Voice & Vision
An invitation to five days of
creative renewal in Italy!
June 23–27, 2026
FRASCATI, ITALY (NEAR ROME)
Guided by Gudrun Bühler & Lisa Sonora
Express Yourself with Embodied Ease & Confidence
VISUAL JOURNALING AND GENTLE VOICE WORK -
express yourself through writing, art and voice.
Voice & Vision is an invitation to be present to what lives under the surface.
Supported by culture, history, and a small groupsetting where you can let go and dive deep.
Held in the historic setting of the Museo Tuscolano Scuderie Aldobrandini in Frascati, Italy, the workshop brings together different ways of expressing yourself so you can listen to what
wants to be heard and you can see what wants to be seen. Guided by two Master facilitators.
Lisa Sonora (Visual journaling) and Gudrun Buhler (Voice work).
The purpose lies in the joy of the creative process and the opportunity to be in community while cultivating a deeper connection with oneself away from everyday tasks and problems.
Wether you are an artist looking for more depth or simply someone interested in expressing yourself - you will be taken into a magical place.
All you need is curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore.
Your Voice & Vision Workshop Facilitators
Come Back To Easeful Expression That Feels Like You
Voice & Vision unfolds as a dialogue between image and sound.
In morning visual journaling sessions with Lisa Sonora, you’ll work in a sketchbook using a variety of art materials, collage, and writing.
The focus is on observation, curiosity, and inquiry rather than technique or outcome.
Drawing inspiration from the sketchbooks of Leonardo da Vinci and others who kept visual notebooks—where words, images, and ideas lived side by side—visual journaling is offered as a way of thinking on the page and giving form to inner experience without needing experience in making art.
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Feel at Home with Your Own Voice
Voice & Vision unfolds as a dialogue between image and sound.
In the afternoon we will explore our own voices:
* Body work will release tension and that will allow for deeper breathing.
* Gentle voice exercises such as humming, vocalizing on vowels
and creating sound together.
* Simple harmonizing and improvisational singing
not focused on technique or judgement of the sound -
focused on allowing self-expression and flow.
* A big part of the work will be to go deeper into an exploration of the different vowels and what each vowel brings to the voice.
(For example OOH as in Y(ou) brings warmth to the sound.)
* working with focused listening as a means to coming into stillness
What you can hear you can sing!
* Playful, fun and also meditative and deep.
"...few singers realise that the vowel is the soul of the voice, the soul of the word,..."
- Herbert-Caesari
The work will be gentle. It will be tailored to your level of comfort. Applying the work to singing songs is included for those who would like to sing. It is not a requirement.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ITALY AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS!
Frascati has long been a place of retreat and study—close to Rome, yet removed enough for attention to settle.
You'll experience "La Dolce Vita" firsthand, becoming inspired by the beauty, art, architecture and nature around you.
Our sessions take place at the Museo Tuscolano Scuderie Aldobrandini, where world history as well as modern art shape the atmosphere.
Over five days, the sustained rhythm of shared practice creates something increasingly rare: continuity and connection - allowing perspectives to shift, senses to open and attention to deepen.
Evenings are intentionally open, giving you time to absorb the day’s discoveries at your own pace. Whether through a shared meal, a walk through town, or quiet time alone, the work continues to unfold naturally and with ease.
We Created The Voice & Vision Workshop For You
This workshop is for anyone who feels drawn to exploring the liberating power of enhanced self-connection through art.
Treat yourself to relaxation, beauty and art and delight in people who will bring you new, joyful reflections of yourself. This is how lives can change for the better.
Your loved ones will appreciate your renewed enthusiasm for life.
No prior experience is required. All you need is curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore.
REGISTER HERE
Voice & Vision: A Contemplative Workshop in Voice work & Visual Journaling
Frascati, Italy (near Rome)
Museo Tuscolano Scuderie Aldobrandini
Upper level
June 23–27, 2026
Early Registration (Before March 30th): $2145
After March 30, $2475 (if space available)
Space is limited to 15 participants max.
A $590 non-refundable deposit will hold your space.
We will send you an invoice to pay the balance payable by April 30, 2026.
At the checkout you will find "overtime payment" options from Klarna.
What's Included:
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Five full days of guided visual journaling and voice work
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All essential art materials are provided. Prior to the workshop, we’ll share a short list of optional personal art supplies you’re welcome to bring if you wish.
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A supportive, small-group setting—where every creative block and breakthrough is welcomed as a gift.
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The freedom to create without judgment, critique or comparison
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Gentle, structured guidance to help you express emotions, tap into intuition, and create from an authentic place
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Use of the Museo Tuscolano Scuderie Aldobrandini as our working environment in Frascati, Italy. We will work in a big sunlit space with great acoustics and a Steinway grand piano on the upper floor of the museum.
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A thoughtfully paced structure that supports presence, integration and ease.
What's Not Included:
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Travel to Frascati, Italy (you’ll receive a detailed travel guide + recommendations)
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Accommodations (a list of nearby hotels and lodgings will be provided)
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Meals (lunch and dinner breaks will allow you to explore local cafes and restaurants)
FRASCATI IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY TRAIN FROM ROME AND FROM THE AIRPORTS. ONCE IN FRASCATI EVERYTHING IS REACHABLE ON FOOT. IF YOU BOOK A HOTEL OR AIRBNB IN OR CLOSE TO TOWN, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WALK COMFORTABLY TO THE MUSEUM WHERE THE WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE.
Museo Tuscolano Scuderie Aldobrandini
VATICAN MUSEUM IN ROME
FAQ & Policies
Do I need experience with singing or visual journaling?
Not at all! This workshop is designed to be accessible and welcoming to a wide range of backgrounds, including complete beginners. Curiosity and openness are enough.
Is this a performance or therapy workshop?
No. The focus is on exploration, listening, and process rather than performance or therapeutic outcomes. However for those who would like to showcase their art or sing in performance we will have an opportunity to do that at the end of the last day. Ask for more details if you are interested. After the workshop, as a little surprise gift from us we will send a greeting card with one of your visual creations as the cover image (you pick which one) so you can send it to your friends and let them know about your summer adventure. If you like to have more you can order them.
What do I need to bring?
All basic art supplies are provided. You’ll just need to bring your own sketchbook and a few personal items for your portable studio kit. A recommended supply list will be sent after registration.
Where should I stay?
Frascati has a variety of wonderful accommodations. A list of recommended lodging will be provided upon registration.
How do I get to Frascati?
Frascati is located near Rome. You can travel from the Rome airport or train station, rent your own car or hire a taxi service. We’ll send you a detailed guide to getting to and staying in Frascati when you register.
How many people will attend?
The workshop is limited to 15 participants maximum to preserve intimacy and depth.
What language will the workshop be taught in?
The workshop will be conducted in English.
Are accommodations and meals included?
No. Participants will receive recommendations for lodging and dining in Frascati and nearby areas.
What is your refund policy?
Since this is a very small art workshop with limited spaces, registrations are nonrefundable.
How can I go and visit Rome?
consider taking a day after the workshop to see Rome.
If you would like to do that you could take the train from Frascati to Rome or the taxi service.