Three-course welcome dinner at The Spinster Sisters on January 3rd; Five night accommodation at The Astro in Santa Rosa, California; Five on site breakfasts of coffee, granola, yogurt, fruit and pastries; Five writing seminars with Lizzie Simon with catered lunch at The Spinster Sisters; Five afternoon group excursions with transportation and guide .

Transportation to Santa Rosa and transportation outside of afternoon excursions; Purchase of all alcoholic beverages (aside from wine tastings); Dinners on January 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Yes! The enrollment deadline is December 6.

No! All writers, in a sense, are beginners, so actual beginners will fit right in. Everything we do can be tailored to the toe dippers, and this is not a boot camp! We’ll be digging deep and letting go and having fun. The writing will come naturally.

Yes, you can. Fee without hotel and breakfast but inclusive of welcome dinner, writing seminars and excursions: $1625 with the retreat code SOCOLOCAL

You are welcome to join or be absent from any parts of the retreat, but I am not offering a discounted chopped up experience.

When possible, we fly to Santa Rosa’s airport, because it’s a short 15 Uber to the hotel/restaurant. But you can fly into SFO and take the commuter bus or rent a car. It is about an hour from SFO when there is no traffic.

$2000. Please note that the Astro has only two rooms with two beds. Once they are gone, they are gone! Contact me directly to claim one of the double rooms.

Absolutely! You can mask during the seminars and on rides to the excursions, select outdoor excursions, and eat in outdoor courtyards at The Astro and The Spinster Sisters. I am going to ask everyone to test on the first day, and I will provide tests for anyone who doesn’t bring one.

Yes! Please disclose any dietary requests or restrictions when you register.

Yes and yes! Some of the excursions require walking, hiking and yoga but others do not. Please disclose any mobility issues you have when you register.

Yes! Ask me directly about what opportunities there are for this.