TERRA Songwriting Retreat
April 16 - 19, 2026
We're gathering at a 6-bedroom cabin compound with an on-site pond, fire pit, and mountain views - just 4 miles from Cameron State Forest. For three nights, a small group of songwriters who are serious about the work, and each other, will step away from everything else and focus completely on the songs.
April 16–19. Cameron, NY.
A few spots remain.
What to Expect
TERRA retreats aren't a class or a conference. They're a few days away with people who take songwriting as seriously as you do.
Over three nights, a small group of writers will gather to work. Expect personal writing time, curated conversations on songwriting, group listening sessions, co-writing, and guided exercises designed to break through the barriers that follow you home. Most attendees leave with 8-10 new songs. Want to hear what past attendees have made? Listen to Alumni Releases →
The cabin is intentional - natural property, real disconnection, modern comfort. A new environment gives your mind new permission.
Small groups are intentional too. Everyone is heard. Everyone contributes.
All levels welcome, from writers just finding their voice to working musicians looking for a room that pushes them. We only ask that you come ready to work, collaborate, and grow.
What's Included / Pricing
Tuition
$550 shared room · $700 private room
Payment is due before the start of the retreat. Room placement is discussed after registration.
Included:
Accommodations and amenities
All meals (vegetarian options included)
Coffee, tea, and snacks
Two books we believe in: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy
An exclusive TERRA notebook
Not included: transportation, alcohol, or instruments (though we can often arrange instruments for those traveling by air - just ask).
If cost is a barrier, reach out. We have a small scholarship fund and we'd rather find a way to make it work than have the right person miss out.
“I attended the June 2022 retreat with TERRA and I can thoroughly say it changed my life.I was a very insecure, closeted songwriter that could never finish anything because I always felt blocked and never good enough. Then by some miracle, things finally clicked at the retreat. I didn’t just finish a song, I finished more than a handful. I found a new confidence in myself and my peers were such a huge part of that. Elijah was so inspiring and gave us such a safe space to be as authentic as we wanted. We laughed, we cried, it was the best experience I’ve ever had. 10000/10 recommend a retreat with Elijah no matter how new or advanced you are in music or songwriting. All are welcome.”
Emi D.
