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 Chœur de Mots Clés (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
Avis Google
La nourriture était super savoureuse et nourrissante, et les vues depuis la finca, surplombant la mer, avec des ciels dorés et la Voie lactée, étaient vraiment inoubliables.
Mais ce que j'ai le plus aimé, c'est passer du temps avec ces êtres humains incroyables, qui sont sincèrement dévoués à la musique, à l'enseignement et à la création de communauté d'une manière si amusante, humble, terre-à-terre et sincère. Ce sont des qualités que j'ai rarement rencontrées chez les professeurs, alors rencontrer Vicky et Dave a été comme un cadeau précieux qui a apporté beaucoup de joie dans ma vie.
J'ai hâte d'y retourner. Merci !
Je chante encore des bribes des chansons… mes synapses ont créé toutes sortes de nouvelles connexions en apprenant à équilibrer le mouvement, les applaudissements et le chant dans différentes signatures rythmiques – comme se frotter le ventre et se tapoter la tête !
Excellente nourriture et hébergement aussi.
Le cadre était tout simplement magnifique - des ciels immenses, des couchers de soleil incroyables et une grande tranquillité, une véritable retraite loin de nos vies trépidantes.
Vicky et Dave sont des hôtes formidables, ils nous ont fait nous sentir vraiment bienvenus et à l'aise, des gens si gentils et authentiques.
