Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat with Bing Futch, Guy & Sharrie George and Richard Ash: October 2021

Sunday, October 24, 2021

2023 Schedule

Hello, all!

Here is the schedule for our 9th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat. Unlike past years, we will have at least two primary locations for workshops. Currently, we'll simply call these "Area 1" and "Area 2." Be sure to check the workshop descriptions for skill levels and details!

Thursday

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Ukulele Basics! - BEGINNER - Sharrie (UKE) Area 2

9:45 am - 10:45 am - Beginning Pennywhistle or REVIEW!! - Guy (PW) Area 2

11 am - 12 pm - Right-Hand Strumming - Richard (MD) Area 2

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm - Manatee Orchestra - Mountain Dulcimers - Bing (MD) Area 2

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm - Manatee Orchestra for Hammered Dulcimer, Pennywhistle, & Steel Drum - Guy (HD, PW, SD) Area 1

3 pm - 4 pm - Melody, Harmony, Fills & Thrills on the Ukulele - Manatee Orchestra - Sharrie (UKE) Area 2

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Tuning Your Dulcimer By Ear - Richard (MD) Area 2

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Learn & Play the Jumbie Jam Steel Drum! - Guy (SD) Area 1

Friday

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Murder Ballads Greatest Hits - Richard (MD) Area 2

9:45 am - 10:45 am - Part 1 - Hammered Dulcimer, Pennywhistle, & Steel Drum play Calypso Music! - Guy (HD, PW, SD) Area 1

11 am - 12 pm - Mountain Dulcimer - Key Changes Made Easy! - Bing (MD) Area 2

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Strum Some Fun on the Uke! - Sharrie (UKE) Area 2

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm - Shenandoah Variations - Richard (MD) Area 2

3 pm - 4 pm - Mountain Dulcimer - Fingerpickin' Good - Bing (MD) Area 2

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Part 2 - Calypso & Pirate tunes on HD, Pennywhistle, & Steel Drum! - Guy (HD, PW, SD) Area 1

Saturday

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Jazz Up Your Chords on Ukulele - Sharrie (UKE) Area 2

9:45 am - 10:45 am - Learning To Play Native American Flute - Bing (NAF) Area 2

11 am - 12 pm - Hawaiian Strumming - Fast! - Sharrie (UKE) Area 2

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Manatee Orchestra - Mountain Dulcimers - Bing (MD) Area 1

1:45 pm - 4 pm - Manatee Orchestra Rehearsal Area 1

The Manatee Orchestra will open up the Saturday evening concert at 7 pm

Sunday

9:00 am - 10:00 am - Sunday Morning Coming Down - Bing (ALL) Area 2

Good To Know

LODGING

We have a block of rooms discounted at the Florida Cracker Riverside Resort. Mention "Bing Futch - Folkcraft" to apply. The resort is located at: 5297 S. Cherokee Way in Homosassa, Florida. Call 352-628-2474 to book your room!

Nearby Campgrounds

Sun Retreats Homosassa River - A beautiful retreat located on the Homosassa River in Florida. Enjoy stunning views and relax in the peaceful surroundings.
Nature's Resort - Explore the natural beauty of Florida at Nature's Resort. This tranquil retreat offers a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts.
Camp 'N' Water - Experience the ultimate camping adventure at Camp 'N' Water. With pristine campgrounds and water-based activities, it's the perfect getaway for outdoor lovers.

DINING

The Monkey Bar and Grill is on-site with a wonderful menu and view of Monkey Island and the Homosassa River. There are a number of nearby eateries including The Marguerita Grille, The Mill, Crumps Landing, The Freezer and also many restaurants on nearby Highway 19.

SHOPPING/GROCERIES

There is a Publix on the right as you turn onto West Halls River Road from Highway 19. There is also a convenience store on Cherokee Drive as well as a small store at the resort. If you're getting a room with a kitchen, or camping, we highly recommend visiting Shelley's Seafood and Fish Market, which is within walking distance of the Florida Cracker Riverside Resort. They get fresh local seafood every day - a great opportunity to sample some of the famous fish from the region.

RECREATION

There is much to see and do for the nature lover. The Florida Cracker Riverside Resort has a marina where you can rent kayaks, sailboats, power boats, pontoons boats and more. Chartered fishing trips are available as well as manatee swims and watches. Airboat rides are a Florida tradition and there are several pilots in the marina. Nearby are the Yulee Sugar Mill remains as well as the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park with its famous "fishbowl" underwater viewing area of the springs.