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Introducing the 2025 Full-Bodied Writing Retreat -- Wordplay!
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“At that instant when language seems to match experience, some rift is healed.” –Mark Doty, The Art of Description: World into Word This year’s Full-Bodied Writing Retreat focuses on the foundations of craft: the words, sentences, and paragraphs that make up your stories. Experience the language of movement, the physicality of dialog, and deeper levels of attention through dance, the actor’s art, and unlocking the wisdom of your body. Our presenters include
Here's what some of our writers had to say about our 2024 retreat: "So much was valuable to me. All the tools shared in the three craft sessions were amazing. Being in this beautiful setting with a welcoming community of other writers made me feel very comfortable and inspired!!" --Marjorie Nye "[Massage was] wonderful. Not only her massage, but attitude, voice, etc. Professional, but not aloof." --Anonymous participant "Took a short walk up on a trail through the forest--that was great. Grounds and views are so beautiful!" --Brian Bek The 2025 retreat will be held Friday-Sunday, June 20-22. These dates are now firm. We currently have 13 spots remaining, and we'd love to have you in one of them! The earlybird discount code, good for $50 off through December 31, is FBW25EarlyBird. We have also added a referral discount. Bring a friend who has never been to the Full-Bodied Writing Retreat, and receive $25 off for both you and the friend. That code is simply REFERRAL. You can get the discount retroactively if you refer a friend later, either as a $25 refund or to apply to 2026. Love, Katherine PS I'd love to see you at our FREE Labyrinth Write-Ins on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 PT. Come write with us in companionable silence. You must register at least one hour ahead to attend that day's session. |
Hi! I'm Katherine Grace Bond
I write to heal the rifts in ourselves and our culture. Embodiment is my thing, and I coach writers who are longing to bring their authentic voice to the world. Sign up for my newsletter and get hope in your inbox!
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