The Last Hurrah
A Final Ceremonial Night at Aloka
GUIDE — Valerie Starr, Graham Slick, Katy Connor
DATE — FRI 1/2 • 6:30-9:30PM
DURATION — 180 Minutes
PRICE — $85 Recommended • $65 Supported
LOCATION — Aloka — 1607 SE 3rd Ave. Portland OR 97214 (Map)
VIBE — Everything
STYLE — Shamanic, Immersive, Community
A Final Ceremonial Night at Aloka — Sound Bath House
Celebrating the end of our beloved pop-up chapter (Sept 2, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026)
Four months of candlelight, tears, breakthroughs, and pure magic began on September 2, 2025. They end on January 2, 2026 — with you. One final gathering to let this room sing us out the way it sang us in: completely, tenderly, unapologetically alive.
Graham Slick — Named Best Sound Bath Experience by Willamette Week’s Best of Portland Readers’ Poll 2025.
A lifelong musician and spirit seeker, Graham has spent the past five years immersed in the world of sound baths, quickly emerging as a master of the form. His background in rhythm, creativity, and spiritual inquiry all converge to shape a style that’s as heart-centered as it is skillful. Expect a passionate, playful, and deeply thoughtful guide who brings warmth, curiosity, and authenticity to every session.
YOUR GUIDES
Yoga & Song with Valerie Starr — gentle movement interwoven with her luminous voice
The complete Aloka Sound Bath with Graham Slick: crystal + alchemy bowls, gongs, handpan, flutes, koshi chimes, voice
PLUS the rarely-shared trilogy, offered here for the first and final time publicly: → Balloon Bath – percussive cellular waves → Tone Resonance – pure overtone healing → HRV Breath Bath – live heart-rate coherence tones guiding the breath
Matcha Freak ceremonial tea journey with Katy Conners
Closing celebration: chi machine, intimate ear-muff sound bath tastings, open sharing circle, nourishing snacks, and every last drop of love this space has left to give
What to Expect
Arrive to the familiar glow of 1607 — candles low, cedar + palo santo thick, your nest already waiting (bring your coziest blanket, journal, or anything you want this room to remember you by)
Begin with Valerie’s slow yoga & song sequence — every pose and note a quiet thank-you to this chapter
Move into Katy’s Matcha Freak ceremony: ceremonial-grade matcha whisked together while we name what was born here and what we’re carrying forward
Lie back for Graham’s 75-minute farewell opus — the fullest expression of the Aloka sound bath, layered with all three signature experiences, played like a love letter to every soul who ever rested on these floors
Rise into a soft, celebratory close: chi machine rides, ear-muff sound bath whispers, open circle where every voice is welcome, simple beautiful snacks, hugs that last as long as they need
Leave when you’re ready — some will slip out quietly, some will stay until the last bowl is packed away. There is no rush tonight.
Benefits
True closure for this sacred pop-up era and everything 2025 held
Deep nervous-system reset and emotional composting
Direct remembrance of how loved, seen, and transformed you’ve been here
The rare intimacy of only 20 people saying goodbye together
Gentle caffeine lift + grounded nourishment from matcha and snacks
Memories (and probably tears) that will live in your bones forever
Note
Arrive Early — Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and receive your tea before the ceremony begins.
Fasting Recommended — For optimal experience with the mushroom tea, avoid heavy meals 2-3 hours before. Light snacks are fine. We’ll have beautiful snacks at the end.
Dress Comfortably — Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Layers are recommended as body temperature may fluctuate.
Nests — We have 20 mats (if you have a nest you are connected with please feel free to bring your own), pillows, and some blankets and bolsters. Bring your blankets and bolster in case we run out. It can also be grounding to bring a blanket that you have a connection with.
Stay Cozy — A blanket or shawl will help you stay warm and comfortable, enhancing your experience. We have some blankets but if you have one that you're connected with it may enhance your experience.
Non-caffeinated matcha available
Everything optional, modifiable, held with tenderness
Scents — Strong scents can become a distraction to yourself and others. Please refrain from strong odors (ie. perfumes, colognes, definitely no cucumber melon).
Stay Hydrated — Bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated before and after the session.
Health Considerations — If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, please consult with the facilitator before attending. While adaptogenic mushrooms are gentle, we want to ensure this experience is right for you.
Set Your Intention — Take time before arriving to reflect on what you're seeking from this experience.
Other Things
— Journal for post-journey integration
— Eye mask or scarf if you prefer darkness
— Crystals or sacred objects you'd like to place on the altar
— Open heart and willingness to receive
And…Readiness to journey inward.
This is The Last Hurrah.
The final time these walls will hold our sound.
Come lay the chapter down in the most beautiful way we know how.
20 spots. One night. The end and the beginning in the same breath.
