Gitchi-Gami (Ojibwe: ᑭᑦᒉᐁ-ᑲᒣᐁ) Great Sea, Big Water
Big Water is a songwriting residency founded by musicians, Trampled by Turtles, host, North Country Cottages, and program developer, OVERLAND ARTWORKS.
Developed out of the most sincere love affair with the North Shore, Trampled by Turtles and North Country Cottages have carved places for themselves and their creative experiences within the rocky shore line of Lake Superior. Whether exploring along the Superior Hiking Trail, skiing the slopes of the Lutsen Mountains, or staring into the expansive waters of the Great Lake, the North Shore has meditative, refreshing, and invigorating qualities that can't be ignored. The calm and comfort provided by this place and the genuine people within it has greatly shaped Trampled by Turtles' and North Country's personal and professional work and through the Big Water Songwriting Residency & OLAW's programming they hope to pass the good times on.
Photo by David McClister
TRAMPLED BY TURTLES
Trampled by Turtles is a progressive bluegrass band formed in Duluth, Minnesota in 2003. Known for their contemporary twist on a genre steeped in tradition, TBT has traveled internationally delivering sounds ranging from that of a fast, frenetic speed to slow, heart-heavy melodies.
TBT is currently on tour with their album "Life is Good on the Open Road."
North Country cottages
North Country Cottages are family-owned and operated cottage rentals located just off the shore of Lake Superior in the North Woods of Lutsen, Minnesota. They offer a quiet place to retreat and feel inspired, surrounded by nature.
View gallery hours, event listings, and cottage availabilities here.
OVERLAND ARTWORKS
OVERLAND ARTWORKS (OLAW) is an investigative space committed to the development of projects focused on the accessibility of art making and creative experiences, the creation of collaborative communities, and the investment of quality time, energy, and intention in the human experience.
Photographs provided by Dane Pedersen