What We Provide

  • All Inclusive 4 day, 4 night retreat in luxurious Vail, Colorado October 17-21, 2008
  • 3 meals prepared with fresh organic ingredients daily
  • MS consultation up to 10K words
  • Life Coach Session
  • Long Sleeved T-shirt, Journal and Pen
  • In-house massage therapy*
  • Transportation to and from DIA*
  • Healthy snacks; herbal, black, and green teas; coffee and wine service throughout the day to fuel your creative thoughts
  • Linen service throughout day and night as needed
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Fabulous conversations
  • Spiral bound book to accompany discussions on how to get started with your writing career, current short story markets, trends in literature and more
  • Wide open spaces in the Rocky Mountains full of nature and fresh air in a relaxing, peaceful setting
  • If you haven't already started your MS, we provide you with a good place in which to start.
  • Some bathroom facilities are private

*at additional cost

What We Don't Provide

  • A place for your pets or children
  • A rigorous workshop schedule with overwhelming days and nights in a loud, crowded location with fast food and funky smelling hotel rooms...

What to Bring With You to the Retreat

  • Warm clothes for four days and four nights
  • Writing materials: Laptop, pen, paper etc..
  • Toiletries a.k.a: shampoo, razors, shaving cream, soap, deodorant. (There is a store close by if anyone forgets)
  • Your manuscript and other works