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foR wOMEn TO GaThER
we return to peace temple
Sept 3rd—6th, 2026
We are honored to share the spirit of sisterhood & sounds of steel again at our 5th Super Bloom Women’s Handpan Gathering at Peace Temple.
Our women’s Handpan Gathering is a WeeKend for SisteRs of SteeL
Steeped in nature, with the handpan as our guide, we invite women-identifying handpan players, enthusiasts and like minded ladies looking to awaken, explore and expand their divine inner-compass, together for this gathering.
Owning a handpan is not necessary to attend & all skill levels are welcome.
Rest • Relax • Recharge
Integrating time for self-care while navigating the daily flow can be challenging enough! In honoring the need to slow down & gift time to better integrate self-care, we have curated a schedule that leaves room to reset:
Handpan workshops
Concert
Open Mic • Fireside Jams
Yoga • Hiking • Soul-Crafts
POnD PlungeS • Sauna
Explore Ease
Commune with Sisters
Relaxation • Enjoy the Land
Testimonials • Village • FAQ
Pilgrimage to
PeACE TeMpLE
eco-friendly, off-grid spiritual retreat center
Nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, Peace Temple is devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events, where creativity, spiritual growth, sustainability, respect for nature, and respect for each other are practiced. The closest town is Hancock, NY & the venue address will be included in our welcome email.
Mar Loi • Sofi Dias
We are beyond excited to return to Peace Temple again for the 2026 gathering, and are elated to announce that internationally renowned handpan musician Mar Loi (Spain) will be joining us for her first pilgrimage to Peace Temple.
Meet the Team
Marina
Holly
Sarah
FACIlItaTor BIOs
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Born in the Canary Islands and now based in Girona, Spain, Mar Loi is a renowned Handpan visionary. She has been exploring sound & different music styles since 2017 when she decided to change her old profession as childhood facilitator.
Mar started as a self-taught artist and busker on the streets of Barcelona at the same time she did a course on SoundArt and collaborated with renowned musicians.
Mar Loi’s music is a dance between sensitivity, precision and the power of rhythm that touches deeply the heart of the listener. She has a special ability to express emotions and make us feel the deep connection with her music.
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MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST MUSICIAN • HANDPAN PLAYER & TEACHER
Sofi Dias is a multi-instrumentalist musician and handpan teacher from Miami, Florida. She has formal music education training from Miami Dade College and has been performing and teaching in South Florida since 2019. It was that same year she discovered the Handpan and sound healing.
In 2024 Sofi traveled throughout the east coast with Dan Mulqueen, Michaël Akortia & Adam Maalouf as they toured with the Resound Handpan Residency & Concert Tour.
Today, Sofi teaches handpan in the Miami Sound Institute, facilitates large-scale sound healings, and is a part of local community organizations such as the South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra and MiamiBloco. The diverse multicultural environment of South Florida inspires Sofi to play with passion, expression, and freedom.
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'22–‘26 SBWHG Co-Organizer, Voice Journey® facilitator, handpan musician
Marina is one of the founders of the Handpan NYC Community - a place where teachers, artists, and enthusiasts can experience a world of handpan events, workshops, and community gatherings since 2016. From the moment Marina held this instrument for the first time, she didn't want to let it go! She then knew that she will become a lifelong student of this art form. Since then Marina has helped organize various handpan workshops and retreats in NY.
Marina's participation in plant medicine ceremonies has highly influenced her handpan musical journey. She weaves her voice into her compositions, incorporating songs from various traditions and backgrounds.
In 2019 she attended her first Handpan gathering (Reminiscence in NC) and immediately felt a sense of belonging. She met many great handpan friends at this gathering, among them '22 SBWHG co-organizer Kelly!
When not involved in co-organizing SBWHG, Marina teaches beginners handpan, somatic voice practice and psychedelic/plant medicine integration/ harm reduction.
Handpan NYC website or Join the Handpan NYC FB Community -
‘23 -’26 SBWHG Co-Organizer, Creator & Yoga Teacher
A creator, artist, musician, scientist, mama, student, teacher & many other evolving & revolving vibratory sound complexes…Holly specializes in teaching yoga for beginners, pain management & low mobility. She obtained Reiki attunement in 2018 & her first yoga teacher certification in 2021. Early 2022, she attended an Elemental Sound Healing certification training and met a handpan in person for the first time along with 2 lovely ladies, Sarah & Kelly, who invited her to attend the Super Bloom Women’s Handpan Gathering that year. Super Bloom WHG 2022 was such a magical experience for her that she was beyond thrilled when asked to join as a facilitator for 2023 and beyond!
