Handpan Immersive Retreat
24 - 30 August 2026
Barnhaus, Transylvania, Romania
About the Retreat
Handpan Immersive Retreat - hosted by NADAYANA
24 – 30 August 2026
Barnhaus, Transylvania, Romania
Limited to only 7–9 participants
Music is not merely a sequence of notes — it is the art of giving voice to the silent movements of the soul.
This intimate immersion is intentionally kept very small. For six nights we gather in a private mountain sanctuary to move beyond mechanical playing and into authentic musical expression. Here, every note is heard, every question is answered, and real artistic growth happens.
The Journey
Act I: The Inner Sound
• The Touch — Unlocking clean, warm, and truly resonant tone
• The Flow — Moving from patterns into fluid, heartfelt composition and complex rhythms. Deep dive into melody and musical storytelling
• The Dialogue — Real-time musical conversation and deep listening
Act II: The Professional Blueprint
• The Studio — Professional recording techniques, microphone placement, minimal gear that matters
• The Stage — Live sound, EQ, effects (full pedalboard provided for experimentation)
• Content Creation Mastery — High-end cameras, budget setups, lighting, editing - my full arsenal
• The Path — Building your unique artistic voice and sustainable career (drawn from 16+ years full-time, 45k+ YouTube subscribers, multiple videos reaching over 2–3M+ views)
Our Sanctuary: Barnhaus
An architectural masterpiece located in the historic heart of Transylvania, near the ancient village of Viscri. Barnhaus blends Nordic minimalist design with centuries-old Transylvanian heritage, featuring soaring wooden beams, microcement textures, and expansive glass walls that flood the creative spaces with natural light.
The entire premium estate becomes our private sound sanctuary (normally up to 12-14, capped for us).
Room Options & Investment
• VIP Single Private Suite (Queen bed): €2,750 → Early Bird €1,950 (until 15 July)
• Couple’s Sanctuary (Private Master for a Couple): €3,650 → Early Bird €3,450
• Premium Shared (mezzanine, limited): €2,050
What’s Included
• 6 nights accommodation at the private, architecturally stunning Barnhaus
• Full board: Three nourishing vegetarian meals daily, prepared with local ingredients
• 25+ hours of intimate handpan guidance and group sessions
• High-end quality loaner handpans (perfectly tuned)
• Professional video recording sessions with high-end cameras and FX
• One intimate live handpan concert / sound journey by Nadayana
• Airport transfers from nearby airports
• Special creative excursion day to one of Transylvania’s most mysterious place - The Bran Castle
Transylvanian Overlanding Extension
Strictly limited to 1 Slot Only
A 3-day / 2-night ultra-exclusive creative adventure into the wild Carpathians (add-on after the retreat).
You will join my wife and me driving our two fully equipped Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4 overland vehicles for authentic off-roading, rooftop tent camping, and magical sonic recording sessions at sunrise, sunset, and under the stars.
Investment (Add-on):
• Solo Explorer: +€1,650
• Adventurous Couple: +€2,350
(Includes guiding, all fuel, overlanding equipment, camp meals, and professional field recording assistance.)
This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with your Inner Sound in a beautiful, intimate setting.
If something inside you resonates with this call, I would be honored to share this week with you.
Send me a message or use the contact form and let’s see if this journey is meant for us.
Stay inspired,
Nadayana
Apply Now
For any information about the retreat use the form below. Please specify the followings:
Full name
For how long have you been playing the handpan? Which scale?
Are you planning to come alone or with someone else?
Cancellation Policy
Sometimes the unpredictable happens and we have to change plans. Here is what you should know in case you cannot attend anymore:
• 80% refund (minus bank/transfer fees) until 15 July 2026
• 50% refund between 15 July – 31 July 2026
• No refund after 1st August 2026