FALL RETREAT FOR WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
The Next Step:
A new world
A New Gathering of Kindred Spirits
Cheering On One Another Along the Creative Path
November 2-3, 2018
November 2-3, 2018
Fall Retreat for Writers and Illustrators
in the beautiful Mountains of North Georgia
KEEP SCROLLING DOWN TO:
- LEARN ABOUT THE RETREAT
- BE INTRODUCED TO OUR FEATURED ARTISTS
- LEARN ABOUT OUR LOCATION IN THE MOUNTAINS
- GEAR UP FOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- EXPLORE LODGING AND MEAL OPTIONS
- REGISTER FOR THE RETREAT
- FIND OUT ABOUT DISCOUNTS AND PAY RETREAT TUITION
Whether you are a writer or visual artist of any kind...
Plan now to join us this fall!
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the mountains of North Georgia
as you are encouraged in your unique creative journey.
Come ready to learn from some of the best!
Leave with a new clarity regarding your next step and an action plan
to launch out into the undiscovered country of your creative genius.
Host:
Chris Rumble
Muralist, Author, Entertainer
Featured Artist and Presenter:
Shanda McCloskey
Author and Illustrator of the new book
in worldwide, multi-lingual publication:
"DOLL-E 1.0"
ABOUT SHANDA
Shanda (rhymes with panda) comes from a whole family
of different kinds of artists and entrepreneurs!
She studied art in Atlanta and New York City.
But before writing and illustrating kids books,
she taught art to high-schoolers.
Shanda is the mama of two young girls
and the wife of a cute web developer.
DOLL-E 1.0 is her very first book about robots
or anything for that matter!
DOLL-E 1.0 is now available where books are sold!
Shanda is currently working on a companion book called
T-BONE THE DRONE slated for Fall 2019
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers).
Shanda (rhymes with panda) comes from a whole family
of different kinds of artists and entrepreneurs!
She studied art in Atlanta and New York City.
But before writing and illustrating kids books,
she taught art to high-schoolers.
Shanda is the mama of two young girls
and the wife of a cute web developer.
DOLL-E 1.0 is her very first book about robots
or anything for that matter!
DOLL-E 1.0 is now available where books are sold!
Shanda is currently working on a companion book called
T-BONE THE DRONE slated for Fall 2019
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers).
LOCATION - Bent Tree Community (Jasper, GA)
Come early and stay late and enjoy all that Bent Tree has to offer and
allow the natural beauty of and physical activity to release your creativity.
While on retreat, immerse yourself in your craft
but don't miss the opportunity to hike mountain streams,
fish, hit the golf course, go horseback riding,
climb to the top of Sharp Top Mountain and enjoy the view,
paddle around the lake in a kayak,
sit quietly by a gurgling waterfall, slip into a hot tub,
forget about everything and let your stress melt away
or take a cue from Chris and stack some rocks...
whatever stirs your heart and releases those creative juices.
allow the natural beauty of and physical activity to release your creativity.
While on retreat, immerse yourself in your craft
but don't miss the opportunity to hike mountain streams,
fish, hit the golf course, go horseback riding,
climb to the top of Sharp Top Mountain and enjoy the view,
paddle around the lake in a kayak,
sit quietly by a gurgling waterfall, slip into a hot tub,
forget about everything and let your stress melt away
or take a cue from Chris and stack some rocks...
whatever stirs your heart and releases those creative juices.
LODGING OPTIONS
Bent Tree and Jasper have offer many wonderful lodging options for your stay during our Fall Retreat. Search Air BNB or VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) to find the vacation home of your dreams in Bent Tree. In Jasper, you can choose from the historic Woodbridge Inn, Microtel as well as several independently owned motels.
MEALS
During meal times, participants are encouraged to gather and mingle at The Tavern in Bent Tree. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it is the perfect place to enjoy a meal and stimulating conversation. Jasper offers many fine restaurants. Or, rent a house, stock the fridge and invite your new writer and illustrator friends over for a meal!
TUITION
Early Bird Special! $39 prior to September 1, 2018!
Receive an additional discount for registering multiple guests!
Click on drop down menu to register up to 4 guests.
Tuition goes up to $49 after midnight August 31, 2018 and $69 after midnight September 15, 2018.
Receive an additional discount for registering multiple guests!
Click on drop down menu to register up to 4 guests.
Tuition goes up to $49 after midnight August 31, 2018 and $69 after midnight September 15, 2018.
DO NOT MISS THIS!
For more information email Chris at
chrisrumble@gmail.com!
