On the weekend of November 20-22, Gordy Quist and Owen Temple will again host Songfarmer™, a weekend-long songwriting workshop. First launched in spring of 2014, now our third edition of the workshop will be held on Lake Travis in the beautiful hill country around Austin, Texas.
In addition to the live, in-person workshop, registration for online streaming video of sessions will be available on the days of the workshop via ConcertWindow.com.
The creative retreat will be limited to 12-14 folks who are interested in exploring the craft/process/art of songwriting in a collaborative group setting. Through small group discussion, some one-on-one mentorship, and some co-writing sessions, Gordy and Owen will focus on exercises, techniques, and habits for training the mind to always be songfarming/treasure hunting.
The hope is that this relaxing, yet intensive weekend at a beautiful lakeside, hill country getaway, will renew your inspiration and commitment to the cultivation of better songs and we can build a community of new friends that will stay in touch and continue collaborating.
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Very Loose/Tentative Schedule:
Friday November 20
12pm – Lunch together in Austin for whoever can make it. This is informal. Those who can make it will caravan together out to Lake Travis where we will explore the grounds, play some music and wait for everyone to arrive.
5pm – Group Session: Intros, Inspiration, Work, Process
7pm – Dinner together
8pm – Group Session: TBD
9pm – Songcircle – Choose to perform or just listen
Saturday November 21
9am – Breakfast together
10am – Creating Time
11am – Group Session: TBD
12pm – Writing Time
1pm – Lunch
1:45pm – Solo writing time / 1-on-1 meetings
3pm – Group Session: TBD
5pm – Creative Time, Co-writing or 1-on-1 Meets
7pm – Dinner
8pm – Group Session: TBD
9pm – Songcircle, Co-writing, Music, Creative time
Sunday November 22
9am – Breakfast together
10am – TBD
12pm – Depart
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Register here to reserve your spot in this workshop:
Registering will automatically add you to the workshop attendee email list, and you will receive complete details shortly.
If you have any questions that we could answer to help you decide if the November 20-22 Songfarmer weekend is right for you, please send an email to [email protected] and Owen or Gordy will get right back with you…
Thanks.
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What to bring:
- An instrument that you enjoy writing on and can easily be moved around
- Paper, pens, pencils, typewriter or laptop for writing, whichever you prefer
- As many unfinished song ideas as you can create, we recommend spending some time in the weeks leading up to the Songfarmer weekend trying to gather ideas
- If you intend to camp, bring camping gear (tent, pillow and sleeping bag). Showers will be provided
- A book by an author that inspires you to create, or just something you’ve been meaning to read
- A swimsuit if you want to enjoy the lake. Totally optional.
- There will also be opportunities for yoga and Thai massages if you’d like. Again, totally optional.
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Workshop Pricing:
$450 per person (includes all sessions and meals before, during, and after sessions) + Lodging Selection Price (see below)
Lodging for 2 nights is also available on the property.
Click here for a complete listing of on-site lodging options
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*Because cancellation after registering would prevent another from participant from joining us for the retreat, we can’t offer refunds on workshop registration. However, if for any reason, you are unable to attend after registering, we can apply your workshop fee to any future Songfarmer retreat.