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ZigBone Farm Poetry Retreat with Ann Quinn

Location	ZigBone Farm, 6612 Harbaugh Rd., Sabillasville, MD.
Date	Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:00am
Duration	4 days, 19 hours
Link	https://www.zigbonefarmretreat.com/2024-fall-poetry-writing.html
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Details	What to expect: A six-day, five-night writing retreat in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains, Sabillasville, MD with 10-12 like-minded poets Nature will be our muse in this incredible 100-acre setting of mountains, fields, hedgerows, forest, and gardens Plentiful time and space to write in cozy nooks, on comfy sofas, and wisteria-shaded terraces Gathering each morning to discuss craft elements of poetry including form, voice, and sound Ideas to stimulate lots of writing and sharing of poetry Unparalleled silence to work on your creative projects, but also a chance to share other activities such as hiking, yoga, and art Homemade meals prepared with produce from ZigBone Farm with access to fruit, snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the day Coming together at dinner to discuss your day´s work and experience Developing a supportive community of writers   Tentative Schedule for Fall Poetry Retreat (all sessions optional) Sunday: 4pm Arrival 5:30pm: Welcome! Reception and dinner from the wood-fired oven  Monday-Thursday 7:00 am Sunrise Yoga 8:30am-9:30am: Breakfast Buffet 9:30am-11:30am: Poetry craft sessions, including discussion, prompts, free-writes, and sharing 12:30pm-4pm: Lunch and Free Writing Time (goals for this time will be discussed in morning sessions) This also allows time for hikes, walks, naps, and community skill-sharing (yoga, art, etc.) 4pm-6pm: Individual meetings with Ann Quinn* 6:30pm-7:30pm: Communal Farm Dinner 7:30pm-9pm: Optional Evening readings Friday:  11am Departure: Wrap-Up & Final Sharing