Greetings!
We are thrilled to share the details of our third edition of "The Musical Gathering" - a one-of-a-kind musical retreat in Greece, taking place next summer from 16-22 July 2023. From the creators of Sound & Silence Festival, this newly designed musical journey focuses on the creative process, calling together highly skilled multi-instrumentalists and improvisational savants who will guide us on an odyssey of music and meditation, facilitating brilliant workshops and sound healing journeys by day, and serenading us with otherworldly performances each night.
We are thrilled to share the details of our third edition of "The Musical Gathering" - a one-of-a-kind musical retreat in Greece, taking place next summer from 16-22 July 2023. From the creators of Sound & Silence Festival, this newly designed musical journey focuses on the creative process, calling together highly skilled multi-instrumentalists and improvisational savants who will guide us on an odyssey of music and meditation, facilitating brilliant workshops and sound healing journeys by day, and serenading us with otherworldly performances each night.
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Check out our video of last years The Gathering in Corfu
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This retreat is also designed to be deeply relaxing and rejuvenating, using yoga (with live music), sound healing, music themed workshops, and instrumental meditations to bring about deep peace and healing.
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More of a refined holiday retreat than a festival, we will spend our mornings and evenings experiencing the joys of inspiring artistry and delightful activities, while most of our afternoons are free to enjoy a massage, a swim in Corfu's soothing seas, or a simple siesta. Dinners are recommended along one of Arillas' many seaside restaurants and cafés.
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Our home for the week is the Corfu Buddha Hall, one of Europe's premier retreat centers. Spacious and sitting on a mountain top blanketed with olive and cypress trees, the Buddha Hall offers not only incredible views, but a rare combination of excellent group spaces. One of the only retreat centers in the world that boasts a large air-conditioned indoor space, as well as a sizeable outdoor music venue. You can be sure that we will make a lot of magic in both of them. This place is exquisite!
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And all of this happens in Arillas, one of the worlds fastest growing spirit centers and wellness destinations. It will not take long for you to see why, the place is magnetic and the energy there is simply wonderful.
Side note - while the Buddha Hall easily fits 100 + people, we are limiting our group size to 44 people, so that we can maintain a peaceful intimacy while also giving space to those who need it.
Side note - while the Buddha Hall easily fits 100 + people, we are limiting our group size to 44 people, so that we can maintain a peaceful intimacy while also giving space to those who need it.
Meet Our Musicians
"When mastery is near, the songs disappear, and all becomes music." What is Mastery? Some say it's 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. Others say it's a gift that you are born with. We believe it's both. What happens when you practice 20,000 hours or more? Basically you get the Sound & Silence Experience, with a team of musical creatives that can do anything!
Inspiring, passionate, versatile and kind-hearted, our illustrious team of musical artists has the ability to improvise and make breathtaking music on the spot, alone and as a group. Together they will offer concerts, instrumental meditations, sound healing journeys, musical workshops and more.
We will be revealing our team here soon...
Inspiring, passionate, versatile and kind-hearted, our illustrious team of musical artists has the ability to improvise and make breathtaking music on the spot, alone and as a group. Together they will offer concerts, instrumental meditations, sound healing journeys, musical workshops and more.
We will be revealing our team here soon...
And Now Meet Our:
Yoga Teachers
How we start our day matters, and having a morning practice is essential. We start our day with musically supported Yoga, led by inspiring teachers who are often musicians as well. When they say "Rise & Shine", this is what they are talking about, no better way to start the day!
These yogis are experts in multiple disciplines and will be guiding their students on an "intuitive yoga" experience, based on what is needed in the moment.
These yogis are experts in multiple disciplines and will be guiding their students on an "intuitive yoga" experience, based on what is needed in the moment.
Coming Soon...
What About The Program?
Every program is an experiential song, and this one is going to have us swooning! Inspiring and uplifting, a beautiful blend of carefully curated musical offerings, which are added to yoga classes, workshops and of course breathtaking evening performances. Five days and six nights of wonderful music that will have you feeling relaxed yet energized, while also leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the cozy atmosphere of Arillas and its beautiful surroundings.
To show you the general structure and timing, here is the old program from last summer:
The new program will be published shortly before our retreat begins. Please sign up for our newsletter to get immediate notification and follow our social media accounts for regular updates.
Ready to Fly?!
Booking Details
Simple Two Step Process:
Step 1: Book Your Gathering Passes Now - Only 44 Spaces!!
