"I really enjoyed my first ABC. You did a great job. I liked the structure of your camp compared to other music camps. I can’t believe how many legendary pickers you attract to your camp."
-- Lambert “Cool Breeze” Daniel.

"Great diversity of classes and unique/thought-provoking workshops! Always such a wonderful group of people who are drawn to this camp (teachers and students) and I'll definitely be back."
-- Samara. Kingston WA

"It was wonderful. I will be back. I can not think of anything these days that is as good a deal as this camp. Room, board and you get to hang out with banjo royalty and maybe learn a few things.... all for what it might cost to stay in a hotel in town for three days. You guys do a great job."
-- Charlie VanTassel. Poway CA

"Loved it very much. Wonderful people all around. I love Pilgrim Firs too."
-- Jodi Willenborg-Cable. Clinton WA

"Loved it! Would recommend and will return."
-- Matt Cleman Bend OR

"Eye opening! Wish it was longer. Can’t wait for next year."
-- David Wright, Henderson NV.

"Excellent Instruction & Choice of Subjects. This was my best camp – really fit my needs and where I presently am in my banjo journey."
-- Andy Carberry, Gig Harbor WA.

"Wonderful experience. I liked how individual needs were addressed."
-- Sandy Smith, Sheridan OR.

"Workshops are all good; instructors are helpful and knowledgeable."
-- TJ Stutman Seattle.

"An amazing place to learn and meet talented musicians. Trent Roth."
-- Brush Prairie WA

"It’s a beautiful place; I have fun and always learn a lot."
-- Marienne Brogan, Portland OR.

"Wonderful! I liked the variety of classes and choices,that I could learn from more than one teacher and more than one aspect of old time banjo."
-- Eileen Myers. Prince George BC.

"I liked everything, lessons wonderful, food great! So much fun!"
-- Elaine Parmenter Nanaimo BC

"I found ABC to be a great learning experience for me."
-- Paul Stanley Mapleridge BC.

"It’s the capstone of my summer!"
-- Steve Bleiler. The Dalles, OR.

"What’s not to like? Great inspiration, camaraderie, awesome entertainment; A+"
-- Bill Gaylord. Canaan Bch OR.

"The location is amazing, the instructors are great thank you for your hard work I look forward to seeing you next year!"
-- Robt. Fox. Redding CA.

"Exceeded expectations, made a lot of friends and learned a lot. Great instructors who were patient and kind. The bluegrass slow jam was really great!"
-- S Russert. Ellensburg WA

"It’s a perfect experience. I’m so grateful for this camp, I look forward so much to attending next year."
-- David Irwin. Vancouver BC

"So much fun! I really liked the teachers."
-- Tom Graham. Shoreline WA.

"I loved the variety of classes and instructors. Great Facilities. Beautiful Location. I appreciate the variety. Well thought-out classes makes a nice vacation and opportunity to grow in your musical journey."
-- Kristen Young, Winona MN.

"Very well run and organized. Good class selection! It’s a well done camp!"
-- Mark Sherman. Portland OR.

"Terrific! Great instruction for beginning to understand bluegrass picking."
-- Linda Hill Bandon OR.

"Super cool/wicked awesome! Banjos, banjos, banjos!"
-- Banton Foster. Bremerton WA.

"Really great and supportive faculty, enjoyed every minute. The faculty are insanely talented. At the open mic was life-changing for me!"
-- Spencer Graffe; Des Moines WA.

"The amazing load of talented instructors; Excellent venue great class topics and entertainment was amazing. Back thanks for all the hard work organizing this!"
-- Jeff Buckman. Layton CA.

"A personal growth experience with toe tapping fun and a full belly"
-- Paul Bubak: Seattle, Washington

"Well organized; appears to address learning at varied levels quite well. I'll be baaack!! Met some great people whose enthusiasm matched my own."
-- Marilyn Ellis: Yreka, California

"Excellent, well run and friendly"
-- Andrew Asbury: Witshire, UK

"Excellent! Felt genuinely unified: no apparent "attitude" of bluegrass vs. clawhammer or novice vs. advanced."
-- Sharon Smith: Deming, Washington

"I enjoyed every class for a different reason. I liked the stressful ones and I liked the ones with a more laid back approach. I enjoyed every minute."
-- Debbie Johnston: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"Fun overall. I like the food, great instructors, good setting. I don't know how you could make it any better."
-- Doug Beahm: Sutherlin, Oregon

