The Crooked Crow Songwriter’s Retreat

Crooked Crow is geared towards the working songwriter who's looking to take a break from gigs.. We have writers come from all over the world to attend each year. It’s always in Oct at the Chinati Hot Springs in the far West TX desert and always a lot of fun and a very creative time. There’s no internet or cell signal out there. So it’s an excellent way to unplug too. The website is Crookedcrow.net, my info. Is at jwagnermuaic.com , or find me on Instagram at jwagnermusic. The Music on this video is "The Murder Rides Again" By Elam Blackman, who is a Crooked Crow Volunteer and excellent songwriter.

[@Ben.Jordan]

This songwriters retreat ACTUALLY changed my life! Forever and for the better! THe only way to know what it's like is go yourself and experience it firsthand! My good friend Gregory Alan Isakov told me about Crooked Crow years ago and when my name came up in the lottery I jumped at the chance to go! The friendships i made, the songs I wrote and heard written and the overall vibe of welcome and support for each other's art is something I think we all as artists dream of and luckily you can actually experience in the West Texas desert if your name comes up! I sure hope mine does, tis already been a couple years and I can't WAIT to go back!!!

[@lisakettyle945]

Crooked Crow is a treasure. It's unlike any songwriting retreat I've been to. It's not about ego, or how many followers you have, or how much notoriety you have. It's a retreat to really hunker down and nerd out on the craft of songwriting. There's something magical about completely unplugging from the internet and cell phones and diving into language, writing exercises, and conversation about what makes a song go from good to great. I've seen so many amazing songs go from a spark of an idea to a fully developed song at Crooked Crow. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone wanting to dig deeper into their songwriting.

[@blakeschneider4392]

Simply put, attending Crooked Crow has been one of the most creatively and spiritually inspiring encounters I’ve experienced. The lessons taught, scenery, and song-filled air are powerful change agents. The connections and relationships enduring.
The retreat welcomes and supports writers of all abilities and experiences. I implore you, if given the chance, do not miss an opportunity to partake. Brave the far west Texas wilds to find what the writer in you has always wanted to say.

[@dominicpuleojr.2652]

Life changing experience, lifelong friendships, breakthrough insights to help further you in pursuit of the craft. I’m so grateful to be a part of the crooked crow family aka ‘murder!’

[@humsongs]

Truly magical & restorative experience all around, the music, the location, the friends, the food! 🥰

[@alliboca]

Being at Crooked Crow is a surreal experience. It's like stepping through a portal into a different world. One where creativity moves all around you, where magic, music and words are gathered up and made into song. I think you come out the other side feeling changed by the experience and definitely inspired.

[@aliholdermusic]

This retreat has been one of the biggest and most impactful joys of my life!

[@anabee6106]

There’s really only one word to describe the vibe of a Crooked Crow experience; MAGIC!

[@ToddRussellHall]

Lovely images. Good memories. Hope to one day go again.

[@jwagnersongs]

I hope so too!

[@Craichy]

I love Crooked Crow!

[@johnstetson9136]

Just getting there is worth the journey. What you find there is worth the ride. What you leave there will stay forever.

[@PecktheTownCrierVideos]

Looks like fun.