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

The 2026 Woodshed Guitar Experience is your invitation to get away for a few unforgettable days of learning, playing, and connection alongside some of the finest guitarists on the planet.

Immerse yourself for 4-days and 3-nights in this all-inclusive, lakeside guitar experience. You’ll dive into workshops on technique, songwriting, and gear, take in amazing nightly concerts, trade licks at nightly jams, and swap stories late into the evening with fellow guitar enthusiasts.

Bring your guitar, your passion for music, and get ready to spend the weekend surrounded by inspiration.

Space is Limited. Secure Your Spot Now!

Join US for An All-inclusive
4-day, 3-night retreat for guitar enthusiasts
Aug 27-30, 2026 Crossville, TN

2026 Mentors

Eric Gales

Hot off an unforgettable performance on the Academy Awards, Eric Gales brings his extraordinary hybrid blues/rock playing to The Woodshed for the first time.

John Jorgenson

Best known for his work with the Desert Rose Band, and The Hellecasters, John brings his blistering guitar and mandolin licks in his first appearance at the Woodshed.

Justin Derrico

Guitarist for P!NK and NBC’s The Voice, Justin is a passionate player whose shred chops and tasteful phrasing are sure to have you hanging on every note.

Greg Koch

Attendee favorite, Greg Koch andd the Koch Marshall Trio return for their fifth Woodshed appearance. The trio are back to melt your face with their awe-inspiring rock and blues repertoire.

Martin Miller

Known for the Martin Miller Session Band and his collaborations with Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons, and many more, Martin brings his lyrical virtuosity to Woodshed this year.

Andy Wood

Charismatic host of the Woodshed Guitar Experience, Andy Wood, is ready to share his genre-blurring musical storytelling. Andy’s excited to welcomes all first-time and returning artists and attendees to another unforgettable Woodshed event.

The Woodshed Band

Powering every session is an incredible house band: Jim Riley, Daniel Kimbro, Ben Eller, Eli Bishop, Josh Shilling, and Andy Campbell. Together they form the rhythmic heartbeat that powers the jams and concerts.

Don't miss out on The Guitar Experience of a lifetime!
Aug 27-30, 2026 Crossville, TN

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