HuCo Songs VI
Sept 25-27, 2026 - A songwriting retreat weekend at the Port Austin Artist in Residence Bee Barn in Port Austin, MI.
Huco Songs, the Port Austin Artist in Residence Songwriter Retreat Weekend! The weekend includes 5 songwriting workshops, song circles, campfire jams, open and co-writing time, a performance at the Port Austin Community Playhouse and a Sound Bath on Sunday morning from Centered by Sound. Registration is open and limited to 15 participants. Sign up now and join us in Huron County in September! Schedule: Friday 2:00pm - Registration and check in opens, free writing time 6:00pm - Introduction and Welcome by Nicholas James (Workshop #1) 7:00pm - Taco Dinner (included) 8:00pm - Songwriting with Dede Alder (Workshop #2) 9:00pm - Song Circle Saturday 9:00am - Coffee, pastries, fruit 10:00am - Songwriting with Dede Alder (Workshop #3) 11:00am - Lunch Break 1:00pm - Performance Tips with Nicholas James (Workshop #4) 2:00pm - Songwriting with Dede (Workshop #5) 3:30pm - Break 5:00pm - Showcase Set Up and Pizza (included) 6:30pm - Playhouse Doors Open 7:00pm - Showcase Concert at Port Austin Community Playhouse 10:00pm - Campfire Jam at Bee Barn (weather permitting) Sunday 9:00am - Coffee, pastries, fruit 10:00am - Sound Bath by Beth from Centered by Sound 11:15am - Group Photo 11:30am - New Song Presentations 2:00pm - Hugs, Farewell and final thoughts from Dede.
