The Story from Hear is a 5-day creative retreat on the power of sound, listening, and place-based podcasts. Deepen your listening and audio storytelling skills in a supportive and multi-faceted group environment. Sonically explore and document the unique coastal rainforest environments that surround Hollyhock through attentive sound walks guided by acoustic ethnographer Jenni Schine. Enjoy the relaxing natural environment and opportunities for research and productive time to advance personal acoustic projects. With experienced radio producer and creative writing professor Jen Moss, you’ll receive professional feedback on your ongoing projects. 

After listening to inspiring case studies and collecting audio field recordings, you’ll have the chance to create individually-tailored audio projects, informed by the rich sonic landscape and culture of beautiful Cortes Island. These pieces may be broadcast online and via local radio. No matter your level of audio storytelling experience, this program enables you to deepen your creative and technical skills while connecting with other sound-minded professionals. So come, put your best ears forward, and mingle with other acoustic explorers and communicators from a variety of fields. Discover the socially transformative power of sound and listening in the spectacular setting of Hollyhock.