Spring 2025 Retreat Costs and FAQs
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March
How much does this retreat cost?
The cost for this long weekend song writing retreat with Michele Stodart is £475
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 confirmation, a £150 deposit is required by return to secure your place.
You will then be invoiced for the outstanding balance, which must be paid no later than the 1st of March.
If you are unable to attend, we ask for notification as soon as possible. Your 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 Michele.
To give you a brief flavour of what's to come, here is an outline of the weekend's programme (subject to change):
Friday:
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18:30 Arrival
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19:30 Welcome Drinks and Supper
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Meet and Great with Michele Stodart
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Songs in the round / open mic session
Saturday:
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Breakfast
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Guided morning walk (optional)
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Michele's Masterclass session & Song Challenge
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Buffet Lunch
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Afternoon Songwriting Challenge session (collaborative)
Michele will drop in throughout to offer feedback, help & advice -
Dinner
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'Song circle' reviews & feedback from the day's session
Sunday:
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Breakfast
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Guided wild water swim (optional)
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Guided morning walk (optional)
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Michele's Masterclass session & Song Challenge
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Buffet lunch
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Afternoon Songwriting Session (solo/collab)
Michele will drop in throughout to offer feedback, help & advice -
'Song circle' reviews & feedback from the day's session
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19:00 Pizza and goodbyes
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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.