Machito – Rumba Y Bata Retreat 2026

Machito – Rumba Y Bata Retreat 2026

14th – 21st June 2026

We are honoured to host one of the world’s heavyweight Cuban drummers here at Finca Ara Oko. Barbaro Crespo aka ‘Machito’, is a ritual drummer and rumbero who comes from a dynasty of folkloric drummers in Havana. He was also a principal member of Osain del Monte before he moved to Europe.

There are  13 places available on this special retreat. To secure your place, pay a non-refundable deposit of £150 by the 1st March 2025. The final payment needs to be made by the 16th of April.

The retreat is aimed at Level 2/3 percussionists. Please see our guidelines or get in touch if you’re unsure it is suitable.


Accommodation and Prices

The price include seven nights’ accommodation, three meals a day, and five days x four hours of tuition plus practice times and the chance of a live jam session at our local bar.. (Please see below for costs not included.)

  • Earlybird rate: a non-refundable deposit of £150 paid before 1st March 2025.
  • Regular rate: a deposit paid after 1st March 2025.
  • Full payment: due by 16th of April.

SINGLE ROOM: Earlybird £925 / Regular £965

 

SHARED ROOM: Earlybird £795 / Regular £840. Each room shares 2 – 3 people.

 

GLAMPING: Earlybird £730 / Regular £770. Each tent shares with two people.

 

 


What is included:

    • 4 hours of tuition x 5 days plus practice time.
    • 7 nights accommodation.
    • 3 meals a day.
    • Accommodation – shared, single rooms or glamping.
    • Access to drums.
    • An opportunity to perform on the last night at a local bar.
    • The chance to stay in a beautiful farmhouse in the spectacular countryside away from the distractions of everyday life.

Not included:
For more information on the points below, please visit our travel information page.

    • Flights
    • Airport transfers:
    • Travel Insurance
    • Extra nights of accommodation: €50 pn
    • Extra meals: €5 -20 pd
    • Alcohol

How to book
Step 1: Fill out our registration form below. (You will be re-directed to Finca Ara Oko Website)
Step 2: Pay your deposit of £150 or make full payment by clicking on the payment link below.
Step 3: Pay the outstanding balance directly to our bank account by the date listed.
Please check we have spaces and read our Cancellation and Participation Guide before booking.