Welcome to Multitudes: A Gathering
Welcome to Multitudes! We’re thrilled that you’re joining us.
This is unlike anything we've ever done: creating an intimate, multi-day event together with a small group of guests,
united by a love of music and the power of artist-audience relationships.
We’re so glad that you’ll be bringing your unique gifts to this gathering.
See you soon,
Vienna, Alex & the Multitudes team
LOCATION
Multitudes will take place across two cabins in the Great Smoky Mountains. They are a 2-minute drive apart, and on-request transportation will be provided throughout the event.
WHY TWO CABINS?
While contingency planning for our original one-cabin location, we found these two cabins that we believe are a better fit for Multitudes. After careful consideration, we decided to officially make it “plan A”!
We’re excited to make use of the expanded common space for activities, additional amenities such as indoor pools, and the friendly and responsive cabin management team to ensure a great experience for everyone.
Is there a “main” cabin? Where will Alex and Vienna be staying?
Big Forest Retreat is the larger cabin and will host most evening activities and music performances. Splashin’ Mountain Retreat is the smaller cabin and will host most of the daytime sessions.
Vienna and Alex will rotate to stay at each cabin, so all guests will get plenty of time with both artists both during and outside of scheduled program times.
Can I walk between cabins?
Yes! It’s a 10-minute walk and mostly flat (Google Maps route here), but note there are no sidewalks or street lighting. Car/van transport will be available throughout the event to ensure everyone feels safe going between cabins door-to-door, as well as to hiking locations in the Smokies.
GETTING THERE
The Multitudes Tour Van (Airport Shuttle)
If you booked a reservation for shuttle service from and back to Nashville Airport (BNA), thank you! By reducing the number of cars going to Multitudes, you’re helping us tread a bit more lightly on our collective home.
Pickup at BNA: 2:30pm Central, Wednesday Sep 25
Arrival at Cabin: by 8:00pm Eastern
Return to BNA: by 3:00pm Central at BNA, Saturday Sep 28
Van ride will include:
Charging ports
Refreshments
Separate cargo hold (plenty of space for luggage)
Short get-to-know-each-other games and Alex/Vienna trivia :)
Where do I meet the Tour Van at BNA?
A member of the Mutltiudes team will meet you at guest arrivals with a Multitudes sign to escort you to the tour van.
What time will the shuttle pick me up?
We will be running shuttles back and forth from BNA to the Nashville Farmers Market (a lovely establishment with restaurants, shops, and a large park to enjoy) throughout the day until our 2:30 scheduled departure time. The Farmers Market is located at 900 Rosa L Parks BLVD. We will coordinate with everyone via Whatsapp using the flight information you have provided and will meet you at guest arrivals to escort you to the tour van.
I’m staying for the Show Yourself Festival - can I be dropped off elsewhere in Nashville?
Yes, just let us know at home@thequietvoicefund.com!
Parking
If you’ll be driving to Multitudes, parking is available onsite at both cabins. Overflow parking is also available nearby.
PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE
Here’s what will be on offer during our time in the cabins. Feel free to participate in as many or as few planned sessions as you like - we’re all about honoring what you want out of this time. Explore the Smokies and come back for music in the evenings, or attend every session and scribble meticulous notes; let your night owl or early bird take flight: it’s up to you!
* = advance signups requested, so we can plan for the number of participants
Wednesday, September 25
7:00pm onward: Arrivals.*
7:00-9:00pm: Check-in and light refreshments (both cabins)
9:00-9:30pm: Splashin’ Mountain Orientation & musical welcome from Vienna & Alex
9:30-10:00pm: Big Forest Lodge Orientation & musical welcome from Vienna & Alex
FYI guests will be responsible for their own dinner on Wednesday.
*For guests coming from Nashville (central time zone) and other areas, please note that the cabins are in Eastern Standard Time
Vienna staying at Splashin’ Mountain Retreat; Alex staying at Big Forest Retreat
Thursday, September 26
8:00-8:30am: Stretching with Alex (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat)
8:30-10:00am: Breakfast + Multitudes shirts tie-dyeing (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat)
* 10:30-11:30am: Collaborative Music Creation with Alex & Vienna (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat) [SIGN UP HERE]
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat)
* 1:30-4:30pm: Smokies Hike to Cataract Falls - shuttle transportation provided [SIGN UP HERE]
5:00-6:00pm: Our Shared Inheritance: Notes from a performance work in progress + Climate action workshop (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat)
6:30-9:30pm: Dinner - Permission Parties with Alex (Big Forest Retreat)
Vienna staying at Splashin’ Mountain Retreat; Alex staying at Big Forest Retreat
Friday, September 27
8:00-8:30am: Stretching with Alex (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat)
8:30-10:00am: Breakfast (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat)
* 10:30-11:30am: How Do You Show Up? A Conversation about Social Change and Community with Vienna, Alex, and their partners Leah and Jacob (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat) [SIGN UP HERE]
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch (Splashin’ Mountain Retreat)
* 1:00-2:30pm: Tabletop Games with Vienna, featuring Daybreak, Love Letter and others [SIGN UP HERE]
* 1:30-5:00pm: Smokies Hike to Laurel Falls - shuttle transportation provided [SIGN UP HERE]
* 6:00-8:00pm: Multitudes Jam! (Big Forest Retreat) [SIGN UP HERE]
6:00-8:00pm: Dinner - grab & go/picnic style (Big Forest Retreat)
8:00-10:00pm: Celebrating Our Multitudes concert with Vienna & Alex (Big Forest Retreat)
Alex staying at Splashin’ Mountain Retreat; Vienna staying at Big Forest Retreat
Saturday, September 28
7:00-9:00am: Breakfast available (both cabins)
9:00-9:30am: Reflections & closing (Big Forest Retreat)
10:00am: Check out
10:15: Multitudes Tour Van departs
1:30pm: Multitudes Tour Van arrives BNA
Multitudes Jam
We loved reading through your “what kind of session would you lead?” responses, which inspired this idea: the Multitudes Jam, a casual dinnertime session for sharing a lesser-known side of yourself.
