It'll be even better with you there!
Hourly Schedule
Please Note: we are in the process of finalizing details with the venue; mealtimes and the firepit are subject to change. The final schedule and a packing check list (don't you hate when you forget your toothbrush!) will be sent to attendees prior to the retreat. Scroll down to see hourly activities.
Friday, Dec 6th
3:00 pm Check-in opens
3:00 pm Silent auction is set up
5:00 pm Welcome and Greetings in the main room
6:00 pm Dinner & Announcements
7:00 pm White space
*We write on a white board about what we want to talk about and others can talk about that topic later in the week
8:00 pm Social: Bonfire & Smores
Saturday, Dec 7th
8:00 am Breakfast & Announcements
9:00 am neurographic art/meditation
*Neurographic art is a creative and therapeutic art form developed by Russian psychologist Pavel Piskarev in 2014. It involves drawing freeform lines and shapes to create intricate, abstract designs. The process is designed to help individuals express emotions, reduce stress, and enhance their cognitive and emotional well-being.
10:00 am Art Sesh (sketchbook/ watercolor)
10:00 am Individual working (writing together quietly)
Or G1A, Peer critiques
Or Free Time for writing, relaxing Enjoy the grounds!
12:00 pm Lunch & Announcements
1:00 pm Portfolio review
*Display your portfolio, and as you leave comments, compliments, and suggestions for your retreat friends, they'll be doing the same for you.
2:00 pm writing exercise (optional) with the RT team
3:15 Individual working (writing together quietly)
Or G1A, Peer critiques
Or Free Time for writing, relaxing Enjoy the grounds!
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Bookmark Social
We’ll be playing with shrinky-dink again! BYOBeverage
Please Note: Outside beer and wine are permitted within your hotel room and the hotel common areas, but not on the grounds of the retreat center. We will purchase a couple bottles of wine to decorate the common tables and fulfill Camp Allen’s requirement, but please have any alcoholic beverages inside your cup (don’t bring the bottle).
8:00 pm Social: Socialize & Games
Sunday, Dec 8th
Make sure you are checked out of your room by 11:00 AM
7:45 am Silent auction sheets are closed!
8:00 am Breakfast & Announcements
9:00 am Silent Auction Announced
10:00 am Art Sesh (procreate-digital-session)
10:00 am Individual working (writing together quietly)
Or G1A, Peer critiques
Or Free Time for writing, relaxing Enjoy the grounds!
11:00 am Make sure you are checked out
11:00 am Continue doing the actively you were enjoying until lunch
12:00 pm Farewell Lunch
1:00 pm Goal-Setting
2:00 pm Depart Camp Allen