The 23rd annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters, November 2-12, 2017

Directed by John D. Lamb at the Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs, Michigan

November 2-5, 2017 Staff: Pierce Pettis, Jenny Bienemann, Rod Picott, Justin Farren, Emily Rose
November 9-12, 2017 Staff: Laurie McClain, Karen Mal, David Stoddard, Severin Browne, Michael Kelsey
Artists-in-residence Nov 2-12, 2017: Whoever registers for all ten days.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Retreat is open to all songwriters, their friends and family.
Concerts open to public Saturdays, November 4 & 11, 2017, 8pm, $15 suggested donation
Birchwood Inn, 7291 S. Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740

To register for either week or all ten days, call Springfed 248-589-3913 or use any credit card online here.

Write a song. Inspirational talk/presentations. Discussions on craft/creative process. Open mic/song swaps. One on one sessions.
Good food. Great accommodations.

Directions to the Birchwood Inn here.

This year's weekend schedules are here.

Scholarship opportunities from Blissfest Music Organization

"I found Lamb’s Retreat to be a beautiful setting and welcoming community of writers, who took on John’s uniquely individualized song assignments with impressive results." - Brett Perkins, Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats www.listeningroomretreats.com

Springfed Arts Lamb’s Retreats for Songwriters 2017 Registration

Rates include Thursday night gala reception, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, wine and beverages.

Week 1 - Nov. 2-5, 2017  Week 2 - Nov. 9-12, 2017

Single occupancy-3 nights Nov. 2, 3 & 4 ■ $625  Nov 9, 10 & 11 ■ $625

Single occupancy-2 nights Nov 3 & 4 ■ $550  Nov 10 & 11 ■ $550

Share a dbl occ-3 nights Nov. 2, 3 & 4 ■ $525each  Nov 9, 10 & 11 ■ $525each

Non-lodge-includes meals ■$350 Non-lodge-includes meals ■$350

Sharing with________________________________________ ____________________________________

Single occupancy ALL 10 nights Nov 2-12 ■$1400

Many songwriters opt for the full ten days so they can enjoy the midweek serenity and write more songs.  We gather ourselves at night in the Fireside Room.  Songs are sung.  They're heard.  We're good at listening.

Discounted lodging rate for pre and post stays are $75 per room, per night.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE
If sending a check, printable registration form here.

Photos from previous retreats:
Photos by Charlie Auringer found on Facebook here.

Group photos from the last 22 years:

The 22nd annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters
November 3-6, 2016 Staff: Cliff Eberhardt, Amy Rigby, Louise Mosrie, Buddy Mondlock, Brett Perkins.
November 10-13, 2016 Staff: Michael Smith, Ronny Cox, Sally Barris, Whit Hill, Michael McNevin and Rachel Garlin https://www.247autolocksmith.com/prices.

The 21st annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters
November 5-8, 2015 Staff: Joel Mabus, Laurie McClain, Claudia Nygaard, Pierce Pettis, Edie Carey
November 12-15, 2015 Staff: Tim Grimm, Natalia Zukerman, SONiA disappear fear, Penny Nichols, WT Davidson

The 20th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters
November 6-9, 2014 Staff: Michael Smith, Tom Prasada Rao, Whit Hill, Jenny Bienemann, Robin Bienemann
November 13-16, 2014 Staff: Mark Stuart, Chuck Brodsky, Jan Krist, Kitty Donohoe, Annie Capps, Melissa Greener

The 19th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters
November 7-10, 2013 Staff: Doug & Telisha Williams, Michael Camp, Dana Cooper, Kate Wallace, Lisa Redfern
November 14-17, 2013 Staff: Peter Mulvey, Seth Glier, Danny Schmidt, Carrie Elkin, Jim Bizer
Artists-in-residence Nov 7-17: Dalis Allen, Chuck Brodsky, Kirby, Dennis Kingsbury

18th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2012
November 1-4: Michael Smith, Joel Mabus, Sally Barris, Tom Kimmel, Whit Hill
November 8-11: Chuck Brodsky, Dick Siegel, Anne Heaton, Ellis, Natalia Zukerman

17th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2011
November 3-6: Ronny Cox, Karen Mal, Dana Cooper, Julianne Ankley, Dan Hazlett, Dalis Allen.
November 10-13: Doug & Telisha Williams, Edie Carey, Buddy Mondlock , Jen Cass, Greg Greenway.

