Between Notes with Magos Herrera and special guests
Explore contemporary music and jazz performances shaped by sound, rhythm, and creative collaboration
In the foothills of the Himalayas, a unique journey through contemporary music and jazz performances brings together vocalist Magos Herrera, composer Paola Prestini, cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, and filmmaker Daniel Oxenhandler.
At the heart of the 10-day exploration into sound and collective listening is an adaptation of Primero Sueño, a processional opera co-created by the musicians.
The program also includes Houses of Zodiac, performed by Zeigler, and a screening of Con Alma, followed by a discussion led by the artists. A two-part session, “Sound as a Path to Equilibrium,” explores sound as a form of communication, while a guided Sonic Walk through Vana’s grounds invites deep listening through sound compositions at dusk.
Throughout the retreat, Vana’s wellness program continues for treatments, yoga, and healing rituals.
Dates & Information
March 26, 2026 - April 4, 2026
Set in a dense Sal Forest just outside Dehradun, with the Himalayan foothills of Mussoorie to the north, Six Senses Vana is a refuge for all beings, people, plants, birds, butterflies, and the odd monkey.
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Is this retreat right for you?
This retreat is for listeners. For those curious about the intersection of music, storytelling, and identity. You may be a practitioner, an artist, or simply someone moved by live performance. If you value thoughtful dialogue, intimate concerts, and time to absorb what you’ve heard, this retreat is for you.
Benefits
- Experience a residency centered on sound as a path to equilibrium
- An intimate exploration of jazz as voice, dialogue, and expression
- Insight into the creative process through live performances and artist-led conversations
- A deeper understanding of improvisation as listening and presence
- Space to reflect between sessions in a forest setting
- Shared cultural dialogue around identity, memory, and music
- Engage with interdisciplinary works combining opera, film, cello, and voice
- Participate in moderated discussions on sound, identity, and cultural dialogue
- Explore listening as a practice through a guided Sonic Walk
- Integrate artistic immersion with Vana’s wellness modalities
What's included
- Adaptation of Primero Sueño
- Presentation of Houses of Zodiac
- Screening of Con Alma with moderated discussion
- Two-part session “Sound as a Path to Equilibrium”
- Guided Sonic Walk experience
- Artist-led dialogue sessions
- One private wellness treatment per night of stay
- Arrival wellness screening and consultation
- All meals including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner
- Daily access to retreat programming with group sessions of yoga, meditation, and movement sessions
- In-retreat attire and seasonal accessories
- Round-trip airport transfers from Dehradun Airport
- Access to wellness facilities including sauna, steam, gym, pool and bio-hacking tools.
Daily schedule
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Your accommodation
A cozy and comfortable space to rest with a neutral palette of colors featuring a king bed for a guest on their own, or two guests together. The room leads to a balcony overlooking the gardens and heart of our wellness resort in India.
USD 1,153 plus taxes for single occupancy in Garden Room
USD 1,929 plus taxes for double occupancy in Garden Room
For more information please contact the resort directly, reservations-vana@sixsenses.com