Wild Writing Weekend Retreat

February 4th-6th 2022

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A weekend of wild writing on 30 acres in Cleveland, TX that will incorporate creativity, nature, and movement. There will also be free time for writing on your own, rest, and play. You can forest bathe, walk the labyrinth, visit with the farm animals, or relax by a pond.

“When we write, we access our wisdom. We walk a path to recognizing what is true. The writer can always bring compassion. She brings us insights, helping us understand patterns and set new intentions in our writing. We can also escape, drift away on our imagination, make a world of our own design and pleasure. Our writer is like the cool part of us who knows things we don’t and who wants to take us and show us cool things.”
​-Cynthia Morris, Devoted Writer E-course

Why Writing?

I hated writing during my school years, but during my creative re-awakening period I found The Artist's Way, and I committed to filling three pages every morning with free association writing. I found my writing voice during that process, and I was hooked. I did another 90 days of morning pages and continued to say yes to messages of writing from the universe, leading to several books I never expected to write. Writing has become a way in which I understand and love myself better, and a practice that helps me notice connections and serendipities that I might otherwise miss.

Perhaps you have also been given nudges or signs to write. These wild writing retreats, which I hope will become seasonal events of exploration and deepening, are meant to be places you can grow your own writing roots. Like any creative process, writing requires courage, and vulnerability. It needs inspiration, and support. I hope you will gift yourself with this investment and time, and I can't wait to write with you.
"Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression, communication with friends and family, the healing of the inner life, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice, study, and helpful response from other writers."
-Pat Schneider, AWA founder

Tentative Retreat Schedule

Friday February 4th
3-4pm Check-In @ Braving Star Farms in Cleveland, TX (address and more details will be sent upon registration)
4-6pm First gathering 
6-7pm Dinner
7-8pm Evening activity

Saturday February 5th
7-8am Optional Morning Movement
8-9am Breakfast
9-11am Morning gathering
11-12pm Rest & Play and Writing Time
12-1pm Lunch
1-4pm Afternoon gathering
4-6pm Rest & Play and Writing Time
6-7pm Dinner
7-8pm Evening activity

Sunday February 6th
8-9am Breakfast
9-10:30am Final gathering
10:30-11am Check-out

Kind Words:
"We enjoyed healthy home cooked meals, comfy cozy lodging and every detail attended to with amazing care. We were afforded every perk in Lee Ann's toolkit, from morning Qi Gong, a tea ceremony, writing prompts and a well-run schedule to help us squeeze every good thing into our time."
-Lisa T., Retreat participant at Braving Star Farms

"Coming to your art barn for a creativity circle has been a dream come true for me. It re-awakened my joy of art and invigorated me with a breath of fresh country air. This has been a fun journey, letting go of judgmental thinking about my creativity process and accepting what is."
-Jeannette D., Workshop participant at Braving Star Farms
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Retreat Pricing

The retreat cost includes the weekend programming, along with five meals and two nights at the retreat cabin. Depending on which room you register for, the cost of your retreat will be one of the options below.

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The Sunflower Room (Private Queen Bed and Private Bath)
Entire master room to yourself $500
This cost per person for sharing the bed with a friend is $400.
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The Wildflower Room (Private Queen Bed and Shared Hallway Bath)
$435
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The Bird Room (Private Twin Bed and Shared Hallway Bath) $400
The room is off the kitchen and the shared hallway bath is across the house.
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The Star Room (A Shared Room of Two Twin Beds and Shared Hallway Bath) 
$375 per bed

Registration

To register, please  fill out the form below or email me at leeannhilbrich@daringdiscoveries.com with your preferred retreat option. I will confirm if that option is still available and send you an invoice to secure your spot.

    Registration Request

FAQ

COVID Precautions
Either fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours of arrival. Regardless of vaccination status or test results, if at the time of the retreat if you have had a close contact or are currently experiencing COVID symptoms, you must contact the retreat leader about ability to attend. Masks are not required at the retreat. Even with these precautions in place, there are no guarantees of safety from COVID at this retreat. 

Food Preferences/Allergies
Meals will be made from local and and organic sources as much as possible. All meals will be gluten free and pesco-vegetarian. When you email to register, please specify any food preferences or allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. There is a full kitchen available to participants.

What to Bring
Please be prepared to remove your shoes for indoor spaces. For outside, you will need to have closed toe shoes as you will be walking across uneven pasture and there is always a chance of snakes in the area. Boots are recommended, and they are necessary if you want to go into the equine area. Plan for whatever weather-related items as needed: sunscreen, insect repellant, hat, raincoat, layers. Your bedding and towels will all be provided. Please bring your preferred writing tools (laptop, notebook, pens).

Internet/Phone Access
Since you will be in the country you may not have a good signal and it may be challenging to make phone calls or check emails. If your phone service is with AT&T, you should be okay. There will be a cellphone at the cabin for all participants to use if needed to make a call or to briefly hotspot, but please know there is no WIFI. Hopefully you can enjoy the opportunity to disconnect.

Registration Help
Each retreat has a minimum of three participants, and you'll be refunded in full a week prior if it is not reached. Please email me if you need a payment plan or a deposit option. Limited partial scholarship are available for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ participants, or any in need of financial assistance. Email me to apply. At this time, Daring Discoveries' partial scholarships are only available to participants who have not received one in the past.