Join us at Cae Mabon, deep in the heart of Snowdonia, for an exploration of the limitless capacity of the voice, where you will experience total freedom of expression, both individually and as a group, connecting you deeply to the animate forces which surround us at all times. 

The Unbound Voice is a full immersion into what once would have been our everyday human experience - to sing, dance and commune with nature. Not only is this a retreat teaching you how to sing and express yourself, it is also a process of deep remembering of our place in this world, of how we are profoundly interwoven within the community of all beings, both seen and unseen.

When we engage in the art of sonic ceremony, we allow ourselves to dissolve and enter into the state of void, a space of infinite knowing, from which we can practice deep listening, and experience the art of inner alchemy, re-weaving ourselves and the community back into harmony with the greater cosmos.

Daily Schedule 

8am - 10am: Breakfast

10am - 1pm: Morning Session

1pm - 3pm: Lunch

3pm - 6pm: Afternoon Session

6pm - 8pm: Dinner

8pm - 10pm: Open Evening Session

Daily Themes

Day 1: Descending Into the Body Through Sound

Day 2: Deep Listening & Working with The Elements

Day 3: Grief Ritual & Working with The Ancestors

Day 4: Visiting Sacred Sites

Day 5: Celebration

“Bethan has a unique understanding and reverence for the human voice. She holds a unique and empowering space for people from all walks of life to explore and find authentic sound from within - weaving elements of folk song, deep body work and the ancient magick of collective toning, improvisation and chanting. I have never experienced such a level of creative freedom, presence and deep human connection as I have when sounding and singing with Bethan in the Welsh mountains!”

Sian O’Gorman - Creative Director of NYX

“Bethan’s voice work is rich in depth, clearly woven from years of study and practice. Her deftly balanced teaching often brings in play and lightness, yet she also has the rare ability to guide participants deep into the unconscious realms safely. Places where transformation and magic can occur. If you are interested in exploring the untapped power of your voice, I highly recommend doing so in her extremely capable hands.”

Jody White - Writer, Healer, Drummer

“Bethan is a magical guide who will draw your voice out from its hiding place and lead it on an exhilarating emotional journey, from the serene to the playful, the sacred to the dirty, and the angelic to the monsterous. She'll bring out your inner spirit creatures - whether they be rasping badgers, hooting owls or operatic dragons - and get them to sing in joyful harmony.”

Brett Scott - Writer

“Bethan unveils buried treasure like no-one else I know. She teaches with immense love, strength and self-confidence… dares you to delve deeply… to bear your sorrows… and then stand up again afterwards.”

Ric Hollingberry - Musician

“Working with Bethan during the production of my latest film about intuitive magic and the body was a splendor. I want to keep co-creating with her and diving deep into the explorative vocal body. Since my work has been so external I was so impressed watching and seeing Bethan facilitate a group of femmes during our choreographic process. It truly helped the performers dive deep into a sense of self and occupy the performative body. Her attention to hold the space and the room, her acute knowledge of vocal wisdom and unlocking humans was incredible. Bethan is a wonder and her ability to facilitate is unique and needs to be spread throughout more bodies to help one find a deeper sense of self.”

Lauren Pringle - Movement & Film Director

“I am beyond grateful for the teaching Bethan has shared with me. It’s really transformed the way I think about my voice, making sound and creating art. In Bethan’s workshops I feel I’ve been able to channel the unconscious and unharness creativity from deep within myself. I struggle a lot with anxiety around singing but Bethan has helped me to get past this.  Her method of teaching makes you feel comfortable, allowing you to explore the full range of your voice and sound. I really value how connected Bethan’s teaching is to our ancestors, the land and nature. It has been so special learning to deep listen to nature and open myself up to the songs and magic that are out there waiting for us. This work is so important, I feel I don’t have the words to express how valuable it is. I have learnt skills I will use in every area and take with me throughout my life.”

Shireen, Visual Artist & Member of NYX 

"Bethan Lloyd has a mischievous knack for getting you to do things you didn't know you could do, especially when it comes to the sounding voice. Full-throated yodels, delicate harmonies, pounding hearts, subtle vibrations, stomping giants, ethereal choirs... All are within her range. But you'd better be careful. She might transform you into a new kind of being. You may even find a freedom you never knew was possible. In the play of singing sound.”

Eric Maddern - Writer, Founder of Cae Mabon

“Bethan brings a deep and intuitive holding to her work, with a mastery of voice and sound that invited even the most shy amongst us to feel safe to express ourselves. Her approach is playful, authentic and inclusive, as she deftly weaves her magic alongside embodied practices that invite genuine healing and transformation. I will never forget the spontaneous grief ritual that emerged from an exercise of silently expressing our more challenging emotions, and the way Bethan expertly held the container for such deep feelings to be witnessed and released. Or the way her Welsh lullaby brings me to tears every time I hear it!”

Isla Maclead - Ceremonialist & Ritual Guide