Sing to the Sea
A Solstice Retreat with Mothersong Chorus
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Sing, be embodied, come alive
As old as the mountains are the dances.
As ancient as the stars is sacred song.
The mind may have forgotten, but the body remembers.
How ancestors gathered in song, dance and ceremony to honor the seasons’ wheel, singing their way into right relationship with Mother Earth.
We need this, still.
Earth needs this from us, too. This remembrance of the larger rhythms in which we participate.
This summer solstice, come lose yourself in sacred song, find yourself in warm community, and feel the sacred Earth warm and solid beneath your feet.
We’d love to welcome you!
Drop in deep at our Summer Solstice Retreat
THE DETAILS
Who: Women and nonbinary folks
When: Saturday, June 20th, 12:30 – 6PM
Where: We meet in my garden, overlooking the ocean in Pacifica, California. (About a fifteen minute drive from SF’s southern neighborhoods.) You’ll get the address when you register.
Cost: $75 early bird price when you register by 6/1. ($85 after that)
Gather
We meet in a private garden overlooking the sea. (On a clear day, you might even see a whale!) Enjoy some soothing handwork with a simple, nature inspired craft -making a talisman bag, while we enjoy casual conversation together.
Hike
Hike to our ceremony spot on the beautiful Milagra Ridge trail, with sweeping views of the ocean and all of Pacifica.
Set the Space
We’ll set the altar on the mountain, leave offerings and establish the container for singing ceremony.
Sing to the Sea
We’ll sing on the clifftop, overlooking the sea. Recordings will be provided so you can familiarize yourself with the songs ahead of time. All voices welcome, no experience required.
Potluck Feast
After the singing ceremony, we’ll return to our home base for a delicious potluck dinner.
Be Nourished
Fill your cup with song, nature time, good food, and connection warm community.
How Our Retreat Will Support You
Co-regulation
Regulate your nervous system with other caring souls, as we co-create a culture of welcome and safety.
Nature Connection
Nourish your senses with the spell of poppies, the music of birdsong, and the fragrance of California sage
Move Your Body
Get those happy brain chemicals pumping with a vigorous walk along coastal cliffs, with panoramic views of the ocean
Singing Heals
Lift your mood and feed your soul with inspiring, easy to learn anthems to wellbeing
Connect to the Human Continuum
Drink deep from ancient technologies of connection – sacred song and sacred dance
You Time
Be supported in setting aside this special window of time for joy, connection, and self care.
View from the Ceremony Site
Testimonials
This was an incredibly powerful experience that nourished and inspired my mind, body and soul. Mothersong gave me dedicated space and time to be fully present for myself. This medicine helped me move and work through several significant transitions where I felt grounded. I found myself taking long walks in Golden Gate Park to sing with the trees. What unexpected calling of delight!
– Christie, SF
I appreciate the songs and their message, the gentle and safe space to grow, the diverse and wise community, learning music by ear, and Noe! Noe’s song leading is empowering, uplifting, healing, gentle and oh, her voice is so beautiful. I recommend this group to Everyone I know! But especially anyone who needs to be held.
– Deepa, SF
I’ve always wanted to learn to sing harmonies and felt intimidated and like it might just be too hard. Under Noe’s guidance, it felt like weaving; I’ve found my voice, confidence and such joy! It’s honestly like magic. This weekly song circle fills me up in every (good) way, and I can’t imagine my life without it. And the nougats of wisdom sprinkled into songs are shared is really quite profound!
– Elizabeth, Pacifica
Singing in Mothersong is a powerful experience! I feel the wonder of becoming whole, every time.
– Hilde, San Mateo
About the Circle Keeper
Noe Venable (MTS, CHT) is a singer – songwriter, songleader, and spiritual counselor who lives and works on unceded Ohlone Ramaytush lands. (Pacifica, California.)
As an ordainer minister grounded in Earth based spirituality, Noe grounds the healing impulse of the Great Mother to support creative expansion, enlivening embodiment, authentic presence, and relational connection.
To date, her community music offerings, Mothersong Chorus, Forest Voices Children’s Choir, and Noe’s Garden music class have helped thousands of Bay Area women, children and families to deepen their connection to nature, spirit, creativity, and to one another.
Also a singer-songwriter, Noe has released eight albums of original music, and has shared stages with Ani DiFranco, They Might be Giants, and Patti Smith.