Songfarmer Workshop: May 2014 (SOLD OUT)

On the weekend of May 30-June 1, Gordy Quist and Owen Temple will launch Songfarmer™, with a songwriting retreat on Lake Travis in the beautiful hill country around Austin, Texas.

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The creative retreat will be limited to 10-12 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 training the mind to always be songfarming/treasure hunting, and hope to build a community of new friends that will stay in touch and continue collaborating.

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.

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Loose Schedule:

Friday May 30

1pm – 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 – Intro: Topic #1 (?Inspiration, Work & Process?)

7pm – Dinner together

9pm – Songcircle/Wine&Song – Choose to perform or just listen

Saturday May 31

9am – Breakfast, Coffee, Tea, Together

10am – Community Yoga / Creating Time

11am – Group Discussion #2

1pm – Lunch

1:45pm – Solo writing time / 1-on-1 meetings

3pm – Group Discussion Topic #3

5pm – Free-Time or 1-on-1 Meets

6pm – Dinner

7pm – Co-writing sessions

9pm – Free time, Continue Co-writing, Music, Wine, Read, etc

Sunday June 1

9am – Breakfast, Coffee, Tea, Together

10am – TBD

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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 May 30-June 1 Songfarmer weekend is right for you, please send an email to info@songfarmer.com and Owen or Gordy will get right back with you…

More info about the retreat: http://www.songfarmer.com

More info about Gordy Quist: http://www.gordyquist.com

More info about Owen Temple: http://www.owentemple.com

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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 May 30 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:

$400 per person (includes all sessions and chef prepared meals before, during, and after sessions)

Lodging for 2 nights is also available on the property.

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