A Typical Day at a Retreat
Each day at Wordsmith is a carefully calibrated mix of instruction, conversation, quiet working time, and fun.
— Name, Title
These are the kinds of things we do:
Wednesday
5:00pm - Check in at Retreat House
7:00pm - Dinner provided by our private chef
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
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!
Sunday
Morning: Final breakfast and group discussion before heading home
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
These are the kinds of things we eat:
Wednesday
Dinner - Lasagna, baked zucchini spears, mixed salad, garlic bread
Dessert - Apple pie a la mode
Thursday
Breakfast - Scrambled eggs, bacon, cinnammon rolls
Lunch - Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato basil soup, potato chips
Dinner - Crispy chicken cutlets, green beans almondine, and homemade mac and cheese
Dessert - Cheesecake shooters with fresh strawberries
Friday
Breakfast - Buttermilk pancakes, sausage, home fries
Lunch - Pulled pork sandwiches, beer cheese soup, avocado salad
Dinner - Grilled steak or chicken, loaded baked potatoes, salad
Dessert - Lemon meringue pie
Saturday
Breakfast - Cheesy grits, turkey bacon, French toast
Lunch - Club sandwich sliders, potato salad, and mixed fruit
Dinner - Pizza and garden salad
Dessert - Warm brownie sundaes
Sunday
Breakfast - Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burritos