16th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2010
November 4-7, 2010: Jonathan Byrd, Michael Smith, Karen Mal, Dick Siegel, Annie Capps, Dalis Allen
November 11-14, 2010: Don Henry, Sally Barris, LJ Booth, James Gordon, Ember Swift, Stewart Francke, Carolyn Striho

15th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2009
November 5-8, 2009: Stacey Earle, Mark Stuart, Amy Speace, Chuck Brodsky, Drew Nelson, Dalis Allen
November 12-15, 2009: Idgy Vaughn, Bernice Lewis, Myk Rise, Dave Boutette, Tom Prasada-Rao, Cary Cooper

14th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2008
November 6-9, 2008: Joe Dolce, Jim Photoglo, Jon Vezner, Annie Gallup, Wil Maring, Anne Heaton
November 13-16, 2008: Joel Mabus, Michael Camp, Rachael Davis, Jill Jack, Karen Mal

13th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2007
November 1-4, 2007:  Michael Smith, Dick Siegel, Kitty Donohoe, Josh Davis, David Mosher, Anne Heaton, Seth Bernard, May Erlewine Bernard
November 8-11, 2007: Tom Prasada-Rao, Cary Cooper, Corinne West, David Massengill, Chuck Brodsky, Michael Crittenden

12th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2006
November 2-5, 2006:  Jack Williams, Eric Schwartz, Amy Speace, James Gordon, Kathrin Shorr
November 9-12, 200-67: Dana Cooper, Edie Carey, Teddy Goldstein, Amilia Spicer, Chuck Brodsky, Dalis Allen

11th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2005
November 3-6, 2005:  Jim Photoglo, Annie Gallup, Freebo, Tom Prasada-Rao, Dalis Allen
November 10-13, 2005: Stacey Earle, Mark Stuart, Andrew Calhoun, Ember Swift, Kat Eggleston, Jim Bizer, Jan Krist

10th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2004
November 4-7, 2004:  Michael Smith, Joel Mabus, Claudia Schmidt, Bob Franke, Michael Camp, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen
November 11-14, 2006: Chuck Brodsky, Teddy Goldstein, Edie Carey, Anne Heaton, Rachael Davis, Brett Hartenbach

9th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2003
November 6-9, 2003: Dick Siegel, David Roth, Chuck Brodsky, Cosy Sheridan, Dalis Allen

8th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2002
November 7-10, 2002: Michael Smith, Tom Prasada-Rao,  Michael Camp, Teddy Goldstein, Kat Eggleston, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen

7th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2001
November 1-4, 2001: Jack Williams, Johnsmith, Stacey Earle Mark Stuart, David Massengill, Jim Fleming, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen

6th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 2000
November 2-5, 2000: Joel Mabus, Tom Kimmel, Annie Gallup, Caroline Aiken, Michael Camp, Don Conoscenti, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen

5th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 1999
November 4-7,1999: Anne Hills, Michael Camp, David Barrett, Al Carmichael, Gary Griffin, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen

4th annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 1998
November 5-8,1998: Michael Smith, Claudia Schmidt, Bob Franke, Michael Camp, Jim Fleming, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen

3rd annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 1997
November 6-9,1997: Michael Smith, Claudia Schmidt, Michael Johnson, Michael Camp, Kate Wallace, David Tamulevich

2nd annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 1996
November 7-10,1996: Joel Mabus, Michael Smith, Kitty Donohoe, Dick Siegel, Michael Camp, Kate Wallace, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen

1st annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters 1995
November 3-5,1995: Joel Mabus, Bob Franke, Kitty Donohoe, Dick Siegel, Michael Camp, Rod Kennedy, Dalis Allen