CASINA SETTARTE RETREAT

5-DAY RETREAT
AT CASINA SETTARTE, OSTUNI (ITALY)
3 - 8 June 2024
with Irena Z. Tomažin and Alessio Castellacci
(arrival 3.06 afternoon / departure 9.06 morning)

INCLUDES:

6 nights accommodation in simple shared apartments (2-3 people)
daily vegetarian meals
40 hrs of study sessions
individual mentoring
daily free time

ABOUT THE RETREAT

This June we meet again at the peaceful countryside of Casina Settarte in the Itria Valley, South Italy for a 5-day immersive retreat embraced by nature. The retreat invites you for a journey of intimacy with your body, voice, senses and surroundings. Reconnecting with our capacities of embodied listening in a raw and open environment of countryside, we tune in to our own voice and become present to the others and the acoustic dance of Life of the plants, insects and animals all around us. At Casina Settarte we will share a communal experience, in closeness to the rich natural landscape of Itria Valley, slowing down our pace to allow a state of soft presence, loving playfulness, deep listening.
The workshop is open to artists and life venturers who wish to deepen their experience on the physicality of voice and to engage in a dialogue with the natural environment as a source of guidance, re-alignment, and well being.
It is not expected that you have any formal study background, if you resonate with our offer, this workshop is for you.

STUDIO SESSIONS

Every day we will have a morning and an afternoon session in the sheltered outdoor studio, where we will introduce our practice and vision about different aspect of the physical voice: Deep Listening meditations, experiential anatomy of the breathing/moving/vocal bodies, somatic work, Collaborative Vocal Improvisation, learning and sharing songs in circle. The work will alternate individual tasks with partner- and group work, with special attention given to creating a safe space where each participant feels welcome to connect with their inner world and share its gifts with the circle.

FREE TIME

Each day there will be a lunch break followed by a siesta to rest and enjoy free time. Depending on the group flow, there might also be the possibility to rent cars for single days to visit the seaside or some of the typical villages around Casina.

LOCATION:

CASINA SETTARTE, OSTUNI (Brindisi)
more info www.casinasettarte.org/wordpress/

FEES:

WORKSHOP(*):
- SLIDING SCALE FEE: 490-680€ (according to your financial possibility)
- RETURNING PARTICIPANTS FEE: 450€ (for participants who have already joined a retreat with Alessio and Irena)

ACCOMMODATION (includes 6 nights / 3 vegetarian meals x day / use of facilities)
- BETWEEN 260-320€ (depending on the type of accommodation - shared room / tent / camper)

(*)Limited number of participants, places are reserved on a first come, first served basis.

REGISTRATION:

To apply please fill the form at the bottom of this page. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting your application (check your spam folder if you can’t see our email).

For more information please contact Alessio at:
info@the-world-is-sound.com / whatsapp +393792692458

¡ it is possible to arrive earlier and stay longer at Casina, if you are interested in that please get in touch directly with Francesco from Casina at info@casinasettarte.org