Voice and Polyphony: Awakening the Sound, Weaving the Song

An experiential journey into sound, presence, and collective expression through polyphonic song.

What to Expect

During this week-long retreat—held in the magical nature of Pelion—we will gather in a space of acceptance, encouragement, and deep listening.

• Together we will experience the transformative power of group singing: learning traditional polyphonic songs, creating our own, and tuning our individual voices into the sound of the whole.
• We will work with breath, body, and one another, exploring the voice and the wide range of sounds that emerge naturally through presence and attentive listening.
• Through experiential exercises, playful interaction, and guidance from our vocal and movement impulses, we will improvise collectively—observing how our sound is shaped by both the outer environment and our inner emotional landscape.
• We will allow even the unknown parts of our voice to surface.
• We will celebrate the voice we were born with!

All voices are welcome.

This is the third time we return to the enchanting landscapes of Pelion to sing together for a full week—exploring our sound, our voice, and the ways they resonate within and around us. The voice becomes a means of communication and expression, a vibration that reflects the heart’s truth and connects us to creativity and the joy of life.

More than just a workshop, more than a holiday, this retreat is a unique opportunity to connect more deeply with your voice and to explore different aspects of yourself within a supportive, nurturing environment. By learning to coexist through a living sense of collectivity, we open our wings toward a freer voice.

“By singing, and by using the heart as our drum, we perform acts of mystery that awaken layers of the soul. We never know which beat or which song is meant for whom, for the openings created in each of us are unique and entirely new. But surely whatever they stir will be numinous and magnetic.”
— Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Daily Rhythm

• 07:00 Yoga, meditation, or other practice (depending on facilitator availability)
• 08:00 Buffet breakfast
• 09:30 Daily staff operational meeting (Community Circle on the first full day)
• 09:30–13:30 Voice and Polyphony: Awakening the Sound, Weaving the Song — with a coffee/tea break
• 13:30 Buffet lunch and picnic boxes for the beach
• 14:30–17:30 Beach / free time
• 18:00 Evening work shift (supporting dinner preparation)

• 20:00 Dinner (once during the week we dine at a local taverna)

• 23:00 Quiet time until the breakfast bell at 08:00

About the Community

More than just a retreat centre, Kalikalos is a seasonal international community for living, working, and playing together. Grounded in the practice of the Sharing Circle, the community collaborates in the rhythm of a healthy, holistic, vegetarian lifestyle. In this way, the entire community becomes the container for the transformational learning experience of our workshops.

Practical Information

• Location: Kalikalos Holistic Community, Anilio, Pelion
• Dates: August 12–19, 2026
• Languages: Greek & English (translation available)
• No prior experience in music, singing, or group work required
• Group size: Maximum 15 participants (early registration recommended; waiting list available)

Cost & Registration

• Participation fee: 550 €
• Early bird: 495 € until July 1
(Fee includes the workshop, full board, and accommodation for the entire retreat.)

As spaces are limited, priority will be given in order of expressed interest.

For more information:
Anni Ntoumouzi
 +30 6938123144
 polyphoniclab.an@gmail.com