FALL SONGWRITER GETAWAY RETREAT
NOVEMBER 3-5, 2023 :: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA

Take a break from daily life! Join us at a songwriting retreat with songwriting workshops during the day and campfire singalongs under the stars around a bonfire each night.

Bordering the Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, our five-acre property features hammocks, fire pits, an outdoor wood-burning cedar sauna that songwriters are welcome to use, and a large, well-spaced, and extremely comfortable home property. It’s the perfect place to find new songwriting inspiration!  

Our guests are a great mix of returning songwriters and first-timers, all of whom enjoy the friendly and supportive environment. We welcome songwriters of all levels, from total beginners to seasoned pros. You’ll head home with new insights on your songwriting process, professional feedback on your original songs, and a new connection to an encouraging songwriter community.

Our Ontario songwriter getaways always sell out, so be sure to register early to make sure you can join us for this inspiring weekend. We offer a mix of a single rooms and shared rooms in the house. These bedrooms sell out quickly, but we also offer a “day pass option” which allows songwriters to join in on all the workshops, meals, and activities, but does not include lodging. Please see some suggested hotel options below if you will be purchasing a day pass but live far from the getaway property.

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 special guest musician Mike Evin.
• 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.
• If you stay on site, bedding and towels will be provided.

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The health and safety of our guests is our top priority. For this reason, we reserved the right to require a COVID-19 rapid test to be performed the day of arrival if Toronto Songwriting School determines case counts warrants this.

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 – $925+HST – SOLD OUT

One Songwriter in a Shared Room^ – $800+HST

One Songwriter in a Single Room with a Non-Songwriting Partner – $1,250+HST – SOLD OUT

Two Songwriters Sharing a Bed in a Single Room – $1400+HST Early Bird – $1575+HST – SOLD OUT

Full Weekend Day Pass*** – $575+HST

Saturday Only Day Pass*** – $300 +HST

Non-Songwriting Partner Weekend Day Pass** – $100 +HST

*Early Bird Pricing ends September 1, 2023 – EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2023!.
^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.

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 8:30am. 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. Lunch and dinner will be provided. In the evening, songwriters will share new songs and enjoy another evening singalong.

Sunday – Breakfast will be served at 8am. Depart by 10:30am.

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. Local hotels can fill quickly and we advise booking early. Here are just a few of the options available:

The Waring House
395 Sandy Hook Rd.
Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
613-476-7492 (5 minutes away)

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.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
291 North Front Street
Belleville, Ontario K8P 3C3
613-962-1200

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.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Participants who cancel up to one month before the getaway will receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee.

If a participants cancels after October 3, 2023 the participant will receive a 50% credit or refund.

No refunds will be provided after October 30, 2023. If you have special circumstances, please let us know and we can discuss options.

If the getaway is cancelled by Toronto Songwriting School, participants will have the option of a credit or a full refund.

ALTERNATE LODGING POLICY: We do our best to provide our guests with a variety of on-site and off-site lodging options. Unfortunately, we cannot allow camping on the property.

PET POLICY: As much as we love animals, we cannot accept pets on the property.

CHILDREN: Kids are great, but the Songwriter Getaway is for adults age 19+ only.

SPONSORS

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the SOCAN Foundation for making this Songwriter Getaway possible.