We begin each day with an optional “From Where You Dream” writing and meditation space—no talking, just sitting together to write and meditate before breakfast. (Or sleep in—it’s your vacation!)

After breakfast, we gather in small groups to spend the morning engaged in creative, generative writing. Everyone has the chance to work with Ellen for two days and with Elizabeth for two days, leaving camp with rich new pages and ideas. This is the perfect opportunity to launch, deepen or finish a project. Occasionally, by popular demand, we run a workshop that also includes discussion of previously submitted student work.

After time to rest, walk, or write, our late afternoons feature special panels including an industry panel that brings an author and her agent and editor together to give us a view of the complete journey of a book from idea to publication, a session with a variety of guest authors discussing craft, career, and the writing life, and a Master Class by a guest teacher that will offer a powerful perspective on an aspect of craft and creativity.