Christian Writers’ Den Writing Retreat October 21-24, 2010 Todd, NC
Jeremiah 30:2 "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you.’” (NIV)
Do you feel called to write, but can’t find the time to stop and hear His voice? Regardless of your location on the writing path, this weekend is designed just for you. Come join us for 4 days of writing in peaceful solitude. Bible study will open and close our days as we seek direction from the Master Author.
The $200 registration fee includes three nights’ lodging, nine home-cooked meals, help with transportation from Simpsonville (if applicable), snacks, one-on-one instruction, and free give-aways—and you don’t have to cook or clean up! Since this cabin will hold 16, we may need help with transportation from Simpsonville. If you offer your vehicle, we suggest that everyone in each car share expenses for gas.
The retreat will be held in a four-bedroom, 3 bath cabin in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Beds include 2 queens (for two each), 1 full (for two), 2 full futons (for two each), 2 twins, and bunk beds. Please feel free to bring your own air mattress, if desired.
Linens and towels are included. This is a non-smoking facility.
There will be hours of uninterrupted writing time, instructional and Q&A sessions, critiques (if desired), and free time for visiting, shopping and rest. Laptops are welcome, but not required. Bring any material you would like to share with the group or privately with Edie or Vonda. Since this is a writing retreat, we ask that everyone respect writing sessions and refrain from conversation or other distractions that would disturb those working. Please feel free to take quiet breaks as necessary. Edie and Vonda will be available for feedback during writing sessions.
Emergency information while at the conference: The Cabin Cove 582 Timberlakes Drive Todd, NC 28684 704-305-3304 Vonda’s cell: 864-906-2256 Edie’s cell: 864-360-5003
Free wireless internet is available, but not all cell phones work at the cabin. Feel free to share our email addresses with your family: Edie, [email protected] or Vonda, [email protected]
Please come ready to learn, ready to work, and ready to hear from God! Schedule
Thursday, October 21 12:30 Leave Simpsonville 1st Baptist Parking Lot (Please eat before arriving.) 4:30 (approx) Arrive at cabin 4:30-5:30 Get settled and get comfy 5:30-6:00 Go over guidelines: quiet times, workspaces, free time, discussion/critique times, sign ups 6:00-7:00 Dinner 7:00-7:30 Praise & Worship and Devotion, Freebies 7:30-8:00 Instruction – Verbs Can Change the World 8:00-Until Share/Discuss/Q&A/Write/First Night Icebreakers
Friday, October 22 8:00-9:00 Breakfast and Quiet Time 9:00-9:15 Praise & Worship and Devotion 9:15-9:45 Instruction – 5 Fatal Flaws of Fiction 9:45-12:00 Write! 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:30 Free Time 2:30-3:00 Afternoon Writing Prompt 3:00-6:00 Write! 6:00-7:00 Dinner 7:00-7:30 Praise & Worship and Devotion, Freebies 7:30-8:00 Instruction – Writing for the Web 8:00-Until Share/Discuss/Q&A/Write
Saturday, October 23 8:00-9:00 Breakfast and Quiet Time 9:00-9:15 Praise & Worship and Devotion 9:15-9:45 Morning Writing Prompt 9:45-12:00 Write! 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:30 Free Time 2:30-3:00 Afternoon Writing Prompt 3:00-6:00 Write! 6:00-7:00 Dinner 7:00-7:30 Praise & Worship and Devotion, Freebies 7:30-8:00 Instruction – Writing For Children 8:00-Until Share/Discuss/Q&A/Write
Sunday, October 24 8:00-9:00 Breakfast and Quiet Time 9:00-10:00 Write! 10:00-10:30 Instruction – Write Your Own Bio 10:30-11:15 Praise & Worship and Sunday Morning Worship 11:15-11:45 Pack cars 11:45-12:45 Lunch 1:00 Depart 5:00(approx) Arrive at Simpsonville 1st Baptist Church Parking Lot Due to space constraints, reservations are limited to the first 12 participants and then a waiting list will begin. The $50 deposit is non-refundable once you are assigned one of the 12 spots. To make your reservation, complete the following form and submit, along with a $50 non-refundable deposit, to:
Edie Melson 604 S. Almond Drive Simpsonville, SC 29681
Balance is due by September 20, 2010 No refunds will be given after September 30, 2010
NOTE: We’re sorry, but since space is limited and this is a ministry effort, registrations can ONLY be held with the deposit and the completed registration form.
Please contact Vonda Skelton at 864-963-5892, [email protected] or Edie Melson at 864-360-5003, [email protected] with any questions.
Philippians 1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. NASB
Please complete the following registration form and mail to Edie at the above address. Reservations are held with the $50 deposit until September 20. Because of limited space, reservations cannot be held without the $50 non-refundable deposit. Registration Form
Name______
Address______
City, State, and Zip Code ______
Telephone numbers (cell, home and work) ______
E-mail address______
Emergency Contact Name and Relationship______
Emergency Contact Address ______
Emergency Contact daytime, evening, and cell phone numbers ______
Would you be willing to share a bed? _____Yes _____No (Solo beds will be filled on a first-requested, first-served basis. Feel free to bring your own air mattress, if desired. Floor space is limited, so please let us know if you plan to bring an air mattress.)
Would you be willing to sleep on an upper bunk? (They’re high.) _____Yes _____No
Would you like to give a short devotion? _____Yes _____No
Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of? If so, please list and explain any special needs: ______
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Do you have any special dietary needs? (Not brand preferences) If so, please list:
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