ACROSS MULTIPLE DATES IN 2025

Song of the Soul Retreat

Charlotte is thrilled to invite you to her ground-breaking series of signature retreats. Blending research, ancient indigenous practises, and her personal experiences with sound to help you uncover your unique voice in the world.

From Charlotte…

Details

Curated and delivered by Charlotte herself and inspired by her own decades-long journey through voice and sound, she wants her life experience and work to empower you to discover your authentic self and what makes your soul sing.

Song of the Soul above all things, will help you remember that you are wild. By harnessing the resonance and healing power of your voice, we will lead you through a journey to discover the story of you, past, present, & future.

2025 DATES

June 3rd - June 8th
September 2nd - September 7th
November 18th - November 23rd

PRICING

Prices start from £1550 for the entire retreat, head to our bookings page for info.


Your Teachers

Testimonials from Previous Guests & Charlotte

The Dreaming is set in a magical Welsh landscape. To be nurtured by my friend Charlotte Church’s powerful and entrancing voice in such a special place is mesmerising and nurturing.

- Luke Evans

Welsh Actor, Singer & Performer

Overview

The programme isn’t about singing and voice in a performance sense, and you don’t need to be a singer to take part. Singing and using your voice is a birth right and we use this tool to ask ‘Who are you and what is your place and role in the world?’.

By harnessing the resonance and healing power of your voice, we will lead you through a journey to discover the story of you, past, present, & future, empowering you to discover your own unique voice in the world. 

During your time at the ‘Song of The Soul’ retreat, nature will be a constant companion and source of inspiration with practices like 'Singing to the Land’ and crafting with natural materials, drawing from the ancient practices of our ancestors so we re-connect with who we are and where we are from.

But it’s not all deep diving into your soul and navigating emotional seas! Charlotte being Charlotte, you can also expect a ton of fun by joining her for silent discos at dawn, even creating your own music. 

It’s important to stress again that this retreat is for EVERYONE, singers, and non-singers alike. You do not have to be a musician to unlock the power of your voice.

This unique offering is a significant addition to The Dreaming and is inspired by research that shows the profound impact breath work and sound healing can have on emotional and physical health, along with powerful and ancient indigenous practices that reconnect with the land, nature, community, roots, and song.  

‘Song of the Soul' is a culmination of Charlotte’s life’s work, and we look forward to sharing this transformative programme with you which is open to anyone who wants to feel empowered, loved and rooted in themselves.

I knew my time at The Dreaming would be a wonderful break in stunning surroundings but I was not prepared for it to be life changing. Charlotte is a world class facilitator who delivers meaningful healing with humour, grace and compassion. Her empathy shines through and I felt honoured to watch people take leaps forward in their personal journeys that would take years elsewhere. You leave The Dreaming wondering, "Was I dreaming?" but thankfully, it's all real.

- Kiri Pritchard McLean

Comedian, Writer & Former Artist in Residence

Accommodation

Luxurious rooms with modern amenities awaits you, each designed by award winning designers to provide comfort and tranquility.

Each rooms interior reflect our passion for other cultures. Natural materials and tactile draping create den-like spaces, whilst original floorboards and textured walls give coherence and a cosseting feel to the seven rooms, each with its own distinct name and character.

The essence of connection thrives through our shared rooms. Our distinctive approach assigns beds individually rather than by room, encouraging meaningful interactions with fellow guests.

Embracing shared living is ingrained in The Dreaming’s values, creating an environment where bonds flourish.


The Location

Nestled in the heart of the Elan Valley, Wales. Our retreat offers a serene and rejuvenating environment, away from busy work life, whatever the weather.

Set within forty seven glorious acres of ancient land, The Dreaming is a rural wonder which offers true serenity and blissful tranquility. Once a 15th century Cistercian monastery, this fabulous property passed through Georgian and Victorian aristrocratic families to the designer Laura Ashley and her family in the 20th century.

Laura Ashley directed her multinational interior design company from Rhydoldog House and then, in 2020, our founder Charlotte Church, with the help of talented collaborators, reimagined, refurbished and reconfigured it.

Sing to the Land

Here, you become the melody, a gentle resonance that harmonizes with the spirit of the earth. It's not about hitting the perfect notes; it's about letting your voice merge with the unseen energies of the woods. Close your eyes and let the music of your soul dance with the rustling leaves and murmurs of the wind. Sing to the land, and in that mystical moment, become one with the sacred symphony of nature.