My Story My Voice My Song Fall 2024
Facilitated by Julianne Wonser
Featuring Singer/Songwriter Andy Gullahorn
my story, my voice, my song
Featuring Singer/Songwriter Andy Gullahorn
Songwriters Retreat Fall 2024
Facilitated by Julianne Wonser
Wake up to the chirping of birds in the stillness of the mountains. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee surrounded by a few souls who love songs as much as you do. Engage with a songwriting prompt and share your progress with the group. Participate in a co-write after a delicious home-cooked lunch. Embark upon an afternoon stroll through the woods. Enjoy leisurely time and an evening by Andy Gullahorn. Get the chance to ask him your burning songwriting questions! Sound fun?
Introducing My Story, My Voice, My Song: Developing your Songwriting Voice. When we link arms, we acknowledge our need for each other and are strengthened individually. As I've experienced time and time again, artistic community paves the way for new expressions of art. Come on out for a refreshing weekend as we work to craft our unique songwriting voices. What makes your voice one-of-a-kind?
As a retreat guest, you can expect to leave with:
A better grasp of your unique songwriting voice
Heightened confidence as a songwriter
Artistic vision and inspiration with measurable goals
A network of songwriters that you could collaborate with in the future
Concrete feedback on your songwriting
New, dear friends
Practical wisdom from Singer/Songwriter Andy Gullahorn
A refreshed hopefulness for the future as an artist and songwriter
Deeper connection with yourself and others
Testimonials
“ I came out at the end of the retreat with several new ideas, but more than that, I was energized and inspired by the other writers on the retreat, the exercises and collaborations, and the overall atmosphere of creative community. I can’t recommend it highly enough. ” - Retreat Attendee, Winter 2023
“The retreat was so impactful for me. I got to share my art in a space that was really supportive and encouraging. I left there feeling connected to myself and my work, to the community around me, and more connected to God.” - Retreat Attendee, Winter 2023
what
Guided writing/songwriting prompts
Sharing songs and receiving feedback
Group discussions centered around developing your voice
A co-write
Casting vision with measurable goals
Secret mystery challenge
Lecture, Q&A, mini-concert, and leisurely time spent with Andy Gullahorn
Delicious, home-cooked food
Relaxed time to enjoy the wooded, mountainous splendor of East Tennessee
Refreshment, inspiration, and connection within a small, intimate group
featuring
Andy Gullahorn
Andy Gullahorn is a singer/songwriter originally from Austin, TX. He moved to Nashville, TN back in the 1900’s to attend Belmont University and upon graduating, he married a girl who was about to sign a record deal with Word Records. This was Andy's greatest achievement. After years of playing guitar on the road with his wife and writing songs for various other artists, he started recording his own records again and returned to the road for solo shows as his wife wanted to be home more with their beautiful children who resemble their father. Before pandemic-land, Andy would spend most of the year on the road performing at conferences, house concerts, clubs, retreats, festivals, churches and stairwells. During COVID-time, when he is not resentfully monitoring online school for those beautiful kids, he spends his time writing songs and performing online shows accompanied by a fake applause machine. He also has a healthy appetite for hobbies. His favorites include bowling, badminton, collecting used Christmas trees, creating haunted trails for neighborhood kids, and giving high fives.
His eighth and most recent record, Everything As It Should Be, released in 2018 to great fanfare (from his mom).
where
Eden Ridge Missionary Retreat Center, located on the Cumberland Plateau in East TN (2 hrs East of Nashville)
4866 Hebbertsburg Rd, Crab Orchard, TN 37723
Eden Ridge boasts of natural wooded splendor, wildlife, and beautiful mountain views. We will be slumbering in their lovely luxury cabins and gathering together for group times in the largest cabin.
Lodging options are outlined below.
are you ready?
We can’t wait! Save a spot while there’s still room!
Click HERE to fill out the application and submit a non-refundable $50 deposit via Venmo to @julianne-wonser to confirm your spot.
(The $50 will be credited towards your balance once you are accepted. If you are not accepted, you will be refunded the $50.)
any questions?
Email juliannewonser@gmail.com.
Professional Cabin photography by Jp Photography
Outdoor landscape photo by Oliver Dossman