Breathe: A Songwriting Retreat
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When?
23 May 2025 starting 9:00 am
How much?
From: $728.3
What?
Facilitated by award-winning singer/songwriters Rose Parker and Delilah Rose, this weekend retreat offers a nurturing space for intentional songwriting, collaborative reflection, and judgement-free creativity.
Parker and Rose founded Australian Songwriting Retreats in 2020 with the express aim of giving busy creatives a chance to take some time out and focus on songwriting away from the hustle of everyday life. Focused on creating space for exploration and growth and including practical workshops on the songwriting process (inspiration–construction–performance) as well as daily meditation and opportunities for collaboration and feedback.Set in the heritage village of York (100 kms from Perth), Breathe: A Songwriting Retreat takes place from May 23–26 and is open to women, men and gender non-conforming songwriters, writers, poets, wanna-bes, should’ve-dones and wished-I-hads — from beginners through to the more experienced.
The FacilitatorsRose ParkerRose Parker is a nationally and internationally recognised songwriter, recently winning the Rock/Indie category at the 2024 Australian Songwriting Association Awards for her song Blood On The Water. Formerly one half of The Velvet Janes, she’s toured globally, played major festivals, and supported artists like Ani DiFranco and Paul Kelly. Rose has released multiple EPs and albums, with a new release due in 2025. Based in Fremantle, WA, she also teaches songwriting at WAAPA.Delilah RoseDelilah Rose is a born storyteller and award-winning songwriter who brings sparkle and warmth to every event. She’s won Best Group at the WA Country Music Awards and been twice nominated for Best Country Act at the WAM Awards. With performances across Australia and overseas, including supporting Troy Cassar-Daley and playing festivals like Wave Rock and Nannup, Delilah lives in Brisbane with her family and a strong love for tea.The LocationSet in the rolling hills at the entry to York, Hillside Country Retreat is an historic country estate rich in history and natural beauty. Designed in 1911 by renowned architect and WWI general Sir Talbot Hobbs, the grand homestead has watched over the landscape for more than a century. Surrounded by rambling gardens, seasonal wildflowers, and sweeping farmland views, Hillside offers a peaceful and inspiring setting for creative exploration. With cosy accommodation, crackling fires, starlit skies, and a warm, down-to-earth welcome, it’s the perfect place to pause, breathe, and reconnect — with your creativity, and with yourself.Tickets & Accommodation OptionsOption 1 – Solo, not lonelySole occupancy – 1 person 1 room 1 bed in shared cottage $920 pp+b/fOption 2 – Solo sanctuarySole occupancy – 1 person 1 bed in private cottage $1160 pp+b/fOption 3 – Pillow TalkDouble occupancy – 2 people 1 room 1 bed in shared cottage $710 pp+b/f???????Option 4 – Mates EscapeDouble occupancy – 2 people 1 room 2 beds in shared cottage $710 pp+b/f???????Option 5 – Love NestDouble occupancy – 2 people 1 bed in private cottage $830 pp+b/f???????Limited places available! Tickets on sale soon!Program (subject to minor changes)Friday: 5pm – Meet, greet and settle into your rooms7 pm -Dinner& a show9.30pm -Free timeSaturday: 8 am-Morning meditationBreakfast available until 9.30 am9.30–12 pm–Morning Session12.15 pm-Lunch2 pm–3 pm – Afternoon session OR alone time3 pm-6.45 pm-Walk, nap, write songs or spend some time alone7 pm – Dinner: in York or BYO8 pm–Free timeSunday: 8 am – Morning meditationBreakfast available until 930am9.30-12 pm – Morning sessions12.15 pm – Lunch together3 pm-6.45 pm -Time for one-on-one sessions7 pm – Dinner in York or BYO8 pm – Discussion and feedback. Prepare one piece for retreat performance and feedback(optional). Positive feedback only.Monday: 7.30 am – Morning meditationBreakfast available until 9.30 amClosing ceremony togetherWhat is included?– accommodation, linen and towels– groceries for self catering (breakfasts, morning/arvo teas and lunches)– Friday night entry to event at The Rookery– weekend retreat program with Rose and Delilah– pad/pen/bag/retreat program/writers w’end program– entry to the events at York Writer’s Weekend (excluding 21 Hearts, separate ticket required)– peace and quiet in a heritage village in the West Australian WheatbeltWhat do I bring?– Your instrument– Your poetry, words and songs– Dinner for 3 nights (or purchase in town)– Your big girl pants!
