Retreat Services
Time for Your Craft
Do you ever feel like a juggler going from one thing to the next, trying to balance your "to do list" with what you want to do? It is difficult to set aside time during your daily life to get lost in your craft. This is where Sohum may serve you! You may enjoy some time away from balancing life to focus on your artistic goals. Having a place to do so without worrying about being distracted or disturbing others with your music may be all you need!
You may also choose to take advantage of Sohum services during your stay that may enhance your artistry. When you book a Sohum retreat, you will be offered a "menu" of experiences from which to choose. These experiences are designed to promote physical and mental awareness during your stay allowing your most creative and productive self to emerge!
The Space
A private apartment with a queen size bedroom, a full kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room is available for your artistic retreat. The apartment has sleeping space for up to 4 guests if you are looking for a group retreat. Additional guests may be an option. It is easy to transition the space to accommodate various instruments and activities. The apartment is attached to our home; therefore, you do not have to be concerned with making too much sound. You will be staying in a music friendly environment! There is a fire space just off your porch and a park next door.
The property is located in an open-minded community with benefits typical of a university town. The Pennsylvania State University always has inspiring events and opportunities only a short, 6-minute drive away. Come see why they call the heart of Pennsylvania Happy Valley! Fresh air and public woodlands are abundant! The community caters to hikers and bikers. It is a perfect area to escape, reflect, contemplate, and apply mindfulness to your artistry.
Design Your Retreat Experience
You may design your retreat experience in a variety of ways to enhance your stay at Sohum. When you book with Sohum, you will have an opportunity to choose services that will tailor your retreat experience to compliment your artistic goals.
Sohum Retreat Services
Music Offerings
Voice Lessons: vocal technique, repertoire, and/or music reading skills with Val
Mindful Music Approach to Singing with Val
Mindful Approach to Artistic Expression: any instrument with Val
Audio recording capabilities during your stay
Lesson in creative music approaches with Anne-Marie
Lesson in improvisation with Anne-Marie
Music Video: allow us to create a music video combining music and images from your stay and possibly previously recorded material. You may use it to promote or share your music or keep as a memento!
Wellness
Guided Meditation with Val: Explore creative thinking, tackle performance anxiety, increase focus, utilize emotions, and experience many other ways meditation can assist you with your artistic goals.
Private Yoga Session: Allow our favorite yoga coach, Laura, guide you into functional movement patterns pertaining to your craft while freeing up confining tension. Laura's approach is accessible to those who have never tried yoga to the advanced yogi!
Mindful Approach to Artistic Expression: Active mindfulness coaching while pursuing and/or performing any artistic outlet with Val
Life Coach Session from an experienced artist who happens to also be a certified life coach, Jackie.
Groceries: Submit a list of your must have grocery items and we will have them waiting for you in your kitchen.
Catered Mindful Meal: Enjoy a meal that will fill your soul! Only quality ingredients and thoughtful consideration of your food preferences/restrictions.
FREE Gifts!
Journal Notebook: Writing as a manifestation of thinking is a powerful tool when learning, creating, and/or personal transformation. A journal will be waiting for you in your retreat suite. You may use this gift as you see fit or as a result of prompts from lessons during your stay.
EcoAmp: Design your own smartphone amplification box during your visit out of repurposed materials. We provide the pre-engineered box and you add resonators and your own artistic touch. No electricity required!
Pick-up & Drop-off: Local transportation is provided to you should you need it.
Hiking Plan: Allow us to share our personal hiking favorites in the area to connect to nature, for exercise, and/or meditation.
Jam Session: We love to make music and are connected to local musicians who enjoy doing so as well. If casually connecting with other musicians is something you enjoy, we may be able to musick together!
Additional Amenities
Other amenities you may enjoy during your retreat:
Clavinova piano
Fire pit
Books
WIFI
TV with Chromecast
Workspace
Filtered water
Full kitchen
Private bathroom with a shower
Toiletries
Washer/Dryer: private laundry room with supplies
All linens are provided
Book with us!
Please Contact Us if you are interested in booking a retreat or if you have questions.
