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2012 Writing Retreat with Ina Hughs
February 6-10, 2012
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“Sacred Testaments, Old and New”
Does “holy writ” begin with Genesis and end with The Book of Revelation? Is it confined or legitimized only if it comes from within our own tradition? If the answer to both questions is no, then how can we discern what is divinely inspired and what is simply argument or fluff? Though not a Bible study as such, the class offers participants a chance to explore the sacred text of their own life, both in what they have read that has been transformative and what they themselves have written or might still write as their own personal testaments, their own creation myths, their own psalms of celebration and despair, their own revelations of the divine. Focus will be on sharpening skills as storytellers and the art of writing the personal narrative.
We will look at what makes for all good writing in general – putting the right word in the right order – using examples from other prophets, poets, and writers of today. And through in-class, directed writing and very specific daily assignments, we will write out, and share with each other as we are willing, the personal parables of our own lives and the songs that well up within our own hearts and common experiences.
Bring paper, pen (or laptop) – and an open, creative mind. Limited to 15 participants.
Ina Hughs is an award-winning author of three books of non-fiction and for over 40 years has been a syndicated columnist with Scripps-Howard and Knight Ridder, receiving top honors from The Society of Professional Journalism. She has been featured on “Good Morning America,” “The Evening News With Tom Brokow,” Readings from the White House, and National Public Radio. Her work appears regularly in a wide variety of publications and anthologies, including Readers Digest, the Chicken Soup series, The Children’s Defense Fund and Salon.com. She leads writing workshops from California to North Carolina, including Ghost Ranch where her classes fill immediately, with long waiting lists.
Registration & Accommodations
Comprehensive Rates
Comprehensive rates below are per person and include conference fee, room in Assembly Inn (Monday through Thursday night), meals in the Galax Dining Room (Monday supper to Friday breakfast), and a community services fee of $1 per person per night.
Assembly Inn
- Single, Private Bath: $604.00
- Double, Private Bath: $454.00 per person
We have reserved a special room block for this conference. When you make your reservation online, you will be asked to enter the group ID “writing” and password “montreat” to access these rooms. If you have any questions about the registration process, please email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org or call 800.572.2257 ext. 339.
Register for comprehensive rate (program, housing, and meals)
Commuter Rate
Commuter rate below includes conference fee of $195 plus community services fee.
- $199 per person
Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received by January 13 to receive full refund less $10 service charge. Cancellations received after January 13, but on or before February 3, will receive a 50% refund of the conference fee and payments made toward room and meal charges (if applicable), less $40. No refunds will be issued after February 3. All requests must be made in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
More Information
- Questions about registration? Email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org.
- If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
- Child care is not available for this event.
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