helping writers & Songwriters find their original voice in the safety of community 

Art can help reconnect us to one another, but our culture has made pursuing art both solitary and competitive and it often times requires a loss of original voice. We desire to walk alongside writers & songwriters to help them reconnect with God, themselves, each other, and the world. 

In The Fold, artists have an opportunity to participate in creative writing workshops, annual retreats, and a year-round songwriting community all aimed at helping find original voice. 

Using a method created by acclaimed writer & poet, Pat Schneider, The Fold hosts several 6-8 week creative writing workshops throughout the year.

Each workshop hosts up to 12 participants and uses a variety of prompts to help writers and artists find their original voice.

For more information on Workshops and upcoming events, check out our calendar. 

The Fold offers multiple writing & songwriting retreats in a year with the majority taking place at The Fold at Forrest Glenn in Fairview, TN.

The Fold also partners with other organizations to co-lead retreats. The vision is to continue expanding these retreats nationally and internationally.