October 21-24 (Thursday-Sunday)
Type: Open Retreat
Standard: $250
Black Bluff: $300
One of the most immediate impressions of Laity Lodge is how art-friendly it is. Nearly every retreat is supported by great musicians and artists, and the facilities—including a beautiful art gallery and fully-stocked studios—extend the message that art and beauty matter. Consequently, artists, writers, musicians, poets, thinkers and the like have found refuge at Laity Lodge for decades.
The Laity Lodge Artist Retreat, now in its 4th year, is building on that legacy by offering a weekend for anyone with serious and/or vocational interest in the arts. Our goal is to create a space for artists to connect with one another and to be encouraged in their faith. There are many opportunities and places for developing one’s skill as an artist. There are fewer places to develop one’s imagination and soul and to clarify one’s identity and calling under God. The Laity Lodge Artist Retreat is that kind of place. We hope you’ll join us.
Speaker(s)
Charlie Peacock is a singer-songwriter, record producer, jazz pianist, author and creative entrepreneur. Working steadily in the music industry since the early 1980’s, Charlie has built bridges with people, organizations and industries around the country. Operating out of their home in Franklin, Tennessee, Charlie and his wife Andi have committed their lives to the support and nurture of artists for over 20 years, both professionally and personally. Charlie and Andi have been faithful friends of Laity Lodge for years and—true to form—have been a catalyst for the growth of many new relationships.
Gideon Strauss is a native of South Africa and is the CEO of the Center for Public Justice. He is also a Senior Fellow at the think tank Cardus and is an editor of the electronic and print journal Comment. He was an interpreter for the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission under Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu. As a frequent speaker and teacher he is committed to helping people weave together their deepest loves, their everyday lives, and their contributions to the common good. As a publisher, he has been a strong advocate for the arts and artists.
Musician(s)
A native of Maryland, Julie Lee has found home in Nashville, TN for the past 14 years, from where she has travelled widely across the U.S. and Europe. Her musical style isn’t easily categorized, but has been recorded by country, bluegrass and contemporary folk artists, most notably Allison Krauss. Julie is joined by her Nashville collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Jason Goforth.
Nathan Brown is an award-winning poet, singer-songwriter, photographer and lecturer at the University of Oklahoma in poetry. He travels widely leading creative writing workshops and performing concerts that include both music and poetry.
