Poets Maria Mazziotti Gillan and Laura Bossinvite you to join them WRITING YOUR WAY HOME for a poetry intensive weekend December 13 - 15, 2019 at an English manor house in Mendham, New Jersey. St Marguerite’s Retreat House is situated on 93 acres of wooded land with pathways for exploring the property. This serene, beautiful setting is perfect for nurturing the creative spirit.
The purpose of this retreat is to give poets space and time to focus on their writing away from the pressures and distractions of everyday life. Participants will draft poems in the workshops and should bring paper or a notebook, pens, and the willingness to take risks. Please also bring previously-written work for one-on-one critiquing sessions and for group readings.
At this retreat, poets will find:
• support and encouragement;
• stimulating writing exercises/prompts leading to the creation of new work;
• workshop leaders who are actively engaged in the writing life;
• opportunities to read their work aloud to the group;
• a community of writers and networking opportunities.
Fifteen professional development credits can be granted for the weekend.
This poetry weekend intensive is open to all writers over the age of 18.
The retreat begins 5 p.m. Friday, December 13 and ends 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15
The location is the Manor House at the convent of Saint John the Baptist, 82 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ.
Poetry Weekend Intensive Schedule:
Friday: Please arrive by 5 PM and settle into your rooms. After dinner, we will break into two groups (about 12 to 15 in each), where we will have the opportunity to write poetry and share the work we’ve just written.
Saturday: After breakfast, we will break into two groups for morning workshops. Lunch will be served, followed by one afternoon workshop and either free time or a critiquing session with the poet faculty. Interested participants can sign up in advance (at the retreat house) and may bring previously written, typed work for feedback. After dinner, there will be an additional workshop.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, the two groups will come together and we will share something written on the weekend or previously.
Sunday, December 15, 2019: Breakfast followed by a workshop. A final reading by participants will serve as the “closing ceremony” to what we hope will be an inspiring and productive weekend. Lunch will offer another opportunity for socializing and networking.
Fee:
Deposit — October 15, 2019-----------$300
Balance — November 15, 2019 -------$125
Total ---------------------------------------$425
*Total fee includes room, meals, and workshops.
*Early Bird Discount: deduct $25 if paid in full by November 1, 2019.
*Full refund will be given prior to March 15, 2018.
*Late registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Make check payable to Maria Mazziotti Gillan and mail to 40 Post Ave., Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Other questions? Email mgillan31240@gmail.com
Visit her website laurabosspoet.wordpress.com
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