Whats Happening At the Roundhouse

A weekend of sound exploration and rejuvenation.

We begin this sound weekend with familiar sounds to dance and sing to. Arriving Friday evening, we will connect with each other and our environment, enjoy a light supper and then listen, dance and sing to the music that we love. We will remember the times, places and faces that these tunes evoke. In a spirit of joy, allowing ourselves to flow. 

It is an early start on Saturday as we gather to listen to our mothers earth song.  A meditative space to experience.  Followed by some light exercise and breakfast. 

You are invited to participate in two wonderful workshops on Saturday: 

To tune into our own sound with a voice workshop facilitated by the talented Shaz Akira.

Shaz Akira, hailing from Birmingham UK,  has over 40 years of working with her voice and the music it makes. Shaz has travelled the world with her sound encouraging others to tap into its divine vibration. Working with culturally diverse artists in Jazz, Reggae, Bangra. . . She is a singer songwriter and performer. Facilitating groups to both explore and create theatre. 

Harteland Rhythms will facilitate our drum workshop, where we will create sound together with the amazing Sinead Harte.  Sinead is an Irish Woman with a deep love for community development.  She is a mother, originally from Dublin now living in Wicklow. Her background is in Counselling, Therapeutic Group facilitation, dance and performing.

In 2005, Sínead trained with Lani O Hanlon as a Dancing the Rainbow Teacher.  During 2007,  she first experienced Earthsong, meeting John Bowker of Tribal Spirit Drumming and developed a deep love for Drumming and Using Ritual.  She worked as a Tribal Spirit Group Facilitator in Dublin for four years.

Whilst studying Drum Ritual and Facilitation, she discovered  the author and Drum Circle Developer Arthur Hull.  Four years ago, she attended one of his Village Music Circles training courses in Scotland and  has since attended six further courses. Finally training as a Mentor in 2015. She is currently co-ordinating the Irish Village Music Programmes. 

Over the past five years, she has also developed and assisted in the evolution of  Tribal Spirit Drumming Dublin. Sínead has a deep love of community  and incorporates this  into all of her workshops. You can find out more about Sinead on her website: https://sineadharte4.wixsite.com/hartelandrhythms

Saturday evening we will gather around the fire for story time, to listen to the stories of myth, legend and our souls, we will break bread, share our own stories too, the sound of love will be our welcome guest and facilitator.  Please bring your instrument of choice if this resonates.

Sunday morning you will experience a voice guided meditation accompanied by our mothers earth song.

Our final sound journey will be guided by Peter on Sunday. Peter will bathe you in sound, allowing your body to relax and journey to allow the frequencies of the weekend to be fully embodied. We invite you to participate in a cacao ceremony prior to bathing in sound.  Peter is accomplished and passionate in many areas find out more at: https://thewandmaker.ie/ 

During the retreat you will be encouraged to be mindful about the sound of silence.

You will be nurtured and nourished by Helen of Authentic Discovery, all food provided will be locally sourced where possible and vegetarian or vegan. Beverages & fresh fruit will be available throughout your stay. Alcohol will not be provided but you are free to bring your own and consume sensibly. 

Your retreat includes; all the above, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch and evening meal on Saturday and snacks during Saturday. 

Your accommodation will be camping style. With individual pods, please notify if you wish to share. There is a cold water shower and electricity available for your use. You will be encouraged to turn off your mobile devices upon arrival and turn them back on when you leave.  

Spaces are limited.