Here is the latest information about the Getaway. Please note the pricing is a bit different from my original Facebook estimate.

After a 3-year hiatus, the Folklore Society of Greater Washington’s 58th Getaway is returning, in person, to the West River United Methodist Center near Annapolis, MD. Mark your calendars now for September 29th-October 2nd, 2023.

If you’ve only attended a virtual Getaway, a brief description of the live Getaway is in order. The Getaway is a weekend-long party of folks who love to sing, play and listen to folk music in a lovely riverside retreat. At the Getaway, we make, learn, and share music with friends, old and new. Participation is encouraged at any level comfortable to you in a supportive and welcoming environment. For more than half a century, workshops, sign-up concerts, and casual sing-arounds have filled the Getaway, along with conversation and laughter. Come and be a part of the fun!

Pricing will be confirmed once we have a better idea of attendance. The price for 2 nights will be in the range of $220-$345 depending on the number of attendees. The third night would be about $55. Registration is not yet open, but we would appreciate knowing if you are interested in coming and what workshops you would like to see available by sending an e-mail to getawaychair@fsgw.org. We value your input!

Please help us out by spreading the word! We are a community with a shared belief in the power and importance of preserving the living traditions of music and we know that each generation must rely on the next to continue and enhance this heritage. We hope that we can — with your help — reach out to a broader crowd of multi-generational peers in the folk tradition who may not know of the Getaway. Folks of all ages and orientations are most welcome to join us!