The Heart of Songwriting Retreat
July 21-26, 2024

The Heart & Soul of Songs

The Heart of Songwriting Retreat will encourage you to take an in-depth look at 6 major song components: rhythm, melody, music, lyrics, dynamics, & heart. You will gain insight into your full potential and leave feeling inspired.
Let your spirit come alive as you relax, practice yoga, and write amazing lyrics alongside like-minded souls. Make sure to take in the peaceful surroundings as your creativity grows amongst the rushing river, lush forest, and towering mountains.

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North Easton

North Easton is an accomplished performer and award-winning Canadian songwriter with an aptitude for writing evocative, thought-provoking lyrics and melodies. This, coupled with his powerful, heartfelt vocals, delivers a listening and visual experience that is not only emotional but it gets into your soul.

“A performance to me is a journey into the storybook of my heart. What I’ve seen, felt and taken part in. I am caught up in the spell of creativity and fascinated by the human condition and the stage is a place where I can fearlessly share those feelings with a live audience…I love it!”

With 6 studio albums, 1000’s of shows under his belt including International performances, music on U.S. Syndicated T.V., and a number of songwriting accolades, North shows no signs of slowing down.

Much of his music can be found online, but if you have not caught one of his live shows, up close and personal, that is where the true magic of his craft lives.

North Easton is a modern day Bard with an anthology that continues to grow.

All-Inclusive 6-Day Retreat

Glamping
5 nights in a river's edge glamping tent

Daily Master Classes
Master classes will take your songwriting to the next level

Social Hour
Enjoy beverages and snacks on Mon/Wed evening

Dining
Delicious chef-inspired meals, beverages & desserts

Yoga
Optional yoga sessions at our river's edge shala

Guided Hike
Optional guided hike during your stay

Nightly Campfires & Performances
Unwind with campfire singing & performances

Resort Highlights

Private Beach

Hammock Garden

Nightly Campfires

Steamy Hot Tub

Archery

Activity Offer:

Rafting / Lake Activity Sale

Book a rafting trip or lake activity at a discounted rate of $100!

"This is songwriting at its finest. North is Canada’s Dave Matthews Band."

Noah SaBourin (Music Director, Live 88.5 Ottawa)

Favourite Add-ons

Rafting
Go on an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip

Massage
Relax with a 1 hour full-body massage

Retreat Itinerary

Day 1

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Songwriters arrival, Welcome Kit Provided

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Welcome to The Heart of Songwriting. Introduction to REO, Overview of the week ahead, Songwriters meet & greet.

7:00pm - Dinner

8:30pm - 10:30pm
Relax with restorative yoga and then make your way to the campfire.

Day 2

8:15am - Breakfast

10:00am - 11:30am
Session 1: Creative Curiosity

11:50am - 1:15pm
Session 2: Question the Answers

1:15pm - Lunch

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Session 3: The Voice of your song

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Session 4: The Voice of your Heart

6:15pm - Social Hour

7:00pm - Dinner

8:30pm - 10:30pm
Nightly Campfire or Hot Tub

Session 1-4 Details

Day 3

8:15am - Breakfast

10:00am - 11:30am
Session 5: Changing Perspective

11:30am - 1:15pm
Session 6: A Little Common Sense goes a long way

1:15pm - Lunch

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Session 7: Creative Collaboration (with more than just people)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Session 8: Presence Presents

7:00pm - Dinner

8:30pm - 10:30pm
Nightly Campfire or Hot Tub

Session 5-8 Details

Day 4

8:15am - Breakfast

10:00am - 11:30am
Session 9: Creative Communication

11:30am - 1:15pm
Session 10: Falling in love with Hunger

1:15pm - Lunch

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Session 11: Rhythm and Rhyme

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Session 12: Making Moments

6:15pm - Social Hour

7:00pm - Dinner

8:30pm - 10:30pm
Stage and Campfire performances.

Session 9-12 Details

Day 5

8:15am - Breakfast

10:00am - 11:30am
Session 13: Creative Confrontation

11:50am - 1:15pm
Session 14: Water the seeds

1:15pm - Lunch

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Session 15: Rhythm of the Heart

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Session 16: Listening to the Voice

7:00pm - Dinner

8:30pm - 10:30pm
An Evening of Performances. Sharing hooks and songs of the week - open to all attendees.

Session 13-16 Details

Day 6

8:15am - Breakfast

9:00am - 10:00am
Guided group canyon hike into the Nahatlatch Canyon, a reminder to take it all in.

10:00am - 11:15am
When we meet again - A final reflection and sharing.

11:15am - 11:30pm
Goodbyes and Check-out.

Rates

Sale ends January 6, 2025. All prices are per person. Groups = How many people in one tent.

Groups of 2

Reg	Sale
$1799	$1599

Groups of 3

Reg	Sale
$1699	$1499

Groups of 4+

Reg	Sale
$1599	$1349

Singles

Choose a private tent for 1 or a private bed in a shared unit.

Single Occupancy (Private)

Reg	Sale
$2199	$1899

Shared Tent

Reg	Sale
$1699	$1499

Camping (your own tent)

Reg	Sale
$1499	$1249

*Up to 4 like-minded guests will be assigned to a shared tent.

Fine Print

We are open May 2 - September 14, 2025.
The above rates are per person based on the group size staying in one glamping tent. 10% taxes & fees added at checkout.
The deposit required to confirm your booking is 20% with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
If you cancel 30+ days in advance, any payments will convert to a credit voucher valid until August 1, 2027.