The Victoria Folk Music Society, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

VFMS Folk Retreat,
Nov. 07–09, 2025

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• VFMS Autumn Folk Retreat: Nov. 07–09, 2025

Friday, November 7th, to Sunday, November 9th, 2025

The Victoria Folk Music Society returns to Camp Pringle on the peaceful shores of Shawnigan Lake
for a cozy Autumn Retreat. The days and evenings will be filled with jamming, song circles, and conversation. It will be a relaxing, informal weekend with friends both old and new, sharing music, stories, and good food.

The Retreat begins Friday at 4:30 pm. The Retreat ends Sunday at 2 pm following lunch and cleanup.

The Retreat is open to EVERYONE, not just VFMS members so if you like to sing, play an instrument, or just listen, please plan to join us for this fun musical weekend.

COST: $240 each (Earlybird) or $260 each (Regular);

REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Earlybird Oct. 20, 2025;
Regular Oct. 27, 2025.

In order to register for the Retreat click the following link to: Download our 2025 Retreat Registration form! (PDF)

Some key items to know about the Retreat:
There will be workshops to stretch your musical skills and repertoire. You can volunteer to lead a workshop, or moderate a jam session or song circle (Please indicate on your Registration form if you’d like to be a leader/moderator and we’ll contact you). There will also be a concert that you can participate in on Saturday night.

Accommodations are various sized shared rooms in heated lodges with shared bathrooms and hot showers. The bunks come equipped with a foam mattress, but you will need to bring your own bedding, towels, and personal necessities. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis when you register.

Good meals and snacks will be provided by the camp chef from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. A choice of omnivorous or vegetarian meals is included in the Registration fee. The chef can also provide dairy-free or gluten-free or accommodations-for-allergy meals but there will be an additional fee of $15. You may also bring food/snacks for yourself and to share at the Saturday night concert. If you have multiple food concerns, you may want to bring some provisions; there are kitchen facilities available in Branter Lodge for self-prepared meals.

For more information about the Retreat click the following link: "Camp Pringle: What to expect, Answers to questions"