Lambs Retreat

2008 Lamb’s Retreat
Week #1- Nov. 6-9
Week #2- Nov. 13-16

Blissfest has been a primary sponsor for the Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters during this 13 year annual event. The retreat is held at the Birchwood Inn north of Harbor Springs, MI and features workshops, performances, showcasing, song swaps and great food not to mention the camaraderie with like-minded folks.
Each weekend includes: 10 hours of workshops, private time with staff member for critiques and tips. Healthy meals, opportunity to analyze and participate in the craft and creative process of songwriting, guitar technique, performing and the business of music. Plenty of open mic time. Thursday evening and Friday evening will be entirely devoted to song performances by the attendees. Song swaps and jams continue throughout the night in the Fireside Room and the Inn. Leisurely Saturday dinner at Stafford's Pier Restaurant with your choice of meat, fish or vegetarian fare is scheduled. Daily fortified continental breakfast. A staff concert will be featured on Saturday night at Birchwood Inn.

Blissfest has been providing scholarships to participants, sponsoring the Friday Pasta Party and are Jam Central at the Birchwood Lodge for both weekends.

Check these links for more information on the concert and artists.
more information about Lamb's Retreat and a
Listing of participating artists www.springfed.org

Blissfest Lamb's Retreat Scholarship Program
The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage aspiring songwriters by providing financial assistance to enable youth and adults the opportunity to participate in the Lamb's Retreat Experience.

Blissfest offers Scholarship which pay for ½ the tuition plus all meals and concerts. Total cost is $275 for non–lodging participants. The Scholarship amount is = $137.50 so scholarship winners pay $137.50 and Blissfest covers the other half of tuition
If you are interested in the Lambs Retreat Scholarship please fill out the Scholarship Application

Lodging: There are some lodging options for scholarship recipients. Blissfest has use of the lodge next Birchwood Inn. The lodge has two private rooms available and floor space. Floor space is $20 for the weekend. Bring your sleeping bag and pad. The 2 private rooms in the lodge are available for $ 125/ 3 nights for the room with a queen bed or $75 per person for 3 nights based on double occupancy for the room with two double beds. The rooms & floor space are for scholarship recipients. FYI: The lodge tends to be a late night gathering place for jamming. Please lets us know asap if you are interested in any of these options.