Sing & Flow
Tavira, Portugal | 2026
June 26- July 2, 2026
October 2 - October 8, 2026
Where vocal technique meets the full connection of body, mind, and spirit
Sing & Flow is a refined retreat experience uniting world-class vocal training, daily yoga, meditation, nervous-system regulation, nourishing cuisine, and the beauty of Southern Portugal. Designed for singers and performers who want more than surface technique, this immersion supports deep technical growth paired with embodied awareness.
This is not just a retreat.
This is a return to your most authentic voice and self.
The Philosophy
At the heart of this work is a simple belief: singing should feel natural, expressive, and alive.
Singing is not just a technical skill — it is a human need. It moves energy. It moves emotion. It heals. Across cultures and languages, singing has always been a way people connect to themselves and to one another.
Everyone deserves to sing. Not everyone has been given the support, permission, or safety to do so — and that loss is felt not just in the voice, but in the body and the nervous system.
The singers who truly move us are not pushing or performing from effort alone. They are fully connected — to their voice, their body, and their inner experience. That connection is what allows sound to feel honest, grounded, and compelling.
This retreat is built on the integration of voice, body, and nervous system. Through vocal work, movement, meditation, and rest, we create an environment where technique supports expression, regulation supports freedom, and singing returns to what it was always meant to be — a natural, embodied form of communication and connection.
The Experience
Set in the sublime Algarve region of Portugal, in the historic riverside town of Tavira, Sing & Flow offers a rare and powerful balance of technical precision, embodied practice, and inner restoration.
This immersion is designed to support:
- A deeper understanding and knowledge of your vocal instrument
- The embodiment of your voice through yoga and body alignment work
- A true resetting of your nervous system through meditation and sound bowl healing
- A deep inward exploration and release of the blockages that keep you from your most authentic self
Each day includes:
- Daily Hot Yoga
- Meditation & Nervous System Regulation
- Extended Vocal Masterclasses (2.5–3 hours daily)
- Personal integration time for rest, reflection, and beach walks
Every detail has been selected to serve one purpose: YOUR TRANSFORMATION.
What's Included
- Daily Vocal Master Class with Matt
- Daily Hot Yoga Classes
- Daily Meditation
- 6 Night accommodation and all Nourishing Breakfasts
- All Evening Group Dinners at hand-selected local restaurants
- Castro Marim Natural Salina Spa Excursion
- Guided Olive Oil Tasting Experience
- Yin Yoga & Sound Bowl Healing Session
- Algarve Beach Access & Integration Spaces
- Final Night Pool Party & Barbecue
- Transportation to Spa & Olive Oil Estate
Private Pilates Reformer Sessions & Massage Therapy available upon request.
What's Not Included
- Round-trip airfare
- Airport transfers
- Daily lunches
- Private bodywork or Pilates sessions
- Personal transportation (Uber/taxi for personal use)
The Location
Tavira, Portugal
Unlike isolated retreat centers, Sing & Flow is hosted in the heart of a living Portuguese town. Thehotel, yoga studio, cafés, riverfront, beaches, and historic center are all walkable.
This allows for true cultural immersion — not separation.
Accommodations
Altanure Almatere Food Forest Boutique Hotel
A living garden sanctuary overlooking Tavira — filled with fruit trees, edible gardens, herbs, and quiet terraces. Each room features a private balcony or terrace and your stay is included in the final price.
This is luxury through nature, intention, and beauty.
About Matt Farnsworth
Matt Farnsworth is one of New York City’s most sought-after voice teachers, Broadway vocal coaches, and performance specialists. He has coached artists across Broadway, film, television, and the recording industry, with students who have been nominated for and awarded Tony, Grammy, and Academy (Oscar) Awards.
Broadway and supervisory credits include:
Dear Evan Hansen, In Transit, The Lonely Few, & Juliet
Film work includes:
Dear Evan Hansen, Jingle Jangle, The Prom, Respect
Matt is also a vocal consultant for Peloton and Hydrow, supporting elite instructors under extreme performance demands.
