HeartSongs
HeartSongs
A Weekend Retreat with Songwriter Martha Gallagher, Exploring the Joys of Singing and Creating Mantras, Chants, and Simple Songs
August 22 - 24, 2025  ·  Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC

    During this music-filled retreat gathering, Martha Gallagher invites us to explore

    the joy, beauty and power of singing and creating mantras, chants and

    simple songs as part of our daily life and spiritual practices.

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    Agenda
    Friday, August 22
    7:00 PM
    7:00 PM
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    The evening session will be a relaxed and delightful time of singing together, learning a bit about what mantras, chants and simple songs are and how they can be used in our daily lives as spiritual practices. A casual reception wraps up the evening.
    Saturday, August 23
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    The morning begins with singing together, connecting through song and joy. Then we'll move into creating a personal mantra, chant or simple song. Martha provides gentle guidance for form selection, inspiration possibilities and music.
    Sunday, August 24
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Martha is leading worship this day and will invite those attending the retreat to share your creations as a part of the service, if you wish, offering them another way to connect more deeply with Spirit.
    11:00 AM
    11:00 AM
    Speakers

    Martha Gallagher

    Martha Gallagher has been a professional musician for over 45 years. She delights in supporting individuals and groups in revitalizing and growing their spiritual practices through engaging in creativity, Nature connection and imagination exploration.

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    LOCATION
    Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC, 1791 New York 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943
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    Location: Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC, 1791 New York 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943
    LODGING and DINING
    LODGING and DINING

    Some Lodges in Keene, Keene Valley, New York

    Feel free to explore Airbnb, VRBO as well.


    https://www.barkeater.com/


    https://www.keenevalleylodge.com/


    https://rockandriver.com/lodging/


    https://www.roostercombinn.com/


    https://thesnowgoose.com/


    ttps://trailsendinn.com/


    Dining in and around Keene, Keene Valley

    https://oldmountaincoffee.com/ 


    https://www.facebook.com/people/AuSable-Inn/100039868795066/ 


    https://www.noonmarkdiner.com/ 


    https://www.fortysixer.com/ 


    https://www.baxtermountaintavern.com/ 


    https://www.icejaminnadk.com/ 


    https://adkmountaincoffee.com/



    Lodging in the wider region

    ROOST (Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism)

    https://www.roostadk.com/ 


    Places to stay in Lake Placid (19 miles from Keene Valley)

    ​​https://www.lakeplacid.com/lodging?page=2&town[]=lake_placid&town[]=keene&town[]=wilmington&town[]=saranac_lake&town[]=other


    Places to stay in Wilmington (15 miles from Keene Valley)

    https://www.whitefaceregion.com/stay/lodging 


    Additional Info
    Additional Info

    Martha Gallagher is an inspiring songwriter and a joyful, engaging "awakener" of joy and creativity.

    Website: https://theblessingwoman.com/

    Adirondack Harper Website: https://adkharper.com/

    Just A Moment Music website: https://justamomentmusic.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlessingWoman/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarthaGallagherMusic/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblessingwoman

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adkharper

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theblessingwoman7637/videos

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adkdeng/videos