Howdy from Cotopaxi!
🕑 Added 2023-05-24 18:39:42 +0000 UTCMy Dear Friends!
I'm back at the beautiful Flynn Family Ranch for a little RnR/ writing retreat. This is one of my favorite places on the planet, so I wanted to take you on a little picture tour and send you an update!
This is where most of the Lady Moon album was recorded, and it seems like a fitting conclusion to come back here and start contemplating a new record :)
I'll be here for the next week going through over 4,000 voice memos from the last few years. These memos are what I use to capture evolving song ideas.
Case and I are getting a fair amount of hiking in, and I'm really enjoying setting up my writing station in the great outdoors with song birds and stunning views for inspiration.
A big part of my writing process is actually walking away from my instrument for a bit and working with my hands, thus activating my subconscious mind. My hands on project for this trip is building a fairy house out of willow branches for the wee cousins and nieces :) I'm pretty happy with the progress so far!
I miss you all, and I can't wait for our next Patron concert! The internet is a bit spotty up here, so we may have to wait till I return to Loveland.
In the meantime, I send you my love and these little snapshots from life in Cotopaxi :)
Love,
Eva
Comments
Stephen White
Mama's Broke they are from Nova Scotia song is Windows
Stephen White
I loop electric mountain dulcimer ideas as well I'm playing appalachian mountain dulcimers thru 8 pedals and a tupe 10 watt VOX Amp but I'm in North Carolina cheers Eva
Lady Moon
What a beautiful piece of music!
Lady Moon
Thank you so much, Kristen! It's been a while since I've just sat in the quiet and taken in beauty. It definitely clears the air for creating new things :)
Lady Moon
It's crazy! The ranch is so remote there's no cell service and they've struggled to get reliable internet down there. It was great to get away... but I confess, I've missed being able to connect with people!
Lady Moon
Thank you so much, John! I definitely feel reset and ready to make more music! :)
Lady Moon
Thank you Nathan! The quiet was so grounding. I feel ready to hop into the studio now :D
Lady Moon
Ha ha! not sure how I missed this, but I'm glad we made it happen ;) Excited to break that bass out!
Lady Moon
Yes! Maybe even two or three :D
Stephen White
Schnaufer david
Stephen White
David schaufer mountain dulcimer! Song is "Rock th'shay
Kirsten Shugoll
Looks lovely! I love hearing about your process for getting inspired. Looking forward to the next concert!
Ryan Byrne
Nice place! Im pretty sure Id just get a new phone plan at that point. Good luck!
John DeJarnatt
Wonderful photos! I hope you can relax and find inspiration during your stay.
Nathan Slaymaker
How glorious! I hope that you guys find much rejuvenation & joy during your time there! ^_^
David Wolfe
The Cotopaxi area is so beautiful. Enjoy the retreat! If you return home via I25 swing by our new house in Manitou Springs!
Bill Montiglio
All very nice photos, Eva, and it looks like a great place! Wishing you both a fun and productive time. A second album? Yay!