In late September, 2012, 18 top songwriters travelled to the Périgord Vert region of Dordogne, France for the second annual ASCAP Songwriters Retreat at the medieval Château Marouatte. The Retreat brought together topliners, producers and artists from both sides of the Atlantic for a week of intensive writing sessions, mixed with relaxation on Marouatte’s picturesque grounds. Watch this video for reactions from some of the participants (Mike Posner).

Mike Posner attended this year’s ASCAP Songwriters Retreat at the 14th century, medieval Château Marouatte in the Dordogne region of Perigord Vert in France from September 27 – October 4, 2012.

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Mike Posner with several other songwriters at the ASCAP Songwriters Retreat at the Château Marouatte in France.

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) hosted a Songwriters Retreat last year at Château Marouatte from October 1 – 7, 2011. Ellie Goulding was one of the participants. View photos and read more about it here. Previous retreats have included such songwriters as Carole King, Jeff Beck, Jon Bon Jovi, Cher, Belinda Carlisle, Zucchero, Stewart Copeland, Keith Urban and Desmond Child.

I’m hoping that photos and an article is posted and shared about this year’s retreat on the ASCAP website soon! I definitely would love to see more photos! Stay tuned… :)

Mike Posner posted new photos today, on his Instagram and shared on Twitter, of the castle in France he’s been at for a week. He’s been at the castle for a songwriting camp with 18 other songwriters.

“This castle is older than America.” – Mike Posner

“Writing with homies at Chateau Marouatte in Southwest France. Home for the next few days.” – Mike Posner

UPDATE:

Here’s some info about the castle:

Chateau Marouatte, a stunning 14th Century fortified castle steeped in history and now fully restored as an amazing family home. Set in the Dordogne region of Perigord Vert in France, Chateau Marouatte enjoys spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

The chateau provides a stunning venue for holidays, weddings and very special occasions. The castle combines a magical charm with modern comforts such as Egyptian cotton bed linen, satellite TV and wireless broadband.

Special events such as chef hosted banquets, cheese and wine tasting and murder mystery evenings are also available.

Chateau Marouatte sleeps up to 23 guests in 12 individually styled bedrooms (11 kingsize or double and 1 single) and has 7 bathrooms. The 240 acre estate also includes a swimming pool, tennis court, playing field and many woodland and meadow walks. – chateaumarouatte.co.uk

Mike Posner has been in South of France for a week at a songwriting camp at a castle. He hasn’t shared with his fans on any of his social networks on what he’s been up to, besides sharing 2 photos on his Instagram and shared on Twitter on Oct 3rd and 4th (see below for the photos), but his manager Patrick tweeted the following last week.

so @mikeposner is writing new music in a 14th Century Castle right now in France…….amazing.#experience

— Patrick Cline (@VanlineLLC) September 27, 2012

However, I just happen to come across another singer, songwriter named Kerli (co-wrote Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper”) that’s also there attending the songwriting camp and has shared photos and details on her Facebook page for her fans throughout her time there. “I’m in an old castle built on the 12th century somewhere in South of France right now at my first songwriting camp. Stoked!!!! So many amazing writers and the place is just magical.” Kerli shared on Facebook on September 27th. Mike’s manager said it’s a 14th century castle, but Kerli said it’s a 12th century. Kerli got it wrong, and Patrick is correct! LOL! (Chateau Marouatte, is a 14th Century castle. – chateaumarouatte.co.uk)
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