"Some places are blessed with natural calm, creative energy, and Blackwood is one of them. Felt upon arrival, green and welcoming, serene.
Most of us had a personal project we were wanting to bring to fruition, but our skills were quite vast and differing.
The first assignment, though, brought us together by writing a song which seemed to materialize with very little effort. Words and notes arrived collaboratively and by lunch our song, ”Blackwood”, was breathing air, kicking and spluttering.
It can be quite a daunting experience showing personal words and music, and at times there was a level of vulnerability felt by us all. Rebecca was nurturing and amazing at interpreting music and helping order notes and chords perfectly ...and that voice. The processseemed familiar and formulaic to her, but to the less skilled it was alchemy.
Across the weekend most people saw their songs soar.
I couldn’t recommend a getaway highly enough to anyone who enjoys good food, company and music. All these pleasures are provided in abundance, with Ben and Rebbecca incredibly gracious and generous in allowing access to these often-overlooked indulgences of the spirit."
- Darren Marks






