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2027 EMILY HESS® BASIC TRUST RETREAT
with Emily & Peter Hess
Ikaria, Greece
Are you yearning for deeper self-connection and lasting stress relief?
Imagine a nurturing retreat that offers you the time and support to gently explore your inner landscape, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover your inner power.
Together with internationally renowned sound pioneer, educator and coach Emily Hess, who brings over 30 years of experience, you will be guided through 24 unique Basic Trust Settings and healing Sound Journeys designed to support deep relaxation, self-awareness, and meaningful inner transformation.
This immersive two-week experience invites you to reconnect with your Basic Trust - that quiet, steady sense that life can hold and support you - while discovering practical tools you can integrate into your daily life or, if you choose, share professionally with others.
More than simply a retreat, this is a pathway towards greater balance between your inner and outer worlds, offering space for reflection, renewal, and lasting life changes.
Come and join me for this truly special sound experience and unique opportunity to spend two weeks with Emily and Peter Hess on their beautiful secluded home island of Ikaria, surrounded by the turquoise Aegean Sea in the iconic Blue Zone of Greece.
Spend time on this unspoiled island where life moves at a gentler rhythm and time seems to almost stand still. Listen to the sound of the ocean, immerse yourself in beautiful sound experiences, enjoy sunshine, nourishing food, meaningful connection, and the warmth of community.
If you love cultural immersion, nature, sound, ocean, and authentic experiences, this is a rare and unforgettable opportunity not to be missed.
Overview
8.- 22. June 2027
Cost:
Emily Hess® Basic Trust Retreat $3699.- including GST
Payment plans available
including
All three Basic Trust Experience Seminars in English language including course scripts and certification
&
2 dinners and a lunch together, a hike in the mountains visiting a local monastery, adventure tour to 'Panigiri' a traditional local dance festival, an evening & visit to a local winery, Artemis temple sunset ritual on the last evening and a 3 hour "Sound Transformation' Workshop with Peter Hess
not included
Accommodation
Please book your room at https://www.cavosbay.com.gr/
Prerequisite:
Peter Hess® Sound Massage Level I to Practitioner Certification recommended
Hours of Study:
75hrs seminar
Seminar time:
Arrival and departure days are free
9 days of training
3 days of adventuring together
1 free day for rest & relaxation
Minimum number of participants:
8
Host:
Ute Coleman, Emily and Peter Hess
Other expenses to budget:
Return Flight to Athens from the country of your origin
Return Flight (50min) Athens to Ikaria ca. $360,- (including 8kg hand luggage and 23kg checked)
Spending money including lunches & dinners out etc.
Booking, Payment & Cancellation Policy To secure your place on the retreat, please read the following carefully: Booking & Payment Terms Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of AUD $1,000 is required at the time of booking. Full Payment: The remaining balance must be paid in full two months before the retreat start date. Payment Methods: Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card. Detailed instructions will be provided upon registration. Confirmation: Your booking is confirmed once your deposit is received and you receive a confirmation email. We recommend booking early, as places are limited and secured on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellation Policy We understand that sometimes unexpected events happen. We strongly recommend arranging comprehensive travel insurance to protect your investment (e.g., Fast Cover or similar), but it is your responsibility to make these arrangements. If you need to cancel: Cancellations made more than 2 months prior to the retreat start date will forfeit the AUD $1,000 deposit only. Cancellations made between 2 months and 1 month prior will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 1 month of the retreat start date, or in case of non-arrival, will incur a 100% cancellation fee. If the retreat must be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances or an insufficient number of participants, all payments will be fully refunded.
Accommodation:
Opening to the breathtaking beauty of the Aegean Sea, Cavos Bay Hotel & Studios sits gracefully on the sea
kissed cliffs of Armenistis Bay, offering panoramic views across the archipelago and neighbouring islands.
Built in traditional style, with chiseled stone, wooden details, canopies, and ceramic touches, the hotel blends harmoniously into the natural landscape and radiates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere — an ideal place to slow down, unwind, and fully enjoy the magic of Ikaria.
Perfectly located in the heart of Armenistis, you will also be within easy walking distance of local shops, cafés, traditional taverns, restaurants, and beautiful beaches.
Course Overview
Basic Trust - Transformation
In this workshop, we gently explore how to cultivate your Basic Trust and deepen your authentic connection with your emotions.
Through the creative use of sound, you’ll be guided to enhance self-positivity, release physical tension, and access the quiet power of your soul. This renewed sense of inner security can open the door to new, empowering life choices.
Learn to sense your body in a healing way, nurture mindfulness, and receive guidance on the safe and sensitive use of sound in professional settings.
Course content includes:
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Introduction: What is Basic Trust and how does it develop?
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Recognising and activating individual inner resources
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Basic Trust Sound Massage
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Basic Trust in an indigenous context – insights from the Newaris of Nepal
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Immersive experiences of Basic Trust in nourishing sound spaces
Scope: 24 hours
Basic Trust -Soul Dialogue
In this course, we explore hidden inner landscapes, restoring a sense of self-efficacy and reshaping our world through fresh awareness.
Sound becomes our bridge—harmonising inner and outer realities.
You’ll experience solution-focused sound spaces that support self-liberation, help decode energetic patterns, and encourage personal development with a sense of ease and lightness.
Graduates often find everyday challenges feel lighter, as they begin applying these sound-based approaches to real-life problem-solving. Each setting is designed to be gentle, effective, and client-friendly.
Course content includes:
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Fundamentals of interpersonal communication
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Guided sound spaces and meditations
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Practical exercises exploring the impact of sound on self-awareness and development
Scope: 16 hours
Basic Trust - Sound of Life
This course is an invitation to enrich your life story and shift your perspective toward growth and possibility.
Life’s tensions can often disconnect us from our bodies, clouding our sense of well-being. Through deep relaxation practices—such as extended Sound Massages—you’ll be guided into a renewed sense of vitality, awakening what we call the “Dance of Life.”
In creative and experimental sound spaces, you are encouraged to reclaim your inner power, gently shaping your life with greater freedom, responsibility, and joy. These transformative experiences help you reconnect with your innate resources, offering new ways to approach and even reframe your personal biography.
You’ll also learn how to bring these powerful sound spaces into your own professional or therapeutic practice.
Course content includes:
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Drawing strength through a resource-oriented connection with your ancestors
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Exploring your life journey through sound
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“Dance of Life” – an embodied sound experience
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Accessing dreams and visions through sound meditation
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Becoming aware of the sustaining and positive force within you
Scope: 24 hours