WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT BLUE ROCK WORKSHOPS
"Beautiful in more ways than the architecture. It’s your hearts that shine through"
" ...beyond anything I had experienced before. I left with a new fire and inspiration. Everybody was included [and this] deeply contributed to the whole experience. I admire the way your stewardship enriches and builds the community... "
"[Great to be with] with people of warmth, humor, talent, passion, reflection and honesty. I wish it never ended!"
"The Ranch - perfection. [There's no] better teacher than Jonatha."
"Simply a dream come true" ~ "I am refreshed, inspired, wide open, and grateful"
Sep 30, 2026
Writers came from far and near. This workshop held so many highlights—Linford and Karin's deep love of songs and discovery and the trust that creative doors open every day and everywhere. Plus great food, great friends, great songs and inspiration…
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Jul 13, 2026
What is Blue Rock FRESH? Glad you asked. It's a LIVE performance IN THE ROUND on the heels of an immersive artist residency at the acclaimed Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio in Wimberley, Texas. We invite our community to…
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Apr 27, 2026
Experience four outstanding songwriters ‘in-the-round’, fresh from our winter writing residency. Prepare for an intimate, artful evening of stories, collaboration, and creativity.
Sep 30, 2025
TELLING OUR STORIES with CATHERINE BURNS & special guest FAYE LANE: storytelling retreat workshop
Apr 10, 2025
Remembering our incredible Occupy Blue Rock week with Matt the Electrician, Maya de Vitry, M’Lynn Musgrove & Billy Crockett.
Oct 10, 2024
We are still floating after a weekend retreat with professional songwriting coaches and artists, Steve Seskin and Mary Bragg.
Mary and Steve's contribution of heart and dedication to going deep into our songs made the weekend magic for this eclectic…
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Mar 27, 2024
In March '24 we welcomed Dar Williams to the studio, as she led a transforming workshop for the Blue Rock songwriting community.
With an emphasis on the power of perspective, Dar guided us down the path of telling the stories…
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Feb 22, 2023
We had a blast with Beth Nielsen Chapman earlier this month as she led a group of songwriters through a workshop centered around the "Magic of Creative Flow." We all made so many excellent friends, memories, and of course, songs!…
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Nov 29, 2022
Biography and Memoir Workshop with Tamara Saviano
Saturday, November 12, 2022
A day of engagement with renowned memoirist, biographer, filmmaker and creative leadership coach Tamara Saviano.
Tamara Saviano is an author, filmmaker, and Grammy and Americana Award winning producer. Saviano's…
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Mar 16, 2022
In lockdown and loss:
The stories of loss and courage, of pain and resilience, keep coming. This project is a remembrance of healing. We've created a new website to present it.
www.SimpleGifts22.com
Something special from
Billy Crockett and Dirje A…
Oct 7, 2021
The Blue Rock Foundation hosted four workshops for aspiring and professional songwriters in the fall of 2021. Small groups gathered at Blue Rock Studio for an all-day dive into tools for unlocking their best kept songs. Our guides were masters…
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Jun 24, 2019
"There's always a glimmer, something unique about every particular voice. Everyone has a story. It's about getting to that story and getting the clichés out of the way. It's so brave of these people. I cry every time on the…
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