Entry No. 32 — the Pittsburgh file — filed under: sound bath
The Wellness Domes
Tucked away in the woods, this futuristic sanctuary features custom geodesic domes where visitors immerse themselves in deep-vibration sound baths and massive gongs.
The story
Off Wexford Bayne Road in Sewickley, buried just far enough past the tree line to blur out the highway, sits a collection of custom geodesic domes. The setup feels less like a suburban Allegheny County retreat and more like an off-grid research station hidden in the woods. The man quietly driving the meditation coaching and acoustic sessions here is Gene Stull—a retired professional motocross racer who traded high-octane engine noise for deep-frequency sound baths and gong therapy. You didn't hear it from us, but there's a distinct precision to how an ex-pro racer tunes an acoustic space.
The architecture does heavy lifting for the acoustics. Geodesic domes lack flat parallel walls, meaning sound waves bounce continuously along the curved interior frame rather than trapping in dead corners. When low-frequency gongs and resonant instruments resonate inside, the geometric lattice amplifies the deep vibrations, turning the room into a physical resonator that shakes straight through your chest.
What it's like
Expect a stark shift in tempo the moment you step off the gravel road and onto the property. You'll walk past scenic trails and a quiet pond before stepping into the warm, candlelit dome interior. For evening sessions like the New Moon Sound Bath, you lie back on floor mats while heavy gongs wash over the geometric ceiling. It gets intensely quiet between vibrations. Tip: community wellness days and sound bath sessions often run on waitlists or specific event drops, so check their schedule and confirm active hours before making the trek into the woods.
The move: Attend a candlelit 'New Moon Sound Bath' inside the dome, then take a quiet night walk around the property's scenic trails and pond.
- 📍 Sewickley
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoor or outdoor
Where: 2530 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Mars Flying Saucer — Pair sci-fi dome architecture in the woods with an eight-minute drive north to see a 3,000-pound saucer made from oil tanks in the center of Mars.
- The Barefoot Forge — Trade the quiet sonic reverberations of meditation gongs for the intense, raw steel clanging at a barefoot blacksmithing workshop in nearby Hampton Township.
- The Menagerie — Follow up a deep acoustic sound bath with a trip to Bellevue to browse deity statues and ritual supplies at a practitioner-run metaphysical shop.
Good to know
Where are The Wellness Domes located?
They are tucked away in a wooded property at 2530 Wexford Bayne Rd in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
What happens during a sound bath session inside the dome?
Visitors lie down beneath the dome's geometric frame while practitioners play massive gongs and resonant instruments, using the dome's unique curved acoustics to flood the room with deep physical vibrations.
Who leads the meditation and sound events?
Sessions and coaching are led by Gene Stull, a retired pro motocross athlete and local entrepreneur behind Segway Pittsburgh.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Offerings like yoga, reiki, and candlelit sound baths operate on scheduled event times, private retreat bookings, or waitlists rather than standard drop-in retail hours.
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Further reading: Official site · linkedin.com
last checked: 2026-07-21