COMMUNITY MUSIC RETREAT
AUGUST 21-25, 2026
SPRING GREEN, WI
Come together for a weekend of celebration and learning! Based on the teaching tradition of Bess Lomax Hawes as learned through Frank Hamilton, co-founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music, we’ll come together for a joyful weekend to celebrate our commonalities. Each day will be filled with workshops that include guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, bass, songwriting, and voice.
The workshops will run from approximately 9 AM until 6 PM, beginning with an "all camp" ensemble session followed by breakout sessions you can choose from. Each morning will begin with an optional yoga session and each night we’ll gather to share in music what we know and what we’ve learned. You can also sign up for private lessons with our faculty members and will have time to collaborate with other participants.
Our main focus will be participation – but we’ll also delve into skills needed to play and sing different genres of traditional folk music.
The retreat will be held at the lovely Cedar Valley Preserve.
We can’t wait to see you!
Photos from past retreats
