November 13-28, 2026
Return to balance through a transformative residency led by Costa Rica-based sound healer and breathwork practitioner George Hammond-Hagan. Through immersive group experiences and deeply personalized private sessions, George brings together sound, breathwork, meditation and emerging neurotechnology to calm the nervous system, deepen awareness and inspire meaningful inner shifts. From floating meditation and restorative sound healing to vibroacoustic massage and a unique journey shaped by your own brain activity, each experience offers an invitation to slow down, reconnect and enter a more grounded state of being.
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Group Offerings
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Floating Meditation
Drift into a deeply relaxing experience that blends conscious flotation with sound therapy. As your body is gently supported by the water, physical tension begins to dissolve and the mind settles into a calm, meditative state.
- 60 minutes
- Casa de Agua Pool
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Acoustic Garden & Dinner Experience
Embark on a multisensory journey from root to frequency, where the living sounds of nature meet the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica. Guided by George, discover micro-auditory practices that transform the electrical impulses of surrounding plants into an evolving atmospheric composition – calming the nervous system and expanding the senses. The experience continues with a chef-led dinner inspired by Costa Rican ingredients and traditions, thoughtfully complementing the subtle rhythms of the garden.
- 2 hours
- From $95 per guest
- El Cultivo
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Restorative Sound Healing
Quiet the mind and calm the body through an introduction to sound healing and relaxation techniques. This restorative experience encourages a profound sense of connection, release and inner calm.
- 30 minutes
- Rancho Botánico
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Vibrational Sound Work
Bask in the collective vibrations and resonant tones of up to three gongs, played in harmony to tell a story without words. Accompanied by alchemy crystal bowls, chimes and other carefully selected instruments, this immersive experience will leave you feeling balanced and rejuvenated.
- 30 minutes
- Rancho Botánico
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Rooted & Restored
Restore harmony within the nervous system through breathwork, embodied awareness and restorative sound. This grounding experience is designed to leave you feeling relaxed, renewed and deeply connected to the present moment.
- 60 minutes
- Rancho Botánico
Private Sessions
You Are the Sound: A Neurotech Acoustic Journey – Step into an immersive sound experience in which your own mind becomes part of the composition. Integrating real-time neurotechnology, spatial sound, live instrumentation and guided breathwork, this deeply personalized journey responds to your unique brain activity, creating a soundscape that evolves with you.
As the experience unfolds, you will be gently guided into increasingly restorative states of presence, inviting profound relaxation, clarity and inner balance.
60 minutes | $265
Additional guests | $75 eachVibroacoustic Massage with Himalayan Bowls – Immerse yourself in a profound state of relaxation through a vibroacoustic massage enhanced by the deep, soothing resonance of Himalayan singing bowls. The vibrations travel gently through the body, helping to release tension and encourage a sense of harmony and calm.
60 minutes | $265
90 minutes | $375Guided Breath and Sound – Tap into serene mental states and release stress and tension through a restorative combination of breathwork and sound. This personalized session is designed to increase lung capacity, clear stagnant energy and guide the nervous system into a state of deep restoration.
60 minutes | $265
90 minutes | $375Sound Bath – Close your eyes, soften your body and simply be. Discover the restorative power of sound through an immersive experience designed to help you slow down, relax deeply and bring the body and mind back into balance.
60 minutes | $265
About George Hammond-Hagan
George Hammond-Hagan is a Costa Rica-based sound healer and breathwork practitioner. His spiritual journey began in his teenage years when he was gifted the Bhagavad Gita, inspiring a lasting interest in metaphysics and the connection between mind and body.
A transformative sound bath in Los Angeles later led George to co-found The Sound Shift with his partner, Almira. Together, they explore the power of sound, breathwork and holistic wellbeing to facilitate profound personal shifts. Through thoughtfully designed experiences, George invites participants to release tension, reconnect with themselves and discover a more balanced state of being.
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