Parker and Rose founded Australian Songwriting Retreats in 2020 with the express aim of giving busy creatives a chance to take some time out and focus on songwriting away from the hustle of everyday life. Focused on creating space for exploration and growth and including practical workshops on the songwriting process (inspiration–construction–performance) as well as daily meditation and opportunities for collaboration and feedback.Set in the heritage village of York (100 kms from Perth), Breathe: A Songwriting Retreat takes place from May 23–26 and is open to women, men and gender non-conforming songwriters, writers, poets, wanna-bes, should’ve-dones and wished-I-hads — from beginners through to the more experienced.
The FacilitatorsRose ParkerRose Parker is a nationally and internationally recognised songwriter, recently winning the Rock/Indie category at the 2024 Australian Songwriting Association Awards for her song Blood On The Water. Formerly one half of The Velvet Janes, she’s toured globally, played major festivals, and supported artists like Ani DiFranco and Paul Kelly. Rose has released multiple EPs and albums, with a new release due in 2025. Based in Fremantle, WA, she also teaches songwriting at WAAPA.Delilah RoseDelilah Rose is a born storyteller and award-winning songwriter who brings sparkle and warmth to every event. She’s won Best Group at the WA Country Music Awards and been twice nominated for Best Country Act at the WAM Awards. With performances across Australia and overseas, including supporting Troy Cassar-Daley and playing festivals like Wave Rock and Nannup, Delilah lives in Brisbane with her family and a strong love for tea.The LocationSet in the rolling hills at the entry to York, Hillside Country Retreat is an historic country estate rich in history and natural beauty. Designed in 1911 by renowned architect and WWI general Sir Talbot Hobbs, the grand homestead has watched over the landscape for more than a century. Surrounded by rambling gardens, seasonal wildflowers, and sweeping farmland views, Hillside offers a peaceful and inspiring setting for creative exploration. With cosy accommodation, crackling fires, starlit skies, and a warm, down-to-earth welcome, it’s the perfect place to pause, breathe, and reconnect — with your creativity, and with yourself.Tickets & Accommodation OptionsOption 1 – Solo, not lonelySole occupancy – 1 person 1 room 1 bed in shared cottage $920 pp+b/fOption 2 – Solo sanctuarySole occupancy – 1 person 1 bed in private cottage $1160 pp+b/fOption 3 – Pillow TalkDouble occupancy – 2 people 1 room 1 bed in shared cottage $710 pp+b/f???????Option 4 – Mates EscapeDouble occupancy – 2 people 1 room 2 beds in shared cottage $710 pp+b/f???????Option 5 – Love NestDouble occupancy – 2 people 1 bed in private cottage $830 pp+b/f???????Limited places available! Tickets on sale soon!Program (subject to minor changes)Friday: 5pm – Meet, greet and settle into your rooms7 pm -Dinner& a show9.30pm -Free timeSaturday: 8 am-Morning meditationBreakfast available until 9.30 am9.30–12 pm–Morning Session12.15 pm-Lunch2 pm–3 pm – Afternoon session OR alone time3 pm-6.45 pm-Walk, nap, write songs or spend some time alone7 pm – Dinner: in York or BYO8 pm–Free timeSunday: 8 am – Morning meditationBreakfast available until 930am9.30-12 pm – Morning sessions12.15 pm – Lunch together3 pm-6.45 pm -Time for one-on-one sessions7 pm – Dinner in York or BYO8 pm – Discussion and feedback. Prepare one piece for retreat performance and feedback(optional). Positive feedback only.Monday: 7.30 am – Morning meditationBreakfast available until 9.30 amClosing ceremony togetherWhat is included?– accommodation, linen and towels– groceries for self catering (breakfasts, morning/arvo teas and lunches)– Friday night entry to event at The Rookery– weekend retreat program with Rose and Delilah– pad/pen/bag/retreat program/writers w’end program– entry to the events at York Writer’s Weekend (excluding 21 Hearts, separate ticket required)– peace and quiet in a heritage village in the West Australian WheatbeltWhat do I bring?– Your instrument– Your poetry, words and songs– Dinner for 3 nights (or purchase in town)– Your big girl pants!
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