HOMECOMING IN SONG & STILLNESS
7 days immersed in the power of music, community & stillness
Findhorn Ecovillage, July 14 - 20 2025
In this seven day long musical retreat, Barbara Swetina (Findhorn) and Joachim Goerke (Germany) combine their many gifts to create a unified heart field through the magical power of music.
From listening to Joachim’s exquisite piano playing, immersing ourselves into the rich harmonies of community singing, sharing heartfelt blessings in dances from around the world or musical improvisation and ritual, together we are weaving a colorful fabric of sound, stillness, prayer and healing! We are building a Sacred World Culture of respect and love for all beings, within the magnetic field of the Universal Hall in the world renowned Findhorn Ecovillage.
Time in nature, stillness and the transformative essence of sound lead us back to the memory of our divine origin.
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If you would like to know more and experience the beautiful synergy of Joachim and Barbara, please sign up here for our free online event. on the 9th of April 2025 at 6pm London/7pm Berlin time
This course is for you, if you would like to:
- experience the voice as a path to the Divine in your heart.
- feel ease and relaxation, while expanding your musical toolbox and song repertoire.
- experience Findhorn and its rich singing culture.
- discover a depth of stillness inside of you.
- become part of a unique heart-centered singing family.
What to expect:
- Intimate evening concerts and soundscapes co-created by Joachim and Barbara
- New songs and dances to expand your repertoire
- A full week in the enchanting space of the Universal Hall immersed in music
- Dances of Universal Peace
- Instrumental/Vocal Improvisation & Circle Singing
- Piano Concert in the Universal Hall with Mantric Songs for listening and joining in
- Soulful connections and shared stillness
- Immersion in Findhorn Community Singing Events (e.g. Taize singing) & Celebrations
“I felt complete safety and over-all physical and mental stillness, trust – moments where I thought: Imagine if the rest of the world was experiencing this sense of peace, connection and joy"
K.K.
Your Facilitators:
In 1990 he began to work with voice and founded the Choir "Clangvarben". When he met the Singer Rhiannon from the US (Member of the Circle-Tour with Bobby Mc Ferrin), he started to explore "Circlesinging", and did Tours in Germany together with Rhiannon.
Since 2000 he has created many Mantra Songs in the German language as an expression of his own spiritual path. In colaboration with the Dutch dancer Nani Kloke he produced many of them also in English language (CD Religio Reconnection).
He has also created his own Voicework, which he calls "The power of Vowels" Nowadays he is also a teacher of Meditation and Self inquiry.
Impressions from previous Years:
Homecoming in Song & Stillness in 2023
Homecoming in Song & Stillness in 2024
Tuition Fees
Standard Fee: £375 Discounted Fee: £325 (if booked before 15th of April)
Valued Sponsorship Fee (contributes to our scholarship fund): £450 or more.
Findhorn Community Member Fee: £320 Discounted Fee: £260 (if booked before 15th of April)
Discounts also available for couples and youth! We are also open to suggestions for creative ways on how you can support us in exchange for a reduced tuition fee, such as advertisement for the course and recruiting further participants. It may be possible to apply for a bursary, after the minimum number of participants is reached, for this write to homecominginsong@gmail.com, stating your situation.
Food:
Self-catering:
Yes you can do your own thing!
Half-board:
Lunch & dinner provided by the Phoenix, exact details on menu and pricing will be available soon.
Please indicate your choice regarding food in the registration form.
Accommodation::
1) Self-Provision: If you can stay with friends, go for it!
2) B&B: or Local Hostel
3) Camping - rustic - in the Findhorn Hinterlands for £5 a night please get in touch with the Landmanager Kajedo at landmanager@findhornhinterland.org
More details on the local B&B and hostel options will be published soon!
Registration:
Please fill out this form to register for the retreat. Once we receive your registration, we will be in touch with you asap to confirm your participation in the retreat and to confirm all missing details.
Any questions?
For any logistical questions, please get in touch with admin angel Carolin at homecominginsong@gmail.com
If you have any direct questions for Barbara or Joachim, please note this in your enquiry and Carolin will forward your email.
'Singing and dancing together, I was touched by the music, tears flowed freely from
deep within my soul, I felt held and loving and kind towards myself, reconnecting to my
heart in the tender atmosphere of the group.'
Ocke C.
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