"This was a uniquely transformational week for me. I feel empowered to sing from the depths of who I authentically am, reconnected to my core commitment, singing from that place in my being from which my deepest emotions spring. I feel more enabled and liberated to sing whatever is there for me in each moment, and more connected to the grace and beauty of the Great Song."

Ruba Byrd, Portland, OR

"This retreat was a unique experience in so many ways. I see the greatness in you individually and feel the luminosity of you as a couple- thank you for helping innumerable souls along their journey of realization."

Heike Farkas, yoga instructor, Germany

"These retreats are a profound opportunity for personal growth, taking place in the wonderful setting of Assisi, Italy and made particularly special by the way in which Michael and Doris create a safe and nurturing space to reflect and of course to sing. But this experience isn't just for those who are musical, who play or sing regularly. It connects all of us through song. I would heartily recommend this experience."

Stephen Quinn, Leadership Consultant, Scotland

"What a significant and life-changing retreat this has been. Truly, I am returning to Houston as a changed person. I hope my spiritual practice will help me hold on to my Assisi epiphanies. Thank you so much for your gentle, caring spirit and your moving chants and music. Your recordings will be a part of my daily practice and it will seem you are always near."

Pam Taylor, Artist & Chaplain, Houston, TX

"This is a powerful process for deep re-connection to self, Spirit and creativity"

Siobhan Robinsong, Founder/co-director, The Gettin' Higher Choir, Victoria, BC

"After some years of break from Doris' and Michael's retreats, I returned to Assisi in September 2017 to join their Song Sanctuary. Again and again it is surprising, what room they create, how fast the participants open their voice, their hearts, their soul."

Thomas, Switzerland

"Liebe Doris- Vielen Dank für das Tönen am Morgen. Dein und Michaels Lachen werden in meiner Erinnerung bleiben. Ich hoffe und wünsche mir, dass du die Atemübung mit uns auch in den nächsten Retreats wiederholst. Dabei konnte sehr viel geschehen, der Himmel war im Raum und konnte mit seinen Gefährten auf Erden arbeiten. Du hast es auch gespürt."

Sabine S., Munich, Germany

"Tonight I’m listening back to all our songs and imagining those special moments in the garden, under the trees, with the church bells ringing and the sun shining down on us. It was wonderful to sing with you and craft a song. And then to hear everyone join in! That was magical."

Caroline W., Scotland

"The retreat opened a wonderful creative warm space for everyone to share what is within us. It is so beautiful to share our songs in beauty and authenticity, and helped me to get ready for my next step in life. With your inspiration and guidance, this retreat offered wonderful support to get back to ourselves and be alive and creative."

Maria Gabriela A.C., Spain

"A spiritual musical unfoldment beyond all my expectations. Michael's mastery of songcrafting was most helpful to remove 'writer's block' and usher me into a well of inspiring ideas for new songs. Doris's expertise in spiritual processes for opening the heart were profoundly enlightening and re-affirming. Together, they are unstoppable motivators for healing the human soul and ushering in world peace, one song at a time."

Wayne Kealohi Powell, Founder, Hawiaian Shamanic Bodywork, Kauai

"A safe place to explore who you are- it is simply wonderful to be here!"

Autumn 2017 Participant

"Assisi itself is difficult to describe. For me, there was an incredibly peaceful atmosphere with a sense of time standing still. I just know that if one has difficulty finding headspace for themself, Assisi under your guidance, is a precious opportunity."

Caroline W., Scotland

"The retreat is a true diamond amongst spiritual-intuitive seminars. Michael and Doris led us so gently and inexorably into the mysteries: those of this sacred place Assisi, as well as our own soul landscapes through songs and meditations - but above all, through their presence that contains so much love and kindness, wisdom and humour. Very simple. Very true."

Monika W., Bonn, Germany

"During my Assisi week, some musical fragments and a few words appeared- but not a finished song. When I returned home, while walking our dog, suddenly my song came to me. The words just came very easily. Now I know that it is not necessary to have a song created only during the Song Sanctuary. When the time is right, the song shows by itself!"

Ulrike, Switzerland

"Lieber Michael, ich danke für deine Lieder, wie du uns mitgenommen hast auf dieser Reise mit deiner Liebe, deinem Lachen, deinem Vertrauen, mit deinem großen Herzen. Du hast uns allen den Boden und das Vertrauen gegeben um uns unserem inneren Song zu näher oder sogar ganz zu ihm zu finden."

Sabine S., Munich, Germany

"The deep healing opened a shamanic journey for me back to essential clarity. The touch of the One is constant. It is reminding us in sound and harmonics from the muscular through the astral. "

Tim Andres, Kauai participant

"It is amazing to see, how easily and sensitively Michael supports all participants individually to help find or uncover the inner song within them. If you want to leave the fear of singing behind you, if you want to treat yourself good, I hardly can imagine a nicer and more joyful way than joining the Song Sanctuary with Michael and Doris."

Thomas, Switzerland