Fall 2021 Songwriter Getaway

FALL PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY SONGWRITER GETAWAY RETREAT – SOLD OUT!
October 29-31, 2021 :: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA

Take a break from daily life for a country songwriting retreat with songwriting workshops during the day and campfire singalongs under the stars each night around the bonfire.

Bordering the Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, our five-acre property includes hammocks, fire pits, and an outdoor wood-burning cedar sauna that songwriters are welcome to use.

Our Songwriter Getaways always have a great mix of returning songwriters and new guests who enjoy the welcoming and supportive environment. We welcome songwriters of all levels from total beginners to seasoned pros. You’ll head home from the songwriting retreat with new insights on your songwriting process, professional feedback on your original songs, and a new connection to an encouraging songwriter community.

Our Ontario songwriting retreats always sell out, so be sure to register early to make sure you can join us for this inspiring weekend.

NOTE: All rooms in the house have been booked. Full weekend day passes are still available, and there are several hotels available nearby. We’ve listed some options below!

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY SONGWRITER GETAWAY?

Small group songwriting workshops
One-on-one feedback from Murray Foster, a songwriter and musician with two platinum and five gold records.
A workshop and the opportunity for feedback from a special guest musician.
Evening song circles and singalongs
Quiet time to write and find new inspiration
All meals from dinner on Friday to breakfast on Sunday
Lodging for those who register to stay at the Getaway House and recommendations for local hotels for those who select the Day Pass option.

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The health and safety of our guests is our top priority. For this reason, we ask that all guests be fully vaccinated to attend this year’s Fall Songwriter Getaway. Fully vaccinated means you will have have received two approved COVID-19 vaccine doses before October 15, 2021. You will be asked to submit proof of vaccination via email by October 16, 2021. Please visit this Ontario Health link if you need a PDF version of your vaccine receipt. There will be a temp check when guests arrive at the getaway house.

Note: Masks will not be required in the house, but you are welcome to wear them if you wish.

LOCATION

Songwriter Getaway House
193 Clarke Road
Prince Edward, Ontario K0K 2T0
Directions.

SONGWRITER RETREAT LODGING

The numerous bedrooms at the property offer a wide range of sleeping arrangements whether you’re interested in having your own Single Room or a Shared Room with another same-gender songwriter. You may also bring along a non-songwriting partner to share a Single Room. Non-songwriting partners are welcome to share in all meals.

PRICING

~~One Songwriter in a Single Room – $700 Early Bird* +HST; $750 Regular Price +HST~~

~~One Songwriter in a Shared Room^ – $600 Early Bird* +HST; $625 Regular Price +HST~~

~~One Songwriter in a Single Room with a Non-Songwriting Partner – $925 Early Bird* +HST ; $975 Regular Price +HST~~

~~Full Weekend Day Pass*** – $350 Regular Price +HST~~

~~Saturday Only Day Pass*** – $250 Regular Price +HST~~

~~Non-Songwriting Partner Weekend Day Pass** – $150 +HST~~

*Early Bird Pricing has ended.
^Shared Rooms – We’ll assign you into a room with a songwriter of the same gender. If two friends want to share a room, let us know and we’ll put you together!
***Day Passes allow songwriters to attend all workshops and meals, but does not include lodging.
**Non-Songwriting Partners are welcome to join in meals and evening song circles. Since our single rooms sell out so quickly, we’ve made a day pass option for non-songwriting partners staying off-site with their songwriter.

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CREDITS

If you have an unused credit from a getaway cancelled in 2020 that you wish to use for the current getaway, please contact us by email to register.

SONGWRITER GETAWAY SCHEDULE

Friday – Join us at the Songwriter Getaway House in Prince Edward County for arrival snacks anytime after 3pm. Dinner will be served at 7pm. Spend the evening getting to know your fellow songwriters in a campfire-style singalong.

Saturday – Breakfast will be served at 9am. Songwriting workshops begin at 10am. Throughout the day, songwriters will take part in group songwriting lessons. There will also be time to relax and write on your own. Book an appointment with Murray Foster or our special guest songwriter to get one-on-one feedback on your songs. A buffet lunch and a full dinner will be provided. In the evening, songwriters will share new songs and enjoy another evening singalong.

Sunday – Breakfast will be served by 9am before one final songshare. Depart by 11am.

Non-alcoholic beverages are provided at all meals, but you are welcome to BYOB.

We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions.

While all meals are provided, if you wish to bring along a snack, beverages or a side dish for the group, it will be gratefully accepted.

LOCAL HOTEL OPTIONS

Lodging at our Songwriter Getaway houses often goes quickly. If you wish to stay at a nearby hotel, there are plenty of options at a variety of price points in the area including several just five minutes away in Picton, ON. Here are just a few of the options available:

Picton Harbour Inn
33 Bridge St
Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
613-476-2186 (5 minutes away)

Merrill House
343 Main St E
Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
613-476-7451 (5 minutes away)

Newsroom Suites
271 Wellington Main St
Wellington, ON K0K 3L0, Canada
613-399-5182 (20 minutes away)

Ramada by Wyndham Belleview Harbour Conference Centre
11 Bay Bridge Rd
Belleville, Ontario K8P 3P6
613-968-3411 (25 minutes away)
Note: There are quite a few hotel options in Belleview. This one is just the closest.

Airbnb
Many of our Getaway attendees stay in nearby Airbnb rooms when joining our songwriting workshop retreats. There are many Airbnb options in Prince Edward County including quite a few in Picton, Ontario and the area surrounding the Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area. We encourage you read reviews and host policies if you select this option.