The forging experience
Resounding Earth
Gabriella and Heather, co-creators of the unique forging experience, guide you as brass and bronze become your singing bowl.
Explore Resounding Earth ↗A Bhakti House Immersion
Forge your own singing bowl.
May 19–26, 2027 Vouga river valley, northern Portugal
Transform raw brass and bronze into a singing bowl of your very own, while being witnessed and summoned to the frontier of your own evolution.
The immersion
Fire, metal and devotion
Forge a Singing Bowl is an immersive experience built around a rare craft: shaping raw brass and bronze, by fire and hammer, into a beautiful singing bowl that is yours to keep.
Each day opens with yoga in the morning. The heart of the day is spent at the forge, in the unique experience created by Resounding Earth. Evenings close with philosophical discussion shared in community and sound baths or participatory live music.
You leave with more than a bowl: you leave with an instrument whose voice you helped bring into the world, along with a transformed heart and spirit.
Is this for you?
Perfect for those who:
- Long for hands-on making
- Are drawn to flame and metal
- Are ripening into their next frequency
- Are opening to the mysteries of frequency and vibration
- Are seeking communal ritual
- Want to weave sound with nature
- Are ready to go into the deepest places in the self and release more and more light
Daily rhythm
A day in the immersion
- Morning
Yoga and Somatic Practices
Begin each day grounding body and breath before the work of the forge.
- Day
The forge
Heat, hammer and shape brass and bronze, step by step, into your own singing bowl.
Begin with an introduction to metallurgy and forging, with hands-on guidance continuing throughout the week.
- Evening
Community and Music
Gather for philosophical discussion, then enjoy music and sound bathing.
- Outings
Local Field Trips
We will offer an outing to local sacred sites and attractions mid-week. At the end of the week, we will play our own singing bowls together at a special location.
Guides
Who you'll be with
Philosopher · Writer · Coach
Christine Marie Mason
International philosopher, writer and coach Christine Mason of the Living Tantra Institute guides you in the crucible of self-transformation.
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Quinta Galegas
A traditional country estate in northern Portugal, east of Porto, nestled in the river valley of the Vouga near the village of Ribeiradio.
Quinta Galegas is a lovingly restored 18th-century country house set in five acres of orange groves, olive trees and organic vegetable, herb and flower gardens. It is a peaceful setting of real natural beauty, with a natural lake and swimming pool and views across the valley.
Lodging and meals are included in the immersion.
The house
Bedrooms in the main house, each with its own ensuite, plus a bar, library and shaded courtyard.
Poolside rooms
Three bedrooms in a separate building beside the pool, sharing a bathroom.
The Pool
A clean freshwater swimming pond, enhanced by majestic trees.
Garden-fresh food
Seasonal vegetarian meals inspired by what's growing in the Quinta's own gardens.
Meat and fish available by advance request. Let us know when you enroll. Eggs served daily with breakfast.
The studio
A large wooden-floored studio on the lower floor of the house for yoga and group practice.
FAQ
Questions
Do I keep the bowl I make?
Yes. The singing bowl you forge during the immersion is your own to take home.
How do I get there?
Porto is the closest airport. From there, you can take a shuttle to Quinta Galegas, about 1.25 hours away.
Will there be an information session?
We are planning 1–2 information sessions before the trip to answer any questions you may have. You are also welcome to reach out using the "Contact" button.
How many participants will there be?
10 participants maximum, plus four facilitators.
Contact
Get in Touch
Interested in joining an immersion or have a question? Send a note and you'll hear back soon.
