Blue Ridge Mountains
AUG 30th - Sept 1st, LINVILLE FALLS, NC
WRITING RETREAT IN THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF NC
We will be exploring the concept of "Space/Expansion" and "Time" through 3 workshops held over an entire weekend in the rich landscape of the Blue Ridge.
We will be staying in a fabulous cabin set in the mountains with full amenities, so no need to pack a tent or rough it!
You'll get to:
See breathtaking overlooks of the mountains during our "Space/Expansion" workshop
Learn Hyperfocus to delve deep into concept
Gentle hiking to see wonder filled waterfalls during our "Time" workshop
Poetry around the campfire at night with smores!
Visit Emerald City Black Light Mine Tour during our "Hidden Light" workshop
Meditate in the bosom of the mountains for re-centering your practice
Visit Little Switzerland Cafe plus Books and Beans for delicious coffee and lunch
Hang out or wade in the crystal clear waters of Linville
You'll also have some downtime, so you can process and relax during your retreat. You won't be run ragged!
What to Eat?
Friday night we will be eating dinner at Kaye’s Kitchen, known for their warm down home meals, delicious blackberry wine and home made jellies.
Saturday we will be eating lunch at the Little Switzerland Cafe, they have an amazing selection of food and drinks. The area is full of crafts and the infamous Books & Beans have a wide selection of books, an art gallery and a hand carved boat in the basement! That evening we will dine at Mountain View Restaurant with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge. Please bring your own money for dinner and lunch, but smores and hot dogs around the fire at night at the cabin are provided!
HOW MUCH DOES A WRITING RETREAT COST?
Unlike other writing retreats that are thousands of dollars (some don't even include room and board!) ...
This retreat won't break the bank...
You can sign up for this retreat for $486, room and board, smores and snacks, all 3 workshops, PLUS tickets to the Black Light Mine Tour INCLUDED!
A deposit is needed of $150 by June 30th to reserve your spot today.
Only ONE SLOT is left so reservations are first come first serve!
ABOUT THE AREA
Some of the amazing things you will get to experience during your retreat are breathtaking overlooks of the misty blue ridge mountains, flowing waterfalls, crystal clear water, the black light mine tour of Emerald Village, and if you’re a cheese lover… there is an amazing cheese shop with delicious spreads, curds and blocks for your delight (it’s one of my favs!)
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ROCKs GLOW?
See the wonder of glowing opal during the black light mine tour at Emerald Village
tucked in the bosom of the mountains
A delicious home made cheese shop with various spreads, curds and blocks!
overlooks that take your breath away
You won’t want to go back home…
waterfalls to see
From Linville Falls to Crabtree Falls, there’s plenty of waterfalls in the area! August will be HOT, don’t be afraid to get wet if you wanna!
ABOUT THE CABIN
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Is there anything more awkward that rooming with people you don’t know?
Honey we aren’t in college anymore,
so forget that!
During your retreat you will have YOUR OWN PRIVATE ROOM!
The cabin has 5 private bedrooms and 2.5 baths,
plenty of space to breathe with 2 wide open porches to lounge next to the creek…
That’s right!
Roaring creek is right next to the cabin, and check this out…
There’s even a PORCH BED TO LOUNGE ON.. WHAT? I KNOW!
SERIOUSLY? THIS THING IS AWESOME. BRILLIANT. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT.
Cabin has fresh linens and full amenities so all your creature comforts are taken care of,
with a full kitchen, plus washer and dryer.
There is wifi, an indoor fireplace and outside fire pit on the patio as well.
Right up the road, a short hike away,
is an amazing view of roaring creek that the locals say you don’t want to miss,
so make sure to take note of that insider’s info!
about the workshops
THE POETRY, THE KNOWLEDGE, THE LIFE SKILLS:
During your retreat you will be able to take full advantage of 3 unique life changing workshops for your craft.
All three workshops teach great poetic devices and skills for your writing, but they ALSO offer so much more to apply to your life once you leave the retreat. It’s a beautiful thing…
We will meet at the cabin at check in, spend some time introducing ourselves and getting settled in before we begin the workshop the first evening and yes, the campfire and smores will be happening!
Space/Expansion Workshop : Learning Hyper focus, body scans in poetry, unravel the hidden message in how you react to what’s around you and understanding what your subconscious is dying to tell you, train your brain to pinpoint the poem while feeling yourself expand. Location: Blue Ridge Overlook (FRIDAY AT SUNSET)
Time Workshop: In American society, busyness has become our culture. I’m by no means hating on the grind, but that kind of lifestyle can be harmful to your writing practice. As poets, we translate the world’s stories as well as our own. That means we have to take time to notice, to take in all of the things around us. During this workshop you will also learn how perspective and point of view plays a major part in your poetry. Find unique ways to tell your story as we explore these devices. What’s your relationship with time? Find out… Location: Linville Falls (SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON)
Hidden Light: Have you learned to fall in love with your own darkness? What’s on the other side of your shadow? Find hidden strengths and beauty within as we venture to “the other side” in this self reflective workshop based around light we’ve kept hidden or have yet to discover within. Learn how mixing up poetic elements with the senses can break you out of patterns or ruts. Location: Black Light Mine Tour, Emerald Village (SATURDAY EVENING)
ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Traveling is in my blood.
I was raised on the open road and fell in love with the highway at an early age.
From all across the wide expanding United States to romantic Europe, magical Mexico and back, I have always cherished the expansion of mind, spirit and creativity while experiencing new places.
My values are freedom, fun, wonder and curiosity.
I’ve been writing ever since I could pick up a pen. Poetry was my way to process, capture and communicate (we didn’t have social media back then!) all the amazing things I experienced growing up on the road.
When raised by construction workers and bikers…
It’s hard to share how a sunset in Arizona looks like a woman blushing against a dusty bed frame of a sky… But Poetry always listened.
When I’m not teaching students or coaching other creative writers,
you can find me out in the thicket of the woods discovering the wisdom nature offers, in some remote back alley swooning over streetlights, or singing with the windows down purring the engine of a car along a highway.
It’s no wonder I can’t shake the wonder lust from my shoes, and why should I?
When I can take you along with me.
With a lifetime of experience traveling and 12 years teaching poets how to be successful in their craft, you are in good hands.
WATERFALLS, MOUNTAINS, SMORES, A FREAKIN’ PORCH BED LOUNGER, CREEKSIDE CABIN, 3 PHENOMENAL POETRY WORKSHOPS PLUS THE RELAXATION AND ADVENTURE YOUR SOUL HAS BEEN YEARNING FOR…
WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?
Join in on the experience, reserve your spot today before they’re gone!
Email me to sign up by clicking the button below.
As far as we know, you only live once, so get to livin’!
Your craft deserves the investment, and frankly… YOU deserve it.
