The Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat
Creative Writing Weekend Workshop

(Fiction/Memoir/Personal Essay)

Lunch, Friday, July 27 through lunch, Sunday, July 29, 2012

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED,

OR IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A RETREAT GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THE WRITER IN YOUR LIFE.
EARLY REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, AS WIAWAKA IS VERY BUSY IN JULY.

(Updated) November 17, 2011

Ready to take that next step toward becoming a better writer? Whether your focus is fiction or nonfiction, memoir or the novel, writing teacher Irene Sherlock will help you hone your writing style and deepen your understanding of the craft. Morning and afternoon workshops will focus on various aspects of technique, during which participants will write and receive feedback on their work. In the evening, participants will be invited to share their work in a more informal setting. Whether you've been writing for years, recently graduated from an MFA program, or have just now decided to take the leap out of your private notebooks and into a classroom, this weekend will provide the structure and the impetus you need to reconnect and recommit to the writing process. Come, be encouraged and engaged.

MEET IRENE SHERLOCK READ ABOUT HER NEW BOOK, EQUINOX

NEW THIS YEAR

Many writers last year indicated that they would enjoy registering for extra days at Wiawaka Holiday House, in order to spend some unstructured time working independently on writing projects. Some discussed arriving before the formal beginning of the retreat. Others wished to reserve days following the retreat. Since all lodging arrangements are made through the Wiawaka registrar, this is something to work out with her. If you are interested in planning your independent time when others have also registered, contact me.
ALSO
Because many of our retreat participants wished to go Irene Sherlock's Thursday evening dinner/workshop at Willows Bistro, they may now opt to attend that event at no extra cost. You must let me know no less than one week in advance if you are interested. Participation at the Willows Bistro workshop will be limited to 20 and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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The Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat is a three-day workshop hosted by Fiction Among Friends. Irene Sherlock, an extensively published writer of essay, fiction, memoir and poetry who has taught graduate and undergraduate writing at Western Connecticut State University, leads writers in this adventure. The retreat is comprised of seminars, large blocks of writing time, feedback sessions and private consultation with Ms. Sherlock. It is open to writers of varying genres and experience. Many participants in the Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat have written enthusiastically about progress achieved in these workshops, and have returned in successive years to continue their work with Irene, and share success stories. Retreat participation is limited to eleven writers to ensure that each participant has ample time for questions and feedback.

The Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat will be held this year at Wiawaka Holiday House, on the shores of pristine Lake George, Lake George, NY. You may choose either in-residence or commuter participation (see fees below). After registering with Fiction Among Friends for the workshop portion (procedure below), be sure to make your lodging and meal arrangements with the WIAWAKA REGISTRAR. If you wish to purchase a gift certificate for this retreat or have any questions about workshop or procedures, please contact organizer, Persis Granger.

FEES

RESIDENT participants eat, sleep and work at Wiawaka from noon on Friday, July 22nd through lunchtime on Sunday, July 24th. Total cost to resident participants is $600, broken down as follows: Workshop registration fee:  $ 370 Wiawaka fee:   $125 per night - includes dinner the first night, and breakfast the last day. Lunches are $10, and a day use fee may apply on a day when you arrive before check in.   SOME DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE; SEE REGISTRATION FORM. WIAWAKA IS EXTREMELY BUSY IN JULY. REGISTER EARLY WITH ME FOR THE RETREAT AND WITH WIAWAKA FOR YOUR LODGING AND MEALS.

GUEST ROOMS ~ RESERVE EARLY

COMMUTING participants eat lunches and dinners at Wiawaka and participate in all scheduled activities (feedback, workshops, consultations). Total cost to commuters is $459, broken down as follows: Workshop registration fee:             $360l Wiawaka meals & day use fee for Friday lunch through Sunday lunch::     $  99 Those planning extra time at Wiawaka shoudl discss rates for those days with the registrar. SOME DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE; SEE REGISTRATION FORM. WIAWAKA IS EXTREMELY BUSY IN JULY. REGISTER EARLY WITH ME FOR THE RETREAT AND WITH WIAWAKA FOR YOUR LODGING AND MEALS.

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS

You may download a registration form in pdf format by clicking on the typewriter.

 

You may complete it by hand and mail or scan and email to Persis Granger with $75 workshop deposit.

If you prefer to complete the form on your computer, email Persis Granger to request a Word doc version. Fill in and attach to a return email, sending deposit separately.

Should the retreat be full when you inquire, your name will be placed on a waiting list.

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

ASK ABOUT BUYING A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THE WRITER IN YOUR LIFE

• Retreat and workshop space is limited and will be reserved on a first paid, first served basis. A waiting list will be established when all slots have been spoken for.
  

Please send a $75 deposit to secure your registration. Make check or money order payable to Persis R. Granger (or use PayPal on website).

Balance Due: July 1. (May be paid in lump sum or installments.)

When mailing checks, if before April 15, mail to:
Persis Granger
7460 SE 51st Way
Trenton, FL 32693

If after April 15, mail to:
Persis Granger
11 Clarence Russell Road
Warrensburg, NY 12885

CANCELLATION
There is no penalty for cancellations made in writing before July 1st.

Those canceling in writing between July 1st and July 15th will forfeit the $75 deposit.

There will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 15th unless the vacancy created by your cancellation is filled, in which case you will forfeit $75.

Balance of payment is due July 1st.

AFTER COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION, BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR
LODGING AND MEAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE WIAWAKA REGISTRAR.

                                
View through the boat house                             Rose Cottage                                         Mayflower Cottage

See more Wiawaka photographs here.

Find Wiawaka from Adirondack Northway (I-87) Exit 21

 

Meet Irene Sherlock

Download Registration Form


Email to ask about gift certificates (full or partial), discounts and to request the Word doc registration form .

VISIT THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN WRITERS' RETREAT MEMORIES PAGE  TO SEE WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY.

Since 2007 the Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreats has made possible , in part, by Poets & Writers, Inc., with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Fiction Among Friends has been most appreciative of that support. Visit www.pw.org for more information.

The Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat and other events hosted by Fiction Among Friends are designed to give those who love to write an opportunity to develop writing skills, tap creativity and explore new ways of telling their stories. The quiet setting of the Adirondack Mountains is a peaceful place in which to nurture personal artistry, hone techniques and stretch literary wings.

Perky Granger, retreat organizer, is an aspiring writer. She has three published books, and edits and co-authors the John Thurman Historical Society Quarterly. She has published articles in numerous publicationss, and writes occasional blog posts. In addition to the Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat, she also organizes one-day workshops for writers and monthly readings. She hosts the November St. George Island, FL, Writers' Retreat for Women, led byauthor-in-residence Adrian Fogelin, who guides and consults works in progress during an intensive few days of writing and critiquing. These retreats provide a nurturing and supportive environment for writers, many of whom are embarking on a first major work. See more about Ficton Among Friends events at www.persisgranger.com/FAFatWillowsBistro.htm.