19th – 26th July 2026
A week-long retreat for anyone interested in exploring the roots of Afro-Cuban percussion and ensemble work. This retreat is aimed at both beginners and those who have covered Latin percussion basics.
Our small-group folkloric percussion retreats offer intensive study in the foundations of Cuban rhythms, including batá, rumba, makuta, bembé, gúiro, palo and iyesá, among others. These highly polyrhythmic traditions strengthen timing, ensemble skills, focus and confidence. The retreat is also a great space to connect with like-minded people. We tailor each course to the needs and level of the group.
The week-long retreats are split between tuition and 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 30th March 2025.
- Regular rate: a deposit paid after 30th March 2025.
- Full payment: due by 5th April
If you would like to arrange to pay in instalments, let us know.
Single Room: (Please note, you will still be sharing a bathroom)
*Earlybird Single Room: £845
Regular Single Room: £935 (1-2 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:
- 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 by clicking on the payment link or using our bank details. Please read our Cancellation and Participation Guide before booking.
Step 3: Pay the outstanding balance directly to our bank account by the 30th of April 2025.
Registration Form & Payment Links
Críticas do Google
A comida estava super saborosa e nutritiva, e as vistas da quinta, com vista para o mar, com céus dourados e a Via Láctea, foram verdadeiramente inesquecíveis.
Mas o que mais adorei foi passar tempo com estes seres humanos incríveis, que são genuinamente devotados à música, ao ensino e à construção de comunidade de uma forma tão divertida, humilde, terrena e sincera. Estas são qualidades que raramente encontrei em professores, por isso conhecer a Vicky e o Dave foi como um presente precioso que trouxe muita alegria à minha vida.
Mal posso esperar para voltar. Obrigado!
Continuo a cantar excertos das canções... os meus neurónios fizeram todo o tipo de novas ligações à medida que aprendi a equilibrar o movimento, as palmas e o canto em diferentes compassos - como esfregar a barriga e dar palmadinhas na cabeça!
Ótima comida e alojamento também.
O cenário era simplesmente deslumbrante - céus enormes, pores do sol incríveis e muito tranquilo, um verdadeiro refúgio das nossas vidas agitadas.
Vicky e Dave são anfitriões maravilhosos, fizeram-nos sentir muito bem-vindos e em casa, pessoas tão gentis e genuínas.
