Join us in 2024!
Keep reading to learn about all of the programs on offer throughout 2024. Links to registration and more information can be found below.
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Augusta Irish Retreat: November 14-17, 2024
Blackwater Falls State Park
Advisor: Brenda Castles
At the Augusta Irish Retreat, you will choose from many dynamic sessions centered around learning Irish songs, traditions, and music. From your classrooms in the newly renovated Blackwater Falls Lodge, look out on some of the most idyllic scenery West Virginia offers. In this beautiful setting, you’ll be treated to learning sessions and authentic Irish music played by esteemed master artists. Celebrate the culture you love with good friends, great music, and incredible instructors. The concept of this weekend was dreamed up by Augusta Irish Week founder Mick Moloney along with Emily Miller and Seth Young, just before Mick departed this world too soon. The vision is being carried forward brilliantly by Brenda Castles and the Augusta team. Come and join us as we continue to learn from Mick, a true pioneer of traditional arts education.
Instructors: Brenda Castles, Alan Murray, Eimear Arkins, David Mckindley-Ward and Joey Abarta. Read more!
To book housing for this event, please call Blackwater Falls State Park at (304) 259-5216 and mention that you are booking for Augusta’s event. Lodge rooms and cabins are available.
SAVE THE DATES for 2025!
Spring Sing: April 10-13, 2025
Cajun & Creole Week & Classic Country Week + Traditional Craft Classes and Folk Arts for Kids: July 6-11, 2025
Bluegrass Week & Vocal Week + Traditional Craft Classes and Folk Arts for Kids: July 13-18, 2025
Blues Week & Old-Time Week + Traditional Craft Classes and Folk Arts for Kids: July 20-25, 2025
Augusta Festival in the Elkins City Park: July 26, 2025
October Old-Time Retreat: October 15-19, 2025
Local Community Programs
Elkins, WV
Lift Your Voice Choir (Spring and Fall 2024) ; Director: Emily Miller
Voices of Augusta Choir (Spring and Fall 2024); Directors: Kaitlin Exline and Olivia Perske
Augusta Strings Program (Spring and Fall 2024); Teachers: Jesse Milnes, Seth Maynard and Kaitlin Exline
Foodways Classes Series (Spring & Fall 2024)