A POETRY WEEKEND INTENSIVE AT AN ENGLISH MANOR HOUSE

WRITING YOUR WAY HOME

St Marguerite’s Retreat House Situated on 93 acres of wooded land with pathways that lend themselves To serene contemplation of nature and nurturing of your creative spirit Located at the convent of Saint John the Baptist 82 West Main Street, Mendham , NJ
With poets LAURA BOSS And MARIA MAZZIOTTI GILLAN
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2012

ABOUT THE POETS

• MARIA
• LAURA

 

• Purpose of Retreat
• Schedule
• Costs
• Retreat

Purpose of Retreat The purpose of this retreat is to give writers the space and time to focus totally on their own work in a serene and beautiful setting away from the pressures and distractions of daily life.   Writing weekend poets will find: 

Support and encouragement
Stimulating activities leading to the creation of new work.
Workshop leaders who are actively engaged in the writing life
Opportunities to read their work aloud to the group
A circle of writer friends
Networking opportunities. 

(This writing intensive is open to all writers over the age of 18.)  
FIFTEEN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS GRANTED.  

POETRY INTENSIVE SCHEDULE

Participants arrive before dinner on Friday evening.  Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.  Participants should arrive prior to 6 pm to give themselves a chance to settle into their rooms and begin to retreat from the distractions of the world.  After dinner, participants will break into two groups and the poetry faculty will lead them in creating new work.  After the workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to read one poem.   After Saturday breakfast, participants will again break into two groups for morning workshops.  Some free time will be scheduled for socializing in the morning.  In the afternoon, writing workshops will take place, followed by free time or each participant will have a chance to sign up in advance with the lead Poet faculty for one-on-one help with revision.  After dinner on Saturday evening,  faculty will lead another writing workshop and later participants will be invited to read their poems to the group.  On Sunday after breakfast additional writing workshops will take place.  A final reading by participants will serve as the “closing ceremony” to this inspiring and, we hope, productive weekend.  Lunch will provide a final opportunity for socializing.

Fee Schedule 
Total $375  Includes room, all meals, and all workshops.
Late registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. 
Enrollment is limited.  We already have a list of people signed up for this workshop, so if you are interested, please sign up early.


*Early Bird Discount: Deduct $25 if paid in full by May 7, 2012
*Full refund will be given prior to June 1, 2012
* Please let us know as early as possible if you plan to attend.
*Late registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment is limited. We already have a list of people signed up for this workshop, so if you are interested, please sign up early.
Mail check payable to Maria Mazziotti Gillan
40 Post Ave., Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Other questions? Call (973) 684-6555
or (973) 423-2921 or email: mariagillan@verizon.net