Musician Retreats

Over the years there been two retreats that are held during the Festival. This year’s edition of the Spanish Peaks Piping Retreat will take place from September 21st to 23rd, and willl feature Joey Abarta as our uilleann pipes instructor. For instruction on Scottish smallpipes, Timothy Cummings will be returning following his introduction in 2017. You will find more information by clicking on the link above.

The Harp Retreat, now in it’s 14th year, will take place this year on the weekend following the Festival and Piping Retreat, from September 27th – 30th. Check out what is going on with this well loved partner of our festival.

The SPICF of Huerfano County is a unique experience both for musicians and for we who attend the quantity and quality of their performances. Where else can one walk into a harp or bodhran class, sit down and have a marvelous first encounter with your own instrument? Where else do performer tell of their own lives and of their development of several musical styles from Ireland, Scotland, Appalachia and other Celtic heritage places?

Katherine Emsden