A former Broadway actor, accomplished pianist, 500-Hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, trained under Baron Baptiste, Certified sound bowl healing practitioner, and Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor, his work uniquely integrates:
- Vocal fold coordination
- Breath mastery
- Body alignment
- Nervous system regulation
- Emotional authenticity
THIS ACCUMULATES IN TOTAL VOCAL FREEDOM.
Sample Daily Schedule
Sample Day One
Full Immersion
8:00 – 9:30 AM – Hot Yoga
9:30 – 11:30 AM – Shower & Breakfast
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Group Meditation
12:00 – 3:00 PM – Vocal Masterclass
3:00 – 6:00 PM – Free Time
7:00 – 9:00 PM – Group Dinner
9:00 PM – Lights Out
Sample Day Two
Salina Spa Day
8:00 – 9:30 AM – Hot Yoga
9:30 – 11:00 AM – Shower & Breakfast
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Meditation & Integration
12:00 – 2:30 PM – Vocal Masterclass
2:30 – 6:30 PM – Salina Spa Excursion
7:30 – 9:30 PM – Group Dinner
9:30 PM – Lights Out
Which retreat is right for me?
Foundations Retreat
The Foundations Retreat is for singers who want to establish or reconnect with healthy, sustainable vocal technique by understanding how the voice, body, and nervous system work together. It’s also perfect if you simply love to sing and want to grow.
You may be drawn to this retreat if you’re hoping to:
- Build reliable, strain-free vocal coordination through alignment, breath, and nervous system regulation
- Understand how tension, posture, and stress responses affect sound
- Acquire habits that encourage ease, freedom, and consistency
- Strengthen confidence and trust in your voice and body
This retreat offers a grounded, supportive environment to build a strong technical and embodied foundation.
Intermediate/ Advanced Immersion
Refine stamina, precision, power without push, and expression
The Advanced Immersion is for experienced singers who already have a solid understanding of how their voice works and are ready to refine technique through deeper integration of voice, body, and nervous system, supporting greater stamina, efficiency, and range.
You may be drawn to this immersion if you’re hoping to:
- Increase vocal endurance and efficiency through coordinated breath, body, and nervous system support
- Refine vocal fold coordination with heightened physical and nervous system awareness
- Address subtle limitations that appear under performance demand and develop tools to manage them
- Integrate technique seamlessly into a calm, embodied, expressive presence without strain
This immersion supports singers ready to work at a level where voice, body, and nervous system function together as one integrated instrument.
Who is this retreat for?
Singers seeking sustainable technique
Performers wanting greater stamina and clarity
Artists feeling vocally or creatively blocked
Those seeking deeper embodiment through breath and movement
Artists ready for renewal and refined growth
Group Size & Participation
Participation is limited to a maximum of 14 people.
Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or any mind-altering substances during the retreat.
Retreat Options & Pricing
Advanced Immersion
June 26- July 2, 2026
6 Nights | Advanced
Foundations Retreat
October 2 - October 8, 2026
6 Nights | Beginner Only
MFVS Clients: Please contact us directly for a special loyalty rate.
Application Process
To help us create the most supportive and well-matched experience for everyone, all participants are asked to submit a short video of themselves singing along with their application. This allows us to place each participant in the retreat that best supports their growth.
In your video, please also share a few words about what you’re hoping to explore or come away with from this experience.
Space is limited, and applications are reviewed thoughtfully. Early application is encouraged.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
- 50% deposit to secure your place
- Remaining 50% due 90 days prior
REFUND POLICY:
- 120+ days: Full refund minus $350 admin fee
- 119–91 days: 50% refund
- 90 days or fewer: No refunds
ROOM UPGRADE POLICY:
- Single Occupancy Room Upgrades must be paid in full at the time of booking.
- Due to limited availability and hotel commitments, room upgrade fees are non-refundable once confirmed, regardless of cancellation date.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
If you have any questions, please email us at mattfarnsworthretreats@gmail.com
Getting There
The closest airport to the retreat location is Faro International Airport (FAO), which is approximately a 20-minute taxi ride to Tavira and the retreat hotel.
