Pricing

Weekend Passes
$305 tuition, Fri-Sun programming

**Does not include lodging
 Includes 6 meals - Lunch & Dinner Fri, Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Sat, & Brunch Sunday

A weekend pass lets you participate Fri-Sun in workshops and feedback sessions, opportunity to perform and record pieces in the Content Creation Station, and attend all evening performances by faculty.

Student Passes
$205 tuition, Fri-Sun programming
same as above 

Valid for high school through master’s degree. You will be required to submit a valid student ID to access this discount, and present a valid one at the door. Email possmusicworks@gmail.com with your student ID & info to request and we'll return a discount code.

Lodging

There are a limited number of rooms available onsite at the Touch of Nature campus, all within about ¼ mile of the action. It is walkable and completely accessible (Touch of Nature is a fully accessible summer camp.) Outside lodging nearby is also available - hotels, lodges, vacation rentals, RV parks, etc. 

ATTENTION: ALL LODGES are now renovated as summer camp-friendly accommodations. Expect bunk beds, and byo bedding/linens for ALL onsite lodging. 

Here are the lodging options through Touch of Nature:

Little Grassy  Lodge

$150 Fri-Sun, optional $75 Thursday night add-on (3pm check-in)

Bunk beds - sleeps 4, with 1 ensuite bathroom. 

LInens & Towels NOT included, BYO bedding, pillows, toiletries & towels for showering.

**Does not include any hotel amenities - NO minifridge, microwave, coffeemakers, etc. Please note this is a change from years past.

Morris Lodge 

$28 Fri-Sun, optional $14 Thursday night add-on (3pm check-in) 

Bunk beds - 4-8 beds per room, shared accommodations.  Temperature controls in rooms. Community showers/bathrooms in the building. Embrace the summer camp vibe! 

Hostel-style booking, you will be assigned a roommate if you don't designate one yourselves during registration.

Linens & towels NOT included, BYO bedding, pillows, toiletries & towel for showering.

Shawnee Lodge 

$90 Fri-Sun, optional $45 Thursday night add-on (3pm check-in)

Bunk beds - 2-4 beds per room.  Temperature controls in rooms. Community showers/bathrooms in the building. Embrace the summer camp vibe! 

Linens & towels NOT included, BYO bedding, pillows, toiletries & towel for showering.

Dry dock RV / Camper

$60 Fri-Sun, optional $30 Thursday night add-on (3pm check-in)

Although we cannot offer any electricity or water for RV’s/Car camping, you are welcome to drydock an RV/camper.

If you choose this option, you may use the facilities in Morris & Shawnee Lodges, and Freeberg Hall (bathroom only).

We urge you to take into consideration the weather (which can range wildly in the midwest) and plan for temperature & safety. Generators are fine, please respect your neighbors.

Offsite lodging

There are also numerous vacation rentals and hotels in the Shawnee Forest and very close to Touch of Nature.  Team up with friends/family to make this an enjoyable getaway while you fill your creative cup!

Touch of Nature is located at 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda IL, 62958

Some nearby stays:

Giant City Lodge  cabins (7 min, 3.6 mi)

Cabins on Indian Creek (7 min, 4.5 mi)

Makanda Inn (10 min, 5.3 mi)

Home2Suites by Hilton, Carbondale (15 min, 9.3 mi)

Super8 by Wyndham Carbondale (15 min, 8.8 mi)

Again, there are numerous vacation rentals (i.e. AirBnB, VRBO, etc) so find a crew and book yourself a comfy spot.

Join our Facebook Group, Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat at TON, to meet faculty, talk with like-minded songwriters, take part in challenges and meet-ups, meet potential roommates or just stay in touch. 

Facebook Group

As a nonprofit, and mostly volunteer-run, we are unable to offer refunds. 

Please consider all registrations & lodging nonrefundable. We will work with you to the best of our ability.