Location

Zante, Greece

Greek island setting for immersive singing retreats, combining expert coaching with boutique hotel living, shared dining, pool time and time to explore.

  • Boutique hotel in Kalamaki, Zante
  • Beaches, countryside and Ionian island views
  • Shared meals, pool time and relaxed evenings
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Stay in Zante

A Boutique Hotel Near the Coast

Garden Village is a boutique hotel in Kalamaki, just moments from the beach and close to Zante’s beautiful Greek coastline.

With gardens, a pool, bar and relaxed outdoor spaces, it offers an easy and atmospheric base for the retreat.

  • Private and shared rooms options
  • Pool, gardens and outdoor spaces
  • Peaceful setting in Kalamaki
  • Beach and town nearby
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Eat Together

Seasonal Greek cooking and beautifully relaxed dining

Food is a central part of the week, bringing the group together between singing sessions, rehearsals and time outdoors.

Expect generous shared meals, relaxed dining and a mix of hotel meals, local restaurants and family-run tavernas.

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
  • Fresh Greek and Mediterranean food
  • Shared hotel and taverna dining
  • Local restaurants and island flavours

EXPLORE ZANTE

Beaches, Boats and Ionian Island Life

Beyond the studio, Zante offers golden beaches, turquoise water, countryside views and relaxed seaside towns.

There’s time built in to enjoy Kalamaki, visit the coast, take a boat trip or simply unwind by the pool.

  • Kalamaki beach and turtle nesting coast
  • Boat trips and island exploring
  • Local tavernas and seaside towns
  • Time to relax between sessions

TRAVEL

Easy Access from Zante Airport

The retreat is based in Kalamaki, with very easy access from Zakynthos International Airport.

  • Zante Airport — around 8 minutes
  • Direct and connecting flights from the UK and Europe
  • Transfers arranged where possible

TRAVEL DETAILS

Getting there (flights / routes)

Flights are available to Zante from UK and European cities, with seasonal direct routes and connecting options.

The Garden Village is around an 8 minute taxi ride from the airport. Shared transfers may be arranged where possible.

Transfer timings are confirmed once guest flight details have been collected.

Flights, transfers, drinks and travel insurance are not included.

GALLERY

A Glimpse of Zante

RETREATS IN TARIFA

Upcoming Holidays

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  • Zakynthos, Greece
17–24 April 2027

Sing! Mamma Mia!

From £1990 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · recordng studio · island tour & filming · private vocal session

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  • Holiday Fun & Tour, Pop
  • Zakynthos, Greece
24 April – 1 May 2027

Sing! Mamma Mia!

From £1990 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · recordng studio · island tour & filming · private vocal session

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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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