2026 Vocal Odyssey with Nessi Gomes
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Vocal Odyssey is a deep yet playful self-inquiry journey of discovery into the mystery and healing forces of our most intimate musical instrument – our voice.
The process aims to pierce through the voices in our heads and to open a door for a new relationship between us and the transformative quality of our vocal expression. To bring us a bit closer to our beautiful, raw, wild and imperfect human flow.
The voice is our bridge to something bigger than ourselves; it is our connection to the prayer we carry. In this group, we will reconnect to the simple and natural way of expressing our authentic voice beyond judgments, painful beliefs and limiting conditionings.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Vocal Exploration, Expression & Improvisation
- Use your voice as a gateway for creativity, connection, communication, expression and emotional release.
- Explore tools, gentle exercises, improvisation and rituals that help soften the ego state and liberate the natural voice.
- Engage in intuitive vocal improvisation, allowing spontaneous sound to reveal insight, emotion and creative flow without pressure or performance.
- Cultivate the courage to welcome and express the full spectrum of your voice, the light, the dark, the vulnerable, the wild, all held in a container of love and compassion.
Healing, Trust & Relationship with Your Voice
- Know yourself more deeply and come closer to your heart through an intimate encounter with your unique, often unexpressed voice.
- Experience self-healing through sound, using the vibration of your own voice as a form of vibrational medicine that supports clarity, release and inner light.
- Connect to the innate wisdom of your voice, learning to access the power of your voice as a vehicle for awakening, insight and subtle shifts in consciousness.
Ritual, Ceremony & Collective Resonance
- Step into ritual, ceremony and a sense of threshold, entering a space where the voice becomes a bridge to understanding yourself more deeply and loving yourself more fully.
- Strengthen your capacity to truly listen, to yourself, to others, to silence, while feeling the unity and resonance of the collective singing field.
- Awaken trust, compassion and peace of mind in a safe, supportive environment, surrounded by new friends who share the journey.
- Experience lots of heartfelt fun, playfulness and moments of unexpected joy.
Integration & Ongoing Practice
- Learn simple practices that support a healthy and sustainable daily relationship with your voice, encouraging ongoing exploration after the retreat.
- Gain practical insights into integrating the work into daily life, allowing the retreat to continue rippling long after you leave.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
NESSI GOMES
Nessi Gomes is a British–Portuguese singer-songwriter and holistic voice practitioner, internationally recognised for her unique approach to the voice as a gateway to emotional expression, inner alchemy, and human connection. She holds a BA (Hons) in Creative Expressive Therapies (2007) and is a holistic voice practitioner, certified in Holistic Voice Therapy with The British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST, 2014).
Born on the island of Guernsey to parents from Madeira, Nessi grew up using singing and music as a way to navigate inner landscapes, transform emotion, and connect with the unseen. Her artistic and therapeutic roots naturally merged into what would later become the foundation of Vocal Odyssey.
As the founder and creator of Vocal Odyssey, Nessi has guided thousands of people across the world through retreats, workshops, and online journeys, inviting them into a deeper relationship with their voice. Her work blends vocal exploration, ritual, narrative inquiry, movement, and compassionate witnessing, offering a space where the voice becomes both anchor and portal, a place to meet oneself with honesty, tenderness, and courage.
Her musical career continues to influence and inspire her teaching. With a devoted global audience, Nessi’s songs and performances are known for their emotional depth, honesty, and textured soundscapes. This artistry forms the backbone of the Vocal Odyssey experience, where creativity becomes a path of healing, transformation, and reconnection with one’s authentic self.
Nessi currently leads retreats and gatherings around the world alongside her husband and collaborator, Lino Hermesh, and continues to develop the Vocal Odyssey Method, an evolving body of work rooted in presence, resonance, storytelling, and embodied expression.
“Hauntingly atmospheric and lushly textured nods to Björk & Kate Bush.”
— Paul Lester, The Guardian
“A record that is at once lustrous and shadowy, mysterious and magical, an exercise in shaping beauty out of despair.”
— Alex Goddard, Music Week
“Stunning debut from a composer and lyricist of rare invention and beauty.”
— Alex Gallacher, Folk Radio UK
“The followers of Beth Gibbons, Joanna Newsom and the excellent Daughter will find themselves becoming fans of Gomes.”
— Songwriting (Songwriters) Magazine
“A slick contemporary singer-songwriter record with a subtle Fado aesthetic and Sam Lee on the title track.”
