Hurleyville, New York,
Fall 2025
“when we create from this tender unmasked place inside of us, magic happens.”
“Silence Singing was an exquisite invitation to be still, look inside, and courageously express…when we create from this tender unmasked place inside of us, magic happens. And it did, a lot of it. Thomas and Satya rigorously invited deep silent listening practice, with unfiltered creative flow, creating a synergy of care, play, and transcendence. My roommate said that I had returned changed, and I had. My cells awoke, my heart broke open, and I renewed my commitment to healing through divine connection. Thank you, thank you, thank you.” — Rebekah
“I am a lifelong singer and performer who has been longing to tap more deeply into my creative side with more presence and consistency. I came to the Silence Singing Residency with the hopes of sparking alive inspiration and inner creativity, not just to have an experience while at retreat but to have a lasting connection with my creative life upon returning home. Satya and Thomas have created a beautiful container for this longing to be fulfilled. Their ability to hold space with both deep reverence and a sense of joyful play allowed for me to sink more fully into myself and unearth some gems that have been lying dormant since childhood. The combination of meditation, spirited silence, guided solo and group activities and quality alone time showed me the recipe that is needed to foster my creativity at home. I am eternally grateful for this beautiful experience and highly recommend Silence Singing if you are longing for a semi guided, semi solo residency experience.” — Jai
“Silence Singing nourished the quiet mysteries of my soul…
‘“Silence Singing nourished the quiet mysteries of my soul…. Parts of myself that had been laid to rest were awakened and uplifted by kind and curious witnessing. I found myself leaning back, trusting the intelligence of the present moment to guide me, and creating from a place of profound simplicity. Spirited and restful harmony emerged, as we met inquiry with presence and devotion. In a mycelium web of community, my introvert felt so taken care of! Thomas and Satya truly embody the spirit of Silence Singing. I feel connected to my truth, my gifts, and my peace.” — Lisa
“Silence Singing was a mix of profound moments of meditation, service and singing, with other very expansive moments of playful, creative explorations in the forest that opened my heart to the wonder. I felt safe and grounded enough to express myself creatively in ways I hadn’t explored yet.There was also enough spaciousness across the week to feel productive and with choice about the experience I wanted it to be. I think everyone would benefit from coming to this retreat and I personally will come back.” — Marti
‘What I loved the most about Silence Singing is that it was the perfect way to mix inner listening with different ways of creative expression.
‘What I loved the most about Silence Singing is that it was the perfect way to mix inner listening with different ways of creative expression. At a beautiful house surrounded by nature and musical instruments, the space made me feel like a little child in a playground, inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and try things I rarely find time to do in my everyday life. Thomas and Satya were an amazing duo, it was great to see how well they complemented each other in the facilitation. My favorite parts were the delicious and nourishing silent meals and the improvised circle singings by the fire. My key takeaways: a renewed creative energy, deeper self-awareness, and new connections with diverse, interesting and like-minded people. Also, not only did I get to write my first full song, but I was also able to collaborative perform it with the group! I recommend the experience to anyone looking for more space to develop their own voice and feel they could be inspired by being and creating in community. — Carla
I felt safe and grounded enough to express myself creatively in ways I hadn’t explored yet.
"it's ok,
it's safe to come play now."
It was such a healing week. I felt the facilitators and the whole group whispering to the little boy in me who loves to play music, but who learned to be so scared of judgment, saying, “it’s ok, it’s safe to come play now.” — James