Igniting Your Writing
A Weekend for Writers Who Want To Become First-Time Authors and World-Changers
Upcoming Dates
- April 10-12, 2026 (Friday - Sunday)
- OR
- October 8-10 (Thursday-Saturday)
About the Retreat
Igniting Your Writing is about you, your relationship with God, your writing, your story, and your book. During the retreat, your coaches—meet the retreat leaders below—will guide you in crafting your writing and launching your book. Filled with individual exercises, small group engagement, workshops, and ample time for you to write, we designed this retreat to help you accomplish your goals.
Topics will include:
- Conversations with God
- Writing for your target audience
- Writing, re-writing, and editing
- What you need to know about publishing
- You matter; your story matters
- How writers become authors
- The importance of influence
Whether you are just getting started with your idea, have your manuscript nearly complete, or are working on book number two, Marcus and Dave will help you tell your story, publish your book, and influence the lives of the people you care about. More importantly, we welcome you to the peaceful, soul-stirring Glen Eyrie estate, where you can spend the weekend enjoying the fellowship of God: he is the Author of our lives and the Source of all creativity.
If you’d like to come earlier or stay after your retreat dates, lodging is available at a programs discounted rate. Please call our reservation line at 719-265-7050.
Igniting Your Influence
All attendees will receive a copy of the book Igniting Your Influence: 21 Speakers, Coaches, Leaders, and Experts help you write your first Book, expand your Influence, enhance your Credibility, and grow your Business written by retreat leaders Marcus Costantino and Dave Sheets.
Registration for
April 10-12, 2026:
Deluxe Rooms: Eagles’ Nest, Pink House
- Price is before tax
- Price assumes one person in the hotel room (Double occupancy price is $848)
- These are King bed rooms in Eagle’s Nest or Pink House, a 5-7 minute walk from the Castle. All conference meetings are in Big Horn, meals are in the Castle.
- This price includes 2 nights’ lodging, 6 meals and all conference materials
$605
Standard Lodge Rooms
- Price is before tax
- Price assumes one person in the hotel room
- These are standard lodge rooms with 2 queen beds in our Big Horn Lodge, a 5 minute walk from the Castle. All meetings are in Big Horn, meals are in the Castle.
- This price includes 2 nights’ lodging, 6 meals and all conference materials
$505
Standard Lodge Rooms - Double Occupancy
- Price is before tax
- Price assumes two people in the hotel room ($750 divided by 2 = $375 each)
- These are standard lodge rooms with 2 queen beds in our Big Horn Lodge, a 5 minute walk from the Castle. All meetings are in Big Horn, meals are in the Castle.
- This price includes 2 nights’ lodging, 6 meals and all conference materials
$750
Commuter Registration
- Price is before tax
- This price is for a person who will attend the retreat but not stay overnight at Glen Eyrie. All meetings will be held in the Big Horn Lodge, meals are in the Castle.
- This price includes 6 meals (Dinner on Friday night, 3 meals on Saturday, Breakfast and lunch on Sunday), and all conference materials
$375
Curious what this retreat looks like? Here is a sample from retreat leader Dave Sheets on the credibility a book brings you—and how it can open doors to new opportunities, establish you as an authority in your field, and create a lasting impact.
To make a reservation by phone, call 719-265-7050
Retreat Leaders
Marcus Costantino
Marcus Costantino is a business and non-profit leader, consultant, writer, and literary agent. As a business consultant and writer, he helps influencers strategically position themselves in the marketplace—and it usually starts with a book. His literary, writing, and coaching portfolio includes a US congressman, a celebrity chef, pastors, and non-profit executives. He has edited dozens of books and written others. He has also published articles at GotQuestions.org and CompellingTruth.org. He is also a member of the Academy of Christian Editors.
His books include:
- Igniting Your Influence: 21 Speakers, Coaches, Leaders, and Experts help you write your first Book
- What’s Next? Talking with God about the Rest of Your Life
- Family Dynasty: The Restoration of the World Begins at Home (co-author with Pastor Sean Morris)
- No Lucks Given: Life is hard, but there is hope (co-author with Chef Brother Luck)
Marcus lives in Colorado with his Colorado-native wife, though he hails from Massachusetts, and yes, he is still a Tom Brady fan.
Dave Sheets
Dave Sheets has spent more than 27 years in the publishing industry, working with many top book publishers, distributors, and printers, including Tyndale House Publishers, Multnomah Publishers, and Snowfall Press. Dave has served clients in various sales and marketing roles throughout his career, each time focusing on providing creative solutions to their needs.
He is now the owner/operator of BelieversBookServices—a publishing services company working with independent authors. Every year, he works with hundreds of authors, helping to create books that entertain and inform readers across the globe.
Dave grew up in the Midwest and graduated from St. Cloud State University in MN with a BS in Mass Communications while playing on a football scholarship. Dave has four adult kids, two grandsons, and enjoys spending his free time enjoying the Colorado outdoors.
Matt Alvarado
Matt is currently telling stories in the editing room. A producer of short films, music videos, and commercials, Matt is a prolific creator of content. He is presently working as an editor for a YouTube channel with more than 7.5 million subscribers and nearly 200 million views. He has lectured at the University of Colorado Springs, teaching Directing for Film and Television and Intro to Video and Filmmaking. And he is one of our own having spent time crafting lattes and selling Bibles at the Glen Eyrie Bookstore.
Vickie Deppe
Vickie is a technical writer and editor who thrives in helping craft messages that will be received well by an intended audience. She serves as the director of education for Path To Reform, an educational non-profit helping to shape our national government, as the writer for a non-profit newsletter connected to State Legislators, and as part of the editing team at Believers Book Services.
Cristina Wright
Cristina is a former homeschool mom turned book writer and editor. She serves as part of the editing team at Believers Book Services. Cristina is the author of Launch Them Well: A Mom’s Journey of Surrender and Purpose. She has extensive experience editing books, magazines, and short-form content and excels at repurposing an author’s content for different applications.
FAQ
Glen Eyrie Programs require payment in full at the time of reservation. Reservations cancelled or rescheduled at least 14 days prior to the start date will be charged a 10% fee. Reservations cancelled or rescheduled within 14 days of the start date will be charged a 50% fee. Reservations cancelled within 3 days of the event date will be charged the full amount.
We designed this retreat for Christian writers engaged in any non-fiction genre. Additionally, fiction writers who need time away to write and who seek to understand the publishing world will benefit greatly.
There are scheduled breaks each morning for personal writing and optional writing exercises. And Saturday afternoon is free for writing between lunch and dinner. Need more time? Come a day early or stay a day after!
Yes! You can teach us what you learned through the process, and we can help your second book be even better!
Definitely! Marcus loves to work with Christians who seek to influence the world around them. Whether it is politics or education or families or history or…, we Christians have something meaningful to say, and we should.