​​In the heart of the Aegean Sea, where turquoise waters meet sunlit hills, we gather for a transformative and memorable week of voice, movement, and joyful release on the hidden haven of Kea, Greece! Guided by Silvia Nakkach and Katie Down, this retreat opens the field of play and sound through the voice and body. Throughout our week together we will engage in music, movement, group improvisation, vocal play and Deep Listening® practices. You are invited to restore, reawaken, and reconnect with your natural rhythm and pace while opening the heart and mind for communing in music in a beautiful setting! Drawing on decades of pioneering work in music therapy, sound work, free improvisation, and contemplative, embodied listening, Silvia and Katie open a space where the voice becomes medicine, and the body remembers its own wisdom. Together, we sing, move consciously, and rejoice in spontaneous creation, awakening the deep intelligence of sound and music that unites us beyond words.Each day unfolds as an invitation to breathe, release, and reimagine yourself through 7 portals of transformational practice: Release • Relaxation • Awakening • Embodiment • Engagement • Expansion • Enchanting Silence The week flows between group resonance sessions, Mediterranean meals, ocean swims, and the gentle rhythm of island life. At a time when the world calls for renewal and peaceful connection, this retreat offers a playful sanctuary: a place to restore, reflect, and rejoice through the healing power of music and creative listening. All voices are welcome. No experience in singing or improvisation is needed, only curiosity and the willingness to let your voice and intuition lead you home.

Retreat Date(s)

September 17 - 23

Itinerary

During the retreat, we will: Activate the voice through ancient chant, medicine melodies, icaros, and Indian ragas Explore embodied improvisation with extended vocal techniques and vocal play Learn the language of Sound Painting TM and embodied improvisational approaches Engage in contemplative listening practices that deepen our sound presence Unleash improvisational strategies that support joyful co-creation and songwriting Here, the voice is not trained - it is remembered. Freed from personal, social, and musical hierarchies, the voice becomes a conduit for neural coherence and creative intelligence, deepening our capacity for healing, performance, and authentic communication. 8:00 – Sound-Aakar: Tone-Centering, Mantra, Deep Listening® practices 9:00 – Light breakfast 10:00 – Workshops 12:30 – Lunch 2:00 – Free time – optional excursions 5:00 – Workshops 7:00 – Dinner 8:30 – Evening sound healing, voice play, and spontaneous offerings​ ​

What's Included

Full retreat program Daily workshops and group sessions Sound healing, deep listening, and voice practices Accommodation at Als Marmarei Daily meals: Breakfast and Lunch with coffee and tea available daily Help with transportation arrangements

What's Not Included

Airfare to Greece Ferry and ground transportation to and in Kea Travel insurance Personal treatments, private sessions Ubers to the village town

Other Cancellation Policy (refer this if "Other" is chosen in Cancellation & Refund Policy section)

If you need to cancel, please notify us in writing. Deposits are non-refundable after July 1st, and any refunds on payments made beyond this date will depend on the date of cancellation and whether your place can be filled.