Autumn Harmony Singing Retreat, Dorset

About the session

Join a cosy harmony singing retreat day at The Workshop on Launceston Farm, 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. • Settle into bright, relaxing surroundings • Learn carefully chosen harmony songs that inspire the mind and replenish the spirit • Follow creative prompts to explore your inner world and connect with others • Enjoy a delicious lunch and refreshments THE VENUE The retreat will take place in The Workshop at Launceston Farm in Blandford Forum, an organic, family-run farm that today also offers luxurious stays and and a modern event space. The bright and airy Workshop offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere and beautiful exposed oak beams. A delicious plant-based lunch and sweet treats will be provided. 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 or your journal, and a pen DATE The retreat is on Sunday 13th September, 10 am to 4 pm. LOCATION The Workshop, Launceston Farm Tarrant Launceston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8BY TICKET INFORMATION £95 for the day. Booking is essential and closes one week before the event. Spaces are limited to 16, which keeps the workshop feeling personal. Tickets are non-refundable. Lunch and refreshments are included. All food is plant-based with gluten free options.