We are offering a 7-day singing retreat at Quinta 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.
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)
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.
Os preços indicados nesta página são para residentes em Espanha e Portugal.
Um retiro de canto Afro-cubano de 7 ou 4 dias na Finca Ara Oko. Inspirado no Coro de Clave (sediado em Londres e Espanha), este retiro oferece desenvolvimento vocal tanto em grupo como individual. Aprenderá deslumbrantes canções folclóricas cubanas em harmonias de três e quatro vozes. Cada dia incluirá sessões focadas em trabalho de respiração e fortalecimento do diafragma para a voz, desenvolvimento da confiança musical através do ritmo e harmonia, e canto em solo e em grupo.
Queremos que saias do nosso retiro sendo um cantor mais confiante, conectado e experiente, e que leves para casa uma coleção de belas canções e memórias que possas guardar para sempre.
A semana culmina com uma apresentação local em colaboração com outros coros.
O nome Coro de Clave foi atribuído a coros que proliferaram nas comunidades negras do oeste de Cuba, desde o final do século XIX até cerca de 1920. Eram conjuntos móveis, muitas vezes com mais de 100 membros, e competiam com outros grupos vizinhos. Revivámos e transportámos esta bela ideia de canto comunitário para este século e expandimos o repertório para incluir outros estilos com base em Cuba.
O retiro celebra a música, o contexto histórico e a cultura desta tradição, bem como o encontro de uma comunidade maravilhosa de pessoas que apreciam cantar estas canções especiais e a bela paisagem.
O retiro de uma semana divide-se entre aulas, tempo de prática e desfrutar da localização incrível (caminhadas na montanha, praias, mergulho, banhos de sol, observação de estrelas, passeios a cavalo, etc.), relaxamento e, claro, comer e beber.
14, 15, 16 e 17 de setembro: Oficinas de 4 horas, distribuídas ao longo do dia.
18 de setembro: Ensaio noturno de 2 horas em Lobras com o nosso coro local.
19 de setembro: Ensaio matinal de 2 horas. Apresentação à noite.
20 de setembro: Despedidas.
Preços:
7 dias
Incluído no preço estão 7 noites de alojamento, três refeições por dia e 5 dias x 5 horas de ensino. (Consulte abaixo os custos não incluídos).
Quarto individual €765 Quarto partilhado: €685 Glamping: €620 (partilhado com outra pessoa e duche exterior)
4 dias
Se preferir uma opção de 4 dias, podemos oferecer-lhe o retiro de 16 a 19 de setembro (4 noites).
Incluído no preço estão 4 noites de alojamento, três refeições por dia e 4 dias x 5 horas de ensino. (Consulte abaixo os custos não incluídos).
Quarto individual €520 Quarto partilhado: €445 Glamping: €385
Glamping:(2 tendas de campanha tipo sino de 2x4 metros, 2 pessoas por tenda). Utilizaremos a área de glamping como alojamento adicional se tivermos mais de 7 pessoas a reservar para o curso. As nossas tendas são luxuosas, espaçosas e confortáveis. Partilhada com outra pessoa e duche exterior.
Tarifa de reserva antecipada, que consiste no pagamento de um depósito não reembolsável de £150 antes do prazo de reserva antecipada, ou tarifa regular, que é o depósito pago após este prazo.
Por favor, visite a nossa página de Alojamento para ler mais sobre as instalações disponíveis na Finca Ará Oko.
O que está incluído?
– 4 horas de ensino x 5 dias, mais tempo de prática.
– 7 noites de alojamento.
– 3 refeições por dia.
– Alojamento: quartos partilhados, individuais ou glamping.
– Oportunidade de agir localmente.
– A oportunidade de ficar numa bela casa de campo na paisagem espetacular, longe das distrações do quotidiano.
Não incluído:
Para mais informações sobre viagens, visite a nossa página de informações de viagem.
Seguro de viagem
– Noites de alojamento adicionais
– Comidas adicionais
– Álcool
Como reservar
Passo 1: Preencha o nosso formulário de registo abaixo.
