with Renowned Violinist, CMU Professor, and Sound Healing Expert, Monique Mead
The WEEKEND RETREAT option includes 2 nights shared accommodations in a Queen or Twin Bed at the Forest & Flowers Retreat House for up to 6 people with organic bed linens and towels, community kitchen, seating area & grounds. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks included.
Forest & Flowers Retreat & Forest Farm is located on 50 woodland acres about an hour north of Pittsburgh, and a short 10 minute drive to McConnell’s Mill State Park and Moraine State Park.
Our guests describe the space as “peaceful, clean, cozy, beautiful, and magical, with thoughtful touches everywhere.”
In addition to the Sound Healing Training on Saturday, the weekend retreat will offer you morning movement, breathwork, aromatherapy, and restorative yoga in a peaceful space that supports your well-being. Enjoy a flower bath in the outdoor claw foot tub, herbal teas from our gardens, aromatherapy, and an infrared biomat for a restful and rejuvenating experience.
You may register for Sound Training on Saturday only, or stay on site for a weekend retreat.
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Monique Mead has been a lifelong advocate for the healing power of music. Her career as a professional violinist spans three decades performing on major international stages throughout North America and Europe. This artistic excellence infuses her Sound Healing practice, trainings, and research. As Professor and Director of Music Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, Monique has established sound bath programs at major universities to promote student mental health, invented a notation system called SonicScore, and is developing sound bath apps to make sound healing more accessible. Featured on local NPR, CBS, and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Monique’s cutting-edge research on sound therapy, trailblazing Mega Surround Sound Baths, and passion for peace have captured local and international attention. A lover of nature, yoga, and organic cuisine, Monique enjoys directing an annual Chamber Music Festival at Rancho La Puerta, a premiere wellness resort in Mexico. She invites you to explore the timeless world of sound healing and the transformative power of deep listening.
Founder of Forest & Flowers, plant woman, event curator, and forest farmer, Jenni Hulburt is cultivating a place of regeneration for people and the Earth. The studies and practices that inform her offerings include aromatherapy, folk herbalism, reiki, sound healing, breathwork, and a Bachelors and Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. She’ll be offering sessions for weekend retreat guests, including movement, breathwork, aromatherapy, and restorative yoga.
STEP 1: Register for One Day Sound Healing Intensive Training: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am-5:30pm.
STEP 2: Reserve optional Saturday morning yoga, lunch, and dinner tickets if you’re attending the One Day Sound Healing Training on Saturday only.
STEP 3: Book Accommodations for the Forest & Flowers Retreat House, meals included, if you wish to stay on site for the weekend.