Retreat Event Info
Registration opens July 19, 2022.
JULY 10-16, 2023
If you struggle to have enough time and money to do the things you love like attend races and writing workshops then this is THE event for you. Make one trip instead of two and do both things at once! Each day is packed with inspiration just for you.
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RUNNING: Morning runs of 2-3 miles, depending on speed/pace. Yes, you can WALK them. Gorgeous lake views everywhere you look.
PRICING: There are a limited number of private rooms and plenty of shared rooms. We also offer 5-month payment plans. Register by March 31, 2022.
FACULTY: There will be four faculty members to teach you all kinds of awesome writing skills spread out over 8 different workshops.
WORKSHOPS: A total of eight hands-on workshops to teach you things like the basics of novel structure, the business of writing, social media savvy, and writing craft so you can finally finish the novel you're currently working on - or revise it to submission-ready status.
AGENDA/ITINERARY: Our days will be filled with workshops, runs, good food, and social events like journal making, bonfire ritual, whitewater rafting, morning runs, the costume party and awards ceremony, and more! Critique sessions are included for your first 2,000 words (or if you prefer to send in 2,000 words from chapter three or four, feel free to do so). There is also 2 hours of FREE WRITING TIME built in to each day.
COSTUME PARTY AND AWARDS CEREMONY: The costume party is part of the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night. It's meant to be a light and fun time. If you don't like dressing up, come as you are! You may be a famous author one day, right?!
LODGING: Accommodations will be at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center in beautiful Lake Junaluska, NC.
SHUTTLE: Shuttle service is included from the Asheville (AVL) Airport, just 40 minutes away from Lake Junaluska. Pickup on Monday, July 10 at 3:00 PM and will return to AVL on Sunday, July 16 by 11:00 AM.
FOOD: Three meals a day from a delicious buffet line. Please indicate food allergies and special needs on your registration.
OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Want to more about manuscript formatting, the critique session, or other questions? Check here to see if they've been asked before. If not, reach out to us and we can add it to the list!
RACE: And of course, participation in the Writers Who Run 5k and 10k Race For Literacy is included!!! Race Day is Saturday, July 15, 2023.
RUNNING: Morning runs of 2-3 miles, depending on speed/pace. Yes, you can WALK them. Gorgeous lake views everywhere you look.
PRICING: There are a limited number of private rooms and plenty of shared rooms. We also offer 5-month payment plans. Register by March 31, 2022.
FACULTY: There will be four faculty members to teach you all kinds of awesome writing skills spread out over 8 different workshops.
WORKSHOPS: A total of eight hands-on workshops to teach you things like the basics of novel structure, the business of writing, social media savvy, and writing craft so you can finally finish the novel you're currently working on - or revise it to submission-ready status.
AGENDA/ITINERARY: Our days will be filled with workshops, runs, good food, and social events like journal making, bonfire ritual, whitewater rafting, morning runs, the costume party and awards ceremony, and more! Critique sessions are included for your first 2,000 words (or if you prefer to send in 2,000 words from chapter three or four, feel free to do so). There is also 2 hours of FREE WRITING TIME built in to each day.
COSTUME PARTY AND AWARDS CEREMONY: The costume party is part of the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night. It's meant to be a light and fun time. If you don't like dressing up, come as you are! You may be a famous author one day, right?!
LODGING: Accommodations will be at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center in beautiful Lake Junaluska, NC.
SHUTTLE: Shuttle service is included from the Asheville (AVL) Airport, just 40 minutes away from Lake Junaluska. Pickup on Monday, July 10 at 3:00 PM and will return to AVL on Sunday, July 16 by 11:00 AM.
FOOD: Three meals a day from a delicious buffet line. Please indicate food allergies and special needs on your registration.
OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Want to more about manuscript formatting, the critique session, or other questions? Check here to see if they've been asked before. If not, reach out to us and we can add it to the list!
RACE: And of course, participation in the Writers Who Run 5k and 10k Race For Literacy is included!!! Race Day is Saturday, July 15, 2023.