Early Songbirds - €555 ***Stage ended***
Calm Composers - €669 ***Stage ended***
> Tranquil Troubadours - €777 (Stage ends 21 June)
Last Minute Minstrels - €888 (Stage Ends 16 July)
3 Payment Options: Credit Card, PayPal or Bank Transfers. Bank transfers are preferred, and by choosing this option you save €55 as we remove the booking (credit card) fees. To do a bank transfer or PayPal, please email our office and we will provide you with our details: thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Early Songbirds - €555 ***Stage ended***
Calm Composers - €669 ***Stage ended***
> Tranquil Troubadours - €777 (Stage ends 21 June)
Last Minute Minstrels - €888 (Stage Ends 16 July)
3 Payment Options: Credit Card, PayPal or Bank Transfers. Bank transfers are preferred, and by choosing this option you save €55 as we remove the booking (credit card) fees. To do a bank transfer or PayPal, please email our office and we will provide you with our details: thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Step 2: Buddha Hall Retreat Package - Required
(Pay in cash during registration on 16 July)
Standard Rate - €360 (check S&S website FAQ page for price breakdown)
2 Payment Options: Cash or Bank Transfer. Paid directly to the Buddha Hall staff during registration on 16 July (in cash) or no later than 9 July by bank transfer. For bank transfers, please email the BH office for their bank details.
Package Includes: Meals twice daily (breakfast & lunch) with one dinner provided on the opening evening, as well as one extra breakfast on the last day (22 July). Besides food, BH Package also covers energy & maintenance costs, space fees, and basic office assistance (ie. information on booking accommodation, airport transfers, car/scooter/bicycle rental etc). After booking your retreat pass, please email the BH office team and they will give you directions on local logistics: office@corfubuddhahall.com
Package Does NOT include: Flights, accommodation, airport transfers and local transport. Except for the opening evening, no other dinners are provided. Participants expected to eat dinners in Arillas by the beach.
*Local Transportation: There is an option to pay extra for local shuttle service (€50). For those who want more freedom and flexibility, we recommend people rent and share cars, scooters or electric bicycles. Please email the BH office for details.
Practical Details:
Date: 16 - 22 July, 2023
Location: The Corfu Buddha Hall in Arillas, Corfu, Greece: https://www.corfubuddhahall.com/
Max Capacity: Limited to 44 Participants.
(Pay in cash during registration on 16 July)
Standard Rate - €360 (check S&S website FAQ page for price breakdown)
2 Payment Options: Cash or Bank Transfer. Paid directly to the Buddha Hall staff during registration on 16 July (in cash) or no later than 9 July by bank transfer. For bank transfers, please email the BH office for their bank details.
Package Includes: Meals twice daily (breakfast & lunch) with one dinner provided on the opening evening, as well as one extra breakfast on the last day (22 July). Besides food, BH Package also covers energy & maintenance costs, space fees, and basic office assistance (ie. information on booking accommodation, airport transfers, car/scooter/bicycle rental etc). After booking your retreat pass, please email the BH office team and they will give you directions on local logistics: office@corfubuddhahall.com
Package Does NOT include: Flights, accommodation, airport transfers and local transport. Except for the opening evening, no other dinners are provided. Participants expected to eat dinners in Arillas by the beach.
*Local Transportation: There is an option to pay extra for local shuttle service (€50). For those who want more freedom and flexibility, we recommend people rent and share cars, scooters or electric bicycles. Please email the BH office for details.
Practical Details:
Date: 16 - 22 July, 2023
Location: The Corfu Buddha Hall in Arillas, Corfu, Greece: https://www.corfubuddhahall.com/
Max Capacity: Limited to 44 Participants.
Please visit our "Frequently Asked Questions" page for cancellation policy and other practical details:
See you in Corfu for the time of your life!
While deep healing and transformation is always a natural and delightful part of our journey together, we seek to enjoy simple being, sparks of creativity and the joys of friendship and community. Our focus will be on finding a balance between active listening, playful engagement and inner silence.
Not as rigid as a retreat, not as wild as a festival, we will find our flow somewhere in the middle.
We are looking forward to celebrating some blissful summer days on the island we all love so much. Singing, dancing, meditating, enjoying sunsets, starry skies, and healthy, (delicious!) food are all predictable. But the real treasures will come from the spontaneous magic we will experience together. All are welcome, all are invited, the water is warm, jump in!
Not as rigid as a retreat, not as wild as a festival, we will find our flow somewhere in the middle.
We are looking forward to celebrating some blissful summer days on the island we all love so much. Singing, dancing, meditating, enjoying sunsets, starry skies, and healthy, (delicious!) food are all predictable. But the real treasures will come from the spontaneous magic we will experience together. All are welcome, all are invited, the water is warm, jump in!