the registration form above. If you prefer a specific cottage, bed size, roommate, etc., please specify during the registration process. We will send a follow up invoice with the remaining lodging cost, if any. Detailed information and pictures of each cottage are available on the Buffalo Gap Retreat cottage page.
There are many variables affecting the lodging pricing. In general, more privacy and luxury raises the price, less privacy and luxury lowers the price. Prices listed here are for 3 nights, Thursday to Sunday.
Liability Release + Refunds
Liability Release Agreement
By registering for this workshop, I agree to and acknowledge the following.
I agree to release Ann Kite, Embodiment Group LLC, and Buffalo Gap Retreat from any and all liability related to personal injury or illness that may result from my attendance and participation.
I acknowledge that I am first and foremost responsible for my health and well being, and I agree to modify my participation in the workshop as needed to maintain my health and well being.
Ticket Transfers
Registration may be transferred to another person free of charge. Lodging may be transferred to another person ( depending on compatibility with roommates). If you must cancel attendance, we encourage you to resell your tickets or give them to a friend. We cannot provide contact information for potential ticket buyers; it is the ticket holder’s responsibility to find someone to take their ticket.
Refunds
Retreat registration and lodging refunds have separate policies, as described below.
Registration:
Refund requests will be granted, minus a $50 fee if received before April 25th
Refund requests will be granted, minus a 50% fee if received between April 26th and May 25th.
No refunds will be granted after May 25th.
Lodging:
Refund requests will be granted, minus a $100 fee if received before April 25th
No refunds will be granted after April 25th.
Event Cancellation
In the event that we cancel this workshop for any reason: a full refund of the payment (registration and lodging) received from each participant will be made. The organizers will hold no financial responsibility for the participants’ travel expenses or lodging expenses incurred directly with Buffalo Gap Retreat or with a third party. Every attempt will be made to give as much prior warning of cancellation as possible.
To request a refund send email to info@annkite.com.