DAY ONE

4:00PM                       Overnight guests may check in at the Carriage House Front Desk

5:00PM                       Welcome Reception with Beverages – Big Horn Upper Meeting Room

6:00–7:00PM              Dinner in the Castle Dining Room

7:15–8:45PM              Session 1 – Big Horn Lower Meeting Room

“Why and What” Every person (writer or not) is a reflection of God. The weekend journey begins with a rich exploration of who God is, your relationship with him, and the words you use in conversation with your audience of One.

DAY TWO

7:30–8:45AM             Breakfast – Castle Dining Room

9:00–10:00AM           Session 2 – Big Horn Lower Meeting Room

 “Who” We have an incredible (if not supernatural) capacity to influence others. Whom are you willing to sacrifice for? Why do you want to serve them? How can your writing, book, and, most importantly, your story inspire, guide, mobilize or otherwise aid them?

10:00–11:00AM         Break

11:00–12:00PM          Session 3 – Big Horn Lower Meeting Room

“How” Good writing is a joy to read and reread; lousy writing is (fill in your favorite word that makes your grandmother angry). The craft of writing is both an art and a science. Together we will scrutinize what makes good writing move the heart and not just fill a page.

12:00PM                     Boxed Lunches distributed

12:00–6:00PM            Optional Afternoon Workshops/Afternoon Free Time

6:00–7:00PM              Dinner – Castle Dining Room

7:15–8:45PM              Session 4 – Big Horn Lower Meeting Room

“Wonder” Storytelling is as old as the Bible itself, and every good story needs a storyteller. What story are you living? What story are you telling? How will you use your words and your book to tell a story to your reader? 

DAY THREE

7:30–8:45AM             Breakfast – Castle Dining Room

9:00–10:00AM           Session 5 – Big Horn Lower Meeting Room

“When” Writers write. Editors edit. Designers design. Publishers publish. Printers print. Really, it is that simple. But the process is far more complicated than you might imagine. Here, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry.

10:00–11:00AM         Break

All overnight guests must be checked out of their lodging rooms by 11:00am. Please check out before arriving at the last session (you may leave keys in room).

11:00–12:00PM          Session 6 – Big Horn Lower Meeting Room

“Whatever” You are responsible for stewarding the message that God is sharing to you and through you. As an author, you are also responsible for translating that message into a great reading experience for your audience.

12:00PM                     Lunch – Castle Dining Room

Retreat Concludes              You are welcome to remain on the property until 5:00pm.