The CAMMAC Music Centre: Music Retreat Experiences for Amateur Musicians

Let’s make music!

At the CAMMAC Music Centre, music retreats invite people to step away from everyday life and focus fully on making music. CAMMAC offers immersive retreat programs created for amateur musicians who want to learn, sing, play, and share music in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.

CAMMAC welcomes musicians of all ages and experience levels, bringing together adults, teens, and children. Guided by experienced faculty, participants sing, play, and perform together in a supportive learning environment. Each program supports the development of skills, confidence, and musical understanding at a pace that feels right for every musician.

Whether you are opening a score for the first time, returning to an instrument, or refining an established practice, time at CAMMAC is an opportunity to learn without pressure and to reconnect with the joy of making music. Learning unfolds through ensemble playing, workshops, and shared musical moments. Curiosity, enjoyment, and practice are equally valued, making progress feel both meaningful and rewarding.

A focus on well-being is woven into every retreat. Musical activities are balanced with holistic practices that support the body and mind, such as yoga, tai chi, and other gentle movement sessions. Set on the shores of spectacular Lake MacDonald in the heart of the Laurentians, the CAMMAC Music Centre offers an inspiring setting that encourages reflection, balance, and full immersion in the experience.

CAMMAC also plays a vital role in Canada’s cultural landscape. Through bilingual programs and a commitment to cross-cultural exchange, CAMMAC brings together people of different generations, backgrounds, and musical traditions, creating meaningful connections that extend beyond the rehearsal room. Friendships are formed, creativity is nurtured, and a lasting sense of belonging takes root. CAMMAC is not only a place where music is made. It is a place where music is truly lived.