Take Your Choir Somewhere Extraordinary

A Singing Retreat They Will Never Forget

What if your next choir tour wasn’t just another trip…
but a transformational experience your singers talk about for years?

At Sing Eat Retreat Holidays, we design exclusive, fully bespoke singing retreats for classical and contemporary choirs who want more than just rehearsals in a hired hall. We create immersive musical escapes in spectacular private villas in Spain, Salzburg, Zante and beyond — where artistic excellence meets sunshine, exceptional food, and unforgettable surroundings.

This is your opportunity to deepen musical standards, strengthen ensemble unity, and reward your choir with something truly special.

Why Choir Directors Choose Sing Eat Retreat

We take care of every detail — so you can concentrate on the music!

Case Study:
How a Surrey Choir Rediscovered the Joy of Singing

Duffers & Gruffers Choir — Surrey, UK
SER Retreat, Andalucía, Spain — October 2025

After more than twenty years together, Duffers & Gruffers Choir had become a strong and capable ensemble.

The singers knew each other well.
The music was always well prepared.
Rehearsals ran smoothly.

But like many established choirs, they had reached a familiar stage:
musically competent, socially strong, but ready for something new.

Our Signature Spanish Villas

Villa & Hotel – Tarifa, Andalusia

Set in the breathtaking countryside of Tarifa — where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic — our Tarifa villa and hotel accomodation offers space, privacy and pure Andalusian beauty.

Think expansive terraces for open-air rehearsals.
Golden sunsets over the Strait of Gibraltar.
Long alfresco dinners under vast southern skies.

The peaceful setting allows your choir to focus deeply, while the character and culture of southern Spain provide an atmosphere rich in inspiration.

50 Person Villa – Near Barcelona, Catalonia

Our Barcelona villa is a beautiful 2500 square meter Masia set in 38 hectares of land on the edge of the tiny village of Olivella and the Garraf Natural Park, 15 minutes from the charming seaside town of Sitges and 40 minutes from Barcelona.

Originally a fortified village, parts of the house date back to the 13th century. Lovingly restored, the house maintains many of its original features providing its unique atmosphere, whilst offering all the comforts of modern day living.

What Your Choir Will Experience

Each retreat is completely tailored to your group’s repertoire and goals, but typically includes:

• Daily rehearsals in beautiful surroundings
• Specialist workshops and sectional work
• Vocal coaching with outstanding UK tutors
• A fully directed end-of-week showcase performance
• Luxury accommodation in a private villa
• Exceptional food and drink throughout
• Optional leisure activities such as hiking, horse riding or swimming

This balance of high-level musical work and genuine relaxation creates something powerful:
a choir that sings better — because they feel better.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

5 Nights / 6 Days
(All tuition, accommodation, food, drink & activities included)

• 40+ singers: From £795 per person (plus flights & transfers)
• 30–40 singers: From £995 per person (plus flights & transfers)
• 20–30 singers: From £1,195 per person (plus flights & transfers)

We can also assist with travel logistics to make planning effortless.

Ready to Elevate Your Choir?
Imagine your singers returning home:
More confident.
More connected.
Musically stronger.
Inspired.

Dates fill quickly, particularly for peak seasons.

If you are considering something extraordinary for your choir’s next tour or development week, let’s begin the conversation.

Enquire today and let us design a bespoke Sing Eat Retreat experience just for you.

The Situation

The choir wanted to give the group:

Fresh musical energy
Deeper expressive singing
Time to reconnect as an ensemble

What they didn’t want was a conventional choir course.

They were looking for something serious enough to develop musically — but uplifting and enjoyable at the same time.

The Retreat

Thirty-six singers travelled to southern Spain for a five-day Sing Eat Retreat.

Each day balanced focused musical work with time to relax, explore the landscape and enjoy being together outside the rehearsal room.

The musical programme was led by West End musical theatre professionals, working in close collaboration with the choir’s own leadership to support the choir’s artistic goals.

Together they explored:

Vocal technique
Expressive storytelling in music
Ensemble balance and blend
Performance confidence

There were also smaller sectional sessions and coaching, allowing singers to explore their voices in more depth.

Despite several hours of singing each day, the experience never felt heavy.

“We worked hard — really hard — but it never felt tiring.
It was energising.”

The Turning Point

The real change came midweek.

As the singers relaxed into the environment and coaching style, something shifted in the ensemble sound.

Voices became freer.
Phrases became more expressive.
The choir began singing with greater emotional connection.

“Suddenly we weren’t just singing the notes anymore —we were telling the story.”

The Final Performance

The retreat concluded with a relaxed public concert for locals.
There was confidence, connection and joy.

“It felt like we were singing together again.”

Impact of the Retreat

By the end of the week the Duffers & Gruffers Choir reported stronger vocal confidence, improved ensemble blend and a renewed musical energy. But the biggest change was emotional.

“It re-ignited the joy of singing.”

Since returning to the UK, the impact has continued. The choir has embraced more expressive repertoire, rehearsals feel more relaxed and energised, and members describe the group as “better and happier” — a powerful shift for a choir that had been together for more than two decades.

Several elements made the difference: collaborative musical leadership from the SER coaches, time together beyond the rehearsal room that strengthened the choir’s sense of community, and a carefully curated programme working towards a final performance that gave the week focus and momentum.

Could This Work for Your Choir?

Many choirs reach a point where they want to refresh their sound, reconnect as an ensemble, and give members a meaningful shared experience.

Sing Eat Retreat designs private, fully tailored retreats for UK choirs, supporting and enhancing the work choir directors already do. We collaborate closely with each ensemble to create a programme that fits its repertoire, goals and singers — whether classical or contemporary.

If you would like to explore what a retreat might look like for your choir, we would be delighted to talk.

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