Our Handpan Summer Academies are open to all levels. In small groups divided by skill level, every aspiring musician will find his or her place. Don't be shy and join us for an unforgettable week of knowledge, music and community! You are sure to love it!

You can bring comfortable clothes suited for any weather conditions, a closed water bottle, a yoga mat, a seat, cushion or chair & of course your handpan. Toiletry for your personal care and also swimwear - there is a lake in 20 min walking distance from our venue.

The ticket price is for the program including all handpan and special experience workshops, soundhealings and concerts. Accommodation and meals are to be paid directly through Nature Community. Here you can find the link to more information.

This year, our event location (Nature Community) will take care of the booking of rooms, camping spots and everything to do with meals and catering in general. Please contact the venue directly if you have any questions or requests regarding accommodation or other services of the location: info@nature-community.de Thank you!

The Nature Community kitchen provides us with freshly and lovingly cooked, wholesome, exclusively vegan meals. Please discuss any questions or special requests regarding your diet, intolerances, allergies etc. directly with the accommodation. You can find the e-mail address here: info@nature-community.de

On the website of Nature Community you will find a detailed description of how to get to the event location by public transport. The nearest airports are Prague (1:50h), Munich (2:00h) and - perhaps interesting for international flights - Frankfurt am Main (3:30h). The address of the Nature Community is

St. Hubertus 1

92539 Schönsee

This year, the handpan rentals are directly managed by one of our partner manufacturers. Please contact the manufacturer of your choice directly and rent your handpan for the week. Direct contact with the handpan manufacturer will allow you to receive customized advice and assist you in selecting your handpan. You will also receive expert advice and valuable guidance on how to care for and maintain the quality and lifespan of these special instruments. If you have grown fond of your instrument, you will have the opportunity to purchase it and make it your own handpan after this week. If you plan to buy a handpan in the future, it often makes the buying process easier if you have already established a relationship with the manufacturer.

Enjoy choosing your Handpan for the week!

Like in the last years, this year you can expect a wide range of "Special Experiences" on our menu. The holistic nature of our academy allows you to explore your body with all your senses, discover and live out your talents and find harmony not only in the sound of your handpan, but also in the sound of your body, your heart and your creative expression. In the mornings as well as the afternoons there will be a colorful program around bodywork, yoga, meditation, creativity, percussion, rhythm, movement and crafts waiting for you. So if you don't want to put the handpan in the center of your week you will find great alternatives that will make this week something very special! In addition, there will be concerts, singing circles, ecstatic dances in the evenings - much of what our hearts desire! We are looking forward to welcoming you at yet another magnificent edition of our handpan academy!

The Wild Naya Handpan Summer Academy comes alive not only from the gifted artists, the inspired participants and the magic of the music, but also from the many hard-working hands that work in the background before, during and after the Academy to ensure a harmonious week. You would like to work 4-5 hours a day and enjoy the rest of the day with the instructive workshops, the magical concerts and the invigorating community? If you would like to volunteer, contact us at info@wildnaya-academy.com