RIGASA Summer Revival & Retreat 2026
“Let our Joy be so triumphant that we Rest in God and Say Amen.” ― Rickie Byars
Find joy, healing and inspiration on June 5-7, 2026, as you join an uplifting and transformative revival learning experience guided by beloved retreat master Rickie Byars alongside an extraordinary band of devotional artists and wisdom keepers. Hosted among the ancient redwoods of the 1440 Multiversity philanthropic campus, the RIGASA Summer Revival invites attendees to come with an open mind and heart for a weekend of grounding and energy as you let the music sing through your bones.
Rickie’s healing devotional music is sung and cherished in spiritual communities worldwide, and through hands-on workshops, discussions and time in nature, we’ll immerse our hearts and minds in the joyful tones of Love—not just to sing, but to release what no longer serves us and embrace the truth that life is happening now. RIGASA is an acronym for Rest In God and Say Amen, a song lyric penned by Rickie, and this Summer Revival is a call to celebrate our connection to Source, revive our spirits, reboot our energy, and redefine our collective purpose. Join your voice with others, cheer each other on, and experience the freedom of harmonizing our destinies. Joy is what it’s all about in this program that embodies creating hope for living well.
Rickie Byars has assembled an incredible group of faculty members – devotional artists and wisdom keepers who will be working with attendees in community throughout the Revival. Talent includes Georgia Anne Muldrow (Cultural Technologist and Producer, Artist, Singer and Guide), Rob McDonald (Bassist and Vocalist), Destiny Harpist from the Hood (Singer and Harpist), Jah Rahzen (Sound Healer & Medicine Man), Charles Holt (Singer, Broadway, Actor/Author/Life Coach), Misa Malone (Singer, Composer, Music & Arts Director at Unity San Francisco), Vintage Choir Club (Formerly The Agape Choir under Rickie’s direction), Arnaé Batson (Choir Director, Singer and Wisdom Keeper), and Eugene Holden (Percussionist, Writer, Life Coach and Minister) Quinn Fontaine (Comedy/Improvisation), Raymond Johnson (drummer extraordinaire) Keith BabyMan Rice (Guitar)
June 5th – 7th, 2026
1440 Multiversity
Scotts Valley, CA (fly into San Jose airport)