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Typical Cost and FAQs

How much does this retreat cost? 
The cost for a long weekend songwriting retreat is typically around £530.
 

What does this include?
Full weekend songwriting programme and master classes with full board and two nights’ accommodation, including Friday's welcome drink and supper; breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner. Special dietary requirements are catered for.


Will I have to share a room?

Yes, the rooms are shared twins alongside two double rooms that are available for any couples attending. If these doubles are not taken, we will draw names ahead of the retreat to offer them for the single occupancy.

How do I apply? 
We look to bring together the best musically connected, exciting, talented group of writers to enable the most rewarding and positive outcomes for all - our retreats are not for the beginner. Therefore, we ask that you apply to join this weekend through our Application Form, remembering to supply links to your music. If your application has been successful, you will receive an acceptance email along with how to proceed with our signing up process, and further details.

If you are unsuccessful in your application for this retreat, we will let you know by email and always provide feedback.

​How do I pay?

Upon receipt of your acceptance confirmation, £150 deposit is required to secure your place. You will then be invoiced six weeks prior to the retreat for the outstanding balance.

 

Should you wish to pay by instalments, please contact us, and we can look to set that up for you.

 

If you should find that you are unable to attend, we ask for notification as soon as possible. In the event we are unable to fill your place, unfortunately the deposit is non-refundable.

What to expect?
Two full days of inspiring masterclasses, songwriting sessions and challenges - alongside receiving creative help, feedback and advice from the songwriting mentor. 


To give you a brief flavour of what's to come, here is an outline of a typical weekend's programme (subject to change):
 

Friday: 

  • 18:30 Arrival

  • 19:30 Welcome drinks and supper

  • Meet and greet 

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Saturday:

  • Breakfast 

  • Guided morning walk (optional) 

  • First Masterclass session & Song Challenge

  • Buffet Lunch

  • Afternoon Songwriting Challenge session (collaborative) 
    Your mentor will be dropping in to offer feedback, help & advice

  • 'Song circle' reviews & feedback from the day's session

  • Dinner

  • Songs in the round

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Sunday:

  • Breakfast 

  • Guided wild water swim (optional)

  • Guided morning walk (optional) 

  • Second Masterclass session & Song Challenge

  • Buffet lunch 

  • Afternoon Songwriting Session (solo/collab)
    Your mentor will be dropping in to offer feedback, help & advice

  • 'Song circle' reviews & feedback from the day's session

  • 19:00 Pizza and goodbyes

  • Safe travels home

Song rights:
All songs written at the retreat are retained as 100% to the songwriter and any collaborative / co-writes are divided equally. 
The Songwriters’ Retreat takes no claim or part of copyright in any songs written at the retreat.

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