NEW ZEALAND
A joyful, restorative four-day journey into the alchemy of your voice — where singing, connection and conscious creation open the door to deep transformation and lasting change.
October 4–8, 2026 · Mana Retreat Centre, New Zealand
Your voice is the key to unlocking everything.
Your confidence. Your creativity. Your power. Your reality.
And you are about to remember how to use it.
This Retreat Is For You If…
You know there’s more in you than you’ve been expressing.
More joy. More power. More truth. More voice.
You’re ready to stop holding back and start showing up fully as yourself.
You want to feel empowered in your body, clear in your mind, and free in your expression.
You’re ready to sharpen your intuition, trust your inner wisdom, and finally give yourself permission to be seen and heard.
No singing experience needed. No performance. Just a full body YES.
Singing is woven through your entire day — from active morning circles in the Octagon Temple, to sounding in the sacred Sanctuary each afternoon, to gentle evening singing meditations that nurture the nervous system and feed the soul.
Begin each morning with Voice Yoga — blending chi-gong and kundalini-inspired movement with the power of your voice. As you move, you’ll sound affirmational phrases that release what’s held in the body and set the tone for the day ahead.
Using conscious language and the power of the positive opposite, you’ll craft your own Personal Healing Mantra — a unique, soul-led creation that shifts limiting beliefs and becomes a tool you’ll use long after you leave.
Each afternoon, walk through native bush to the sacred Sanctuary — a half-hour journey through breathtaking Coromandel landscape. At the top, experience the sacred labyrinth, soak in the epic views, and let the land hold and restore you.
Why I Created This…
I know what it feels like to have no voice.
Growing up, mine would lock up completely. Nothing would come out. I was too scared to speak, too scared to be seen — navigating childhood abuse, crippled by self-consciousness, fear of rejection and a deep belief that I simply wasn’t enough.
For decades I carried that. Through life’s greatest tests — some conscious, some not yet. Financial loss, raising children, starting over. Life invited me to grow in every way it could.
But somewhere in the middle of all of it, I found my voice. And when I did — everything changed. My health. My relationships. My sense of what was possible. My ability to set boundaries, trust my intuition and live from a place of genuine self-worth.
I am 63 this year. And I have spent more than 25 years refining everything I learned — through lived experience, through deep healing work, through energy, through sound — into something I can now teach.
I created Sacred Sounds because there is something extraordinary that happens when we come together in a space of connection, acceptance and open-hearted willingness to heal. The energy of a group amplifies everything. What feels impossible alone becomes inevitable together.
Your authentic voice is the key to everything. Without it, we are just kidding ourselves. With it — we are free.
And in these times of great change on our planet, freedom, joy and a life you truly love are not just possible.
They are your birthright.
Every day has its own rhythm — but this is the shape of it.
Everything is an invitation, never an obligation.
7:15am · Optional — but those who come rarely regret it.
Begin with Voice Yoga — kundalini and movement inspired breath, body and sound weaving together to open you up from the inside. Then gather for a nourishing breakfast at 8am before we move into the heart of the day.
9:30am · Octagon Temple
We sing. Beneath the soaring acoustics of the Octagon Temple, we come together in Sacred Singing Circles — original mantras, harmonies and uplifting songs that rewire the brain for joy and lift the spirit.
This is followed by Soul Songwriting and Word Magic — where you’ll craft your own Personal Healing Mantra using conscious language and the power of the positive opposite. A tool you’ll use long after you leave.
12 noon
A delicious, lovingly prepared vegetarian lunch served daily — where we gather, share and connect with like-hearted souls. Then the afternoon is yours to wander, rest and simply breathe.
2pm · Optional — rest at the retreat if you prefer
The afternoon adventure begins — conscious movement followed by a walk through native bush to the sacred labyrinth and Sanctuary. At the top, soak in the epic views, sing, sound, and simply be.
From 4pm the afternoon is entirely yours. Sink into the sauna, wander the grounds, rest in your room, or find a quiet spot with a view. This time is unstructured and unhurried — exactly as it should be.
Four days at one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking retreat centres — where the land holds you as much as we do.
Your Guides for This Journey
Julia Williamson
Julia Williamson is a transformational voice coach, professional singer and creator of the Sing to Thrive Method — with 40+ years of singing and more than 25 years in the healing and wellness space. Her work sits at the intersection of voice activation, conscious language, neuroscience and energy work. She has a rare gift for seeing what’s really driving someone’s patterns — and helping them shift it at the root, quickly and joyfully.
Described by those in her community as a powerful and deeply intuitive healer, Julia brings a presence that makes people feel completely held — safe enough to open, brave enough to transform. Because in Julia’s world, healing doesn’t have to be heavy. It can be soulful, joyful and profound — all at once.
Angela Bambach
Angela is a mentor and guide in conscious healing, supporting deep personal change, resilience, and inner freedom. Her journey began over 25 years ago through navigating chronic illness within her family — shaping a deep knowing that meaningful healing is always possible.
Trained as an Option Process Mentor and working with Robert Tennyson Stevens’ Mastery Systems, Angela uses Conscious Language and Imagination Activation to help you see what’s been running beneath the surface… shift limiting beliefs at the root… and reconnect with your inner power to create lasting change.
Margot Goslett
Margot brings years of experience in movement, alignment, and energy work, blending meditation, crystal bowl sound, and gentle practices to support deep reconnection with the body.
