This site-specific retreat engages it's participants by deploying performative / group based work in and around the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve - an UNESCO World Heritage Site. To align with the Spring Equinox, we have set 6 days to explore, construct & deconstruct sonic ceremonies and improvise new methods for interfacing the earth. A Mayan Priest will lead a Temazcal ceremony along with with a variety of artist-led activities. Todd Sines & Monty Luke: Ambient, Drone & Otherworldly live soundtracks for ceremony throughout the week. Todd and Monty will also be leading improvised ambient electronic music "lab sessions", field recording and processing: free and open to those who do not have any experience. Monika Heidemann: Pyschic Sleep Singing. Mary Meyer: Wood Block Printing. Xiaojue Hu: Individual Focusing sessions, Jon Santos: Sense, Perception & Movement. Two special dinners at Hartwood Tulum are also included.Ontopo reimagines the relationship between creating and consuming in the age of accelerated production.

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