A 2 night retreat to bring the dead of winter to life and fan the creative flame.

FEBRUARY 26 - 28, 2027

Lush Earth Oasis | Stayner, Ontario

Always wanted to try songwriting? Used to write songs?

Perhaps you still do, but not nearly as often as you'd like?

Come find out what happens when you give your creativity a whole weekend with an award-winning songwriter who can help you shake loose ideas, find momentum, and maybe leave with a song that didn’t exist on Friday.

2 nights, 3 days at Lush Earth Oasis

Gourmet, nourishing meals throughout the weekend

All experience levels are welcome

Guided songwriting workshops

Creative exercises

Independent and collaborative writing time

Private Song Doctor sessions

Access to infrared sauna and saltwater hot tub

Informal evening sharing (optional)

Time to rest and reflect

Bring an instrument, borrow from us, or write without one

Limited to 12 participants

All-inclusive weekend packages from $825, taxes included.

See our FAQ section for information on available payment methods and plans.

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We'll spend the weekend with internationally recognized, award-winning singer-songwriter Matt Epp, who brings more than 20 years of writing, recording, and performing to the weekend. More about Matt here.

The weekend is built around tapping into your creativity, learning from someone who’s made a life making songs, finding new ways into the creative process, and maybe even leaving with a song of your own.

We will do mornings a little differently...

The first few hours of the day can be some of the best for making things - before conversation gets going, before you've checked your phone or your brain has fully decided what kind of day it's going to be.

So we're protecting those mornings.

The morning will begin quietly, with coffee, tea and something light to eat. You will have the option of an early morning creative meditation, a chance to settle in, clear some space and see what wants to emerge. After the morning program with Matt Epp, we'll come together for a generous late-morning brunch, with snacks in the afternoon and dinner shared together in the evening.

LUSH EARTH OASIS

ACCOMMODATIONS

Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, Lush Earth Oasis feels worlds away... a peaceful country escape with everything you need for an inspiring and creative weekend. Come on your own, or share a room with others. All prices include 2 nights' accommodation, meals, use of the amenities, and the full Winter Songbook program.

A little heads-up: Lush Earth is home to 2 resident cats, one of whom is hypoallergenic.

Location: 6724 County Rd 9, Stayner, ON

Private Room

$1,100 single occupancy | $750 per person for 2 people, taxes included

For anyone who'd like more space and privacy, the Jade Room has a king bed. Come on your own, or share it with your friend or partner who's also taking part in Winter Songbook. Shared bathroom.

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