United States
During the Foundations Retreat period, United Airlines offers seasonal direct flights from Newark (EWR) to Faro (FAO). This is the simplest option for U.S.-based travelers.
Additional International Options
You may also choose to fly into:
- Seville, Spain (SVQ) — approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car to Tavira
- Lisbon, Portugal (LIS) — approximately 3 hours by train, or a 45-minute connecting flight to Faro
Once in Faro, taxis, Uber, and private transfers are readily available and inexpensive.
What they are saying
Sara Bareilles
Grammy and Tony Award nominated recording artist
“Matt was absolutely fantastic. He was focused, patient, kind and most importantly, made me feel like I could access my own potential. It was a pleasure to learn from him, and I was so happy to find him! It is testament to his talents that I found him through a recommendation from a dear friend. Now I can only return the favor and recommend him to anyone looking to hone their skills with a wonderful teacher.”
Julianne Moore
Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen movie, Academy Award - Best Actress for Still Alice
"Matt is a joy to work with. He infuses you with confidence while adeptly building your technique and personal style. He senses your strengths and weaknesses, and always acts as a true partner. It was wonderful to have a teacher who found so much pleasure in his work and communicated that delight to me."
Lea Salonga
Broadway: Kim in Miss Saigon (Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk and OCC Awards), Allegiance, Les Miserables, Flower Drum Song, Once on this Island. International: Fun Home, Cats, Cinderella, God of Carnage. Film/TV: singing voices of Disney's Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan
"My friend and sometime co-star Matt Farnsworth is an incredible voice teacher. His approach to teaching is holistic, involving the entire body as part of the vocal instrument. Beyond his unimpeachable technical knowledge, he instructs in a way that is not only easy to understand, but also easy to immediately apply. The difference in those students’ individual techniques was like night and day. Their voices sounded clearer, and the students themselves seemed to feel far less anxiety and terror when a high note was fast approaching. You’ll be doing yourself a favor if you choose him to teach you."
Bernie Telsey
Owner, Telsey + Company
“I still say with the utmost confidence that he is one of the best vocal coaches in the performing arts industry today. I'm always impressed with not only the high caliber of talent that his students demonstrate in auditions, but also the consistent improvement they exhibit over time. I highly recommend Matt as a vocal teacher or vocal coach to any performer who is serious about their art and dedicated to constantly improving their craft.”
Lorna Courtney
Tony Award Nominee for Juliet in &Juliet on Broadway
"Matt is a champion for actors and singers. In working with him I have a completely new understanding and appreciation of my voice. Not only do I have a better relationship with my instrument, I am more confident and trusting of it and its abilities. After working with him my knowledge of vocal technique has grown so much that I am comfortable making my own self adjustments and corrections. Lastly, I feel confident in performing 8 shows a week healthily with maximum efficiency and least amount of vocal effort!"
Mary Kate Morrissey
Elphaba s/b in Wicked on Broadway and principal Elphaba in Wicked National Tour
"I was sick of hearing people say "Can she sing it?" when I first went to Matt. I was frustrated, disheartened, and could NOT trust my voice to carry the parts that I wanted to play. He built my voice up by giving me the tools and support I needed to succeed. He gave me a better understanding of my vocal function through exercises, routines, and rituals to do during the day that service the show I do at night. Through every crisis, he has been on call no matter where he was and he is one of the kindest and most considerate members of my support team. In my three years with him, he has shown me that there is no student too small to deserve his best. And as I'm playing the role of a lifetime, he demonstrates an investment in me, not only in this job, but as a person and in my career down the line. Now, I never hear a song and think "I wonder if I could sing that..." I know that with hard work and training, I am unlimited."
Come prepared to work, to listen inward, and to meet the parts of yourself that are waiting to be expressed. This retreat will challenge you and reveal what’s asking to change. You will deepen your awareness — to your voice, your essence, and to a more authentic and truthful version of yourself. Get ready for the ride — we’ll be there right beside you. I will see you in Tavira.