— fRoots
“Completely engulfing and enthralling. The minutes seem to melt away while listening. Candidly moving debut album.”
— R2 Magazine
SCHEDULE:
All times are listed in EDT
Friday, April 3, 2026
Nessi Gomes Workshop
- 10am: Registration opens
- 10:30am: Morning Session
- 1pm: Lunch Break
- 2pm: Afternoon Session
- 5:30pm: Workshop ends
- 6pm: CoSM Closes
A buffet lunch is served for the workshop ($25 additional cost.) CoSM Support will be in touch to confirm your attendance and dietary needs: [email protected]
Nessi Gomes is performing at the April Full Moon Gathering the following evening!
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Full Moon Ceremony
- 5:30 PM: Entheon 3rd floor closed for ceremony setup
- 6:30 PM: Doors open for ceremony seating in the Great Hall Seating is not guaranteed and is first-come, first-served. Remote-viewing areas are always available throughout the ceremony in the Grey House Library and Entheon’s All One Gallery.
- 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM: Full Moon Ceremony Led by Alex Grey & Allyson Grey
Full Moon After-Hours
Featuring music, live painting, interactive art, and more.Food + beverages available in the Grey House Moon Lounge & Mushroom Cafe.
- 9:45 PM: Nessi Gomes Performance
- 11:00 PM: Entheon closes (Grey House remains open)
- 11:45 PM: Music ends / Group Howl at the Moon
- 12:00 AM: End of event
Full Moon Gathering Tickets are additional: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
WHAT TO BRING:
Please wear comfortable clothes for this expressive singing and movement workshop.
You are welcome to bring a water bottle for hydration and a journal for insights during the break.
CoSM WORKSHOP SETTING:
Class sessions will take place in the MAGI Art Lab—Mystic Artists Guild International.
Participants are welcome to book an overnight stay in the Grey House, CoSM's Visionary Victorian guest house, as an immersive addition to this creative experience.
Accommodations in Grey House are offered in a variety of economies, in addition to the workshop fee. A 10% discount code for accommodations is provided in your ticket confirmation email.
Participants are welcome to book rooms for the nights of Thursday, April 2 and/or Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Book your stay at CoSM.
Saturday night accommodations for the April Full Moon Gathering (April 4) are limited. Email [email protected] to join the waitlist.
WORKSHOP AMENITIES
Lunch is available for purchase
- A healthy buffet lunch will be served for the workshop group from 1pm - 2pm. ($25 meal tickets, separate from workshop ticket costs)
- Allergies & dietary restrictions are noted at checkout.
- CoSM Support will be in touch to confirm attendance: [email protected]
Tuition also includes Day Admission to CoSM: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Access to Facilities, grounds and self-touring Entheon
- Students are welcome to experience Entheon and Grey House Galleries, including both CoSM Shop & Entheon Shop.
- The Mushroom Cafe is an additional gallery, an immersively muraled space with mushroom themed contributions from 19 accomplished visionary artists
- The Wisdom Trail offers a contemplative walk through the CoSM woods, including a labyrinth, outdoor sculptural installations by visionary artists
TUITION:
Tuition for the 1-day course:
- Early Bird: $99.00 (limited seats available, reserve now!)
- General Admission: $135.00
Accommodations are additional. The workshop lunch is available for purchase upon registration: $25
For further information, contact [email protected].
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Grey House, CoSM’s Visionary Victorian guest house, offers accommodations for all participants. Works of art by Alex Grey, Allyson Grey and accomplished artists of the international Visionary Art community are featured throughout the guest rooms and common spaces of the guest house.
Onsite accommodations are available in a variety of economies. Here is the pricing for the one night stay, reflective of the 10% workshop discount:
- King with ensuite bathroom $247.50
- Queen with ensuite bathroom $225.00
- Private Queen/shared bath $180.00
- Dorm bed: Single $108.00 *co-ed & women’s only options available
Participants are welcome to book rooms for the nights of Thursday, April 2 and/or Friday, April 3rd, 2026.
Book your stay at CoSM after booking your workshop ticket: The 10% workshop discount code is provided in your ticket confirmation email.
Saturday night accommodations for the April Full Moon gathering are limited. Email [email protected] to join the waitlist.
Questions about tuition, accommodations, travel, retreat amenities etc.?
Contact us at: [email protected] | +1 (845) 297-2323