Music is Medicine : Estonia Retreat
Männiku Metsatalu Estonia
July 30th - August 4th 2024
Join us in the beautiful Männiku Metsatalu in Estonia for an intimate and deep dive into the healing power of music and authentic expression as we create a circle of rhythm, sound, and movement!
- Rediscover the first and most complex instrument known to humankind: your self
- Explore where rhythm, voice and Spirit meet in a polyrhythmic dance
- Embrace your unique voice and cultivate expression in a safe & celebratory container
- Release self-judgement and limiting beliefs
- Sing your soul and braid your voices together to amplify healing and beauty
- Emerge with a new level of confidence and freedom in expression, feeling renewal, connectivity, and joy
Retreat Activities:
Circlesongs and Vocal Expression Workshops
Exploring Polyrhythm with Body Percussion
Land Journey Connecting with the sacred lands of Estonia
Breathwork Ceremony
Sonic Alchemy: Sound Healing
Embodiment Practice : Dancing Freedom Guided Journey
Group Discussions and Q&A time with Poranguí
Collective Music Jam
Sauna
Free Time for Reflection, Rest and Nature Connection
Circlesongs and Vocal Expression Workshops
Exploring Polyrhythm with Body Percussion
Land Journey Connecting with the sacred lands of Estonia
Breathwork Ceremony
Sonic Alchemy: Sound Healing
Embodiment Practice : Dancing Freedom Guided Journey
Group Discussions and Q&A time with Poranguí
Collective Music Jam
Sauna
Free Time for Reflection, Rest and Nature Connection
No musical experience necessary - All levels of musicians are welcome!
This retreat is designed to be accessible by those with little to no experience with music making. It will also be beneficial and enjoyable for developing and more seasoned musicians.
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For those new to making music, expect to:
For experienced musicians, expect to:
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Männiku Metsatalu is located in the purest of nature in the middle of forests, 10 kilometres from the city Viljandi. This is a destination for healing, connecting and ceremony.
The setting there is ideal to connect with nature, create sacred space and allow personal transformation. The landscape, outdoor fireplaces, saunas and connection to pure water offers a beautiful healing space for connecting to the elements and calling forth rootedness and joy. |
RESERVE YOUR SPACE
This retreat will be an intimate experience with a limited number of participants.
Reserve your space soon to guarantee your spot!
Reserve your space soon to guarantee your spot!
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FEES / DEADLINES
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Retreat Registration Fee: Early Bird registration until 15th of June: 2200€ + VAT 22% = 2684.00 € Regular Price 16th of June until 30th of July: 2400€ + VAT 22% = 2928.00 € 50% deposit to hold your spot at the time of registration. Final 50% prior to retreat. |
What is included with registration fee:
*If you would like to upgrade your accommodations for a more private experience, then please contact us directly with your request, there are 2 private house options for couples. What is not included: Transportation from the capital Tallinn to Viljandi (Once you register, we will give you options to get to the venue) |
MORE DETAILS
Location:
Männiku Metsatalu
Intsu küla, Viljandi vald
Viljandimaa 69611
Estonia
Location Manager numbers: +372 5850 6718 (Jana)
https://www.metsatalu.ee
Accommodations:
Shared rooms in housing with a community kitchen and living room.
Each room has a private bathroom.
Meals:
Organic vegetarian meals will be provided 3 times daily with fresh spring drinking water and morning tea and coffee service. If you’re new to vegetarian meals, know that you won’t go hungry! Our guests are always satisfied and nourished (even if surprisingly so!). There are kitchenettes and a refrigerator for guest use, so feel free to bring special snacks, teas, superfoods or supplements as you need. You will be nourished! We will do our best to accommodate any food allergies and specific needs with advance notice. We will have a couple meals with an optional add-on of a fish entree.
Transportation and Scheduling Travel:
Arrival time : Tuesday evening between 4:00-6:00 pm
Departure time : Sunday morning at 11 am
Main programming concludes Saturday evening. Sunday morning is breakfast, packing up your room, and connecting with others. Check out time is 11 am from your rooms. You may leave early on Sunday morning if needed.
Distance to Tallinn to venue : 2 hrs
Options for transportation are:
-Drive Yourself or Carpool with a friend.
- Uber and Bolt services, price approx 150€ per car
- Drive with a comfortable public transportation bus from Tallinn Airport to Viljandi 11€ (have a pickup or Uber from Viljandi city to the venue 10 km)
- Connect to the organizer to see if there is an opening to join people coming from Estonia to carpool with them for free.
Are you open to picking up someone on your way from an airport for a ride-share?
We will do our best to both empower you and support the coordination of transportation. We will create an email thread connecting everyone for discussion of potential ride / rental car shares.
Wellness:
We ask that everyone take care of their own health knowing that we will be in close quarters all week. If you are sick, we can transfer you to a future retreat within one year, excluding the 25% non-refundable deposit.
Language:
The retreat will be conducted primarily in English.
Männiku Metsatalu
Intsu küla, Viljandi vald
Viljandimaa 69611
Estonia
Location Manager numbers: +372 5850 6718 (Jana)
https://www.metsatalu.ee
Accommodations:
Shared rooms in housing with a community kitchen and living room.
Each room has a private bathroom.
Meals:
Organic vegetarian meals will be provided 3 times daily with fresh spring drinking water and morning tea and coffee service. If you’re new to vegetarian meals, know that you won’t go hungry! Our guests are always satisfied and nourished (even if surprisingly so!). There are kitchenettes and a refrigerator for guest use, so feel free to bring special snacks, teas, superfoods or supplements as you need. You will be nourished! We will do our best to accommodate any food allergies and specific needs with advance notice. We will have a couple meals with an optional add-on of a fish entree.
Transportation and Scheduling Travel:
Arrival time : Tuesday evening between 4:00-6:00 pm
Departure time : Sunday morning at 11 am
Main programming concludes Saturday evening. Sunday morning is breakfast, packing up your room, and connecting with others. Check out time is 11 am from your rooms. You may leave early on Sunday morning if needed.
Distance to Tallinn to venue : 2 hrs
Options for transportation are:
-Drive Yourself or Carpool with a friend.
- Uber and Bolt services, price approx 150€ per car
- Drive with a comfortable public transportation bus from Tallinn Airport to Viljandi 11€ (have a pickup or Uber from Viljandi city to the venue 10 km)
- Connect to the organizer to see if there is an opening to join people coming from Estonia to carpool with them for free.
Are you open to picking up someone on your way from an airport for a ride-share?
We will do our best to both empower you and support the coordination of transportation. We will create an email thread connecting everyone for discussion of potential ride / rental car shares.
Wellness:
We ask that everyone take care of their own health knowing that we will be in close quarters all week. If you are sick, we can transfer you to a future retreat within one year, excluding the 25% non-refundable deposit.
Language:
The retreat will be conducted primarily in English.
Männiku Metsatalu Retreat Center Accommodations
Accommodations in the main family house are free of charge for all participants!
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If you would like to upgrade your accommodations for a more private experience you are welcome to do so for an additional cost.
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For accommodation upgrades & other options - let us know on your application if you would like to have a private accommodation and we will respond with more information & pricing.
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