Maybe she dug deep down into her soul and pulled out something that had been festering, burning, brewing in there for years, months, or maybe just days. and then she got it out. On the page, images, sensations, and feelings turned into words, and she spoke them out loud for the first time. And the sky didn't fall. No one left the room. No one laughed at her. They said wow, oh, and wow again. In the feedback, words like amazing, relatable, and powerful were heard. And the writer felt lighter, redeemed, renewed. And couldn't wait to do it again.
This could be you on Saturday or at any Gateless Writing Salon (or at our destination writing retreat in Iceland in October. Paid subscribers will get first notice of the retreat. More on that soon.)
I have room for TWO more people this Saturday, February 4.
Let's go. Join us -- an amazing group of women and we are going to have fun! I have some wonderful craft tools to share with you, to encourage and guide you in your writing, whether it's memoir, fiction, non-fiction, or however you express yourself.
Email me ASAP to secure your place. Here are the details:
Date and time: Saturday, February 4, 9 am - 5 pm. Option to stay over the night of Friday, February 3.
Place: Spring House at Fox Haven Learning Center, 5532 Carroll Boyer Road, Middletown, MD 21769
What's included: Vegetarian breakfast & lunch, meditation sessions, writing sessions with feedback, silent walk on the farm. Light dinner for those staying Friday night. You can see pictures of Spring House on airbnb here.
Cost: Friday night and Saturday: $175; Saturday only: $108
We'll create a special atmosphere, as we enter deeper into winter, to see how we can access our skills and creative side in the stillness. Spring House is a nearly 300-year-old farmhouse that has been beautifully renovated. I've been holding classes and retreats there since 20010. We'll gather in front of the wood-burning stove, eat meals at the farm table, walk the land, and greet the dairy cows. If you choose to stay overnight, there are 4 spacious and cozy bedrooms that sleep 2 - 3 people each.
To hold your space you can make a payment to:
Venmo: @susan-weis-bohlen
PayPal: susanweisbohlen@gmail.com using send friends or family money option
Zelle: 4109792096
or a check to Breathe Books, 20 Clarks Lane, Reisterstown, MD 21136
xo,
Susan
"been holding retreats there since 20010." LOVE that typo! Did you catch it?