"Learned a lot – loved it – will be back God willing and the creeks don't rise!"
-- Cynthia Thordarson: Nanton, Alberta, Canada

"Outstanding. I wish I'd heard of it five years ago!"
-- Keith Button, Poulsbo, Washington

"I can't imagine not being here for this great event. If fate don't break my stride, see you next year!"
-- Clay Hepburn, Gibsons, BC, Canada

"Wonderful experience!!! Amazing instructors, fantastic music, and the location is just awesome. Any complaints are small in comparison to the fantastic job you and the staff do. Great job!! See you next year"
-- Bill Middleton: Poulsbo, Washing

"Excellent! I only wish I had attended this (or something equivalent) years ago! I am very impressed with the instructors; a real treat to mingle with (and be taught by) the 'big boys.'"
-- Tom Bushaw: Kennewick, Washington

"Very well run and lot's of good music and instruction"
-- Denis Madsen: Victoria, BC, Canada

"Enjoyed myself and as a novice I learned a lot. Thank you!"
-- George Hobbs: Nampa, Idaho

"Couldn't live without it. Really it's just perfect."
-- Joe Haag: Vancouver, BC, Canada

"Great, will be back!"
-- Randy Schuler: Sunnyside, Washington

"Great! Better every year!"
-- Don Deines: Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada

"I like that each year you bring out one or two instructors that we don't often see in these parts. I need a 28-hour day so I can jam AND sleep."
-- Scott Killops: Portland, Oregon

"I've never been to a music camp, thank you for getting me hooked!"
-- Donna Konsorado: Lantzville, BC, Canada

"Great! Loved being able to sample tand hear so many styles and techniques"
-- Kate Benkert, Olympia, Washington

"Very well run. Great Instructors!"
-- Doug Deproy: Nanaimo, BC, Canada

"Well organized, great teachers and staff, good selection of classes and levels"
-- Joe Vaninetti: Gold Hill, Oregon

"It was fun! I learned a lot and got a good chunk of inspiration"
-- Libbie Marshall: Eugene, Oregon

"Far exceeded my expectations. Thanks for a great first experience."
-- Dave Dawson: San Pedro, California

"Wonderfully done. Thank you so much!"
-- H.j. Burke: Vashon, Washington

"Fabulous!"
-- Clare Bright: Seattle, Washington

"Wow! Amazing!"
-- Nell Whitman: Portland, Oregon

"5 Stars!"
-- Mark Bauserman: San Pedro, California

"Very stimulating and motivating; well organized and welcoming for a beginner. Great locale!"
-- Jerry Davidson: Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

"Great fun, educational, well worth the time and money. Will come again if I can."
-- Ed Brown: Mukiltso, Washington

"Great... organized, well thought through. You guys are great!"
-- Alan Ransenberg: Portland, Oregon

"Excellent. I enjoyed the entire experience"
-- David Wartman: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"Outstanding, needs to be longer! This has been my best camp yet!"
-- Jim Racle: Olympia, Washington

"Great! I both enjoyed myself and learned"
-- Michael Fleck: Coeur d'Aline, Idaho

"Great Time! I'll be back"
-- Ed Fegles: Newberg, Oregon

"Very good, inspiring, I would like to come again"
-- Patrick Dunn: Elko, Neveada

"A fun and informative weekend. Lots of nice people, beautiful location. A great camp!"
-- Ted Smith: Long Beach, California

"It was wonderful. Beautiful location, great teachers. This was my first time and it was great!"
-- Eric Miller: Seattle, Washington

"Lots of fun, very informative, intense!"
-- Paul Socolow: San Francisco, California

"Is this heaven? No, it's just banjo camp!"
-- Clay Hepburn: Gibsons, BC, Canada

"Great food, great organization, everyone was helpful, all instructors were inspirational."
-- Jeremiah Haughee: Missoula, Montana

"Very helpful and enlightening"
-- Jim Young: Santa Barbara, California

"Very inclusive (10 out of 10). You put even novices like me at ease and therefore able to open up and learn."
-- Doug Deproy: Nanaimo, BC, Canada

"Learning to play is like a jigsaw puzzle. Every year, whether it's the amazing staff or another camper, I find a new piece to keep me going!"
-- Bill Middleton: Poulsbo, Washington

