June 2009 Wisdom House Retreat
Dates:
The retreat begins Thursday
evening, June 4th and ends Sunday, after lunch, June 7th.
Meals:
No dinner the
first night (we provide snacks) then all meals through lunch on Sunday.
Logistics:
Find driving directions here.
To find the conference room:From the parking lot head toward the overhang with sign saying Guest Entrance. It will be on the first floor (bottom level). There will be an easel with the name of our group – “Writers Retreat.” Stairs are immediately on the right. The elevator (very small) is ¾ way down the hall on the right beyond the easel. The easel will list the names of our two meeting rooms – Bouchard and Litchfield. First meeting will be held in Bouchard.
A few other pertinent details:
| Check In is 6:00 p.m. | Munchies from 7:00 p.m.. - 8:00pm |
| Room check out is 10:00 a.m. | Opening Meeting 8:00 p.m. -9:00pm |
| Check Out is 1:00 p.m. Sunday | Booze (wine) will be provided along with other "munchies" |
Financials:
| Day Guest | $75 | Single | Double |
| Two Nights | $240 | $200 | |
| Three Nights | $345 | $285 |
Price includes:
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all meals, breakfast Friday -> lunch Sunday |
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all formal, informal workshops. |
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continuous and copious amounts of coffee - and snacks |
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participation in the Friday and Saturday "shares" |
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access to Wisdom House grounds and all other shared facilities. |
Note, Wisdom House assures us they will issue refunds for a valid emergency - but if the matter is in dispute you will have to negotiate with them directly.
Cancellation Policy:
| A deposit of $100 dollars required to hold your place |
| We require payment in full by 4/1/2009 |
| If you cancel prior to 4/15/2009 a $35 cancellation fee will be imposed |
| If you cancel after 4/15/2009 requests for refunds must be made to Wisdom House directly. They're the ones holding your money. |
The conference affords many opportunities for writing, networking, or just appreciating the scenery. The rooms are on the Spartan side but the food and the conversation - or the solitude (your choice) - is plentiful. Activities include: formal workshops (see Presenters page), informal "free-writes" and "guerilla workshops", drinking coffee and a Saturday night "share". We ask no more of you than an elementary respect for other conferees and what work you wish to share
