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HUCO Songs - Port Austin Artist in Residence Songwriter Retreat Weekend


  • 20 Washington Street Port Austin, MI, 48467 United States (map)

Huco Songs, the Port Austin Artist in Residence Songwriter Retreat Weekend was founded in 2021 with the goal of providing both educational and entertainment options for residents and guests of Huron County. Participants are treated to 5 songwriting workshops, cowriting time, free writing time, songwriting assignments, peer feedback, evening meals, song circles, fire pit jams, and a Sound Bath from Centered by Sound. Host Nicholas James Thomasma along with Nashville, TN-based Rachael Davis are the featured instructors for 2024.

Returning this year is the Songwriter Showcase at the Port Austin Community Playhouse on Saturday, September 28th at 7 PM.

Registration Includes:
Songwriting Workshops
Mentor Sessions
Writing Time
Co-writing Time
Peer Reviews
Friday night Song Circle
Late Night Jam Sessions
Saturday Evening Community Concert
Invitation to Huco Songs Online Songwriter Community
Meals on Friday and Saturday evening
Sunday Morning Sound Bath with Centered by Sound

If you're a songwriter who wants to participate in the retreat weekend: https://www.facebook.com/events/356989290403410

Registration is open now and is limited to 15 participants. Please go here to register:


Earlier Event: September 14
Live on Stage! - Matt Gabriel
Later Event: September 28
HUCO Songs Showcase