Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat

"Living to Tell the Tale"
Writing Memoir with Irene Sherlock

THREE OPENINGS REMAIN AS OF JULY 26

Print and mail registration form below to:
Perky Granger, 11 Clarence Russell Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885
OR
Request an emailed Word Document registration form.
The emailed form may be completed on your computer and sent back as an email attachment.

$100 minimum payment is due upon registration in order to hold your spot.

In-residence participation total - $425, less any discounts that may apply.
Commuter participation total - $375, less any discounts that may apply.

 
Click here for secure online payment.
See payment details at bottom of this form.

(Revised June 30, 2008)


REGISTRATION FORM

Name:

Hm/Work/Cell Phones, in order of preference: 

Address:

Email:

Emergency Contact:

Please check your participant type below.

____ I wish to be resident participant staying at Beaver Meadow Lodge, August 22-24, @ $425. This fee covers my lodging, all meals, workshops and group peer critique sessions. (If planning to take advantage of a discount, please note that in the place indicated below. Only one discount may be applied to retreats.) Space at Beaver Meadow is limited to 7 guests, so early registration and payment is highly recommended.

____ I wish to be a commuter resident at the Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat, August 22-24, @ $375. This fee covers my lunch and dinner, workshops and group peer critique sessions, evening activities--everything except lodging and breakfast. (If planning to take advantage of a discount, please note that in the place indicated below. Only one discount may be applied to retreats.)

DISCOUNTS:

____ I have a money-off coupon from being an in-residence participant at a past Fiction Among Friends retreat.
or
____ I am registering with, ____________________________,
my friend, so that each of us may receive a $50 retreat discount.

Final price for my retreat participation: _______________ (use this figure on your check or on the PayPal page if you are using a credit card.)

Participant Information (to be used for retreat planning purposes only):

Brief Writing Bio:

 

Goals for retreat (Please include any specific writing issues that you would like to address (use back of page if additional space is needed):

 

Check all that apply:

_____ I do NOT want my name/address provided to other attendees.
_____ I understand that I may have to share a room, but not share a bed.
_____ I will bring my own laptop or typewriter to use.
_____ I am a smoker. (No smoking is allowed anywhere on retreat premises or in workshops.)
_____ I would like to be notified of future writing events via: __Email __USPS

List any special needs you may have: (We regret that Beaver Meadow Lodge is not wheelchair accessible.)

Waiver and Assumption of Risk

I, ____________________________________________________, Customer,

of (your address) __________________________________________________________,

State of ______________________, voluntarily sign this waiver and assumption of risk in favor of Persis R. Granger of 11 Clarence Russell Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885, Owner, in consideration for the opportunity to use the facilities arranged by the owner, and/or the opportunity to receive instruction from the owner or the owners' employees, and/or to engage in the activities sponsored by the owners, as follows:

· Residing in or participating in activities at sites arranged by the owners, Beaver Meadow Lodge,
· Sharing meals, snacks and beverages prepared by the owners or those engaged by them
· Participating in workshops, discussions and writing exercises led by the owners or those engaged by
them
· Going with or without the owners on occasional outings in the Town of Thu
rman and surrounding area

I understand that there are certain risks and dangers associated with the activities and use of the facilities.

I fully assume the risks involved as acceptable to me and I agree to use my best judgment in undertaking these activities and follow all safety instructions.

I waive and release the owner from any claim for personal injury, property damage, or death that may arise from my use of the facilities or from my participation in the activities or instruction. I am a competent adult, aged 21 or older, and I assume these risks of my own free will.

Dated _____________________________, 20 ______


NOTES


1. Residents at Beaver Meadow Lodge will share bedrooms and bathrooms with other attendees where possible. Beds will be assigned on a first-paid basis. Pictures of the rooms can be viewed at Beaver Meadow Accommodations on this website.

2
. All activities will be conducted at Beaver Meadow Lodge (unless an optional outing is spontaneously organized.)

3. I will submit a writing sample of no more than 10 pages.

4. For additional lodging choices, please see Other Lodging Options.

My submission of this form indicates that I have read the above and fully agree to its contents.

The above information will be used for purposes of retreat planning only and will never be sold or given to other organizations.
Registration Checklist:

_____ Completio and submission of Registration and Waiver.

_____ Deposit, unless paying that with PayPal or credit card

_____ Emailed writing sample, no more than 10 double-spaced pages (if no email available, mail two hard copies, please. They will be destroyed or returned to you, as you prefer.)

RETREAT PAYMENT

Retreat and workshop space is limited and will be reserved on a first paid, first served basis.
  • Please send a $100 deposit with your registration form.
  • Make check or money order payable to Persis R. Granger, or pay with credit card or PayPal on website.
  • Balance Due: August 10, 2008. (May be paid in lump sum or installments.)
Please make checks payable to Persis Granger.

Perky Granger
11 Clarence Russell Road

Warrensburg, NY 12885
RETREAT CANCELLATION
  • There is no penalty for cancellations made in writing before July 1st.
  • Those canceling in writing between July 1st and August 10th will be charged a $100 processing fee.
  • There will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 10th unless the vacancy created by your cancellation is filled, in which case you will forfeit $100.
  • Late registrations will be accepted after August 10th, only if space is available.

    Cancellation will be presumed if payment in full is not received by August 10, 2008


The retreat site has limited space. Beaver Meadow Lodge will house 7 female guests. We recommend you apply early.

ONE MORE THING: Would you please take a moment to let me know how you learned about The Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat?

__ A friend told me.

__ I learned about it at an earlier FAF Retreat.

__ I read about it online at this site: ______________________________________.

__ I read about it in the following print media: _____________________________.

__ I read your brochure, which
   (  ) I picked up at ______________________________________________.
   (  ) was mailed to me by ________________________________________.

__ Other:

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