ALGARVE MUSIC RETREATS

The Mission: to empower independent artists and creators.

Select Your Retreat

Songwriting Camps

ABOUT: This is a camp designed to build community & relationships, hone songwriting skills, create incredible music and is open to all artists, writers and producers.

WHAT IS COVERED: 24 hour access to studio, live showcase event, accommodation & food, cleaning fees, basic groceries, access to communal amenities: pool, sauna, hot tub.

WHAT YOU COME AWAY WITH:

  • High quality demos ready for pitch

  • Connect with our partner publishing house

  • Collaborate with other professionals

  • Create in a stunning, natural environment

  • Perform at our Showcase

  • Receive footage/content

  • Food & accommodation

*Does not cover flights or airport transfers.

Private Artist Camp

ABOUT: This retreat is focused around one artist who can choose to bring two other participants who are their choice of songwriter and/or producer. Studio time is dedicated to their sound and potential releases.

WHAT IS COVERED: 24 hour access to studio, live showcase event, accommodation & food, cleaning fees, basic groceries, access to communal amenities: pool, sauna, hot tub.

*Does not cover flights or airport transport.

Artist Music Retreats

ABOUT: This is a retreat designed to focus on and support artistry. From building tools to navigate industry mental health challenges to learning how to collect royalties and create content. This retreat is the perfect blend of wellness, music, creation and education.

WHAT IS COVERED: 24 hour access to studio, content creation, vocal coaching, positive mindset coaching, industry mentor workshop, live showcase event, accommodation & food.

WHAT YOU COME AWAY WITH:

  • Radio ready finished song

  • Private shoot with our videographer

  • Edited video ready for social media

  • Collaborate with other professionals

  • Create in a stunning, natural environment

  • Perform at our Showcase

  • Receive live footage/content

  • Food & accommodation

*Does not cover flights or airport transfers.

Our Why

The independent artist journey can be challenging..

Studio time is costly.

Creating content can be challenging.

Loneliness is often overwhelming.

Hiring live musicians is expensive.

Algarve Music Retreats endeavour to create accessibility to all of the above for independent artists from any walk of life.

  • 24/7 access to our aesthetically beautiful with state of the art equipment music studio.

  • Be inspired by new scenery, talented peers surrounded by nature and beauty.

  • Build relationships and bonds for life, uplift and connect with others. Realise we are all on our own journeys but we can travel the path side by side.

Past Retreats

Artist Camp with Emily Jade

Artist Retreat with Jamie Safir

Songwriting Camp with Ace Clvrk

Songwriting Camp

Artist Retreat with Cheri Moon

Teens & Tweens Songwriting Camp

Creating a new music industry, together..

Our Founder


  • Our Founder

    Raquelle Gracie, artist, songwriter and entrepreneur has been in the music industry for 2 decades and has worked with legends such as Pharrell Williams, Randy Jackson and Babyface.

    With a #3 on the US Billboards, top tens in Germany and Holland under her belt, Raquelle is not only an accomplished songwriter she also specialises in artist development and empowering independent artists has become her passion and mission. After realising the lacking support for creatives especially in this independent artist era, Raquelle is pioneering a movement here in the Algarve that cultivates community and connection around original artistry.