As a forever-learner, she loves studying yogic philosophy, physics & frequencies, languages & word etymology. She practices maintaining a healthy water-body through living [w]holistically & utilizing the abundant medicine provided to us by Mother Earth. She teaches various styles of yoga & loves making art and music, especially on the handpan. Recently, she graduated from Brightpoint Community College with a certification in Massage therapy and is attending Siddhi Yoga International to obtain a 500-hour yoga therapist certification.
She knows several languages & is an intuitive empath & psychic tarot reader, knowledgeable in multiple divination styles & has taken classes in Elder Futhark Runes, intention candle creation & intuitive tarot reading. She enjoys creating channeled & functional art, holistic bath & self-care products, teas, jewelry & meditation & divination tools, including her own tarot decks. She incorporates numerology, chakra balancing & both Western & Vedic astrologies into her readings. She enjoy the alchemy of combining yoga, sound, aromatherapy, crystal allies, dancing, meditation & art to attract & create beauty, joy & peace both personally & in the lives of others.
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Super Bloom Collective Founder • ‘20 SBWHG Organizer • ‘22-26 SBWHG Co-Organizer • Heartland Hangout Co-Organizer • Musician, Educator & Handpan Steward
In 2016, while visiting friends in the Mojave desert, a glowing campfire set the stage for Sarah to be mesmerized by something she had neither seen nor heard before … the handpan. Little did she know that big changes were being initiated. As her inner flames grew brighter and bolder, she was brought back to her first musical loves — the violin and the voice.
Sarah uses her voice as a self-healing tool, alongside playing the handpan, violin, mandolin, RAVvast and frame drum. Having written a few pieces, she aims to share them in 2022. In addition to music, Sarah is also a visual artist — fine art, mixed-media photography & graphic design.
Learn More about Sarah’s offerings at Reclaim Life.
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We are grateful to call these sisters friends, and to have chosen to join us in growing the Super Bloom vision into reality.
2025
Sofi Dias – Miami, FL musician & teacher
Rebecca – Facilitator, Spirit Handpans builder & teacher
2024
Amy Naylor – Facilitator, musician, teacher & friend. Learn from Amy
2023
Rebecca – Facilitator, Spirit Handpans builder & teacher.
Sepideh – Facilitator, musician & educator. Listen on Soundcloud
2022
Kelly — Co-Organizer, friend & founder of both the Healing Pan Project & Virginia Handpan Community
Amy Naylor – Facilitator, musician, teacher & friend. Learn from Amy
2026 weeKEnd FloW
Our full schedule will be
available later this year!
View last year’s schedule, to
see how the weekend
may unfold » 2025 schedule
bloom wITh US
2026 ticket portal
What They’re Saying
5 Years of Gathering
Large open and roofed community structure with a carpeted area and a fireplace
Large, fully stocked community kitchen
Dining area
A 30ft Yurt - class/workshop space
Two large bunk-style, dorm rooms with Full Size mattresses
Large swimmable pond
Three hot water showers
Four compost toilets
Limited Electricity from Solar for charging devices
Limited Wi-Fi
Clean drinking well water
Unlimited camping area
Peace Temple runs on Solar power
All the water comes from a deep well
PeACE TeMpLE
Facilities IncludE
updated 12/16/25
Sincerest gratitude for these like minded musicians, artists, and makers for generously contributing to this year’s SBWHG!! The village is growing as we speak!
Stay tuned for new additions!
Meet Our 2026 Village
Presented By
Sarah
Holly
Marina
Sponsors
Thank you Handpan NYC for generously donating workshop handpans & stands for the weekends festivities.
PArtner
Thank you Celestial Sounds for your generous donation.
CollaboraToRs
stay tuned for new additions!
Leave No Trace ● Respect for Nature
Respect for Each Other ● The Health of the Body & Mind
Clean Water ● Alcohol-Free Environment
Bringing the Community Together ● Personal & Communal Development
Sustainable Living ● Gardening & Permaculture
Creative Expression
Support of Indigenous Traditions & Shamanic Rituals
Yoga & Meditation ● Inspiring Others to Live Their Dream
Active Participation ● Holding Space for Healing
PeAcE TempLE ValUeS
SBWHg @ PeAcE TEMPLE
FAq
This FAQ section is specific for the SBWHG at Peace Temple.
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Of course!!!!
SB-WHG is for women wanting to learn more about the handpan, who wish to grow & gather in community. SB-WHG is for anyone interested in the handpan, this includes — enthusiasts, beginners and beyond. If this is your first time hearing of the handpan, it might be a good fit for you too!
There will be something for everyone!!
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Choose your own adventure!! While it’s a recommended to bring your personal handpan to a gathering, let’s be real, travel options don’t always support it!
It’s ideal for Bloomers to bring a handpan (or two, if convenient), BUT there will totally be extra handpans available to use, and some available to buy.
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We welcome anyone who identifies as a woman, wishes to actively participate, enjoy music, the outdoors, and good company, including lady partners!
Individual tickets are required. And to honor the energy of organizing, we have a strict no refund policy in place.
