Welcome to The Grotta Sonora Sound Experience 2026
June 7th to 14th
Calcata, Italy

An Immersive Week of Inner Exploration Through Sonic Connection

The Grotta Sonora Sound Experience is a week-long immersive journey into sound, silence, and deep listening, held in the timeless landscape of Calcata, a medieval village surrounded by nature just outside Rome.

This experience is conceived as a meeting point between a retreat and a training: a space where sound becomes both a tool for inner exploration and a living language to be explored, practiced, and embodied. It is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with oneself, with others, and with sound as a transformative force.

Set within the evocative caves of Grotta Sonora and other historical locations throughout the village of Calcata, the week unfolds through immersive sound experiences, shared practices, and moments of silence and deep connection. Participants will be surrounded by the resonance of gongs, acoustic and experimental instruments, nature soundscapes, and collective rituals such as kirtan, sound journeys, and guided listening sessions,
all supported by nourishing vegetarian Italian cuisine.

At the heart of the experience lies sound as a path of awareness. Through vibration and resonance, we explore presence, perception, and connection. The program offers a balanced flow between experiential practice and guided learning, creating space both for inner exploration and for developing a deeper understanding of sound.

Throughout the week, participants will practice with handcrafted gongs and instruments created by local and international artisans. The journey is guided by the Grotta Sonora teamtogether with guest artists Mike Tamburo, Jochen Fassbender, Thomas Orr Anderson and Jim Doble, each bringing a unique approach to sound, creativity, and listening.

The Grotta Sonora Experience is open and inclusive, designed for:
– those approaching sound work for the first time
– practitioners and facilitators wishing to deepen their practice
– musicians, healers, and creatives drawn to sound as a transformative medium

No prior experience is required. The intention is to create a safe, inspiring environment where curiosity, experimentation, and authentic expression can naturally unfold.

More than a retreat, this is a shared journey into sound as a way of listening, relating, and reconnecting with yourself, with others, and with the subtle intelligence of vibration.