The Gathering: Convergence
June 26-29th at Buffalo Gap Retreat, WV
The Retreat
5 teachers ~ 4 days (5th day optional)
a convergence in the mountains of west virginia
Step into the rhythms of nature and your own being at Buffalo Gap for a 4-day immersive journey—a gathering where five distinct movement practices meet, overlap, and evolve into something entirely new.
This is more than a workshop.
It is a Convergence.
Each teacher arrives representing a unique modality—shaped by years of study, practice, and personal evolution. Each brings their own language, their own maps, their own ways of entering the body and awakening presence.
And then… they meet.
In that meeting, something begins to shift.
The boundaries between practices soften.
The structures loosen.
The forms begin to breathe.
What emerges is a culminating wonder—
a shared field of movement and inquiry that no single modality could create on its own.
This is not about learning one practice.
It is about experiencing what happens when many practices come into relationship—
when difference becomes dialogue,
and movement becomes a living, evolving conversation.
There will be spaciousness between sessions—time to land, to integrate, to wander the land, to rest, to connect. The rhythm of the weekend allows the work to unfold naturally, within you and around you.
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 dance, this workshop is an opportunity to expand, heal, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community.
The Teachers
Michael Molin-Skelton ~ Soul Motion (Port Townsend, WA)
here are a few things that I hold sacred: the love of my life – anneli the miracle of that love – jaylan integrity justice, diversity friends that cherish and challenge me resilience hugs (even more now than ever) what i put in my body trust, hope connection choice, permission dancing alone, dancing with you truth (it’s complicated) transparency love.
i have had the great fortune to lean on and learn from extraordinary teachers; susan harper, gabrielle roth, steve hearing, linda gold, vincent martinez, bill t. jones, kathy altman, lori saltman, andrea juhan, zuza engler, camille maureen, nina wise, david darling. i bow deeply and strive to move forward as an exemplar of their works.
Ann Kite ~ The Dance (Washington, DC)
For nearly two decades, Ann Kite has been guiding people into the transformative experience she now calls The Dance. Known for her deeply attuned, in-the-moment facilitation, Ann creates spaces where movement becomes a doorway into presence, connection, and truth. Her work welcomes both seasoned movers and those new to the dance. With a Master’s Degree in Education, Ann taught 5Rhythms at the Waves and Heartbeat levels for many years and trained extensively in Soul Motion. These roots inform her work, but no longer define it. Her classes and workshops fill through word of mouth, drawing both seasoned movers and those stepping onto the floor for the first time. Ann is wholeheartedly supported by her husband and collaborator, Anand Crossley, who also serves as her trusted business partner and creative ally.
Henya Emmer ~ 5Rhythms (New York, NY)
Henya is an accredited 5Rhythms® Movement Facilitator, DJ, and Event Producer. Teaching the Rhythms for nearly a decade, she draws on her own healing journey through movement to facilitate dynamic, embodied experiences that invite people to drop in deep, to move, and be moved. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Henya offers classes and workshops in NYC and worldwide.
Scott Houston ~ Ecstatic Dance (Atlanta, GA)
In over a decade of utilizing dance as a healing modality, Scott Houston has come to believe in the inherent wisdom of the body and the power of music to move it. As an accredited 5Rhythms Teacher and seasoned host of Ecstatic Dance – Scott facilitates dances, classes, and workshops all over the world. His offerings are an open path to healing through a communion with the embodied self.
As an Atlanta-based, turntablist – Scott has had the privilege of vibe-setting for Headlining artists such as: Acid Pauli, Paco Osuna, Tara Brooks, Maher Daniel, & Yoko0. Scott is also a classically-trained musician of 20 years, performance artist, Project B. resident DJ, workshop producer with 5Rhythms Atlanta, and Founder of Sol Dance Open-Air Ecstatic Dance Community.
