Memoir Retreat Schedule

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June 23-27, 2020 with Visiting Writer Patricia Hampl

Detailed Schedule:

June 23:

• 2 pm: Participants arrive and check in
• 5-6:30 pm:  Opening reception–wine and cheese
• 6:30: Dinner on your own, individually or in groups (or one group).
• After dinner: Free time to unpack, socialize, swim, etc.

June 24:

• 8-9:30:  Breakfast (provided)
• 9:30-11:  Morning session
• 11-12:  Lunch (provided)
• 12-4: Free time (writing, lake activities, pool, individual consultations, etc.)
• 4-5:30: Optional workshop on submitted work
• 5:30: Dinner on your own
• 8:30 pm: campfire

June 25:

• 8-9:30:  Breakfast (provided)
• 9:30-11:  Morning session
• 11-12:  Lunch (provided)
• 12-4: Free time (writing, lake activities, pool, individual consultations, etc.)
• 2-4: (optional) visit to Itasca State Park
• 4-5:30: Optional workshop on submitted work
• 5:30: Dinner on your own
• 8:30 pm: pontoon cruise

June 26:

• 8-9:30: Breakfast (provided)
• 9:30:  Morning session
• 11-12:  Lunch (provided)
• 12-2: Free time (writing, lake activities, pool, etc.)
• 2-4:30: Visiting writer session
• 5:30-6:30: Reception
• 7:00 pm:  Visiting writer reading and book signing, open mic for participants

June 27:

• 8-9:30: Breakfast, check out of guest house
• 10-12:  Visiting writer session
• 12-1 Farewell lunch