In 2027 Helen is running a new singing retreat in Northern France during the early May bank holiday weekend. The retreat is located in a beautiful converted mill – which used to be used for making camembert – just 35 miles from Dieppe. So no need to fly! It can be reached in 5-6 hours from London, either on Eurostar via Paris or by car via Le Shuttle. Or ferry via Dieppe, Calais or ports in Normandy. Perfect for a long weekend away…..

The Mill retreat centre, nestling in lush countryside between Dieppe and Paris, is set in its own extensive grounds including a lake where you can swim, paddle board or row. Nearby are the towns of Aumale where we will visit the weekly market and the beautiful cathedral city of Amiens. The weekend will comprise a mix of singing sessions, trips out and lots of space to rest! The rooms are a mix of singles, twins & doubles, a couple of bigger rooms for 3-4 people and two gypsy caravans, ideal for single people. These are priced differently and will be allocated on a first come-first served basis. Please note, all rooms except a couple of twins have shared bathrooms. All meals and all singing sessions are included in the price. Only the travel is extra.

There will be a minibus collection at Paris Eurostar station on Friday afternoon 30th April for up to 15 people, so if you want to take advantage of this please mention it when you book on. Again, this will be first come-first served and details of the exact time of this collection will be finalised nearer the time. There is also a train which can bring you to the local station from Paris if you wish to travel independently.

If you want to extend your stay there is accommodation in Aumale and further afield. Unfortunately it’s not possible to stay extra nights at The Mill. Or… if you want more singing you can join Teresa Verney’s week of singing at The Mill just before this weekend’ retreat! Visit Teresa’s website for that information. You would just need to find alternative accommodation for the three nights between hers and Helen’s holidays.

All information about the Mill Retreat Centre, including travel options, can be found at www.millretreatcentre.com. You can find further information about this singing retreat by clicking here.

Prices per person:
Single room £850pp
Gypsy caravan (single occupancy) £750pp
Sharing a twin w/ en-suite £720
Sharing a twin/double £680pp
Sharing a 3-4 bed room £620pp

NB: if you want to share with specific people, either in a twin room or a 3-4 bed room, please ensure all persons contact me to confirm this. Or, if you want to share with someone/people you don’t know please request this too.

There is ONE space for a camper van or tent – this will again be allocated first come-first served and the weekend will cost £500 for all meals and singing sessions.

To book, email Helen with your request and she will give you details of a deposit payment, assuming there is space. Remember that all persons sharing with specific people need to contact me confirming this arrangement.

Next year’s HARMONY MAGIC 2027 holiday will run from Friday 28th May – Friday 4th June. We choose a weekday start & end day as flights are cheaper on weekdays. Bookings are now being taken – please note, this holiday sold out in less than a week in 2026!

2027 details: The price for the holiday is £1,018 per person for the week which includes full board at the Hotel Paros Philoxenia, at least 2 singing sessions a day, several excursions and an all-inclusive meal at renowned local Greek music restaurant, Anezina’s, where we also sing. The price for this holiday is based on two people sharing a twin/double room. If you want to book a triple room with two other friends the price is lower. Single occupancies incur a supplement as do Superior rooms.

Further information about the hotel & area can be found at Paros Creative Holidays, our hosts. Click here to go to that website and click on the Harmony Magic link for more specific information about this singing holiday.

Flights are not included. Helen can help you with information on travel options.

For any further information and / or TO BOOK, please email Helen at helen@gloriouschorus.co.uk

Helen offers a number of bursaries for this holiday, to make it more affordable for those with limited means. Helen is also prioritising the Under-40s for these bursaries. The discount will be up to £200 depending on individual circumstances. If you’re interested in applying for a bursary contact Helen.

Watch the singers at Helen’s Harmony Magic holiday sing at the bar on their last night

‘Not only did I discover I could sing, and enjoy it, but the holiday included so many other attractions, walks, swimming, visits to other locations included in the cost. The week exceeded my expectations in every way’

Andrew, UK

‘It was one of the best holidays I’ve had. It will carry me through the grey English summer!’

Emily, UK

Watching Helen get everyone singing together – even the terrified ones – was a peak life moment’

Kate Forsyth, novelist, Skyros

‘A really lovely week. A comprehensive programme to complement the singing. Helen’s teaching was as inspiring as ever’

John, UK

Unicorn Voice Camp in Somerset – this hugely popular camp attracts singers of all ages and is a feast of singing from dawn thru to the wee small hours. All info and tickets can be found at Unicorn Village Camps

Clip of Helen’s ’Sing To Me About Love’ from Unicorn Voice Camp 2019 featuring Jonah Corren’s spoken word performance.

For more information about Jonah visit his Facebook page.