Strings at the Springs- A Classical Music Labor Day Weekend

Join us for a unique musical experience as part of the Maple Grove Summer Concert Series! 

Strings at the Springs creates an elegant blend of music and nature for guests to enjoy while visiting. Together, we are in for a weekend of talented musical offerings set to the backdrop of all that we love about being here. From soaking to yoga, mediation and conversation, we're blending the timeless magic of classical music with the natural flow of hot springs and natural exploration. 

Soaking while listening to live music is a surreal experience of letting the sounds take you on a one-of-a-kind journey. This Labor Day Weekend let the sounds of strings from around the world wash over you in a unique blend of soaking and sounds that are meant to transform the way you experience live music. 

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, or simply soak while you take in the sounds from our gathering lawn and mineral pools. 

Strings + Springs Weekend:

Friday

Friday 7-8 pm Harp by Justine

Justine Turcotte has played music her whole life throughout the Intermountain West. She teaches a technique called "Peppermint Harps" in Southeast Idaho.

• 7 pm- Gather for a riverside experience of listening and learning about the harp in our gathering pools. 

Friday 8 pm Sound Bath World Journey with Izzi Shenendoah Featuring a Kora.

• 8 pm- World traveler and multi-talented Izzi Shenendoah will share a sound bath unlike any you've experience before in the forest yurt.

Saturday

Saturday 9 am Yoga and Strings 

• 9 am- Live Harp Music accompanies yoga on our gathering lawn with Emma.

Saturday 11 am Riverside Fiddle with Orla

Orla O'Connor is a singer-songwriter and fiddle player from Ireland working on her degree here in Idaho.

• 11:30 am- Fiddle tunes straight from Ireland on the gathering lawn.

Saturday 1 pm Koto Picnic with Utah Okinawa Koto Group. 

Haruna and friends showcase the music and culture of Okinawa Japan through traditional koto playing in Utah and surrounding areas.

• 1 pm- Bring your own food or purchase from our riverhouse selection and enjoy live music under the shade tree.

Saturday 4 pm Meditation + Tea + Koto with Utah Okinawa Koto Group

• 4 pm- Add the sounds of koto strings to your forest meditation, followed by tea and a Q&A with the Utah Okinawa Koto Group at the forest yurt trail and deck.

Saturday 7:30 pm Sunset Piano by Jared Ray

Jared Ray's skills and interests encompass music, psychology, spirituality, and much more. With his background as an audio engineer, piano technician, music producer, pianist, and composer, Jared combines his technical expertise with his profound understanding of Jungian psychology to create a unique blend of art and introspection.

• 7:30 pm- Enjoy riverside piano from the gathering lawn or gathering pools. 

Sunday 9 am Yoga with Emma

• 9 am- Join aquatic yoga in our gathering pool Emma accompanied by Charlie Shaw.

Sunday 11 am  Wade Evans Stories + Sitar

Wade Evans combines music and stories from his travels. He is a multi-instrumentalist who has studied Turkish, Balkan, Celtic, Arabic, and Medieval music as well as created original compositions.

• 11 am- Hear the musical tales of traveler Wade Evans while he shares his sitar, Oud, mandolin, and more on the gathering lawn.

Sunday 1 pm Charlie Shaw Music + Picnic

Picnic and ukelele at the river lounge mixed with baritone ukelele. Bring your own food or purchase from our riverhouse selection.

Sunday 3 pm Jay Hurley's Cigar Box Guitar Workshop

Jay Hurley is an artist, multi-talented musician, and hot springs lover. They have toured the country playing in bands and just released a solo album, Ghost Town this year.

• 3 pm- Gather in our forest yurt to take your strings experience up a notch and learn how these fun instruments are made while hearing the bluesy magic that start as thrift store finds. 

Sunday 7:30 pm Star Garnet Quartet + Stone Pools

Star Garnet String Quartet and soloist Casey Brastaad, play together in Southeast Idaho. Casey shares his love of music through teaching youth.

•  7:30- pm Soak in the string quartet performance from your favorite stone pool.

Monday 9 am Aquatic Yoga with Shannon + Star Garnet Soloists

• 9 am- Join aquatic yoga and bathing in the sounds of live music to start your morning in our gathering pool.

Overnight Packages for 1, 2 or 3-night stays available

What to bring:

Comfortable clothes, lawn chair/blanket, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, swimsuit, and towel. 

Alcohol not permitted.