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Music On the Mountain: A Raga Retreat Byron Bay Shire
Music On the Mountain: A Raga Retreat Byron Bay Shire
January 21 - 27, 2026
Nimbin, Australia
6 nights, 7 days
16 person retreat
Highlights
Indian classical music training: voice & instrument
Voice activation & sound healing
Sunrise view yoga & mindfulness immersion in nature
Unique camp & room options bordering national forest
Tea ceremony & Vedic fire ritual
Details
Raga Retreat 2026 Open Your Voice, Mind & Heart Join Shivam Rath — yoga teacher, meditation guide, and master of Indian slide guitar — for a transformational week in the lush Byron Bay hinterlands. This annual retreat is a deep dive into the mystical world of Indian Classical Music, Mantra, Yoga, and Soundkalpa (intention through sound). Perfect for anyone who loves yoga, chanting, kirtan, instrumental music, or simply the healing power of sound. What You’ll Experience - Indian Raga & Rhythm Workshops — for voice & instruments - Yoga, Mantra, Meditation & Yoga Nidra - Ecstatic Dance, Fire & Tea Ceremonies - Forest Walks & Crystal-Clear Swimming Holes - Ayurvedic Vegetarian Meals prepared with love - Connection with a conscious, creative community Why Raga? Ragas are living musical frameworks inspired by nature, time of day, and season. Learning them is more than scales — it is a discipline of head-to-heart coherence, invoking Bhava (devotion) and Rasa (essence) through sound. This practice harmonizes brain and heart, aligning you with both inner stillness and outer expression. Your Teachers & Guides Shivam Rath – Yoga, meditation, Indian slide guitar, raga & rhythm Kathryn Riding – Voice activation & yoga Sara Rath – Yoga & Yoga Nidra Mico Sundari – Mantra, Sanskrit pronunciation Jeremy Wakefield & Melanie Roske – Tea ceremony & live music Allana Beltran – Nature immersion meditation Pramila – Authentic Ayurvedic Indian cooking + more guest facilitators... Who's It For? - Singers, musicians, yogis, and sound explorers - Those seeking to deepen their raga, mantra, or kirtan practice - Anyone wishing to start the year with clarity, creativity & resonance - Lovers of nature, dance, and conscious community Leave With: - A renewed sense of inspiration, alignment, and devotion — ready to carry your intentions through 2026 with clarity and confidence. - Set your intention and let this be your year of music, transformation, and inner harmony.
Venue
Black Sheep Farm
4.8 ★ 13 Reviews
Approximately 55 years ago, the area now known as Black Sheep Farm transitioned from a banana plantation to dairy land, and by the early 1980s, it was predominantly grassland without trees or bushes. The guesthouse, initially built without power using hand tools, has evolved organically over the years. Mac, the previous owner, lived in and gradually upgraded the guesthouse over 12 years, giving it a comfortable, modern, and airy aesthetic. Over 39 years, Mac transformed the property into a lush paradise by extensively planting native and other species, including a Eucalyptus corridor to attract koalas and various fruit trees. The property, which also includes a secluded pottery studio established in 1983, enjoys complete privacy due to its remote location. Recently, a new Temple built in the traditional German "Fachwerk" style without nails has been completed, where various workshops like the Living Purpose Retreat are now hosted.
Pool
Garden
Sauna
Towels
Kitchen
Bathroom
Accommodation
Sunrise View (Private Room)
Private room for 2
$1,000 USD / person
Sunrise View (Private Room)
Private room for 1
$1,622 USD total
Shared House
Private room for 2
$909 USD / person
Shared House
Private room for 1
$1,295 USD total
Camping
Private room for 2
$640 USD / person
Camping
Private room for 1
$706 USD total
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Limited Private Rooms with Sunrise Views and double queen-size beds. One Master Bedroom king-size. Shared bathroom- BYO Camping options available.
Meals
Meals provided
Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Dairy-free · Gluten-free · Organic
Authentic Indian Based meals with full Vegan & GF options available including idli and dosa.
Testimonials
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Host
What's Included
14 gourmet meals
Tea & coffee
All programs
Onsite accommodation or camping (with shared bathroom)
Ice baths and hot outdoor bathing
Bush walks
Ecstatic dance
Tea ceremonies
Not Included
Breakfast
Yoga mats
Own camp gear
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
