A Retreat to Reignite Your Creative Spirit
Glenwood Springs, CO
Oct 2nd-Oct 5th
(Thurs evening-Sun morning)
Are you a writer who needs a creative boost? Struggles to unearth your unique voice? Craves some tender care and R & R? Join writers and creativity coaches Jane Thatcher and Joy Sawyer for a transformative weekend retreat in the heart of the Colorado Rockies! This retreat is specially designed to help you address any or all of the issues above...as well as provide a relaxing space for you to enjoy yourself in a gorgeous mountain town.
Through a combination of hands-on writing exercises, creative prompts, and art-inspired activities, you’ll explore fresh approaches to your writing. You'll also focus on boosting your writing productivity, as well as how to sustain your writing practice long after the retreat ends.
We know each writer is different. Unique. That's why you'll also receive personalized, one-on-one coaching from Jane and Joy. Whether you grapple with writer’s block, struggle with self-doubt, or simply seek new ways to nurture your writing life, we’ll share powerful techniques designed to unlock your full potential!
In addition, you'll enjoy plenty of spacious time to write, reflect, and experience the natural beauty of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Soak in the town’s world-famous hot springs, wander through charming downtown shops and galleries, photograph the spectacular autumn leaves. Whether you choose to relax in the mineral-rich waters, hike nearby trails, or simply sit in quiet reflection, you’ll leave the retreat feeling refreshed and invigorated.
This is your chance to rediscover the joy of writing. Join us for a weekend that will spark your imagination, renew your spirit, and leave you with a clearer, more confident path forward in your writing journey.
We’re going to have a BLAST at this one-of-a-kind writing retreat in a one-of-a-kind mountain town!
We’ll write… we’ll play… and we’ll carve out a sense of FREEDOM for our inner writer.
Find a place to stay that fits your budget and sparks your inner creativity in Glenwood Springs, and we’ll provide the rest!
Retreat Schedule:
THURSDAY EVENING, OCT 2
6pm Wine & Cheese meet and greet
Prime your inner writer for a weekend of creative inspiration and get to know your writing tribe!
We'll also have a sign-up sheet for 20-min coaching sessions to be held throughout the weekend
FRIDAY, OCT 3
9:30am to 12pm Dancing with the Flame Workshop:
The power of play, flow, and risk for the writer
12pm to 1pm Lunch: On your own
1pm Optional: Art Play Workshop with Jane:
Explore other creative mediums to enrich your writing practice, unlock new perspectives,
and to spark fresh inspiration for your storytelling
1pm to 5pm Writer's Choice: Continued art or writing time, or free time for
shopping, hiking, museums, etc.
5:30pm Optional dinner together out in Glenwood Springs
7:30pm-9pm Evening Writing Time
Creative space to both write and share your work with others
SATURDAY, OCT 4
9:30am to 12pm The Joy of Creative Self-Discovery for Writers
Unlock your unique voice and rediscover the joy of storytelling
in your own way, no matter the genre
12pm to 1pm Lunch: On your own
1pm to 5pm Writer's Choice: Soak in the stunning Iron Mountain Hot Springs,
continue writing in a coffee shop, or simply relax
6pm: Dinner: Dinner, poetry reading, and house concert provided by Jane & Joy
SUNDAY, OCT 5
9:30am to 11:30am Embodying the Writer's Life:
Bust through blocks that prevent you from creating a consistent writing practice,
beginning (and committing) to your projects, and sharing your finished work with the world.
Leave inspired for the writing journey ahead!
Cost
Early bird special
(register by September 2nd)
$599
Full Price
$649
To confirm your spot, please Venmo payment to:
Joy Sawyer @memorypoet
(last four numbers of my cell phone are 1730)
Cancellation policy:
Before September 5th: 100%
September 5th to the 18th: 50% refund
after September 18th: no refund
Your registration will be complete after you have made your payment. Contact us for payment plan.
Places to Stay
There are loads of wonderful hotels, motels, airbnbs, and VRBOs in Glenwood Springs. Some of our favorite hotels are:
Hotel Colorado
Maxwell Anderson
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