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WRITING RETREAT in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Spend four glorious days wrapped in your writing in the beautiful countryside of the Santa Cruz mountains.
Get help with overall organization, working
wisely with your inner critic,
revising strategies, time management,
doubts about your project, a sense of overwhelm,
or even on just how to get started.

Spend four nourishing days wrapped in your writing
in the beautiful countryside of the Santa Cruz mountains.

 



Spring Writing Retreat May 25-28, Friday – Monday
Memorial Day Weekend

 
 

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The retreat will include:

  • Hours of writing time every day
  • Unique writing exercises to help you access your subconscious mind
  • One-on-one consultations with the instructor on all aspects of the writing process.
  • Time to share your writing with the group and get nourishing, detailed feedback.

 
 

Get help with organization,
working wisely with your inner critic,
revising strategies,
or even on just how to get started.

 

 

LOCATION

Our retreat will be held at Paraiso, a spacious country ranch in the hills above Capitola, with gardens, decks, a writing yurt, and even a dance studio. Sit in the meadow, the forest or on a beautiful deck and write your heart out.

LODGING and FOOD

There are two options: dormitory style sleeping at the retreat house (included); or if you prefer private lodging you may rent a room or a camping space directly from the retreat center. You are also free to arrange other lodging in the nearby town of Capitola.

There will be a fully-equipped kitchen, and you may bring any food you enjoy, which we may cook individually or as a group. You may also drive down into the restaurants of of Capitola if you wish.

 

Expect to go home with dozens of new pages of writing,
and a concrete plan on how to take the next steps.

 
 

DATES

  • Arrive by 11AM Friday May 25.
  • Depart 6PM Monday, May 28, or earlier if you wish. (Sorry, we cannot offer a pro-rate for the course fee if you do not attend the full period.)

Spring Retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
May 25-28, including 3 nights lodging

Early Bird Registration Payment of $495 before April 23.






 
 
Regular Registration of $595 after April 23.





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DATES

  • Arrive by 11AM Friday Oct 5.
  • Depart 6PM Monday, Oct 8, or earlier if you wish. (Sorry, we cannot offer a pro-rate for the course fee if you do not attend the full period.)

Fall Retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
Oct 5 – 8, including 3 nights lodging

Early Bird Registration Payment of $495 before September 3.






 
 
Regular Registration of $595 after September 3.





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 Pre-registration is required.
We cannot hold your space until your full registration is received.
Questions? Send an email to andy@theopening.org.

When your registration fee is received your place will be held and you will get a confirmation by email within 48 hrs.


Aphorisms“Writing discovers your own life. Don’t box it. Don’t expect it or force it to be this or that.”

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