northwoods songwriters retreat

THURSDAY

11-2 Hanging out at the Kocian's home before heading for camp

3:00 Arrival at camp

4:00 Tour for new attendees

5:30 Dinner

7:00 In THE BARN

• Welcome and introductions
• PRO-TEACHING: Jim Thacker

8:30-10 Movie, campfires in THE ALLEY

FRIDAY

8:15 Breakfast

9:15 In THE BARN

• PRO-TEACHING: Matt Vander Boegh & CK Barlow
• Attendee-Sharing: Colin Nichols, &  Michelle Linley & Amelia Bazett-Jones
• PRO-TEACHING: Steve Bloch
• PRO-Industry Briefs: Steve Bloch, Jim Thacker & CK Barlow

12:15 Lunch

1:15 In THE BARN 

2:00-4:00 PODs writing for Briefs
2:30-3:00 Iced Coffee Bar in the Dining Hall

4:00  In THE BARN

• Attendee sharing: Jonathan D. Sanson & Josh Friedland

4:45-5:15 Nancy’s Fancies Costume Shop, check out your Western wear for the night's events

5:00  Nashville Dinner & Grand Old Opry Karaoke

7:00 In THE BARN with surprise guest live via zoom

8:15 Snack Bar in the Dining Hall

8:30 PM-?? POD writing, recording; campfires in the Alley

9:30-11 PM Late Night Showcase Auditions in THE BARN

SATURDAY

8:15 Breakfast

9:15 In THE BARN

• Attendees sharing: Courtney Paulson, Daila Davis, & Laurel Gonzalo
• Ask a PRO Panel
• PRO-TEACHING: James Kocian, “the game”

12:00 Lunch

1:15-4:00 Free time

• POD writing
• Big Al’s Diner, Norm’s Gas and Games Gift Shop Open
• 1:30-3:30 Macaron-making class 
• 3:00-4:00 Iced Coffee Bar in the Dining Hall

4:00 In THE BARN

• POD Pitches

5:30 Nancy’s Fancies Costume Shop, check out your formal wear

6:00 Formal Dinner & The Hammy Awards

8:00 Large Group campfire with s’mores and more

• Attendees sharing: Niki Koltz, Amanda Garriques, Devin Walker, & Cheryl Mitchell

9:30-11  Showcase Auditions around the campfire

SUNDAY

8:15 Breakfast

9:15 In THE BARN

• PRO-TEACHING: Steve Bloch
• Attendee sharing: Teni Rane & Todd Dunnigan
• PRO-TEACHING: James Kocian
• Group Reflections
• Prize Drawings
• James & Jill's Closing

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Checkout