Retreat from Harsh Reality

Tentative 2019 Schedule

Friday, April 26
10 – 3pm  Write-In
Complimentary beverage service
Restaurant does not open until 4pm

4 – 5:30pm  Retreat Check-In

6pm Meet & Greet
Light meal and dessert
Water provided, B.Y.O.B

7 – 8:15pm Short introductions
Guest Speaker Louise Ahern Presents:
“Breaking Rules & Breaking In— A Renegade Writer’s Guide to Trusting Your Gut”

8:15pm -- Free Time
Write, critique, plot, socialize, sleep

Saturday, April 27
7 – 9am Breakfast Buffet

9:15am Attendee Group Photo TBD

9:30 – 11:30am Guest Speaker Louise Ahern Presents:
“The Art of Backstory”

11:30am – 1:30pm Book Sale

Noon Lunch Buffet

1:30 – 5pm Choice Time – Write on your own; join
a critique or plot group

5 – 7 pm Raffle Drawing/Silent Auction
Dinner served 6pm

7:30pm Dessert
Network/Social time
Member Recognition
2018 Angel Award for Service

Sunday, April 28
7 – 9 am Breakfast Buffet

7 – 10:30am Write-In
Water, coffee, and tea available

10:45am April MMRWA Chapter Meeting
All welcome – Retreat ends after meeting

*This is a tentative schedule. Times and events may be adjusted as the event nears.