Our Singing Retreat this year in the Forest of Dean will run from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th August 2025. The earth will be warm and the season will be joyous, so come and sing, and bask in the glory of summer!
The Singing Retreat will be held at Oakraven Field Centre in Mitcheldean, next to the Wye Valley – an area of outstanding natural beauty. You can choose to stay in comfortable dormitory accommodation in shared rooms (shared with only one or two others) or camp with stunning views across the valley. Delicious home cooked meals will be provided from Friday evening to Sunday morning. We can have camp fires under the stars at night or chill out in the huge lounge area with lots of comfy sofas.
You can arrive on Friday any time after 5pm and enjoy the idyllic surroundings. Dinner will be served at 7pm followed by singing in the evening. Over the weekend, there will be a glorious mix of four part harmony singing, ranging from uplifting Gospel, Shape note, contemporary, Folk, World and original compositions. Early morning yoga will be on offer for those who fancy some bodywork and invigorating stretches on the Saturday and Sunday morning. A Cabaret on Saturday evening will be an opportunity to perform/share your talents. On the Sunday morning, there will be a singing session in the morning then the retreat finishes.
Bring your musical instruments for jamming and singing sessions in the evenings. The Singing Retreat in the Forest of Dean is a wonderful few days of singing, good food, celebration and community in beautiful surroundings. Cost is £195 dormitory accommodation; £180 camping/campervan.
Please Contact us if you’re interested in booking a space for the Singing Retreat or would like more information.
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