writers retreat

This was sent to me by Daily Creator L.D. who runs a writing retreat and is opening that retreat to our community of writers. - SJ

AN INVITATION TO THE WRITER'S JOURNEY RETREAT WITH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LAURA DAVIS

"There is no other word to describe Laura's writing retreat thanjust plain JUICY. The peaceful Commonweal environment, the ruggedcoast outside the door, Laura's clear authentic presence, and thenourishing, fresh, organic meals provided just the right settingfor my weary soul and stale writing habits to get renewed andrefreshed. I breathed new life into my writing and it only couldhave happened in a gorgeous setting with Laura's fierce protectionof the sacred writing space."--Erica Ross-Krieger, author of Seven Sacred Attitudes: How to Live in the Richness of the Moment

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Fellow Writers,

Last summer, I had the great honor to lead my second magnificent writer's retreat at the Commonweal Retreat Center in Northern California. I don't know if I can find the words to tell you what a powerful,inspiring, and transformative experience it was, but it was incredible for all of us--teacher and students alike. To be able to share so intimately in an environment that was utterly safe, to bepart of a writing community that was deeply accepting and supportive, and to be lifted out of our ordinary lives and plunked down in a gorgeous, serene setting designed for deep introspection,relaxation and peace...the results were extraordinary.

If the retreat itself was not enough, we were also graced with Claire, a cook who prepared the freshest, finest organicingredients with such love and artistry that we swooned at everymeal. We were deeply nourished on every level.

To build on this phenomenal experience, I am inviting you to thethird annual residential writing retreat this coming summer, in August of 2007 for what promises to be an incredible week of creativity and community-building.The retreat will begin on Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 and conclude on Monday, August 13th. Here are some of the relevant details:

The Setting: Commonweal is an incredibly beautiful retreat centerin Bolinas, California, near Point Reyes. To see for yourself, goto Commonweal's website and click on the photos that say, "NaturePhotos from Commonweal." It's a gorgeous, wild, beautiful haven:http://www.commonweal.org

Experience Required: We will be a mix of beginners and experiencedwriters and everything in between. An open heart and the desire towrite are all that is required.

About the Facilitator: Laura Davis is the author of sevennon-fiction books, including The Courage to Heal, Becoming theParent You Want to Be, and I Thought We'd Never Speak Again.Laura's groundbreaking books have sold more than 1.8 million copiesaround the world. Laura leads weekly writing practice groups, editsbooks, and has been mentoring and supporting writers for the past 18years.

CEUs: Authorized by CABS Provider No. PCE879 to qualify for 30 hours of continuing education credits for MFTs and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Price: The total cost of the retreat, including room and board, is$1250 (US) for a double occupancy room. A limited number of singlerooms are available for $1500 (US). Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A $300 non-refundable depositis required to reserve a space in the workshop.

For more information and a registration form, you can go to: http://www.lauradavis.net/writing-retreats.asp

You can also email me with questions:lauradavis@lauradavis.net

I hope you can join me this summer.In the spirit of healing,Laura Davis

"Writing with Laura is a dream come true...she's funny, smart,insightful, and willing to risk putting her own life experiencedown on the page. Writing practice has proven to be a form of meditation in action for me: it has revealed dark corners of my mind that were begging for illumination, and healed broken pieces ofmy heart. I have cried, laughed and marveled at the insights a simple thing like writing practice has given me. This is an experience not to be missed."

--Nancy London MSW, author of "Hot Flashes, Warm Bottles: FirstTime Mothers Over Forty"