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Detailed Schedule:
June 1:
- 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 2:
- 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 poems
- 5:30: Dinner on your own
- 8:30 pm: campfire
June 3:
- 8-9:30: Breakfast (provided)
- 9:30-11: Morning session
- 11-12: Lunch (provided)
- 12-2: Free time (writing, lake activities, pool, individual consultations, 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 4:
- 8-9:30: Breakfast (provided)
- 9:30: Morning session with visiting writer
- 11-12: Lunch (provided)
- 12-2: Free time (writing, lake activities, pool, etc.)
- 2-4: (optional) visit to Itasca State Park
- 4-5:30: Optional workshop on submitted poems
- 5:30: Dinner on your own
June 5:
- 8-9:30: Breakfast, check out of guest house
- 9:30-10:30: Wrap-up and farewell
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