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6/14/25 Update:
We’re thrilled to share that the retreat is officially **sold out**
—but don’t worry, we’ve started a waitlist for scholars ready to finish strong this summer
or launch boldly into fall writing! Click here to put your name on the list.
Our Participants Come From All Over...
Ohio - Illinois - Indiana - Kentucky - Michigan - Iowa - Missouri - North Carolina -
Washington, DC - Maryland - Virginia - Florida - Louisiana - New York - New Jersey - Massachusetts - Pennsylvania - Oklahoma - Texas - Arizona - New Mexico - Montana -
California - Oregon - Washington - Canada (Alberta, Toronto)
Representing Various Institutions...
OH: The Ohio State University - Kent State University
University of Miami-Ohio - University of Cincinnati - Hiram College
Cuyahoga Community College KY: University of Kentucky - Kentucky State University - Northern Kentucky University IN: Indiana University-Bloomington - Ball State University - Goshen College IL: University of Chicago-Illinois - University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign MI: University of Michigan - Western Michigan University
PA: Penn State University - University of Pittsburgh - University of the Sciences-Philadelphia
NY: Cornell University - New York University - Columbia University -
Nyack College - CUNY College of Staten Island NJ: Rutgers University
MA: Phillips Academy VA: Virginia Tech - University of Richmond
DC: George Washington University MD: Washington College
NC: UNC Chapel Hill - Appalachian State University - Campbell University
FL: Nova Southeastern University - Rollins College LA: Southern University and A & M College MO: St. Louis University IA: University of Iowa OK: University of Oklahoma TX: Texas Women's University AZ: University of Arizona
CA: UC Berkeley - UC San Marcos - California State-Northridge - Pacifica Graduate Institute
OR: University of Oregon WA: Washington State University
Canada: Toronto Metropolitan University - University of Toronto - University of Alberta
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 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 - 8:30 pm
Introductions
Discussion of Retreat Flow
8 :30 - 9 pm
Evening Fire Circle & Sit
9 pm - sleep
Independent Writing

Day 2
7 - 8 am
Self-Care Practices
8 - 9 am
Energizing Breakfast
9 - 10:30 am
Workshop:
Writing as Practice*
10:30 - 12:30 pm
Independent Writing
12:30 - 2 pm
Delicious Lunch, 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
Workshop:
Demystifying the Writing Process*
11 - 12:30 pm
Independent Writing
12:30 - 2 pm
Delicious Lunch, 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 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 - 1:30 pm
Delicious Lunch, Chatting,
and Departure