Passo 2: Pague o seu depósito ou efetue o pagamento integral clicando na ligação de pagamento abaixo.
Passo 3: Pague o saldo pendente até à data indicada diretamente para a nossa conta bancária.
Por favor, verifique se temos espaços e leia a nossa Guia de Cancelamento e Participação antes de reservar.
What an amazing singing retreat! Set in the beautiful mountains of Spain, the whole experience was just magical. We stayed at a gorgeous finca with the loveliest hosts, Vicky and David, who made us feel so welcome.
The singing sessions were brilliant — lots of great singing, laughter and fun, with such a lovely group atmosphere. And the food was absolutely delicious, thanks to the wonderful Italian cook, Kiara!
A really special few days in a beautiful setting. I came home feeling happy, inspired and definitely singing a little louder! Would absolutely recommend.
An excellent Afro-Cuban singing retreat in an exceptional setting, with wonderful teachers and hosts. I not only recommend it, I will definitely be back.
Thank you for making everything so easy and natural.
Excellent retreat ! Great people to explore music with ❤! The house and grounds are very peaceful; the week was fun and restorative for me. I recommend it!
What a fantastic experience this Afro-Cuban singing retreat was! The setting was wonderful, and the professionals were excellent! Thank you so much, Vicky and David, for teaching us these beautiful songs.
We have done a great week. Vicky and dave gave all their love and power to creat community with wonderfull songs. We really succeded to learn that dificult stuff! And in the end even everybody song a solo voice! What big steps forward!
Ótimo local, paisagens lindas, pessoas simpáticas e música ainda melhor. Altamente recomendado para iniciantes e para quem quer desfrutar de música latina. Uma experiência muito boa.
I absolutely loved spending time with Vicky and Dave and a fantastic group learning Afro-Cuban songs!
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!
We are offering a 7-day singing retreat at Quinta 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.
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)
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.
What an amazing singing retreat! Set in the beautiful mountains of Spain, the whole experience was just magical. We stayed at a gorgeous finca with the loveliest hosts, Vicky and David, who made us feel so welcome.
The singing sessions were brilliant — lots of great singing, laughter and fun, with such a lovely group atmosphere. And the food was absolutely delicious, thanks to the wonderful Italian cook, Kiara!
A really special few days in a beautiful setting. I came home feeling happy, inspired and definitely singing a little louder! Would absolutely recommend.
An excellent Afro-Cuban singing retreat in an exceptional setting, with wonderful teachers and hosts. I not only recommend it, I will definitely be back.
Thank you for making everything so easy and natural.
Excellent retreat ! Great people to explore music with ❤! The house and grounds are very peaceful; the week was fun and restorative for me. I recommend it!
What a fantastic experience this Afro-Cuban singing retreat was! The setting was wonderful, and the professionals were excellent! Thank you so much, Vicky and David, for teaching us these beautiful songs.
We have done a great week. Vicky and dave gave all their love and power to creat community with wonderfull songs. We really succeded to learn that dificult stuff! And in the end even everybody song a solo voice! What big steps forward!
Ótimo local, paisagens lindas, pessoas simpáticas e música ainda melhor. Altamente recomendado para iniciantes e para quem quer desfrutar de música latina. Uma experiência muito boa.
I absolutely loved spending time with Vicky and Dave and a fantastic group learning Afro-Cuban songs!
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!
We offer small-scale retreats in a beautiful off-grid farmhouse in the Spanish Alpujarra, Sierra Nevada mountains.
Our retreats combine tuition and practice time as well as making the most of the amazing location, which includes mountain walks, beaches, sea-swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, star-gazing and horse riding as well as relaxing and, of course, eating and drinking.
Vídeos para lhe dar uma ideia do local e do ambiente na Finca Ara Oko.
Afro Cuban Folkloric
Molho
Coro de Clave
Vistas Aéreas
Críticas do Google
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