Medicine of the Earth & the Rhythm Keepers

A SHAMANIC DRUM CRAFTING RETREAT for women

An invitation for you to come and immerse yourself in a three days journey, exploring ancient ways, wisdom and arts and creating a healing tool for yourself. Together, we will deepen our connection to our own selves, nourish our creativity and empower our sovereignty. 

The week-end will revolve around the crafting of our shamanic drums in ceremonial space amongst women.
One of the first known instruments, the drum has been used in ritual, celebration, healing and shamanic journeying for thousands of years in most cultures on the planet. It is woven to spirituality throughout history. It is a feminine symbol – a round container that vibrates life. 

Making a drum is entering a process of personal empowerment and healing. Insights and understandings arise. 

You rebirth yourself as a drummer, holding your own medicine, empowered and grounded in your knowing, belonging to a growing movement of women willing to truly support and heal one another. 

The offer:
• Create your own healing tool by building your medicine drum.

• Experience silence and connection through sharing of ancient wisdom and rituals.

• Experience tea ceremonies, mindfulness & movement.

• Sit in women circle and be held.

• Learn sacred songs to take home with you.

• Be guided into a shamanic drum journey.

• Reflect and journal under guided processes. 

We will explore topics such as:
• the imprint of your own birth on your creative power.
• the remerging Feminine Way & teachings of the cycles.
• the healing and balancing properties of sound & the frequency of the drum.

• astrology of the moment.

We will craft our drums with ethically collected kangaroo hides.

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About your facilitator, Milène Mahé-Bau: 
Milène is a wisdom keeper, a song weaver, a ceremonialist.
She facilitates sacred spaces to cultivate the ritualization of life.
She shares ancient ways and practical wisdom to guide men and women on the path of transformation, to support the awakening to their true nature and ignite self-awareness. Raised on a spiritual retreat centre in France, a mother of two, she bridges traditions, timeless teachings and life experiences, creating a powerful container to assist one through the journey of self-remembrance. 
INSTAGRAM @the.ritam

WHEN: Friday 26st of February 3pm until Sunday 28th of February at 5pm.
WHERE: twenty minutes north of Byron Bay on a unique property surrounded by river and ocean.

ACCOMODATION: either sleeping in a cottage (four beds available), or setting up your tent on the land, or organising your own accommodation.

Exchange is:
-$1200 if you stay in the cottage. ***NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE***
-$1125 if you set up your own tent on the land.
-$1100 if you have your own accommodation.

***The price includes full catering & the materials for your drum***

***A payment plan may be organised through Zip Pay in ticketing link***

***Spaces are limited in order to keep this gathering intimate***
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What women say about it:

“This retreat was a profound healing experience. Building and birthing your own medicine drum is an initiation. Milene holds the most sacred space whilst weaving in beautiful ritual and song, the entire process felt held with such presence and guided with ancient wisdom.
Beating my drum for the first time was a moment of remembering, a deep connection to my soul and to all the women who have drummed before me.
Thank you Milene for sharing this important work, for those standing on this earth right now ready to rise to the call and to find their own unique rhythm. Together as women we will rise!” Sarah Cargill


"The medicine Milene shared during this weekend was so deep, loving and expansive. We only got a taste of what she can offer and it is a testament to the lifelong work that she has cultivated.
This beautiful circle we have created is just the beginning of our journey. Thank you for this space to create and grow."
Brooke Brash


"I am filled with love, joy and gratitude for the weekend that was.
My intention was more than met, and I carry the remembrance of my life's purpose in my heart.
I honour your courage Milene, your commitment and trust in leading us on this journey.
I look forward to the support and accountability we will share on our unfolding paths of sovereignty and greatness, walking to the beat of our own drums, in harmony and love.
Here we grow... "
Holly Cheanne


"My heart is so full with love & gratitude.
This very special and powerful weekend was the rebirth of my womanhood. It has shifted deep layers of myself that I have been holding onto and I am forever grateful. Thank you Milene for your guiding love and support throughout the whole process. Thank you for your teachings that you share with such grace and the container you hold with such anchored power. "
Bess Wittingslow



“The three days retreat with Milene brought me straight back home, deep into my heart.
I felt held, nurtured and supported in a very sacred and safe way. My drum is my companion, my reminder, my tool to lead and keep me on the path.
I'm forever grateful for this experience.” Charlotte Gaborit


“This weekend was a rebirth to my medicine woman and brought a deeper understanding of the sacred feminine way. It brought me so much. ” Amandine Fourcade


“This retreat was beyond any expectations. Milene guided us and held space in a very sacred manner: from sharing ancient wisdom and ways, rituals to practical help with the making of the drum. I left feeling a deep sense of grounded peace, connected to myself and to a new tribe of women. This experience will forever stay in my memory. A story to share with my children. And the food was exquisite!” Cecile Dehant


“A feeling of magic, of meeting the spirit of the animal, a knowing that all is perfectly synchronised stays with me from this retreat. Making my medicine drum was a great revelation. It is now as a close friend that brings me strength and centeredness when I need.” Martine Pilastre