Have some niche knowledge? A hidden talent? A bucket-list item you recently crossed off the list? We invite you to bring it to the Multitudes Jam on Friday evening! Everyone will have 5 minutes to use as they wish. (To ensure fairness, time limits will be enforced - we may have a small child tug you offstage if you go over.)
You can perform something, lead the group in an activity, bring slides to the PowerPoint party - anything that’s fun and fits in 5 minutes. If you have any questions or want help working through your jam, don’t hesitate to reach out. And if you just want to watch and cheer others on, that’s great too!
THE MULTITUDES EVENT TEAM
We are grateful to have dear friends and family members working as our onsite events team. Each of them are amazing human beings who, yes, contain multitudes. We hope you get to know them as well as your fellow guests in our time together!
ARTISTS / PRODUCERS / PARENTS / VISIONARIES:
ALEX WONG AND VIENNA TENG
PRODUCERS / CHAOS CONTROL / MULTITUDES ENTHUSIASTS:
AMY COX AND LEAH LIGHT
JILLS OF ALL TRADES:
JENNIFER ANCEVSKI, CASEY CARR, GENNA NANDA, JULIANNA LEE, AND WHITNEY SLOVICK
BACKLINE SUPPORT:
ADITYA NANDA, BORCE ANCEVSKI, AND JACOB CORVIDAE
THE YUM TEAM:
CARLA HERRING, CINDY BROADHEAD, JAEL FUENTES MOLINA, AND MAYELA RENTERIA
CONTENT KING / VIDEOGRAPHER / ARCHIVIST:
TIM WONG
LITTLE RAYS OF SUNSHINE:
AUGUST AND ARCADIA
WHAT TO BRING
Reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug
Bug spray and sunscreen (if you have preferences or sensitivities - we will have these onsite)
Clothes for stretching and hiking (if participating)
Swimsuit for pool and hot tub (if partaking)
Musical instrument (if you’d like!)
Any materials for your Multitudes Jam moment (if participating)
Generous and curious mindset
FAQ
Planning your trip
What should I pack?
Reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug
Bug spray and sunscreen (if you have preferences or sensitivities - we will have these onsite)
Clothes for stretching and hiking (if participating)
Swimsuit for pool and hot tub (if partaking)
Musical instrument (if you’d like!)
Any materials for your Multitudes Jam moment (if participating)
Generous and curious mindset
Where do I meet the Multitudes Tour Van at BNA?
A member of the Mutltiudes team will meet you at guest arrivals to escort you to the shuttle.
When can I check in?
7pm Wednesday September 25th
When is check out on Saturday?
10 am Saturday September 28th
I’m staying for the Show Yourself Festival on Sunday - can I be dropped off elsewhere in Nashville on Saturday?
Yes! Just let us know at home@thequietvoicefund.com.
Location & Getting Around
Why two cabins?
While contingency planning for our original one-cabin location, we found these two cabins that we believe are a better fit for Multitudes. After careful consideration, we decided to officially make it “plan A”!
We’re excited to make use of the expanded common space for activities, additional amenities such as indoor pools, and the friendly and responsive cabin management team to ensure a great experience for everyone.
How will we be getting between cabins and to off-site activities like hikes?
It’s a 10-minute walk and mostly flat (Google Maps route here) between cabins, but note there are no sidewalks or street lighting. Car/van transport will be available throughout the event to ensure everyone feels safe going between cabins door-to-door, as well as to hiking locations in the Smokies.
Is there a “main” cabin? Where will Alex and Vienna be staying?
Big Forest Retreat is the larger cabin and will host most evening activities and music performances. Splashin’ Mountain Retreat is the smaller cabin and will host most of the daytime sessions. Vienna and Alex will rotate to stay at each cabin, so all guests will get plenty of time with both artists both during and outside of scheduled program times.
Are there quiet hours in the cabins?
Quiet hours will be 11pm-7am. Ear plugs will also be available for guests.
Program & Schedule
Am I expected to attend all sessions in the program?
Feel free to participate in as many or as few planned sessions as you like - we’re all about honoring what you want out of this time. Explore the Smokies and come back for music in the evenings, or attend every session and scribble meticulous notes; let your night owl or early bird take flight: it’s up to you!
Where do I sign up for activities?
You can sign up for activities right here!
Can I get help thinking through what I’ll do for the Multitudes Jam?
Of course! Let us know at home@thequietvoicefund.com.