13th – 20th September 2026
We are offering a 7-day singing retreat at Finca Ara Oko, an ancient off-grid farmhouse in Southern Spain. Drawing on the choir Coro de Clave (based in London and Spain), this retreat provides ensemble and individual vocal development. You will learn stunning Cuban folkloric songs in three and four-part harmonies. Each day will consist of sessions that develop breathwork and diaphragm strengthening for vocals, musical confidence with rhythm and harmony, and lead and group singing.
We want you to leave our retreat a more confident, connected, and knowledgeable singer and take home with you a collection of beautiful songs and memories that you can keep forever.
The week works towards a performance locally in collaboration with our Spanish choirs Coro de Clave.
The name Coro de Clave was given to choirs that proliferated in the black communities of Western Cuba from the last part of the 1800s until around 1920. They were mobile ensembles, often amassing over 100 members and would compete with other neighbouring groups. We have revived and transferred this beautiful idea of community singing to this century and expanded the repertoire to include other Cuban-based styles.
The retreat celebrates the music, historical context, and culture of this tradition, as well as the coming together of a wonderful community of people who enjoy singing these special songs and the beautiful surrounding landscape.
The week-long retreat is split between tuition, practice time, making the most of the amazing location, relaxing, and, of course, eating and drinking.
Course tutors
David Pattman and Vicky Jassey
(Read more about them here)
Accommodation and Prices
Prices:
The price includes seven nights’ accommodation, three meals a day, and five days x four hours of tuition. (Please see below for costs not included.)
- Earlybird rate: a non-refundable deposit of £150 paid before 1st July 2026.
- Regular rate: a deposit paid after 1st July 2026.
- Full payment: due by August 13th 2026.
Single Room: (Please note, you will still be sharing a bathroom)
*Earlybird Single Room: £845
Regular Single Room: £935 (1-3 available)
Shared rooms: 3 available
Earlybird Shared Room: £725
Regular Shared Room: £795
Glamping (2 people per tent):
Earlybird Glamping: £675 each
Regular Glamping: £730
What the retreat includes:
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- 4 hours of tuition x 5 days plus practice time.
- 7 nights’ accommodation.
- 3 meals a day.
- Accommodation – shared, single rooms or glamping.
- Access to percussion instruments, piano and bass amp.
- An opportunity to perform on the last night at a local bar.
- The chance to stay in a beautiful farmhouse in the spectacular countryside away from the distractions of everyday life.
Not included:
For more information, visit our travel information page.
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- Flights
- Airport transfers:
- Travel Insurance
- Extra nights accommodation
- Extra meals
- Alcohol
How to book
Step 1: Fill out our registration form below.
Step 2: Pay your deposit or make a full payment by clicking on the payment link below.
Step 3: Pay the outstanding balance directly to our bank account by the date listed.
Please check we have spaces and read our Cancellation and Participation Guide before booking.
Registration Form & Payment Links
Google Reviews
The food was super tasty and nourishing, and the views from the finca, overlooking the sea, with golden skies and the Milky Way, were truly unforgettable.
But what I loved most was spending time with these amazing human beings, who are genuinely devoted to music, teaching, and community-making in such a fun, humble, down to earth and heartfelt way. These are qualities I’ve rarely found in teachers, so meeting Vicky and Dave felt like a precious gift that brought a lot of joy into my life.
I can’t wait to go back. Thank you!
Still singing snippets of the songs…my brain synapses have made all sorts of new connections as I learnt to balance moving, clapping & singing in different time signatures - like rubbing your stomach & patting your head!
Great food & accommodation too.
The setting was simply stunning - huge skies, amazing sunsets & very peaceful, a real retreat from our busy lives.
Vicky & Dave are such wonderful hosts, they made us feel really welcome & at home, such kind genuine people.
