There are many spaces to write inside and all over the property. Desks are in both of the private bedrooms and in the downstairs living area – including a “mobile” desk you can bring anywhere you’d like. Whether you like a more private writing space in your bedroom, curled up on the couch, or at the sunny kitchen table with a mountain view, you’ll find the perfect spot.

I work with a chef who prepares our breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. She builds the menu for each group, taking into consideration all dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies). Coffee, tea, filtered water, and seltzers are available all day. Sweet and salty snacks will appear just as we need them!

I do not provide any alcohol. While it is permitted, I ask that you drink only moderately so we can stay focused on writing productively every day. 

• On the first night, we’ll share a passage from work that inspires us.
• On the second, third, and fourth days, we will write together around a communal table. Our phones are on do not disturb, headphones are on (if you want), and we hold each other accountable for getting work done!
• During the critiquing session, you’ll read your work aloud to the group. We will provide praise and feedback. 

During our one-hour 1:1 session, you can decide what would provide the most value:  

• Critique/line edits and feedback for your pages or query letter/synopsis, up to 2,000 words.
• Brainstorming sessions to discuss your plot, story, outline, characters, etc.
• Talk through your plan for marketing your book and yourself.
• Chart out your publishing goals and querying process.

You are responsible for airfare into Colorado. Locals are responsible for driving themselves to the house. 

If you have specific snacks or beverages you want, please feel free to bring them. 

50% of the cost of the retreat is due at registration. The other 50% is due 90 days prior to the retreat. If the retreat begins in less than 90 days from the date you sign up, payment is due in full.

If I cancel the retreat for any reason, you will be refunded in full.

If you cancel:

• 90+ days prior to the retreat: Full refund
• 31-90 days prior to the retreat: 50% of cost*
• There are no refunds within 30 days of the retreat*

*The only exception to this policy is if I am able to fill your spot with a paying participant, I will refund you in full.

Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays, injury, or illness. I have designed the cancellation policy to be as compassionate as possible in the case that your plans change. But to protect yourself further, I strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.