Sing Eat Retreat Reviews 105

This is my second retreat and I have to say it was as good as the first one. From the moment you get there you are taken of.it is truly a retreat where you forget about everything else and immerse yourself in music,song and making lasting friendships. The accommodation is top quality whether you stay n the villa or the hotel..all food is provided at the villa and is wonderfully fresh. The tutors at the retreat are of the highest calibre and their dedication ensuring every participant will get the tuition they seek while also having fun..this is a dream holiday for solo travellers who enjoys musical theatre and singing in general. It's a must do holiday in your lifetime..I will of course be returning 😁

I'm just back from my third Sing Eat Retreat. This time the week was Greatest Showman themed, and it was just as fantastic as my previous two (Mamma Mia and Lloyd Webber). The food was fabulous (whatever your dietary restrictions, you will be well catered for), the tutors top-notch, and the whole week amazing fun. The admin team went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great week, start to finish. The participants came from a whole range of singing backgrounds (or none), and all abilities are welcome. It may be a cliche but although we arrived as strangers united only by our love of singing, we supported and cheered each other on throughout the week, and left as firm friends. If you're on the fence about taking the plunge, go for it. You won't regret it.

This was one of the best weeks of my life! Glorious venue, lush food, Cat and Zane were the perfect hosts, and the tutors (Steve, Zev, Maria, Luke) had so much talent and patience, it was legit wall to wall joy every day. Ive always thought MT people are the best kind of people.... and now i have even more of them to skip and sing thru life with! Glorious in every way and I'll be returning. Worth mentioning, many people attended on their own and everyone gelled fabulously. Don't let ANYTHING stop you from joining this fab experience; truly unforgettable ❤️

Wow that was some week!!! I am still buzzing, buzzing, buzzing.... (one of our many warm-ups every morning). What a treat to be taught by the best in the industry - Zev, Maria, Steve and Luke. A group of unknown participants arrived at the beautiful villa in Tarifa without realising that we would all become lifelong friends within a few hours. Words cannot do justice in how to describe the past week. Everything was perfect. Rather than reading my review and working out whether to come, just go ahead, take a leap, book it and see for yourself. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. We are already arranging our next reunion at SingEatRetreat plus theatre trips etc. Thank you to Cat and Zane and the many behind the scenes in making this week truly wonderful. I can't wait to come back.

I have just got back from The Greatest Showman week. I've met a group of fabulous new friends, been tutored by West End professionals, and performed songs that have immense meaning for me. The advert looked almost too good to true - but it was beyond expectations! Most of us are already discussing when (not if) we will go again.

A wonderful week spent in a beautiful villa with great musical theatre community where bursting into song and rehearsing lines is absolutely normal. Helpful and supportive tutors and other retreat members. Funny and interesting stories had by all. A truely cathartic experience with lots of fun and great food to boot! Organisers were helpful and encouraging as were all involved. Great new friendships made.

The staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly. They made us feel instantly at home in the villa. The tutors were wonderfully supportive and total experts in the material. The food was lovely and the style in which it was served also gave the whole week a very relaxed ‘family’ feel. I would definitely recommend Sing Eat Retreat to anyone interested in the theme, and would like to go back again.

I spent a week at the Sing Sondheim retreat with tuition guided by West End professionals Leigh, Pippa and CJ. The experience was fantastic, the Spanish villa and food from Zane and team were wonderful. Cat ran the whole operation diligently. A great concept and experience, would recommend.

I had such a great time with a talented bunch of individuals not to mention the sheer brilliance of the tutors who were so encouraging, invested as well as pushing us to bring greater skills out of us that we didn’t know we had! Thank you Zane and Cat for an extremely warm and professional week! I’ll be back for more!

I spent a wonderful week with incredibly talented West End professionals, Leigh, Pippa and CJ. It’s amazing how much you can learn in one week. This was my second retreat and definitely not the last one. Wonderful participants too. Miss you all. Zane’s food was amazing and Cat makes everything run smoothly. Go!

Such an enjoyable retreat! Plenty of singing, guided by top notch tutors and industry professionals. Rounded off with a masterclass and show. Tasty food, comfortable accommodation. Superb host and staff. I'll be going again.

What an incredible experience. West End Directors, Producers and Vocal Coaches. An opportunity to sing for and be coached by Olivier winning Janie Dee - how is that even possible?

Alongside that, beautiful accommodation, so much wonderful home cooked food and an amazing team making sure we are all looked after.

