Sing Eat Retreat Reviews 

I have just returned from the most amazing experience – a Sing Sound of Music holiday in Austria! It was a complete leap of faith for me to do this – heading abroad on my own, flying (which I hate), and not really knowing what to expect once I got there. Luckily, I met some of the others from my group at Stansted beforehand, and they were so calm and caring when supporting my flying nerves. And from the moment I arrived at the villa just outside Salzburg, I loved it all! The tutors, Leigh, Sarah and Michael were all kind, professional, encouraging and endlessly patient! It was incredible to be singing those wonderful songs in the practice room, whilst looking out onto the Alps. Christine and her team at the villa ensured that we were constantly fed and watered – you definitely won’t go hungry on this holiday! Also, Sonia from SER kept everything running really smoothly for us during the entire week. The other participants were all so lovely, and hugely supportive of each other. We bonded quickly over the meals, singing practice, sharing our life stories and costume changes on the coach! Every day we had such giggles, in fact, often full-on belly laughs. The tours to the film settings were completely fabulous. Then to be filmed ourselves in those incredible locations was quite honestly mind blowing. And in costume!! We also spent a really fun afternoon in a recording studio. The whole experience was utterly joyful and life-enhancing and I loved every moment. It was an extremely busy week, with very little down time – I think we all needed a rest when we got home! But the added bonus? … I now have a new tribe of Sisters!

Just returned from a fabulous Sound of Music holiday in Hallein, near Salzburg. There were 24 of us, and I feel I have made new friends for life. Pension Sommerauer was really lovely, and Christine and her team looked after us really well. The food was very good with lots of local specialties.
Our leaders Leigh, Sarah and Michael were all really good and guided us through singing various songs from the film. We went to a recording studio too and recorded the songs we had learned. We visited several of the locations from the film where we were films. The filming and recording will now be put together in a video.
It was an amazing experience and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who loves the Sound of Music, singing and the most beautiful scenery

Fabulous themed holiday, with excellent tutors guides and support team in amazing location.
My words wouldn't do it justice, you need to experience it!!
If the thought of this kind of holiday is appealing to you, I'd so go for it, you won't regret, you'll have the time of your life and make new friends.

What an exhilarating experience ! I embarked on this week long adventure not knowing what to expect. Arriving at the comfortable and peaceful Pension Sommerauer along with 24 other guests we felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement .
Every day started with a huge breakfast, then tutoring in choral techniques from our professionals Sarah , Leigh and Michael . With gentle encouragement they drew our best performances out of us !
Our visits to the many iconic Sound of Music locations were awe- inspiring .
Our newly honed vocal skills were captured in the recording studio and we recreated many scenes from the film on their original sites. (Dancing around the fountains in the Mirabell Gardens was positively therapeutic!)
We all gained so much : new found confidence, a bond with new friends, extraordinary sightseeing and a few extra inches on the waistline ! Best of all the wonderful lifelong memories of this fantastic experience . Just GO!!!!!

PURE JOY

A joyful and memory making holiday and experience. Excellently run with a real sense of care over everyone that comes through their musical wonderworld.
Suits ALL levels and builds a safe & supportive community of like minded musical souls. I went alone and loved it and as someone who hadnt been part of making of performing any form of music in over 30 years it genuinely brought the joy back so much so that I will coming back AND joining a choir!

The villa in Spain is gorgeous, the tutors are of an exceptional level as well as being great souls.

It really is an experience accessible for all levels, some who just want the pure joy of singing in a supportive, fun group to more experienced people who want to work on techniques and their song choice with musical industry leaders.

Choose your musical theme, jump in and enjoy! There is nothing like it.

My first time at any kind of singing retreat and this was a fabulous experience. The quality of the coaching and the standard of the meals was superb. Will definitely be going to another one.

What a wonderfully inspiring experience, being amongst top notch West End professionals, and the most FANtastic Rock vocalist, during our Rock Musicals week. Whilst being looked after with love, care and attention by all the lovely organisers (inc the owner) and chefs, providing delicious food a-plenty, catering for specific dietary needs too.

The villa location near Tarifa is stunning, overlooking Morocco, with accomodation very comfortable. Timetables full with vocal warm ups outside at start of day (weather depending), and packed with ensembles, group or 1:1s, and vocal tech during the days, followed by fun open mic evenings. Not forgetting our end of week surprise performance, which was a blast!!

