What is a house concert?
A house concert is exactly what the name implies: it's a concert in somebody's house, or in our case, in the cabin. House concerts are not-for-profit ventures that are put on by music lovers for music lovers. Our house concerts are a great opportunity to hear acoustic music in an intimate, informal setting, performed by artists who are touring nationally.

What happens at your house concerts?
People are welcome to arrive up to an hour before the start time of the performance. If the weather is nice and you want to hang around outside, you are welcome to enjoy the meadow. Usually we mingle and socialize in the kitchen for a little while before the show starts. Please don't be late! Performances generally run about two hours with a break in the middle, and there's a chance to mingle with the artist and your fellow attendees, and buy CDs. It's a laid-back, fun time. Please feel free to bring your own refreshments.

When it's time for the show, everyone moves into the livingroom, where we have moved around some of the furniture and filled just about every free space with chairs. Find a chair that you like, sit back and prepare to be entertained!

Do you sell tickets in advance?
We do not "sell tickets". We will ask for a donation to give to the artist(s), usually $10. However, advance reservations are required, as space is extremely limited. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Also, keep in mind that the artist will have CDs for sale, and you might want to bring some extra money.

Where does the donation money go?
100% of the money we collect goes to the artist. We're just pleased to bring a great performer and a great audience together.

Where do I get directions?
We can provide you with directions and a map once your reservation is confirmed.

Are there any house rules?
Nothing too militant--Smoking is not allowed indoors, and no cigarette butts on the ground outside. Please be attentive and respectful during the performance. Our neighborhood possum is trained to devour anyone whose cell phone or pager goes off while the artist is "on stage".

What if I made a reservation, but can't make it to the show?
If for any reason you cannot attend, please let us know. There's nothing more frustrating than expecting 25 people and then having only 12 show up--well, okay, plenty of things are more frustrating, but you know what I mean. Most likely, we have more interest than we do spots on our reservation list, so if we know in advance that you're not coming, we can give someone else a chance to attend.

If I play an instrument, should I bring it along?
Not for this event... but we'd love to get together and play another time. We have music gatherings at the cabin as often as we can, and they're open to musicians and music fans alike.