YOU WERE
MADE TO
CREATE

8th Annual Create Songwriter Retreat 2024


You are invited to join us on
May 3 -5 at the Penuel Ridge Retreat Center in Ashland City, TN (30 min. from Nashville). Songwriters are invited to join us to sharpen their skills, make new connections, and create new music in a beautiful setting. 

 

Who is this retreat For? 

The Create Songwriter Retreat is for Christ-minded songwriters who would like to meet in Nashville for an experience creating music with other like-minded writers. 

 

Amateur songwriters who are learning what it takes to create successful songs.

Growing songwriters who want to create new connections and a chance to grow. 

Professional Songwriters and Artists who want to create a legacy in their craft by investing in others.

What does this retreat IncludE

  • 5 Meals and Lodging

  • 4 Keynote Sessions

  • 2 Co-writing Sessions

  • Late Night Bonfire and Open Mic

  • Two free Professional headshots ($250 value)

  • Professionally Recorded Demo
    of Co-written songs BY DOVE AWARD WINNING PRODUCER STEPHEN LEIWEKE.

 

Early Bird Pricing

600 (With Lodging)
450 (Day only)

Early BIRD ENDS March 31

 

Full Retreat Pricing

700 (With Lodging)
550 (Day only)

 

$150 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
BALANCE DUE BY APRIL 19.

Apply Today

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
  

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YOUR HOSTS

ERSKIN
Anavitarte

HOST

LYDIA
WALKER

HOST

Event Speakers

Scheduled for the Event

Gene Shmidt

Keynote Speaker

Gene SchmidtGene Schmidt

Gene Schmidt is a name synonymous with impact in the world of Christian songwriting, music, and international ministries. With extensive involvement in organizations like Christian Songwriters and Musicians International and Hand of Help Ministries, Gene has cultivated a network of connections spanning across the globe. However, beyond the recognition he has garnered, Gene’s true passion lies in crafting a powerful synergy between mission, music, and ministry, all with the ultimate goal of bringing forth a bountiful harvest of souls.

As our distinguished keynote speaker, Gene Schmidt offers a wealth of wisdom and profound insights that you simply cannot afford to miss. Join us to witness the convergence of his remarkable journey and his dedication to the divine mission of touching lives through the magic of music and ministry.

https://csmimusic.org 
Hand of Help Ministries
Youtube

Erskin Anavitarte

TEXAS-BORN SINGER-SONGWRITER, DIVERSITY SPOKESMAN, ADOPTION ADVOCATE, AND MUSIC CO-PRODUCER. 

Website  Facebook  YouTube  Instagram Spotify

Lydia
Walker

SINGER/SONGWRITERS, WORSHIP LEADER, PODCAST HOST

Website  Facebook  YouTube  Instagram Spotify

David Delgado

VIDEOGRAPHER, PHOTOGRAPHER, SINGER/SONGWRITER

Website   Facebook  YouTube  Spotify Playlist  

 

Penuel ridge
Retreat Center

The retreat is at the Penuel Ridge Retreat Center. 1440 Sams Creek Rd, Ashland City, TN 37015.

 

Visit the Retreat Site