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About Our Retreats

A Typical Day at a Retreat

Each day at Wordsmith is a carefully calibrated mix of instruction, conversation, quiet working time, and fun. 

Current Retreats

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Sample Schedule

These are the kinds of things we do:

Wednesday

5:00pm - Check in at Retreat House

7:00pm - Dinner and dessert

8:30pm - Introductions and games

 

Thursday

Morning: Craft workshops led by Beth and Cristin

Afternoon: One-on-one critiques and quiet writing time

Evening: Quiet writing or leisure time / Group Game / Discussion 

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Friday
Morning: Business of publishing lessons and Q&A with a top agent

Afternoon: One-on-one critiques and quiet writing time

Evening: Quiet writing or leisure time / Group Game / Discussion 

 

Saturday

Morning: Query workshop

Afternoon: Q&A with the local author who will be joining us for the day to hang out and write with us, making themselves available for further conversation. Past guests have included Jennifer L. Armentrout, Kimberly Derting, and Jackson Pearce. 

​Evening: Group reading of work and then party time!

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Sunday
Morning: Final breakfast and group discussion before heading home

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Attending my first Wordsmith Workshop was one of the best things I've done both professionally and personally for my writing career. I came away with increased confidence in my work, newfound friendships, and a renewed enthusiasm for the writing process. I couldn't sign up for another retreat fast enough!

Cassie Gustafson: Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Summer 2019, Fall 2019

Sample Menu

These are the kinds of things we eat:

Wednesday

Dinner - Baked spaghetti and garlic bread, side salad

Dessert - Apple pie a la mode

 

Thursday
Breakfast - Make your own eggs, variety of cereals and more

Lunch - Homemade soup, salad, and sides

Dinner - Roast and hot vegetables

Dessert - Cheesecake shooters with fresh strawberries

 

Friday

Breakfast - Make your own eggs, variety of cereals and more

Lunch - Homemade soup, salad, and sides

Dinner - Grilled chicken, loaded baked potatoes, greens

Dessert - Lemon meringue pie

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Saturday

Breakfast - Make your own eggs, variety of cereals and more

Lunch - Homemade soup, salad, and sides

Dinner - Pizza and garden salad

Dessert - Warm brownie sundaes

 

Sunday

Breakfast - Make your own eggs, variety of cereals and more

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All meals can be accomodated for any nutritional needs.

Questions?

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