Ellis Paul

Hello!

Join us for the New England Songwriters Retreat!

Take a deep dive into the heart of the art and craft of songwriting.

We welcome you, whether you've written 100 songs or are READY TO WRITE YOUR FIRST SONG!

We're gathering a collection of our favorite master songwriters in Chester, CT for NESR 7—an intense, joyful, cathartic, IN PERSON experience, that leaves everyone who enters a better artist, including the Instructors. We all depart the weekend inspired and energized, with new songs, new ideas, and new lifelong friendships. There are engaging classes, student concerts, one-on-one meetings, song circles, and a vibrant community that will embrace the best version of your artistic self. What better gift could you give the songwriter/artist in you?

TO ATTEND NESR 7:
Simply fill out the Pre-Enrollment Questionnaire (PEQ): https://bit.ly/PEQ-to-attend-NESR-7

WHO:
I'm over the moon to announce the Instructional staff for NESR 7:
🎉 Ellis Paul
🎉 Dan Bern
🎉 Molly Venter (of Red Molly)
🎉 Seth Glier
🎉 Laurie MacAllister (of Red Molly)
🎉 Antje Duvekot
🎉 Mark Erelli

WHEN:
The Labor Day weekend retreat is *nearly* full, SO WE'RE ADDING A SECOND RETREAT! Yay! More music. More friends. More fun. Same exact Instructors! So here are the official dates:
NESR 7A: August 25-29, 2023
NESR 7B: September 1-5, 2023

WHERE:
Our home for the weekend is in Chester CT, at Guest House Retreat and Conference Center, an historic inn. The accommodations are quaint and cozy, with a B&B vibe. OR you can commute from your CT home or a nearby hotel. The food is delicious, with plenty of healthy vegetarian options.

HOW MUCH:
NESR 7 PRICES (all-inclusive):
PRIVATE: $1575
SHARED DOUBLE: $1375
SHARED TRIPLE: $1275
COMMUTER RATE: $975

TO ATTEND NESR 7:
Simply fill out the Pre-Enrollment Questionnaire (PEQ): https://bit.ly/PEQ-to-attend-NESR-7

Even more info below! I really can't wait for these weekends, and hope you'll join us!

Cheers,
Ellis

FULL INFO:
https://www.newenglandsongwritersretreat.com

​SCHOLARSHIPS:
We are so pleased to be offering four tuition scholarships to NESR 7! Deadline to apply is April 15. Application instructions are here: https://www.newenglandsongwritersretreat.com/nesr-david-glaser-songwriting-scholarship​

COVID-19 SAFETY:
As of now, we are planning to use exactly the same Covid policy as NESR 6, because it worked—there were literally zero cases contracted at NESR 6! Please be sure to read, understand, and agree with the policy before you enroll: https://www.newenglandsongwritersretreat.com/nesr-prices-covid-enrollment

INCLUDED IN NESR 7:
•LODGING: A four-night stay at the Guest House Retreat Center in Chester CT, which has lovely cozy B&B-style rooms. REGISTRATION is on Friday at 3 pm and CHECKOUT is on Tuesday at 10 am.
•MEALS: Healthy, delicious, expertly-prepared meals throughout the weekend, including great vegetarian options. Friday lunch through Tuesday breakfast is included. Dietary needs are happily accommodated.
•TUITION includes all of this and more:
◦Songwriting classes each day, led by some of America's premiere touring singer-songwriters
◦Elective classes each day, covering topics related to songwriting, such as performance, guitar, vocals, and the business side of music
◦Small class size = lots of individual attention
◦One-on-one coaching from members of our team of excellent Instructors
◦Opportunities for live performance in a professional listening room setting
◦Lots of networking and fun with other aspiring musicians all weekend long
◦Late-night song circles all weekend long
◦A sweet bag of swag, including a nice journal
◦A party on closing night (Monday night)
◦A warm, welcoming, creative community