The Ultimate Guitar Retreat with Legendary Guitarists

Unplug everything except your guitar
All-inclusive 4-day, 3-night retreat for guitar enthusiasts
Aug 27-30, 2026 Crossville, TN

Welcome to the Woodshed

Andy Wood invites YOU to join in on the fun at Woodshed 2026!

Few artists earn the right to name an album Charisma, but Andy Wood is one of them. A magnetic performer and instrumental storyteller with blistering chops and boundless versatility, Andy fuses country, rock, jazz, swing, and fusion into a sound that is unmistakably his own.

Andy is your host and the heart of The Woodshed Guitar Experience, now celebrating its seventh year!

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The Woodshed Guitar Experience
August 27-30, 2026

The Experience

Unforgettable Live Concerts

Enjoy intimate bluegrass performances on our open-air, lakeside stage to over-the-top concerts on the Woodshed main stage. We pull out all the stops! Live performance is what Woodshed is all about!

Learn From the Best

At the Woodshed we take learning seriously! Every session is a masterclass designed to catapult your playing into the next level and beyond. Get the answers you’ve been looking for directly from your favorite artists. We organize our classes so you won’t miss a single artist session.

Get ready to JAM!

Bring your guitar and get ready to JAM!
Play late into the night with your favorite artists and friends. Woodshed artists step off the main stage and jump right back onto the Woodshed jam stage and trade licks with YOU!

Bring Your Appetite

Eat, drink, and play guitar!
You won’t go hungry at Woodshed! We bring in a private chef to provide upscale casual meals with vegetarian options and an open bar for our guests. The best part is that it’s all included.

Relaxing Lakeside Setting

Join us on our private 150-acre retreat nestled on the top of the Cumberland plateau, just outside of Crossville, Tennessee. Bring your family and enjoy all the amenities of our private, lakeside retreat while you make lifetime memories that can only be found at the Woodshed Guitar Experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a beginner, can I attend?

All levels of playing ability are welcome at The Woodshed Guitar Experience! New guitar players and veteran guitar players are encouraged to attend. Our only requirements are that you love people and music!

Will I get to meet or interact with the artists?

Live Q&A with the The Woodshed Guitar Experience artists are built into all of our instructional classes and sessions. This is a very organic environment that encourages artists and attendees to communicate and learn from each other.

Should I bring my guitar? Will there be amps available?

Yes! You are welcome to bring your own guitar, but if you don’t want the hassle of traveling with your own instrument, we will be providing an amp room with plenty of amps and guitars from our sponsors at Open Chord Music, Suhr, REVV, and Wampler for you to try out.

Can I bring my own amp and use it in the room?

We encourage you to bring along your favorite gear, as long as attendees are respectful of volume. We have plenty of space to spread out and play as loud as you want!

Will I get to jam with the artists or other attendees?

It’s our goal at The Woodshed Guitar Experience to create a musically organic vibe for musicians of all ages and levels. There are scheduled attendee jam sessions every night. In addition to the scheduled jam sessions, there will be organic jam sessions popping up throughout the event.

What are the meal options, are vegetarian and/or vegan options available?

A professional chef will be preparing all guest meals, served on the scenic, covered, deck at Lake Frances Retreat. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available.

Is smoking allowed/prohibited in the cabins or on the grounds?

There will be designated smoking areas on site. Smoking is not allowed in the cabins.

Can I photograph or record audio or video of the event?

Photos and videos can be taken and used for personal use. We want to respect the artists’ privacy, which means that rebroadcasting of live concerts, shows, or classes will not be allowed, depending on each artists’ consent and agreement.

Will I need to sign a release for promotional photos taken of me at the event by event staff - can I opt out?

Yes, attendees will need to sign a photo release form, but you will have the opportunity to opt out of any promotional photos.

Are accommodations for people with disabilities available?

Access for people with disabilities is limited. We will do everything we can to make it possible for everyone to attend and participate. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

One of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had. I never thought it would be this great. I got to pick with Brent Mason. Andy Timmons told me I was doing a great job! You can’t beat this!

Howard Crozier

It’s the community of guitar that brings us all here. I’ve made friends that I’m gonna have for the rest of my life! It’s a great thing!

Alan Harris

The Woodshed is amazing! It’s great! The stage setup is incredible. The level of artistry is off-the-charts! The food, the people, the whole atmosphere!

Jethro Odom