Relaxation, renewal, creativity and open spaces go hand in hand, and we have all these in abundance at the BrazenHead Inn. Does your group need a place to host workshops that support that? We thought so. Look no further.

The BrazenHead Inn is proud to host musical events and more, including private conferences and retreats, for the benefit of our guests and the general public. We have an on-site conference center, and our outdoor pavilion is near enough completion to host family reunions and open-air musical events.

We also host public and private gatherings that aren't exactly workshops, so check our Events page for those.

Below are a few coming attractions of special interest. Contact us if you'd like to participate in any of our scheduled events, or to book an event for your own group.

The 6th Annual Mountain Road Fiddle Camp

Come join us August 20-22, 2010 for our sixth year of great music, dance, jam sessions and performance.

Fiddle with Alex Caton. Learn new tunes, improvisation, phrasing, how to perform old-time, Irish and gypsy fiddle tunes in mid-August at the BrazenHead Inn, Mingo, West Virginia.

Fiddlers in the round at the 2008 Mountain Road Fiddle Camp

ALSO! ...

  • Old-time banjo
  • Irish Step & Set Dancing: learn social dances as well as "Riverdance type" set dancing
  • Traditional singing
  • Irish bodhran drumming
  • Irish style DADGAD & standard guitar
  • More classes to be announced
A guitar workshop at the 2008 Mountain Road Fiddle Camp

Please visit www.alexcaton.com/fiddle_camp.html for instructor biographies, full schedule of classes, photos and more.

FEE: $150, or a reduced rate of $135 if paid in full before May 1st. Fee covers four classes. Major in Irish fiddle, Old Time Fiddle or Claw Hammer Banjo, then take elective classes. Or, sign up for individual classes in guitar, dance, voice, fiddle, banjo and more.

A dance circle promotes learning at the 2008 Mountain Road Fiddle Camp

The camp is open to all ages and levels, and is very family friendly. Family members or guests with registered students may also take a class or two at the cost of $40 per class. Students are responsible for their own food and accommodations at the BrazenHead Inn. Rooms and camp sites are available, and it's always a good idea to make reservations in advance at the inn.

This year we will offer food package deals through the excellent Brazenhead Inn (stay tuned for details, or contact the inn). The inn also offers all participants a reduced room rate and camping rate for this weekend, so be sure to mention when you make your reservations that you are a fiddle camper!

A few more details can be found at Alex's own Web site. To register, please contact Alex Caton or call 434·989·4591. Alex will register your information and your four class preferences (i.e. beginner fiddle, intermediate drumming, beginner dance, etc.). Mail the registration fee (checks made out to "Mountain Road Fiddle Camp") to:

Alex Caton
120 Pine Crest Lane
Gordonsville, VA 22942
August 20-22, 2010

String Break!

Robin Kessinger on Guitar

Guitar workshops with Robin Kessinger are something special, and that's what's in store for guitar pickers young and old next April, for the eighth consecutive year, at The BrazenHead Inn. We call it "String Break!"

The cost will be $150 for all three days, which does not include lodging, but a special discount on lodging will be extended to all who attend this workshop. Enjoy all your meals in our cozy restaurant, and pay only $70 (plus the obligatory 6 percent state tax) for all meals Friday and Saturday, and Sunday breakfast. For more information about the workshop, contact Robin Kessinger. For information about lodging availability, contact the BrazenHead Inn by phone or by e-mail.

Reservations (for both dinner and lodging) are strongly recommended on this weekend.
April, 2011