Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Coastal Introductions
April 17 ~ Local Storytelling & INSTRUCTOR IntrodUctions
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Afternoon: Participant Check-in (group assignments) followed by introductory meeting & Tours/Storyteller Presentations
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Evening: Instructor Performances at Pioneer Theater (open to the public)
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Late Night: Song Circles
Day 2: Turning Story Into Song
April 18 ~ Presentations & Workshops
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Morning: General Meeting Followed by Tours/Storyteller Presentations
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Afternoon: Songwriting Workshops
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Evening: Songwriting Workshops
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Late Night: Song Circles
Day 3: Communing Through Song
April 19 ~ Presentations, Workshops, & Retreat Showcases
Morning: General Meeting Followed by Tours/Storyteller Presentations
Afternoon: Songwriting Workshops
Evening: Participant Performances at Pioneer Theater (open to the public)
Late Night: Song Circles
Day 4: Evoking An Environment
April 20 ~ WorkShops & Retreat ShowcaseS
Morning: General Meeting Followed by Songwriting Workshops
Afternoon: Songwriting Workshops
Evening: Participant Performances at Pioneer Theater (open to the public)
Late Night: Song Circles
Day 5: The Long Goodbye
April 21 ~ Retreat Wrap-Up
Morning: General Send off meeting

Late Night
Song Circles
No songwriting retreat would be complete without the opportunity to share your songs with your fellow participant songwriters. It is through such communing that true friendships are born.

Evening Performances
Experience an Outer Banks gem in Manteo's historic Pioneer Theater. Our evening showcases will feature curated sets from staff, guest instructors, and participants, offering a transformative space to share your creations with appreciative audiences and connect with listeners in a setting of natural beauty and artistic inspiration.