It’s a sultry, summery 5 a.m. on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. Dawn is about to brighten the sky. Outside it’s quiet – the first birds are just beginning to sing. By 6 a.m., a few early-risers (or are they all-nighters?) are beginning to warm up their instruments. Another day of Augusta is about to begin.
From the early morning jams on the Halliehurst porch to the way past midnight rocking in The Icehouse, there is something special about experiencing 24 hours of Augusta.
As you look through this catalog, you will see why Augusta is one of the premier places to learn from some of the most talented and well-known experts in the fields of music, dance, craft and folkways.
We realize that (sadly) not everyone can spend a full week at Augusta, so we also offer a great variety of evening mini-courses, dances and concerts. Whether you want to learn how to make gumbo, join in a contra dance or experience a great musical performance – if you’ve got the time, we’ve got the place.