Majero Bouman ~ Open Floor (Sudbury, ON)
Majero Bouman is a writer, a cultural theorist, a mother, an artist, and a life-long dancer based out of Sudbury, Ontario. As an accredited Open Floor Movement Practice teacher, she has been holding conscious dance classes and workshops in the US and Canada for almost a decade. Majero merges the intellectual with the inspirational in her movement practice. Her work is in service to cultural transformation, community responsibility, and self-awareness. She believes that dance connects us deeply to ourselves and others - in service to communion - making the intangible visible. Her students appreciate the grit, substance, and learning she brings to her work. She is committed to making dance/movement accessible to people from all walks of life: the ordinary and the unconventional, those who dance and those who never knew they could.
Retreat Staff & Facilitators
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Anand Crossley
EVENT PRODUCER
ENERGY HEALER -
Nathalie Warriner
INSTALLATION ARTIST
CREATIVE ARTS FACILITATOR -
JoseLo Guitierez
SOUND HEALING MUSICIAN
Registration
Use the form below to register for the retreat and reserve your cabin or campsite. All lodging options are for 3 nights, with Friday check in and Monday check out. Detailed information and pictures of each cottage are available on the Buffalo Gap Retreat cottage page. If you prefer a specific cottage, bed size, roommate, etc., please specify during the registration process.
Bonus Day registration includes two additional dance sessions and adds Thursday night (June 25th) to your lodging ticket purchase.
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
Terms and Conditions
Liability Release
By completing registration for this workshop, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms and conditions, including the refund policy described below.
You voluntarily assume full responsibility for your participation in all workshop activities. You agree to release and hold harmless Ann Kite, Embodiment Group LLC, and Buffalo Gap Retreat from any and all liability for personal injury, illness, loss, or damages that may occur as a result of your attendance or participation.
You understand that this workshop will involve movement-based practices and emotional or somatic exploration. You acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health and well-being and agree to participate at a level that feels safe and appropriate for your body and personal circumstances. You agree to modify or discontinue participation in any activity as needed to support your health and well-being.
Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy
Full refunds, minus non-refundable payment processing fees (typically 3-4%), may be requested within 24 hours of purchase. After 24 hours, all registration and lodging payments are non-refundable.
Optional refund protection is available during registration and is recommended for those who wish to insure their purchase against unexpected circumstances. This protection will refund your registration costs if you must cancel due to covered unforeseen circumstances. Ann Kite and Embodiment Group LLC do not administer this policy and have no control over the terms, coverage decisions, or refund process.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration and lodging to another participant at no charge. Lodging reservations may be transferred to another person of the same gender, subject to compatibility with existing roommate arrangements.
Force Majeure
The organizers are not responsible for delays, changes, or cancellations caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, severe weather, public health emergencies, government restrictions, venue closures, or other unforeseen circumstances.
In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to reschedule the event or offer credit toward a future workshop, but refunds cannot be guaranteed.
Program Changes
The organizers reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the workshop schedule, teachers, or program content if necessary. Such changes do not constitute grounds for a refund.
Event Cancellation
If the organizers cancel this workshop for reasons other than those described in the Force Majeure section, participants will receive a full refund of all registration and lodging payments made to Ann Kite / Embodiment Group LLC.
The organizers are not responsible for travel expenses or lodging costs booked directly with Buffalo Gap Retreat or any third party.
Every effort will be made to provide as much advance notice of cancellation as possible.
Payment Disputes
By completing registration, you agree to the refund policy described above and agree not to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute for fees that fall within these agreed policies. If you have concerns regarding your registration, please contact us at info@annkite.com so we can work toward a resolution.
Photo and Video Release
During the retreat, we may take photographs or video recordings to share the spirit of the work and help others discover our dance and embodiment offerings.
By registering, you consent to the use of your image, voice, and likeness in these materials for promotional purposes.
If you prefer not to appear in photos or videos, simply let us know anytime before publication by emailing info@annkite.com, and we will gladly honor your request.