The Whale Council: An Invitation
There is a lineage of listening woven into the waters of the Earth — ancient, resonant, vaster than language. The humpbacks sing in frequencies that awaken memory in the There's a lineage of listening woven into the waters of the Earth — ancient, resonant, vaster than language. Humpback song awakens memory in the bones and re-tunes the human heart to the rhythm of oneness.
This isn't tourism. It's ceremony.
New regulations mean only six humans may enter the water at once — six hearts, crossing a threshold the whales themselves open. If you feel the call, this is initiation, not sightseeing.
Swimming beside whales, Expect:
✨ Depth — cellular clearing, activation codes, frequency shifts that align nervous system with soul path
✨ Play — sound, movement, laughter, childlike wonder
✨ Integration — embodied practices to carry the transmission home, into your life and community
The whales teach surrender. Those meant to be here will be here — trust is the first step.
Only a few spots remain. If you feel this in your body, don't wait — the ocean doesn't.
Whale Medicine
Swimming in the sacred ocean with these beings is awe-inspiring and often life-changing. We feel their frequency and receive codes at a cellular level. Some of us burst into laughter or tears, while others move stuck energy and emotions.
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We never know what magic awaits! Common experiences include playfully interacting with baby whales, being rewarded for leaving a mom & her newborn with a youth and his dolphin playmates, eye-gazing with adolescent males for hours, and even the occasional chest bump from a whale that propels a human into a new realm of consciousness.... One thing is for sure: the experiences are divinely orchestrated and much bigger than us <3
Original photos: past retreat participants
& Lauren Strelau Photography
Activities
Practicing Animal Communication
Enter the field of communion with whales through intention and deep listening. Attune your energy, receive guidance, and strengthen intuition and presence.
Sound Healing
In resonance with the whales and Malia Sonic Alchemist, integrate frequencies that awaken the heart and activate your fullest expression.
Sacred Hikes & Ceremony
Walk Mo’orea’s sacred heartlands, visiting ancient sites in prayer and reflection. Ground with practices that honor the island’s culture and spirit.
Embodiment & Play
Through song, dance, rhythm, and playful trust, Malia opens pathways for receiving. Safe, joyful movement and voice helps anchor what the whales transmit.
We have a gorgeous private catamaran for our whale excursions.
Lounge on the mesh hammock, watching the crystalline water flowing beneath you.
Optional
Visit Coral Gardeners
Participate in marine conservation by helping restore coral reefs. Connect with the ocean while supporting local environmental efforts.
Vocal Empowerment
Vocal Empowerment or Vocal Alchemy Sessions. Explore your voice through sound practices and improvisational music.
1:1 or group facilitation.
1:1 Water Healing Session
Sessions of Watsu-like water dance and channeled sound - in the pool or ocean. To integrate, create space, and awaken creativity.
Mo'orea - French Polynesia
`In the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the South Pacific's French Polynesia, a beautiful heart-shaped island named Mo'orea majestically stands a short ferry ride from Tahiti. Mo'o translates to lizard, re'a to yellow.... Some say Golden Dragon ✨🐉✨
French Polynesia declared itself a Marine Mammal Sanctuary in 2002, setting the stage for the most pristine interactions between whales and humans. With strong protections in place, Mo’orea is one of the few places in the world where it is legal to swim with Humpback whales and the experiences are even more intimate as there is a limit of 6 humans in the water at a time with these ancient profound singers who visit seasonally.
Accommodations
This year we will be staying in a lush inland location! We will be out on the water with whales during the day, and then at night stay at this beautiful villa with 4 bedrooms, an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a wraparound deck, full kitchen, and more! It will be Very powerful and potent for those who are called to join and hold the frequencies we will be receiving as we serve as a bridge from the water to the land. Our beautiful lodging includes a pool, which allows for personal mini-sessions for integration through water dance and sound channeling.
Pricing
Special Pricing due to last-minute availability.
This experience is about the prayer.
Who is meant to be there?
Let's talk and Make It Happen!
