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Chris, it was such a pleasure getting to know your process and learning from your perspectives about music and composition and production. As I said at the retreat, you are through and through an artist. I look forward to hearing more with your vocals on them in the future.

Ava, you are such a positive force. Your energy is contagious, and I thank you for bringing it to each day, each workshop and each collaboration. Keep bringing those big message songs to the world!

You were truly a gift to our retreat, Matthias. Your melodies, lyrics, and piano arrangements brought such unique and wonderful elements to your co-writes. I look forward to hearing more music from you in the future. Andrea

Wendy, you were so easy to put in a collaborative group, from your personality to your skillset. I thank you for being so open with your ideas and inspiring others to just 'write'. Thanks again for your presence, and I hope you continue to write with the retreaters you formed connections with.

Paul, it was a genuine pleasure getting to know you, your songs, and your unique perspective on process and writing. I just enjoyed your presence in the group, the collaborative songs you wrote throughout the week, and conversations over dinner. Thank you for coming, and I look forward to hearing about any co-writes you continue to facilitate with our shared retreaters.

Stephen, thank you so much for your words. I am so glad that your cowrites were enjoyable, and I do hope you continue to find our community a place for fostering old musical relationships and building new ones. If ever you find your side of the fence quiet, just reach out and ask for what you need whether it be groups to continue cowriting with, listening to music with, or other within the music industry.

Fay, what a pleasure it was to hear your heartfelt songs. I'm excited for your future, involving much more music in your day-to-day, and a new compass pointed toward songwriting. Never stop those beautiful story-oriented lyrics!

Jen, it would be a pleasure to have you at a retreat again. But thank you for spending the week with me and Madison, and for sharing your beautiful music. I hope you continue to write, and freely express your music and lyric to listeners whenever you get the chance.

Evan, thank you for your words. I hope the memory of that magic still lights a little flame even now. I feel so lucky to be able to maintain that pilot light through several retreats per year..I highly recommend it, too:) Please don't be a stranger. I hope our alumni community can continue to be a space you find good collaborative energy for years to come.

Mark, I never stop being amazed at what we can call into being in just 3 hours of writing. It's a thrill to watch all these songs emerge, especially when many of us come to the retreat hoping to just finish something, anything. I hope you stay in touch, and reach out when you want to invite more collaboration into your musical process.

Adrienne, I'm so glad you had a positive and warm experience. It is amazing how we come as strangers and leave like old friends. I hope you continue to find the collaboration partners you need, and reach out when you find things a little too quiet where you are.

Christopher, I think you've provided the theme for our next Netflix venture - Project Runway Songwriting. I'm so glad you decided to come to the retreat, and am grateful for the energy you brought. I hope our alumni community can continue to be a space of connection and opportunity for you for years to come.

Charles, thank you for your words. It is amazing what we accomplished in one week - 3 songs, 8 new collaborators, and a compass pointed towards "why would I ever stop making music when it feels this good?!" Thank you for coming and sharing yourself with the group.

That safe space is critical to inviting the muse to sing aloud. I'm so glad you came and shared your art with us, and I hope our community of alumni can continue to be a source for connection and collaboration for you for years to come.

Katharine, I'm so glad this was just what you needed. Indeed, a little music, nature, and good food and company can be just what the doctor ordered. Thank you for spending your time with us, and sharing your song.

Will, I'm so glad you saw that better songwriter in yourself, too. I am grateful you were there, and brought your unique sound and perspective to your collaborations. I hope you continue to find connections within our alumni community that will help you finish songs for years to come.

Helena, and thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us. Rarely do we get 5 days off to devote to our music in the company of other like-minded songwriters. It was such a pleasure to hear you, and see your influence on the songs you wrote in your co-writes.

Katrine, I'm so happy you loved your cowriting sessions, and I know that your cowriters would say the same about you. The confidence you gained - I hope that when or if you ever feel that falter, you'll return to your cowriting experiences and even our alumni community for continued assurance.

That is the highlight, isn't it! We come to the retreat not expecting to cowrite, and leave unable to imagine a positive experience without it. I'm so glad you found what you were looking for.

Dave, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You were such an instrumental writer and performer at the retreat, ready to take risks and try new or forgotten avenues. Your work is inspiring, and I am grateful for all you bring to our community, including your masterclasses and teaching.