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High Desert Center Writing Retreat
The purpose of the Writing Retreat is to support budding writers in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge. This program is modeled after National Novel-Writing Month (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo: the challenge to write 50,000 words in one month) with a community of like-minded aspiring writers. This is your opportunity to set your sights high and expand the limits of your creativity. Th...
The purpose of the Writing Retreat is to support budding writers in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge. This program is modeled after National Novel-Writing Month (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo: the challenge to write 50,000 words in one month) with a community of like-minded aspiring writers. This is your opportunity to set your sights high and expand the limits of your creativity. The goal of the Writing Retreat is rapid production of a first draft—not the careful editing and refining of a final draft. Everyone at the Writing Retreat (including staff) chooses a specific numerical goal for what they’ll write during the month. Then they turn off their inner editors and focus on hitting their daily word count. That’s how we roll at the Writing Retreat.
Program Highlights
Live in a community and write every day, reveling in your freedom to do so and sharing your work in feedback groups.
Participate in writing workshops and learn the partner dance from amazing teachers.
Enjoy a broad range of activities other than writing–feeding chickens, joining a fitness workout, climbing mountains, baking bread, and sleeping under the stars.
Make lifelong friends—be super silly and super stoked together and share your skills.
Write the first draft of a book!
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Quick Details
- Mexico
- Paonia, United States
- Camping
- Dancing
- Trekking
- Yoga
- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Fun time!
June 03, 2022by: Linda Canfield - United StatesProgram: High Desert Center Writing RetreatThe High Desert Center Writing Retreat 2022 was a great experience. I had a really fun time and I will never forget my time there and the people I stayed with. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating and very helpful. I learned a lot of valuable skills. Gorgeous view!
Low pressure and high support writing environment
June 01, 2022by: Stella Harrison - United StatesProgram: High Desert Center Writing RetreatDuring my writing retreat, I was able to pursue a hobby of creative writing without feeling pressured for it to be perfect or complete. it was a great environment so spend time doing anything it. the things I did each day ranged from writing, playing board games, going on walks or runs, puzzling and more. the staff was very supportive and I always felt welcomed to join in with others during free time. being able to fill my free time however I wished was of large importance to me, and that desire was met. some nights I spent the time laying in the field looking at stars while others I wrote into the night.
HDC writing retreat made me a better person:)
June 01, 2022by: Rachel Gorman-Cooper - United StatesProgram: High Desert Center Writing RetreatDuring this program, I had both literal and figurative space to rebuild myself. I learned so much about interpersonal relationships, communication, my self-discovery at large, and how to write/commit to writing something tangible in the long run. This place is magical, and anybody who stays here will know why!!
Program Details
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Locations
- Mexico
- Paonia, United States
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Camping
- Dancing
- Trekking
Availability
Years Offered: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- After College
- Post High School
- During College
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Ready to Learn More?
The purpose of the Writing Retreat is to support budding writers in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge. This program is modeled after National Novel-Writing Month (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo: the challenge to write 50,000 words in one month) with a community of like-minded aspiring writers. This is your opportunity to set your sights high and expand the limits of your creativity. The goal of the Writing Retreat is rapid production of a first draft—not the careful editing and refining of a final draft. Everyone at the Writing Retreat (including staff) chooses a specific numerical goal for what they’ll write during the month. Then they turn off their inner editors and focus on hitting their daily word count. That’s how we roll at the Writing Retreat.
The High Desert Center
The High Desert Center
Ready to Learn More?
The purpose of the Writing Retreat is to support budding writers in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge. This program is modeled after National Novel-Writing Month (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo: the challenge to write 50,000 words in one month) with a community of like-minded aspiring writers. This is your opportunity to set your sights high and expand the limits of your creativity. The goal of the Writing Retreat is rapid production of a first draft—not the careful editing and refining of a final draft. Everyone at the Writing Retreat (including staff) chooses a specific numerical goal for what they’ll write during the month. Then they turn off their inner editors and focus on hitting their daily word count. That’s how we roll at the Writing Retreat.
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