Join a cosy harmony singing retreat day at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay, and enjoy beautiful songs in full harmony, all taught by ear. Through creative prompts and a little experiment with laughter yoga, we will explore ways to shake off habitual tension that inhibits your natural, expressive singing voice, and sing beautiful, soothing harmony songs together.
• Step into beautiful, historic surroundings
• Understand and release physical blocks to your voice
• Enjoy a delicious lunch and refreshments
THE VENUE
The retreat will take place in the Great Hall of the Abbey at Sutton Courtenay, a beautiful medieval manor house that today is a spiritual retreat centre welcoming guests from all faiths and none. This atmospheric hall is accessed through a pretty courtyard garden and has an open log fireplace. The Abbey team will provide a home-cooked vegetarian lunch and delicious snacks. Truly a replenishing place to meet and sing.
CREATIVE PRACTICE
I will provide reflective prompts for releasing blocks to singing. This will include an introduction to laughter yoga exercises to release tension that inhibits expression!
SONG SHARING
There is time for you to teach a song to the group if you would like to.
THE RETREAT HOST
Rachel Holmes is a singer and choir leader based in Oxfordshire. She connects emotion, body and voice into powerful group singing. In 2019 she trained as a natural voice leader with Kate Valentine and currently runs natural voice song circles in Chilton and Cholsey. She completed Line Hilton’s singing teacher training in 2020 and completed her Foundation in Art Therapy at IATE in 2021. Rachel loves bringing these threads together into a holistic and uplifting experience of singing.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
The retreat is open to all adults who love singing.
WHAT TO BRING
• A water bottle
• A notebook and pen
• Cosy layers or a blanket
DATE
The retreat is on Saturday 25th October, 10 am to 4 pm.
LOCATION
The Great Hall
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
OX14 4AF
TICKET INFORMATION
£95 for the day. Booking is essential and closes one week before the event. Spaces are limited to 20. Tickets are non-refundable. Lunch and refreshments are included. All food is vegetarian; vegan, dairy free and gluten free options can be provided. Please let me know your dietary requirements when booking.
