“SPRING” PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY SONGWRITER GETAWAY RETREAT
November 13-15, 2020 :: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA – SOLD OUT!
APRIL 2 UPDATE: Our May Songwriter Getaway to Prince Edward County has been postponed until November. All registered attendees have been sent an email with additional details. If you have questions, please email us.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
DAY PASS – If you’re not staying in the house, the Day Pass option entitles attendees to all the workshops, food and fun of the getaway. There are great hotels and Airbnbs nearby. See below for some options.
Note: Once you’ve selected a room type on the registration form, you must click Attendee Information to complete the registration and provide dietary restrictions so we can plan meals accordingly.
PRICING – SOLD OUT
Single Room – $650 Early Bird*; $675 Regular Price– SOLD OUT!Single Room – Songwriter + Non-Songwriting Partner$900 Early Bird*; $955 Regular Price– SOLD OUT!Shared Room –$550 Early Bird*; $575 Regular PriceFull Weekend Day Pass*** –$300 Early Bird*; $325 Regular PriceSOLD OUT!Saturday Only Day Pass*** –$200 Early Bird*; $225 Regular PriceSOLD OUT!Non-Songwriting Partner Weekend Day Pass ** – $150SOLD OUT!
*Early Bird Pricing ends August 15, 2020.
***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 have sold out so quickly, we’ve made a day pass option for non-songwriting partners staying off-site with their songwriter.
SONGWRITER GETAWAY SCHEDULE
Friday – Join us at the Songwriter Getaway House in Prince Edward County for arrival snacks anytime after 4pm. 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 at 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)
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. If you are new to Airbnb, use our Referral Link to receive a credit toward your first reservation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Participants who cancel one month before the getaway will receive a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee.
If a participants cancels after October 13, 2020, the participant will receive a 50% refund.