TESTIMONIALS: 

• Excellent in every way: welcoming, informal yet serious, generous-spirited, enjoyable. 

• It didn’t meet my expectations – it exceeded them! All the sessions were led by writers who provided valuable guidance and shared expertise. 

• It was engaging and inspirational. . . . I really appreciate your willingness to undertake such an ambitious project each summer and your ability to accomplish it so perfectly. 

• Every year it keeps getting better. 

• This was my third year and all have been marvelous! 

• The retreat exceeded my expectations in both scope of topic and quality of instruction. Instructors were well prepared and gave valuable exercises. 

• Interactive, welcoming, challenging. 

• The Retreat promised renewal and delivered. 

• I wrote more today than ever before in my life and received the kind of supportive feedback I’d wondered if I’d ever get. 

• Great speakers, good mix of lecture and exercises, good opportunities to socialize with fellow writers. 

• [The Retreat] gave me new ways to approach writing. The faculty was welcoming and encouraging.  

• I expected quality-based teaching – I got it. I expected down-to-earth, accessible content – I got it. I expected friendly, supportive, and insightful criticism – I got it. 

• Good variety and low-key. A nice break from the usual stress of conferences and workshops.           

 

"Great speakers, good mix of lecture and exercises, good opportunities to socialize with fellow writers."

  

"Excellent in every way: welcoming, informal yet serious, generous-spirited, enjoyable."

 

"It didn't meet my expectations - it exceeded them! All the sessions were led by writers who provided valuable guidance and shared expertise."

 

"I wrote more today than ever before in my life and received the kind of supportive feedback I'd wondered if I'd ever get."

  

"Every year it keeps getting better."

  

"This was my third year and all have been marvelous!"

  

"The retreat exceeded my expectations in both scope of topic and quality of instruction. Instructors were well prepared and gave valuable exercises."