Rooted in Hope: A Community Sound Bath for Rest, Renewal and Connection
About this Event
🌿 ROOTED IN HOPE:
A Community Sound Bath for Rest, Renewal, and Connection
If life has felt heavy, noisy, or hard to carry lately, this evening is for you.
In recognition of National Wellness Month and in partnership with The Gray Matters Collective, Rooted in Hope offers a restorative sound bath journey created to help calm the nervous system, soften stress, and bring the body and mind back into a steadier rhythm.
✨ Not everything that sustains us is visible.
Beneath the surface, roots hold steady. They draw nourishment from the earth, anchor us through changing conditions, and continue their quiet work even when growth cannot yet be seen.
Hope can be like that too.
Hope is not always certain. Sometimes it is the next breath. The willingness to remain present. The support of another person. A quiet inner strength that reminds us we are still here and do not have to carry everything alone.
If you have been carrying more than feels visible, this is a space to exhale.
A space to soften.
A space to step out of the noise and return to yourself.
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Event Information:
🗓 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕯 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
📍The Summit at Bettendorf, 4699 53rd Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa
🌿Space is limited. Reserve an Early Bird ticket, or bring someone you care about with our "Zen with a Friend" 2-for-1 special.
Chairs are provided, and floor space is available for those who prefer to lie down. You are welcome to bring a blanket, pillow, yoga mat, eye covering, crystals, journal, water, or anything that helps you feel comfortable and at home. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Early arrival is encouraged so you can settle in without rushing.
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Why This Evening Matters:
Many of us are carrying more than anyone else can see.
Stress, grief, uncertainty, loneliness, change, and the constant pressure to keep going can leave the body braced, the mind overstimulated, and the nervous system unable to fully rest.
This evening is an invitation to set down some of what you have been carrying, receive care, and return to your own center.
The Gray Matters Collective is a local nonprofit committed to strengthening community, reducing stigma, and empowering people to become mental health and suicide prevention advocates through education and connection.
Guided by professional musician and Certified Therapeutic Sound Practitioner Lynne Stukart, this 75-minute immersive journey moves through the body in ways that reach beyond words, thought, and effort.
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What You'll Experience:
The evening begins with a brief mental health awareness presentation from The Gray Matters Collective, centered in compassion, connection, and community care.
From there, Lynne will guide you through:
❤️ A grounding reflection on hope, resilience, and the quiet strength within you
🧡 An immersive sound journey with flutes, drums, gongs, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, and more
💛 Gentle nervous-system support to encourage relaxation and emotional regulation
💚 A spacious soundscape where the body can soften, the mind can quiet, and the heart can settle
💙 Time to rest in your own presence while receiving the comfort of shared connection
💜 You will leave feeling calmer, steadier, and more deeply supported than when you arrived.
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Kind Words About Lynne's Sound Bath Journeys:
Past participants describe their experiences this way.
✨ “I was nearly pain-free afterward, which is a big deal for me.”
✨ “I had the best night’s sleep I’ve had in years.”
✨ “My headache was completely gone after the session. Incredible!”
✨ “I’ve attended sound baths all over the world, and yours was one of the most incredible.”
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This Evening is Designed for You
Rest is not indulgence. It is a form of self-care.
Hope does not have to be loud to be powerful.
Sometimes hope is found in a moment of stillness. Sometimes it begins when the body finally feels safe enough to soften.
This sound bath journey invites you to rest deeply, reconnect with your inner steadiness, and return rooted in hope.
🌿 Leave steadier.
🌿 Leave softer.
🌿 Leave rooted in hope.
🎟 Tickets are limited. If this feels like the rest your body and mind have been asking for, reserve your place on Eventbrite today.
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💛 If you or someone you love needs immediate emotional support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day.
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What is a sound bath?
A sound bath is a deeply relaxing experience in which participants are immersed in the sounds and vibrations of instruments such as crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, drums, flutes, tuning forks, and other resonant instruments.
During the experience, participants typically rest comfortably either lying down or seated, often with their eyes closed, while the practitioner creates a carefully paced sound journey. The combination of sustained tones, gentle rhythms, vibration, and silence can help quiet mental chatter, ease tension, and support a meditative state.
People often attend sound baths to:
- reduce stress and encourage relaxation
- calm an overstimulated mind
- support nervous-system regulation
- release physical and emotional tension
- improve rest and sleep
- feel more grounded, centered, and connected
Experiences vary from person to person. Some participants report feeling deeply relaxed, emotionally lighter, physically more comfortable, or clearer and more peaceful afterward.
Sound baths are gentle and non-invasive, and no previous meditation or sound-healing experience is necessary. You are welcome to participate in whatever position feels most comfortable for your body.
What should I bring to a Sound Bath?
Chairs are provided, and floor space is available for those who prefer to lie down.
You are welcome to bring:
- a yoga mat, blanket, or zero-gravity chair
- a pillow or cushion for head, neck, or knee support
- an eye covering
- a water bottle
- a journal or personal crystals
- any other comfort item that will help you relax fully
It's recommended to bring a few essentials to ensure you're comfortable and fully immersed in the experience. Here are some ideas: a yoga mat, cushion, or blanket to lie on comfortably, a zero gravity folding chair, a pillow or cushion for your head and neck support, an eye mask, a water bottle, personal items like crystals, and an open heart and mind.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring whatever you need to feel warm, supported, and at ease throughout the experience.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Sound Bath Check-in
Info: Welcome to a Sound Bath Journey with Lynne! This time is to check in, set up your personal items (yoga mat, pillow, etc.), and ask any questions you may have before the Sound Bath Journey begins. Meet and greet with other attendees in community. In the ticket section, select the amount. All tickets are general admission.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Sound Bath Journey with Lynne
Info: Step into an enchanting evening of soundscapes, where Lynne Stukart will lead you on an enchanting sound bath journey that soothes the soul, washes away tension and stress, and balances your energy!
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Time to Reflect
Info: This time is space for reflection (feel free to bring a journal if you would like). This is a safe space to share in community if you feel called. This also allows you time to gather your belongings, talk with other attendees, and take your time heading home for the evening. Get ready to sleep incredibly well after this session! Drink plenty of filtered water after the sound bath, and you may find it helpful to journal what you experienced.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 14.64 to USD 48.80
