2026 Weekend Passes on sale now! All details forthcoming...

Little Grassy Get Down Americana/Bluegrass Music fest is a Fundraiser at Touch of Nature SIU in Makanda, IL.

All Details, Lineup, & Tickets announced soon - stay tuned!

A cozy creative getaway for songwriters & music appreciators, at Touch of Nature in the heart of the Shawnee forest!

Song Circles, workshops, performances & performance opportunities, feedback from working songwriters, & more.

SONGWRITER RETREAT 2027 https://possmusicworks.com/little-grassy-winter-songwriter-retreat

Fri. Feb. 26 -Sun Feb 28, 2027 Touch of Nature, Makanda IL Weekend & Student Passes coming soon Onsite Lodging available separately

At our 5th Annual Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, you'll fill your cup with a weekend filled with Song Circles, Workshops, Performances, Open Mics, Concerts, Feedback from working songwriters, performance opportunities & more. Connect with fellow creatives, test your songs on a supportive audience - or write your first song ever! All levels are welcome.

Our faculty are working songwriters & artists, mostly in the singer/songwriter, folk & Americana genres. (This does not preclude songwriters from other genres attending.) We value live performances, human connection, & are working on building a vibrant community of songwriters in our area.

Our 13th annual Moccasin Creek Festival!! A 4-day, family-friendly Americana Festival & more, on the shores of Lake Sara. Vendors, food, bar, kids activities, & steps away from the Lake Sara Beach park.