Past Events
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival
Date: August 22, 2021
ACMF melds world-class chamber music performances, collaboration and outreach, with the rich and inspiring history, nature and culture of Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Jefferson County and surrounding areas. read more
Intensive Chamber Music Workshop
Date: August 18, 2021
An inspiring, unforgettable day that will cultivate your love of chamber music. This is a half-day, intensive chamber music experience. No previous chamber music experience necessary. We welcome applications of all levels and ... read more
2021 Pre-Festival Launch – Appalachian Chamber Music Festival
Date: May 2, 2021
Live on Facebook, YouTube and broadcast at The Barn of Harpers Ferry. ACMF is delighted to welcome its artists and partners for the 2021 in season in an interactive digital concert extravaganza! Join us for an hour of poignant ... read more
Happy Retreat Festival of Lights
Date: December 31, 2020
The Festival of Lights will be on from December 5 through the New Year. Please drive or walk by to enjoy the brilliant display. Thank you to all who have worked to make this happen. A special thanks goes to Citizens Fire Company for ... read more
CANCELLED: Julian Schwarz & Donovan Stokes, Cello Duo
Date: March 22, 2020
Julian Schwarz & Donovan Stokes has been CANCELLED for Sunday, March 22nd. Read more about Julian Schwarz Read more about Donovan Stokes read more
Michael Murphy, Lute & Baroque Guitar
Date: February 9, 2020
Happy Retreat will host Michael Murphy on Sunday, February 9th at 2 pm. Tickets are available online. read more
Christmas Open House 2019
Date: December 8, 2019
A Happy Christmas at Happy Retreat! The Friends of Happy Retreat invite you to a free community holiday Open House at Happy Retreat on Sunday, December 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The Open House, which is free and open to the public, ... read more
Tina Bergmann, Hammered Dulcimer & Bass
Date: November 10, 2019
Happy Retreat will host Tina Bergmann with Bryan Thomas – American Old Time, Celtic and South American Music on Hammered Dulcimer & Bass on Sunday, November 10th at 2 pm. Tickets are available online. read more
Kathie Stewart, Baroque & Irish Flute
Date: October 13, 2019
Happy Retreat will host The Charles Washington Chamber Music Society Concert featuring Kathie Stewart, Baroque & Irish Flute on Sunday, October 13th at 2 pm. Tickets are available online. read more
Save America’s Treasures grant awarded to Happy Retreat by the National Park Service
Date: October 12, 2019
PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT On Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m., Randall Reid-Smith, Curator of the West Virginia Division of Arts, Culture and History, will hold a press conference at Happy Retreat to formally announce ... read more