Our Participants Come From All Over...
Ohio - Illinois - Indiana - Kentucky - Michigan - Iowa - Missouri - North Carolina - Washington, DC -
Virginia - Florida - New York - New Jersey - Massachusettes - Pennsylvania - Texas -
New Mexico - Montana - California - Oregon - Canada
Representing Various Institutions...
The Ohio State University - Kent State University - University of Miami-Ohio - University of Cincinnati -
University of Chicago-Illinois - University of Michigan - Virginia Tech - St. Louis University -
Northen Kentucky University - Western Michigan University - University of Iowa -
Indiana University-Bloomington - Hiram College - Campbell University - George Washington University -
New York University - Rutgers University - Nyack College - Univesrity of the Sciences-Philadelphia -
Pacifica Graduate Institute - UNC Chapel Hill - UC Berkeley - California State-Northridge -
Nova Southeastern University - Goshen College - University of Toronto - Cornell University -
CUNY College of Staten Island - Phillips Academy - University of Pittsburgh
Working on a Variety of Writing Projects!
Book Manuscripts - Anthologies - Journal Articles - Conference Papers - Doctoral Dissertations -
MFA Thesis - Concept Papers - Prospectus
RETREAT SCHEDULE
A sample daily schedule.
*Our workshops, which are always optional, may change based upon the particular needs of the group.
Day 1
4 - 5:30 pm
Arrival, Registration, and Settling In
5:30 - 6 pm
Hope Springs Orientation
6 - 7 pm
Yummy Supper
Mingling over Food
7 - 8 pm
Introductions
Discussion of Retreat Flow
8 - 9 pm
Evening Fire Circle & Sit
(optional)
9 pm - sleep
Independent Writing
Day 2
7 - 8 am
Self-Care Practices
8 - 9 am
Energizing Breakfast
9 - 11 am
Optional Workshop:
Writing as Practice*
11 - 12:30 pm
Independent Writing
12:30 - 2 pm
Delicious Dinner, Rest
and/or Fresh Air
2 - 5:30 pm
Independent Writing
5:30 - 6 pm
Group Check In and
Set Plan for Evening
6 - 7 pm
Yummy Supper
7 - 8 pm
Evening Fire Circle & Sit
(optional)
8 pm - sleep
Independent Writing
Day 3
7 - 8 am
Self-Care Practices
8 - 9 am
Energizing Breakfast
9 - 11 am
Optional Workshop:
Demystifying the Writing Process*
11 - 12:30 pm
Independent Writing
12:30 - 2 pm
Delicious Dinner, Rest
and/or Fresh Air
2 - 5:30 pm
Indepdendent Writing
5:30 - 6 pm
Group Check In and
Set Plan for Evening
6 - 7 pm
Yummy Supper
7 - 8 pm
Evening Fire Circle & Sit
(optional)
8 pm - sleep
Independent Writing
Day 4
7 - 8 am
Self-Care Practices
8 - 9 am
Energizing Breakfast
9 - 11 am
Workshop:
Concrete Next Steps
11 - 12:30 pm
Independent Writing
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Delicious Dinner, Chatting,
and Departure