Trained in dance, she weaves her knowledge into intuitive, heart-led sessions that invite you to explore expression through sound and embodied awareness. Based in Mothar Mountain, Queensland, Margot gently guides you to connect with your inner knowing, awaken your natural ability to heal, and empower you to become the creative director of your own life — stepping forward with confidence and trust.
You are welcome to contact Julia directly to discuss your room preference and secure your place.
Arrival is from 4:00pm on Sunday, giving you time to settle in before dinner, followed by a relaxing sound bath to gently welcome you into the retreat. On departure day, rooms are vacated by 10:00am, with luggage safely stored onsite, and the retreat concludes at 2:00pm after our final morning of singing, lunch, and heartfelt goodbyes.
A peaceful lodge setting, a short walk from the Main Lodge and close to the sauna.
Rooms with two single beds and a wash basin
Shared bathroom facilities (4 showers, 2 toilets)
Ideal if you’re comfortable sharing amenities and enjoy a quiet, relaxed atmosphere
Comfortable rooms located close to the Main Lodge, meeting and dining spaces.
A mix of twin-share rooms and larger rooms with up to four beds
Each room has its own private ensuite, shared only by those in the room
Perfect for those wanting a private ensuite — available as twin share or single occupancy.
Stay right in the heart of the retreat, with rooms next to the meeting space, dining area, kitchen and library.
Shared bathroom facilities (3 toilets, 2 showers)
Best suited for those who like being close to everything and enjoy a communal feel
All options include four nights’ accommodation, nourishing vegetarian meals and the full Sacred Sounds retreat experience.
Special retreat options are available for New Zealand residents.
Stay at Mana and enjoy the full retreat experience, or stay nearby and join us each day.
Contact Julia for NZ options and pricing.
No. All domestic and international flights to New Zealand and transport to Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel New Zealand must be covered by each participant.
Yes, we kindly ask that all participants arrange comprehensive travel insurance before joining the retreat. It’s an important step to ensure your well-being is fully supported while travelling—physically, emotionally, and financially.
Having the right cover means that in the unlikely event of illness, delays, cancellations, or other unexpected changes (beyond your control or ours), you’ll be protected and able to focus on the transformative experience ahead.
Travel insurance is a requirement for this journey, and we trust you’ll understand this is part of creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved.
Yes — and the journey is part of the adventure! Mana Retreat Centre is located at 608 Manaia Road, Coromandel, New Zealand, approximately 2.5 hours from Auckland International Airport (AKL).
We recommend booking flights that arrive in Auckland by early afternoon so you can enjoy a relaxed, scenic drive through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking countryside.
Getting there:
Hire car — the easiest and most flexible option, and great value in New Zealand. We love carflexi.com for competitive rates.
Rideshare / carpool — we’ll help connect you with other participants closer to the retreat date so you can share the journey.
Private transfer — available from Auckland if you’d prefer to sit back and relax. A car for up to 3 people is approximately $300, or a van from $550 ($90 per person thereafter). Contact Julia for recommendations.
Arrival time:
Please plan to arrive at 4:00pm, giving you time to settle in, find your feet, and soak in the surroundings before our welcome dinner at 6:00pm — followed by a beautiful sound bath to ease you gently into the retreat
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is on Sunday, October 4 from 4:00pm.
You’ll have time to settle into your room, with dinner served at 6:00pm. In the evening, we’ll gently arrive together with a relaxing sound bath to ease you into the retreat space before a restful night.
Check-out is on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00pm.
Rooms are to be vacated by 10:00am, with luggage safely stored onsite at the retreat (perfect if you’re not travelling with a car). We’ll continue the experience with a beautiful morning of singing, followed by a nourishing lunch together and heartfelt goodbyes.
What if I can’t sing?
No experience is needed — everyone is welcome! This retreat is about vibration, resonance, and connection, not perfection. Many people arrive believing they “can’t sing,” yet those beliefs are simply energetic blocks that have silenced the voice. Through gentle guidance, sound healing, and joyful group singing, those blocks begin to dissolve — and by the time you leave, your voice (and confidence) will feel open, free, and alive. If you’re willing to explore your sound and add your unique vibration to the group harmonics, you’re already in the right place.
Yes — all meals are included and lovingly prepared to nourish body and soul. You’ll enjoy delicious, wholesome vegetarian cuisine that’s gluten-free, vibrant, and deeply nurturing. Each meal is crafted with care using fresh, local ingredients to support your wellbeing and keep your energy high throughout the retreat. Expect food that’s as healing and heart-opening as the sacred sounds themselves.
Only the kind that soothes your soul. Our retreat includes gentle bush walks through the breathtaking landscapes surrounding the retreat centre, along with time to walk the labyrinth — a meditative, slow-paced journey shown to calm the nervous system, support mindfulness, and integrate emotional and energetic shifts. These simple, rhythmic movements help settle the mind and bring the body into coherence. The rest of your journey unfolds through singing, vocal toning, and sound healing sessions designed to restore balance, awaken your energy, and activate your authentic voice. It’s gentle movement for the body, music for the soul, and renewal for your entire being.
Bring comfortable clothing for movement and relaxation, along with good walking shoes for bush walks and exploring the grounds. A water bottle is helpful to stay hydrated during the day.
You may also like to bring swimmers if you feel called for a refreshing dip at one of the nearby Coromandel beaches such as Hahei Beach or Hot Water Beach.
Most importantly, bring anything that helps you feel comfortable, supported, and at ease — this is your time to soften, rest, and reconnect.
This is more than a retreat — it’s a homecoming to your voice, where your words begin to shape a life you truly love.
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