"We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to."

—W. Somerset Maugham

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As teachers who are also writers, finding the quiet and time to write is often a major obstacle. And although we excel at praising our students’ works and encouraging them to plunge onward, to keep writing and not get discouraged, we often allow ourselves to put our own writing aside and consider it a “hobby.” For these reasons, the CWP has been successfully providing Writers’ Retreats for CWP members since 1990.

Each Writing Retreat has provided the quiet, the time, and the luxury of sharing writing and companionship with other writers. Participants leave energized and recommitted to their work, looking forward to the next retreat.

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ANNOUNCING THE CWP-STORRS UPCOMING TEACHER-WRITER RETREAT AT TRINITY RETREAT CENTER

The CWP-Storrs has been successfully providing writers retreats for teachers since 1990. Our retreats offer educators the opportunity to devote time to their writing, share feedback, network, and learn from other writers.

 

DATES: Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10

 

SCHEDULE:

• Friday night: Check-in any time after 4 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m.. After-dinner free time.
• Saturday: Breakfast at 8 a.m. Independent work until lunch at noon. Optional outing or small group seminar after lunch. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Evening celebratory read-around.
• Sunday: Meals at 8 a.m. and noon. Independent work or optional outing until farewells by 2:00 p.m.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• Private or shared (double) rooms with private bathrooms
• Meals provided, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available
• Linens and soap provided

 

WRITERS AND EDUCATORS OF ALL KINDS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US! Past retreats have produced all categories of writing, from poetry to academic research. Our main goal is to provide educators the much needed time and space to pursue their work.

INTERESTED? For more information contact Danielle Pieratti, CWP-Storrs Writing Programs Leader, at daniellepieratti@hotmail.com.

Registration forms and fees are due to Trinity by Monday, October 28th.

Thank you for your interest in attending our spring writers retreat! The retreat will begin with dinner on the evening of Friday, November 8th and wrap up on the afternoon of Sunday, November 10th. The prices listed below include room, meals, and all program fees for your stay. Please note that arrangements for sharing rooms must be made by participants. In addition, individual schedule changes may affect pricing; please contact Danielle Pieratti if you have questions about fees.

Pricing:

• $295 for a shared room with private bath
• $325 for a single room with private bath

 

To register, please mail this form by October 28th along with a check made out to Trinity Retreat Center to:

Trinity Retreat Center

Att: Carol Gould/ Susan Smith

79 Lower River Road

West Cornwall, CT 06796

 

Name:________________________________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________________

School:_______________________________________________________________________

Shared Room or Single Room: ________________

Roommate (if sharing):__________________

Dietary Restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, etc.)_______________________

Amount Enclosed:______________________________________________________________

 

For details, contact Danielle Pieratti at daniellepieratti@hotmail.com

Danielle Pieratti teaches English at South Windsor High School. Her first book, Fugitives, was selected by Kim Addonizio for the Idaho Prize in poetry, and was published by Lost Horse Press in 2016.  It was also nominated for the 2017 CT Book Awards.