Our Prices include:
Accommodations
6 nights/7 days at our private villa overlooking the ocean
In Maharepa, 13 minutes from the ferry
4 bedrooms (3 queens, 2 singles), 3.5 bathrooms
Transportation on the Island
We have a private 7-passenger SUV
Boat excursions
Private Catamaran Charter
3 days of 5 hr Whale Boat excursions: Mon, (optional Wed), Thurs, Saturday
Excursions
Journey to ancient indigenous temples for land ceremony
Coral Gardeners excursion
Tahitian Pearls
Support
Pre and post retreat support
Pre and post online group gatherings
Some Meals
3 catered meals from an organic local chef: vegan, veggie, or pescatarian (will need your preference)
Not Included:
Airfare, Possible overnight stay in Papeete, Taxi from airport to ferry ($20)
Ferry round-trip from Papeete to Mo’orea ($30)
Most meals and snacks, Any additional personal transportation,
Gratuity or tips
Optional add-on trip with the Coral Gardeners
Personal additional sessions with Malia
Please let us know you're interested by booking a call.
Itinerary
Sat Oct 10th:
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If your flight to Fa'a, Tahiti (PPT) gets in at night; stay 1 night in Papeete.
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If your flight to PPT arrives early morning Oct 11th; take a taxi directly to the ferry
Sun Oct 11th:
Ferry to Mo'orea. Pick-up, food shopping, arrival at Villa, opening ceremony, Dinner
Mon Oct 12th:
Morning snorkel, afternoon whale boat on our private catamaran, evening sound healing.
Tues Oct 13th:
Wed Oct 14th:
Morning Coral Gardeners, afternoon free time.
Sacred sites and nature excursion.
Thurs Oct 15th:
Morning free, afternoon whale boat.
Fri Oct 16th:
Pearls, sharks & rays, watsu/healing , dance integration
Sat Oct 17th:
Morning whale boat, Villa check out, ferry to PPT, evening flight? Or choose your own adventure.
(subject to shifts guided by weather, whales, and spirit)
Meet your Facilitator
Malia Kulp - Sonic Alchemist
Malia Sonic Alchemist is an electrifying singer, vocal empowerment and transformational coach, sound and energy healer, and retreat leader. Born on the lush shores of Kaua‘i and raised amid the vibrant pulse of New York City, she carries the full spectrum of these contrasting resonances — dancing through earth and water, stillness and motion, structure and improvisation in her sound work.
Her journey began with the Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus and evolved into roles as a Carnegie Hall Teaching Artist, festival vocalist, and community builder. She helped midwife the Ecstatic Dance movement on Big Island, performed at festivals in projects blending mantra and electronic music, and has spent over a decade immersed in Bobby McFerrin’s improvisational vocal community, where voice is both prayer and play. Along the way, she deepened into Reiki, sonic healing, and communication with the natural world.
In 2019, a deeper calling emerged: the whales. What began as swims became transmissions — profound encounters that re-tuned her path and revealed whales as keepers of planetary codes and teachers of frequency. Today, Malia leads transformational retreats — often in communion with humpback whales — guiding participants to swim, sing, and connect with these ancient beings who purposefully serve our collective evolution!
Radiant as the sun, she lights up those around her with a sparkling presence. Through sound, ceremony, and community, she empowers others to reclaim their authentic voice and align with their unique frequency. Her mission is simple yet vast: to awaken the remembrance that we are each a note in the greater song of creation — amplifying joy, nurturing growth, and living in service to the collective awakening.
Malia guided us on a life-changing journey to Moorea, French Polynesia, combining meditation, sound healing, and singing to wild humpback whales. Experiencing the whales respond and swim alongside us was profoundly transformative. Through Malia’s guidance, I opened parts of myself I hadn’t realized were closed, and the entire group felt deeply changed. Her unique ability to weave music, spirit, and whale frequencies into every moment created sacred spaces for self-discovery and healing. By the end, I felt renewed, connected, and profoundly grateful. If you ever have the chance to join Malia for a workshop or guided trip, take it. The experience will stay with you forever.
Jayel Draco
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Our retreats are supported by extraordinary whale beings. Nagwal, born in Tonga in 2015, first connected with us through animal communication and has been guiding our work since 2022. More recently, Mahina, a rare albino female also birthed in Tonga, now two years old, has brought her powerful, loving presence to help guide and expand this sacred journey.
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