THE TROUBADOUR RETREAT

Stay tuned for 2026 dates, to be announced soon!

CLASSES last year included…

  • Love Language and Lyrics

  • Maneuvering Metaphors

  • Poetry & Creative Nonfiction

  • Writing with Clarity Revision 

  • Fundamentals of Fiction 

  • Master Your Memoir 

  • Secrets of Story Structure

  • Character Development: Story Beats for the Ages

  • Pitching Your Screenplay 

  • Story-time with Tolkien 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

DAY 1

  • Check in (afternoon)

  • Chili dinner

  • Get-to-know-you session  

  • Sharing & music

DAY 2

  • Morning liturgy & lattes 

  • Guided morning hike & journaling session 

  • Morning sessions 

  • Lunch break 

  • Afternoon sessions

  • Free time 

  • Dinner break 

  • Evening sharing & s’mores

DAY 3

  • Morning liturgy & lattes 

  • Guided morning hike & journaling session 

  • Morning sessions 

  • Lunch break

  • Afternoon sessions

  • Free time 

  • Dinner break  

  • Evening sharing & s’mores

  • Special musical guest

DAY 4 

  • Morning liturgy & lattes

  • Sharing time

  • Benediction session 

  • Check out 

THE LOCATION

Enjoy the many offerings of beautiful Henry Horton State Park, only an hour outside legendary Nashville, Tennessee: The natural scenery, nature museum, a plethora of restaurants within walking distance, local farmer’s market every Saturday, golfing & frisbee golf, hiking, canoeing & kayaking, and swimming. 

Location: Chapel Hill, TN

Nearest Cities: Murfreesboro (45 min.), Nashville (50 min), Chattanooga (120 min.), Jackson (130 min.)

Henry Horton State Park is a perfect location for creativity and community! Featuring a beautiful natural backdrops and full-service facilities, plus activities such as hiking, paddling, and disc golf course. We’ll be staying in their cabins, nestled on the shores of the historic Duck River.