Great company and opportunity to meet and spend time with like minded individuals.
I cannot recommend more highly and I will be back.

The Les Misérables week was absolutely incredible and exceeded all my expectations. A huge thank you to Cat and Zane for bringing this amazing experience to life and organising it with such care and attention to detail. From the moment we arrived, they made everyone feel welcome and at home. The teaching team - Nick, Zev and Steve - were phenomenal, bringing expertise, enthusiasm and fun to every session. The villa and the food were outstanding - it couldn’t have been better.

I can’t wait for the next SingEatRetreat week! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves musicals and wants to combine improving their singing and performance skills with an unforgettable holiday in Spain.

A fantastic week of singing guided by professionals, the calibre of which amateurs like us would not be able to experience otherwise.
The venue is a fantastic villa with views of the Straits of Gibralter to Morocco and the food is excellent, mainly freshly cooked, and plentiful, with each day being different. There was even variety at breakfast.
Would highly recommend

A wonderful experience to be a part of. I was invited to join as a professional tutor and had the loveliest experience. The villa was the perfect setting, the food (and drink) was delightful and the participants approached the week with a real joy that made for the best atmosphere. Everything about the ‘holiday’ was brilliantly organised, from the pick up to the accommodation. I have no doubt that ‘Sing, Eat, Retreat’ will go from strength to strength in the coming years and urge people to take the leap and experience it!

Just back from a fabulous week doing the Les Miserables retreat - a show I have never seen or heard anything of, other than the obvious songs. Added to which I don’t read music so starting from scratch and completely out of my comfort zone. Great food, company and excellent teaching from the pro’s ensured we all ended up better singers than when we started, even if I still haven’t overcome my horror of solo singing … next time. Cat and Zane, congratulations on a fantastic concept and execution, this will go from strength to strength and I will be back.

Honestly, the best thing I’ve ever made! Surrounded by wonderful people and great food, we shared heartwarming moments that I’ll never forget. The tutors were amazing, absolutely lovely, and felt like part of our team. What a privilege to work with them!
I’m so grateful for this week!
Thank you, Cat and Zane, for everything!”

Absolutely brilliant week. A real privilege to work with a team of hugely talented coaches and the whole team are such lovely people. The accommodation and food was excellent and our group of participants were all great. The final performance at the end of the week was a real triumph.

Why can’t I give Sing Eat Retreat 6 stars? I have just enjoyed one of the best weeks of my life, and it’s been quite a long life already.

It started on a sunny Sunday afternoon in October when, as a group of complete strangers with a shared passion for singing, we met up in a villa outside Tarifa in Southern Spain, with its spectacular views across the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco. And just five days later, after working intensively in groups and in 1-to-1 sessions, with two professional voice coaches, Ben Mann and Patrick d’Arcy, whose day jobs include working with current and future stars of the musical theatre scene in London’s West End and beyond, we presented a flash mob and concert of Queen songs at a local restaurant. The show featured group numbers and some sensational solos from people who, just five days earlier, would never have believed themselves capable of doing such a thing to such a high level. And all this thanks to the incredible skills, passion and patience of Ben and Patrick, with additional input from Danny Vaughn who joined us during the week. Danny is a rock musician with over 30 years’ experience of the music business, who gave us some invaluable mentoring and practical insights into stage craft and performance skills.

But this was only one element of our journey, albeit a core element. The clue is in the name!

The second highlight of our week was the delicious food prepared every day by our host and the founder of Sing Eat Retreat, Zane Rambaran, and his team. Zane has a lifetime of experience in the hospitality and music businesses, which was clear from the expertise and dedication that he showed every day, in and out of the kitchen. But he would be the first to admit that without the support and encouragement from his righthand woman Cat Grant, the event could never have run as smoothly and as seamlessly as it did. And all this was done with such kindness, good humour and just a sense of fun.

And the last element was the location itself, the beautiful Huerta Belinda. This stunning villa and the amazing accommodation that it provided, allowed us all to step out of our comfort zones and into somewhere that proved itself to be even more comfortable. A place to retreat from the everyday. A place to relax. A place to sing. And a place to make friendships and memories that will last with us all for a long time.

Sing Eat Retreat truly does what it says on the can.

And as Judy Garland sang all those years ago, “Who could ask for anything more?”

Everything about this break was fantastic. So well orchestrated from start to finish. Brilliant coaching throughout the week culminating in our performance at a local venue on the last night. A fantastic experience. I will definitely do it again