Salsa Ensemble Retreat

20th – 27th May 2027

A week-long series of salsa ensemble workshops. These sessions are tailored for musicians who want to strengthen their salsa ensemble skills. Participants will explore existing arrangements, refine their ensemble playing, and receive focused instrumental guidance with a special emphasis on the rhythmic foundations of Cuban music.

 

If you’re not sure if you qualify for this retreat, please get in touch with us and outline your previous experience. We can let you know if we think it would be suitable.

The week-long retreats are split between tuition and practice time, making the most of the amazing location (mountain walks, beaches, snorkelling, sunbathing, star-gazing, horse riding etc. ), relaxing and of course, eating and drinking.

Course tutor
David Pattman. David’s experience includes playing with Omara Portuondo of the Buena Vista Social Club, Cachaito Lopez, Cubanismo, Anga Diaz, Roberto Plá, Snowboy, Django Bates, Alex Wilson, Slim Gailard, Carlos ‘Patato’ Valdez and Daniel Ponce as well as Jacob Collier and Paul McCartney.


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 March 5th.
  • Regular rate: a deposit paid after March 5th.
  • Full payment: due by 1st May.

Let us know if you would like to arrange to pay for the instalments.

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:

    • 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.

    • Flights
    • Airport transfers:
    • Seguro de Viagem
    • 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

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Please check the dates on the retreat page for early bird discounts.
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Payment Options

Please remember to read our Retreat Cancellation Guide,

Submit this form and make a payment to secure your place today.

There are no payment fees. 

Monzo Easy Payment Link for the deposit (Opens in a separate window)

£150 Deposit

Alternatively, pay directly into our account. These details are also used for the outstanding balances.

Bank Details:
Victoria Rosemary Jassey trading as
Bombo Productions

Sort code: 04-00-03
Account number: 10614012

To pay in Euros via Revolut
Beneficiário: Victoria Rosemary Jassey
IBAN: GB44 REVO 0099 7089 4931 33
Código BIC / SWIFT: REVOGB21
CÓDIGO: @victors5wd

or, Santander Spain
Account Name: Victoria Rosemary Jassey
ES7000490458802310917952

SWIFT/BICBSCHESMMXXX

Our space - Alojamento.

Our catering - Comida na Finca Ara Oko

How to get to us - Informações sobre viagens


Imagem do local Finca Ara Oko
5.0
Com base nas avaliações do 61
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.
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Anne Martin
Há 5 meses
I can't imagine a better holiday. Beautiful location, lovely warm people, great food and fantastic music making.
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Laura Valenti
Há 1 ano
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!
Que forma encantadora de passar uma semana! A dançar Salsa com pessoas maravilhosas num cenário idílico rodeado de amendoeiras e a luz deslumbrante das Alpujarras! A acomodação foi fantástica, tal como a comida. O Dave e a Vicky são anfitriões fabulosos.
Foto de perfil Safiyya S.B.
Safiyya S.B.
Há 1 ano
Uma experiência absolutamente fantástica. Já passaram duas semanas e ainda não consigo tirar da cabeça as vistas das montanhas a rolar, a luz linda, as árvores de fruto, a comida deliciosa e – claro – as aulas diárias de conjunto de salsa! Os arranjos e as canções escolhidas eram tão contagiantes que não conseguíamos parar de cantar durante toda a semana. O Dave e a Vicky são anfitriões e professores maravilhosos, e eu não hesitaria em reservar isto novamente.
Foto de perfil Rachel Dymond
Rachel Dymond
Há 1 ano
Brilliant immersion into the songs & rhythm & traditions of the Afro-Cuban culture. 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.
Foto de perfil Maria Paul
Maria Paul
Há 1 ano
Que semana fantástica. O cenário, as pessoas, as canções, a comida, o alojamento, tudo se conjugou para criar uma experiência inesquecível. Trabalhar com o Dave e a Vicki é sempre inspirador. A sua capacidade de adaptar o nível de dificuldade a cada grupo significa que todos têm uma experiência positiva. Atuar com o coro Lobras foi particularmente memorável e edificante.
Foto de perfil Charli Rees
Charli Rees
Há 1 ano
I cannot recommend a stay at Finca Ara Oko enough. The accommodation was wonderful, we were very comfortable. Lots of different areas to relax in & the plunge pool was a lovely bonus to cool off in. 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.
Que lugar belo e tranquilo com tudo o que se pode precisar. Fácil de aceder com um carro alugado. Apartamentos maravilhosos e espaços para relaxar e refletir. Um passeio local encantador para ver o nascer do sol.

 

 

 

Retiros

 

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.

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Vídeos para lhe dar uma ideia do local e do ambiente na Finca Ara Oko. 

Afro Cuban Folkloric 

 

Molho

 

Coro de Clave

 

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