Spend a day immersed in harmony singing, learning new songs and exploring your voice. This retreat is designed to help you relax and connect with others – all while experiencing the joy of singing.
• Step into peaceful, historic surroundings
• Sing beautiful songs in full harmony, all taught by ear
• Connect to your voice through speech and breath work
• Practice the liberating skill of vocal improvisation
• Develop your natural voice and express your unique sound
• Lunch and refreshments provided
• No experience necessary
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 hidden courtyard garden and has large windows overlooking greenery.
THE RETREAT HOST
Rachel Holmes is a singer and choir leader based in Oxfordshire. She is fascinated by the connection between emotion, body and voice, and how this connection is expressed through and affected by life. 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 through the medium of song.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This retreat is open to adults who love singing and anyone curious about their voice. No experience is necessary.
VOCAL SESSIONS
Practice breath support, improvisation, and even have a go at teaching a song (it builds great confidence!).
A RELAXING RETREAT
Spend time in quiet reflection, relaxing on cushions and singing in small groups as well as letting rip in full harmonic chorus. Expect to have fun, move and stretch a little, relax and really enjoy yourself.
WHAT TO BRING
• A water bottle
• A notebook and pen
• Comfortable clothes for warmer or cooler weather
SCHEDULE
This retreat is offered on two days (the same course running twice). Choose from September 8th and 15th. The day runs from 10 am to 4 pm.
TICKET INFORMATION
£60 for the day. Booking is essential and closes a week before the event. Tickets are non-refundable. Lunch and refreshments are included in your ticket price. Please let me know your dietary requirements when booking.
