Sarah Pirtle and the Discovery Center

Award-Winning Author and Musician Who Writes and Sings About Peace

63 Main Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

Phone: 413-625-2355
www.sarahpirtle.com

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Sarah Pirtle is an award-winning author and musician who leads programs for all ages. 

She received the prestigious Magic Penny Award for lifetime achievement in children’s music from the Children's Music Network in 2007.

JOURNEY CAMP THIS SUMMER

A supportive community

Our 14th summer
Find out why campers and staff return year after year.

Harmony Camp--overnight July 2-4th
For campers entering grades 6th-10th in the fall.
International staff and five campers from New Orleans.
Twenty campers and nine staff.

Two Week Day Camp--July 9th to 20th
Monday to Friday 9 AM - 4 PM
For boys and girls entering grades 2nd-7th.
Build stick houses in the woods,
choose workshops.

Girls Week--August 13th to 17th
Monday to Friday 9 AM - 4 PM
For girls entering grades 3rd-7th.

Register on-line.
Or phone Sarah (413) 625-2355

Journey Camp

With adults as well as children, the topics that she covers and the social skills that she imparts offer extraordinary breadth.  At conferences she provides keynote speeches and workshops that help people develop courage and inspiration.  She also works with schools, community groups, houses of worship, libraries, education centers, and colleges. Biography

"Everyday Bravery" is her most current recording.  Her newest songs are singing biographies that describe how people transform challenges.  The best-known new song in this collection is "Home for Dinner–for Cindy Sheehan."  It's been called, "the most evocative peace song I've ever heard because it goes straight to the heart."  Recently Sarah had the privilege of singing the song directly to Cindy before her speech at the University of Massachusetts.  Sarah offers "Everyday Bravery" workshops to help people identify ways to tap their resources of courage.

Books 

Recordings 

The Discovery Center develops cooperation, creativity, conflict transformation and valuing diversity using the expressive arts. The work is unique in two ways. The emphasis is on personal responsibility and personal discovery. Secondly, the context for this work refers to ourselves as part of the Earth.

Programs include keynote speeches at conferences, weekend workshops, school residencies, concerts, community programs including Family Peace Gatherings and the Courage Choir. 

"If you want to hear some of the best songs out there today...listen to Sarah Pirtle."
– Pete Seeger

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