Messages of Hope

Messages of Hope is a three-day spiritual workshop on mediumship at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, led by medium and author Suzanne Giesemann. It is open to everyone, whether you are curious about mediumship for the first time or already working with your own intuitive gifts. The weekend rests on the idea that each of us has a natural ability to connect with those beyond the physical dimension, and that this ability can be developed.

What to Expect

Suzanne Giesemann combines evidential stories, theory, and practical exercises. You learn how to make connections with any aspect of higher consciousness, including loved ones who have passed and your own team of unseen helpers. The aim is to help you recognize and strengthen your own spiritual skills, so you leave better able to receive the love, joy, and messages of hope your team in spirit brings.

The workshop runs from Friday evening through Sunday midday:

- Friday: Check-in from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with rooms available after 5:00. The opening session of the workshop is from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Workshop sessions from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: A closing session from 9:00 a.m. to noon, followed by check-out at 1:00 p.m.

As a bonus, one special session features Suzanne's guide, Sanaya. Participants experience the energy and wisdom shared in that session firsthand. The schedule may change at the faculty's discretion.

About Suzanne Giesemann

Suzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher, author, and medium, and the creator of the BLESS ME© method. She is known for a path that led from working at the Pentagon to what she describes as adventures in consciousness. In this workshop she draws on that experience to teach practical ways of connecting with spirit.

The Setting

The workshop takes place on the Omega Institute campus in Rhinebeck, in New York's Hudson Valley. Guests who stay on campus book lodging separately, and it includes meals and use of the grounds, walking trails, parking, and optional classes and recreation. Options range from private cabin rooms with a queen bed, heat, air-conditioning, and linens to shared-bath cabin rooms, dorm singles, simple tent cabins without heat or air-conditioning, and pre-assigned campsites for those who bring their own gear. Stoves, campfires, and recreational vehicles are not allowed on campus. Accessible rooms are available through Omega's registration team.

People who live nearby or prefer to stay elsewhere can register as commuters. Commuter registration includes meals and access to the same facilities and amenities.

Before You Go

No prior knowledge of mediumship or spiritual practice is needed. The workshop is taught in English. Tuition covers all workshop instruction and materials, and Omega members receive a reduced rate. Accommodation is booked separately, and meals are included only if you stay on campus or register as a commuter. If you plan to stay in a dorm or tent cabin, bring your own sheets and towels (and a sleeping bag for tent cabins), or rent them from Omega for a small fee.