# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A cozy creative getaway for songwriters & music appreciators, at Touch of Nature in the heart of the Shawnee forest!

Song Circles, Workshops, Performances, Feedback from working songwriters, Hiking, Yoga, Breathwork & More!

SONGWRITER RETREAT 2026
Fri. Feb. 27th - Sun. Mar. 1, 2026
Touch of Nature, Makanda IL
Songwriting workshops, Song Circles, Feedback Circles, Hiking, Yoga, Breathwork & More
Weekend & Student Passes coming soon
Onsite Lodging available separately

https://possmusicworks.com/little-grassy-winter-songwriter-retreat

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 2/13!

At our 4th Annual Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, you'll fill your cup with a weekend filled with Song Circles, Workshops, Performances, Open Mics, Concerts, Feedback from working songwriters, Hiking, Yoga, Breathwork & more.  

Connect with fellow creatives, test your songs on a supportive audience - or write your first song ever! 

All levels are welcome.

Our faculty are working songwriters & artists, mostly in the singer/songwriter, folk & Americana genres. (This does not preclude songwriters from other genres attending.) We value live performances, human connection, & are working on building a vibrant community of songwriters in our area.  


Presented by Poss Music Works, NFP, a 501(c)3 nonprofit promoting homegrown music & musical experiences in downstate Illinois.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/little-grassy-winter-songwriter-retreat-2026/200028529976102
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, health-wellness, trips-adventures, trekking, concerts, entertainment, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 102

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Makanda
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center
- **lat**: 37.626027780259
- **long**: -89.150080266337
- **full address**: Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 21 Little Giant Path, Makanda, IL 62958, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026 takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 21 Little Giant Path, Makanda, IL 62958, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026?
  - **A:** Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026 is organized by Poss Music Works.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Makanda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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