The Great Sound Escape: A Winter Retreat for Hibernation with Sound Healing, Mantra, Meditation, Movement, Intention Setting, and Vision Board Creation

The three-day programme combines guided sound practices, mantra, movement and reflection, with open time at Menla between sessions.

A winter weekend of sound, mantra and reflection at Menla in Phoenicia. Lisa Annese and Michele Marason are named as guides. The programme brings together Tibetan sound healing, mantra, meditation, Kundalini yoga, a cacao ceremony, intention setting, affirmations and vision-board making, with free time at Menla.

This in-person retreat includes sound-bath meditation, mantra, Kundalini yoga, intention setting, journaling, a vision board, a tea ceremony and free time. Published programme times do not name a timezone. Friday, December 11: guest check-in 3–6 pm; dinner 6–7 pm; opening circle and New Moon sound-bath meditation with cacao, 7:30–9:30 pm. Saturday, December 12: mantra 7:15–7:45 am; breakfast 8–9 am; Kundalini yoga, meditation and gong bath 9:30–10:30 am; intention setting and journal 10:30–11 am; vision board 11 am–12:15 pm; lunch 12:30–1:30 pm; free time 1:30–6 pm; dinner 6–7 pm; group discussion and sound bath 7:30–9:30 pm; tea ceremony after the sound bath (shown at 7:30–9:30 pm). Sunday, December 13: room checkout 7–11 am; mantra 7:15–7:45 am; breakfast 8–9 am; chakra-balancing meditation with sound healing 9:30–11:30 am; closing circle and affirmations 11:30 am–12:30 pm; lunch 12:30–1:30 pm; free time/departure 12:30–2 pm. The organiser notes the schedule may change.

The in-person retreat takes place at Menla in Phoenicia. The page shows one date, December 11–13, 2026, and three choices: Commuter at US$798 with meals; a shared Deluxe Double at US$1,203 with meals and accommodation (one bed; a roommate may be assigned if you do not register with one); and a Deluxe Queen at US$1,365 with meals and accommodation. A Book Now link is shown, but no booking deadline is stated on the captured page. Check the booking page for current availability and room selection.