Writing Retreats

January Museum Mini-Retreat for Writers

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2-day/2-night mini-retreat

Begin the New Year with fresh writing, new explorations, and inspiration from two great museums: the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) and the Denver Art Museum (DAM).

I’ll be your guide as we explore different exhibits each day, experiment with our writing, and share ideas and creativity in a safe and supportive environment.

We’ll gather for a short meeting our first evening, followed by 2 days at 2 different museums. At the end of the second museum day, we’ll be done; you’re welcome to spend that night in Denver, or you can head for home, whichever works best for you.

Group size is limited to ten people—register now to secure your spot!

REGISTRATION includes museum entry, tickets to the special exhibits (see below), and the retreat fee. Registration does not include lodging, food, or transportation.

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Summer Greenfire Writing Retreat (for Greenfire Creative Coaching Clients)

4-day/5-night retreat

This annual, women-only retreat is by invitation only. For information, please contact Judy.

I really got a lot out of the (coaching client) workshop, not just in terms of technique, but also because it challenged me, as a person and as a writer, and made me think about myself and where I am. The exercises you had us do often seemed tailor made for us as a group and as individuals. As all of us agreed (we did talk about it), you are a damn good teacher.

DB

Greenfire Mini-Retreats

2-day retreat or customized length for your group, event, or organization

Two days writing and exploring in one or more museums, aquariums, zoos, or heritage sites. Group sessions throughout each day with writing exercises, discussions, and sharing our work and exercise results. Open to all types of writers (fiction, nonfiction, poetry) and levels of experience. Some mini-retreats are open only to Greenfire Creative coaching clients; some are women-only; some focus on a particular type of writing (e.g., interpretive writing or creative nonfiction).

Memoir, Memory, and Place

4-day/5-night retreat or customized length for your group, event, or organization

Daily group sessions exploring the art and craft of personal memoir, one or more optional one-on-one sessions with Judy, and plenty of time to write, reflect, and explore. Open to all types of writers (fiction, nonfiction, poetry) and levels of experience.

Nature Writing Retreat

4-day/5-night retreat or customized length for your group, event, or organization

Daily group sessions with different topics of focus, one or more optional one-on-one sessions with Judy, usually includes a field trip or two, and plenty of time to write, reflect, and explore. Open to all types of writers (fiction, nonfiction, poetry) and levels of experience.

Other Retreats

These retreats are available in variable lengths, from short programs to multi-day retreats.

Customized writing retreats for your group, agency, or organization

We offer customized writing retreats for groups of 4 or more. Retreats can be as short as 2 days and as long as a week. To discuss your group’s needs or to schedule a retreat, please contact us.