Location

Salzburg, Austria

A mountain setting for immersive singing retreats, combining world-class coaching with exceptional accommodation, shared dining and time to unwind.

  • Austrian villa in the Salzburg countryside
  • Alpine landscapes, lakes and film locations
  • Traditional Austrian dining and beer hall evenings
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Stay in Salzburg

A Beautiful Base in the Salzburg Countryside

A beautiful Austrian farmhouse in the Salzburg countryside, Pension Sommerauer in the pristine town of Hallein offers a relaxed and comfortable base for Sing Eat Retreat.

  • Private and shared rooms
  • Outdoor spaces and pool
  • Peaceful mountain setting
  • Easy access to Salzburg
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Eat Together

Shared meals and locally inspired dining

Meals are an integral part of the experience, bringing the group together through long lunches and relaxed evening gatherings.

Expect traditional Austrian dishes, pizza and ice cream parties, Greek and Indian lunches, and plenty of schnitzel!

  • Traditional Austrian fare
  • Communal dining
  • International lunches
  • Informal, social atmosphere

EXPLORE SALZBURG

Mountains, Lakes and Iconic Film Locations

Beyond our base at Pension Sommerauer, Salzburg offers a rich mix of culture and landscape. From its historic old town to the surrounding lakes and alpine scenery, there’s time built in to explore and unwind.

The week includes visits to well-known Sound of Music locations, alongside space to relax, walk and enjoy the setting at your own pace.

  • Historic Salzburg old town
  • Alpine and lake visits
  • Sound of Music locations
  • Time to relax and explore

TRAVEL

Easy Access from Salzburg

The retreat is based just outside Salzburg, with a short transfer from the airport and straightforward travel from across Europe.

  • Salzburg Airport — 20–30 min transfer
  • Located in Hallein, just outside the city
  • Easy access by taxi or organised transfer

TRAVEL DETAILS

Getting there (flights / routes)

The retreat is based just outside Salzburg, with a short transfer from the airport and straightforward travel from across Europe.

GALLERY

A Glimpse of Salzburg

RETREATS IN SALZBURG

Upcoming Holidays

  • Holiday Fun & Tour, Musical Theatre
  • Salzburg, Austria
1–8 May 2027

Sing! The Sound of Music

From £1,990 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · filming & recording · soprano & alto ensemble · West End coaches · sing in film locations · final performance

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Get in touch with a member of our team

We’ve got you covered! Travel feels uncertain right now—we know!

That’s exactly why we’ve introduced our Peace of Mind Booking for all bookings from today.

If your flight is disrupted due to major travel issues, you won’t lose your retreat.
We’ll simply move your experience to another date—no stress no hassle!

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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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