"A great experience, tons of information, experience and enthusiasm"
-- Ian Cote: Seattle, Washington

"What can I say: (1) Put together well, (2) Super instructors, (3) classes with thought and dedication."
-- Frank Bandelow: Vernon, BC, Canada

"Best Ever!"
-- Patrick McLaughlin: Sandy, Oregon

"A great weekend. It got me over the nervousness of playing in public"
-- Matt Jenson: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"Had a great time -- learned a lot and was exposed to new players!"
-- Keith Morese: Portland, Oregon

"Awesome!"
-- Dave Hausner: Salem Oregon

"There are not enough superlatives to describe it!"
-- David Valentine: Vancouver, BC, Canada

"Excellent and inspiring! This has been a fantastic experience."
-- Neal Lemery: Tillamook, Oregon

"Fabulous!"
-- Paul Bubak: Seattle, Washington

"I had another great camp. See you next year. Thanks!"
-- Ron Bellis: Vancouver, BC, Canada

"An overwhelming success!!! My head is swimming, Ahhh!"
-- Brennan Buckley: Basalt, Colorado

"I love everything about it - classes, concert, jams, food, it's all good. I came last year and loved it. This year I brought two friends. Next year I'll try to bring even more. Fantastic job!"
-- Bart Beaty: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"Sensationally located, thoughtfully set up with reference to what works, great teachers. This has been a thoroughly uplifting and inspiring weekend. I think I can carry on into winter with a whole new enthusiasm and sense of how to practice. Thanks for putting this together."
-- Renee Fredrickson: Seattle, Washington

"Had a ball! Well run, lots of info, tireless instructors and volunteers. One of my best get-aways. New friends made and a couple of bad banjo habits to correct. See you next year!"
-- Clay H.

"Thanks sooo much - A great camp."
-- Jaque R.

"I had a great time. I came away with a new understanding of the bluegrass style, but I was also blown away by the clawhammer playing. The instructors were great, ... turned my head around and got me pointed in a direction I had only dreamed of. Can't wait for another.
-- Steve B.

"Great camp, Well organized, Great instructors"
-- Mike C.

"Terrific! Classes & instructors were really good, 'noodling' well-controlled, location fabulous -- everything!"
-- Linda A.

"Awesome - even better than last year. Who would have guessed that was possible? Concert just unbelievable -- humbling to see such fantastic players. Love the bluegrass & clawhammer venues together."
-- Don D.

"Great! A wonderful & rare opportunity"
-- Clare B.

"Loved it! Great class selection, not a moment wasted. Oncert was most excellent!!! Thanks ever so much. Great job! I look forward to coming back next year."
-- Bill M.

"Yay! Great instructors"
-- Samantha P.

"Probably the most powerful impact of the weekend on many of us is the desire to carry on the tradition of old-time music by learning the songs and sharing the music with others so that when we are all dead and gone, the music will live on. Every instructor, accompanist, and many, many participants, by the example of their own lives and ways of talking about the music and the banjo, reinforced this determination."
-- Pat H.

"Wonderful!"
-- Bob B.

"I can't thank you enough for the camp. I left it on a high and still haven't come down. See you next year."
-- Rick L.

"I had such a great time at the camp and learned a ton, thank you so much for organizing this wonderful event. I am planning to attend next year as well."
-- Susie J.

"The camp was great, awesome teachers and players."
-- Neil B.

"It was SO good to immerse myself in banjo music for a weekend!! Took most of the following week to fully recover, it was that great. Play now - sleep later should be the camp motto. Normally my music has to fit into the corners of a busy life, so it was good to make it the priority for once. Learned a lot, connected with kindred spirits, was fed extremely well. I'll be there next year, you bet!"
-- Mike S.

"I personally had a very rewarding time with the whole event. A diversion , by the way, that I very much needed due to work stresses this fall. Keep up the good work.
I've learned two new songs since the Camp and I've been practicing a lot more too due to the inspiration following the weekend. Thanks!"
-- Mike R.

"Thanks to both of you for organizing and coordinating ABC. I had a great time, learned a lot, and hope to be able to return next year."
-- David S.

"I just wanted to Thank You for one of the best weekends I have had in my life!!!"
-- Brenda E.