Very friendly and supportive group, came away feeling uplifted and more confident in singing style, not wanting it to end! Looking forward to more Sing Eat Retreats soon! Thanks to all who made it so special!

Needless to say, highly recommend! 🤩

I’m back a week, and can’t stop smiling about my experience.
I was the least likely candidate, a lifetime loving music & working in the industry but terrified at the thought of singing, never even done karaoke. Full of fear, convinced I’d be the only person who couldn’t improve, that tutors would throw up their hands and I’d slink away silently…but also curious, just in case! So many people saying how great it was…

It is! What I experienced at Rock Musicals was a week of the kindest, most supportive and inspiring fellow students, world class group and personal tuition, stunning and plentiful food & drink and exceptional care and attention to detail from the SER team in a beautiful setting.
We made sounds I still can’t believe, together and individually! It WAS challenging but so rewarding…I found my voice, and I found a passionate community of singers who have shown me this is for everyone.

I’ll be back, I’ll keep singing and I can recommend this trip with my whole heart…life affirming.

Cannot recommend Sing Eat Retreat highly enough. The team are so wonderfully hospitable. We arrived strangers and by the time we parted we had become a community. This was such a life affirming week!

Luxury surroundings, amazing food and even more amazing staff and fellow holidaymakers. If I could have bottled even a fraction of the joy of this Rock musicals holiday and taken it home with me I would have. I am sure that I'll be going back for more in future.

This is a fantastic company. Our choir went for a 5 day singing holiday and had the most amazing time. The accommodation, the setting of the villa, the tuition from professionals, the villa food, the organisation of it all were exceptional. Would highly recommend if you enjoy singing and having fun.

I’ve just arrived home from Tarifa where our choir spent five days walking in the beautiful countryside, eating superb food, and -best of all - receiving singing tuition from some amazing, enthusiastic and inspiring professionals. What a place! What a holiday! Many, many thanks to Zane, Cat and all the team.

Just wow! Recently back from Les Mis in Tarifa.
Fabulous venue. Catering outstanding. Superbly organised. And the professional tutors were exemplary taking 20 unknowns into a credible performance in six days. Don't hesitate - book it!

Learning Les Miserables from excellent coaches in beautiful surroundings is an experience I'll never forget. The villa was like being home from home. The food was excellent and the staff hard working and kind. The fellow singers, 20 of us, whatever our ability, were well catered for, many of us realizing lifetime ambitions. All coaches and fellow singers were so kind and supportive. Most of all it was fun!!😀

I have just spent my first week at Huerta Belinda on a Les Mis themed Sing Eat Retreat, I say first because I will most definitely be back. Cat and Zane were incredible in making this a fantastic welcoming experience. The food was amazing; home cooked, authentic and delicious.
I was blown away by the generosity of the tutors - Leigh, CJ and Matt - who spent the week with us, moulding, encouraging and bringing our the very best in us all, along with a masterclass by the incredible Dianne. You are all wonderful!
If you love singing and are considering trying this different style of retreat, you will not be disappointed.

Just back from Tarifa on a Les Miserables week. What a journey!! The week has been a rollercoaster of emotion but thanks to the amazing tutors and the really supportive and generous group of people I was with, I have come out of it so much stronger and with more confidence than before. This is an amazing experience and I will never forget it! I have learnt so much about myself and my voice and what I am capable of.
The chance to work with stars from the West End who spend the week coaching and mentoring you and pushing you to achieve more than you ever thought you could is absolutely surreal. The show at the end was magical with a real sense of family with people you have never met before. I didn't want it to end! The musical theatre world meets you where you're at and lifts you up to a place you never thought you would reach.

Charlie is just back from Tarifa where we sang Les Mis. Exceeded all my expectations and in all likelihood has set my path in a new direction. It is so well organised, fantastic food, superb tutors, and all round a great experience - equally useful for those with much, or less, musical background. Thank you so very much.

Just back from singing Les Miserables in Tarifa. What a fantastic experience. Exceeded my exceptions. Can't wait to go back for another singing retreat!

Everything went smoothly. From booking through to departure, everything went beautifully.
Tutors were outstanding. The food was truly wonderful. The setting is idyllic.
The whole week is geared towards helping everyone improve, and the atmosphere was great. Excellent value for money. Would definitely do this again.

Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The venue (ours was Tarifa), the west end talent, the organisation and the other participants. They went over and above to accommodate special needs and put us completely at ease. Nothing was too much trouble! And we learned so much by being there. If you're thinking of doing it, book in. I don't think you'll regret it! 😊