One intention of the SB-WHG is to gift oneself time and space for personal growth and relaxation. Children are the seeds of our future, and though we cherish them, we encourage you to take this time for yourself to receive everything this event has to offer.
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Currently, pets and/or service or emotional support animals are not allowed at the privately-owned Peace Temple off-grid spiritual retreat center.
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— SMOKING —
Smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed in designated areas ONLY! Use your discretion, be kind, and please practice “Leave No Trace” principles.
— ALCOHOL —
Alcohol is not allowed at Peace Temple or at Super Bloom events.
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2024: EARLY BIRD TICKETS — $475–$700
2024: REGULAR TICKETS — $575–$800
View Ticket Options » here
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All Workshops
Accommodations (based on type purchased)
Vegetarian Meal Plan
Access to Purchase Raffle Tickets for Various Items
Making new friends!
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…Will there be food for me?
Yes!
We will have a private chef onsite who is happy to accommodate special dietary needs. Please specify any dietary needs when registering for the gathering.
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The following Vegetarian Meal Plan:
Thursday, Sept. 5th, 2024 — afternoon snacks & dinner
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6th-7th, 2024 — breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Sunday, Sept. 8th, 2024 — breakfast, lunch & snacks
** HONOR YOUR BODY **
Please bring any additional snacks that support your needs. Peace Temple honors vegetarianism, so please do not bring meat-based snacks.
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Peace Temple is a private, primitive eco retreat & sanctuary.
— CAMPING — There unlimited primitive/tent camping spots for this event (tent, camping gear & bedding not included).
— DORM-STYLE BUNK BEDS — Peace Temple features two large bunk-style, dorm rooms — 18 full-sized mattresses for shared-bed and single bed spots.— SEMI-PRIVATE CABIN — Each cabin houses two campers, providing more privacy during the weekend.
Please bring all bedding! If staying in the dorms or cabin, ONLY mattress covers are provided, so please bring all bedding, sleeping bags, blankets and pillows.
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Please bring an outfit that you feel beautiful (and comfortable) in. This could mean a dress, costume, wig, etc!
Warm clothes and supplies for the weather!
Bathing suit (or birthday suit) for a cold plunge in the pond!!
Headlamp or flashlight
We will be inside and outside — bugs and critters might be out and about too!!
Please only bring biodegradable cleaning products
Additional snack food if you wish (Peace Temple honors vegetarianism, please do not bring meat-based snacks).
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No transportation is not provided.
Please join the FB event page to connect and coordinate travels with other Super Bloomers.
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Here are the nearest airports (by proximity):
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (PA) ~ 1hr 15min
There is no shuttle service to the event! Please follow our FB event page, as it is the best plays to connect and coordinate travels with other women in attendance.
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The terrain at the Peace Temple Sanctuary varies from gravel to natural, untended grass and slopes. As a result, it is currently not conducive for handicap accessibility. We are sorry for any inconvenience, and thank you for understanding.
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The average September temperature can vary between 71°F and 51°F.
The best we can say is that it’s a humid environment and may precipitate.
Stay up to date with NOAA weather info here.
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Peace Temple is a private off-grid spiritual retreat center that runs on Solar Energy and uses well water! ** Please only bring biodegradable cleaning products **
This means the ultimate recharge (away from technology) because:
Wifi is limited
Electricity is limited — limit device charging
Keep showers brief — to save water and solar power
💜 enjoy the solitude & the digital detox 💜
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Please check back when full 2024 SB-WHG details are available. In prior years this has been a closed event that embraces presence throughout, and day passes/reduced ticket prices were not available.
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The health and safety of all Super Bloomers is a priority for any of our events. To ensure everyone is safe and healthy we will follow the guidelines provided by New York State and Delaware County, and encourage participants to navigate their comforts as needed. COVID-19 affects different people in different ways with a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness. For more information on Covid-19 view CDC info.
If you have experienced any symptoms or feel you may have been exposed to the virus, STAY HOME, STAY SAFE, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER, and take care of yourself.
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We will make every effort to maintain the health and safety of all Super Bloomers attending, by having extra masks on hand, lots of hand sanitizers around the site, and will do our best to disinfect high touch surfaces (handpans) regularly.
Please be aware and respect other people’s comfort about personal distance.
We feel there are many good reasons for the women within the handpan community to come together at this time. But most of all, we want folks to be healthy and safe! Luckily Peace Temple is a mostly outdoors venue!
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Oh no!!! I forgot something?! How do I get my things back?
Please reach out to us directly at SuperBloomGathering @ gmail.com
Items will be returned at the owner’s expense, at the nearest convenience of the shipper.
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Registration is fully transferable, however there are no refunds.
Please let us know if you are unable to join us and have sold or gift you ticket to another woman, so that we can confirm their attendance.