May 14, 2011 12:30 PM - 6 attended
Annual Springtime Island Writers Retreat is May 14-15, 2011
"The President's Cottage" (map)
Join Us for the Spring Version of Our Annual Island Retreat!
The very first Annual Springtime Writers Retreat on Middle Bass Island is Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th, 2011. The $125 retreat fee includes round-trip passenger tickets for the ferry boat, transport to/from the island docks, overnight accommodations in a private cottage room, plus all meals and beverages, planned group writing activities and your own "quiet time" during this unique weekend getaway.
French explorers long ago named Middle Bass Island the "Isle de Fleurs" because of its wildflowers. If April showers really bring May flowers, then we should be in for an extra treat. The historic Lonz Winery, although temporarily closed, remains one of the popular "Kodak moments" along with its glacial grooves, the eagle's nest and Lake Erie sunsets. Middle Bass is often confused with its busier sister island South Bass, b.k.a. Put-in-Bay to tourists and weekend party crowds. Middle Bass is known as the quieter island and is ideal for our next writing retreat. Bring your bicycle, camera, binoculars and walking shoes.
Reservations are limited, so if this retreat fills up there will be a first-come, first-served waiting list in place.
(Photo courtesy of Glenn Pastella.)
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Steve FitzGerald
Hi JJ, per "house rules," pets are not invited. See my greeting for you.
Posted February 8, 2011 at 10:13 PM -
A former member
Hi Steve, thanks for the welcome! Guess I'll have to work on finding a pet sitter. The islands in May couldn't be more perfect, & I certainly need to get back in touch with my creative side!
Posted February 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM -
Steve FitzGerald
Two spots remain for our spring island retreat. If you plan to attend, reserve soon.
Posted February 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM -
Steve FitzGerald
Though our springtime island writers retreat is filled, you can still get on its waiting list in the event there's a cancellation. Also, look for information about our next island retreat to be announced soon. Ohio Writers Retreats members receive announcements by email. So if you're not a member, join today!
Posted April 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM -
Steve FitzGerald
With less than 24 hours to go, we have a spot that is now open for another writer to join us in retreat on the island this weekend.
Posted May 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM -
A former member
Would love to go, but nobody to babysit my 4-footed kids :(
Posted May 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM -
Gina
Sigh, I am going to miss all of you. I ended my current job yesterday and start a new job Monday and ended up getting sick in the process. So, I am heading to the doc at 11:15 today and then to bed to rest for the weekend. Maybe October? :) Enjoy. My spirit will be with you. It is not contagious!
Posted May 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM -
Sandra
Received the email about the last minute opportunity Saturday morning. Another chilly and rainy weekend! It is a good thing the fellowship and hospitality are warm. I am thinking about you and wish I could be there.
Posted May 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM -
Steve FitzGerald
Thanks to all our retreaters. You made it a great time for me as your host. As a fellow writer, I learned how talented each one of you is, listening to you read your writing.
Posted May 17, 2011 at 8:27 PM
RSVPs closed
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DeborahI really enjoyed spending a weekend in the company of fellow writers. Our host went all out to ensure that our accommodations
were clean and comfortable. He made them as disability-friendly as any non-retro-fitted, pre-ADA construction can be. The food and drink were delicious, the chocolate was abundant, the conversations were stimulating. There was a decent mix of private time and group time for the limited amount of time available to us. Most of what I saw as downsides to the weekend were things largely outside of our control--being somewhat at the mercy of the weather, the wind and the ferry schedules. While the rain and chill may have put a damper on the outside activities, I do think it contributed to more group time., which was a plus. I would have liked to spend more time at the retreat dedicated to actively writing and sharing our writing. Saturday evening could have a "read-around" added, with each writer who participates sharing a short piece of her/his work.
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EricIncredible. Late nights fueled by talk and some alcohol....at least me. Spirited discussions and beleive it or not, we were all friends the next day, Steve is the uber host.
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Your organizer's refund policy for Annual Springtime Island Writers Retreat is May 14-15, 2011
Refunds offered if:
- the Meetup is cancelled
- the Meetup is rescheduled
Additional notes: Refunds up to April 28, 2011 incur a $20 reservation cancellation fee. Refunds after April 28 incur a $35 fee. No refunds made after May 6. Refunds are issued to the PayPal account used to reserve. Full refunds made if retreat is canceled or rescheduled.
Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.
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Sounds wonderful! Do any of you know if pets are allowed?