 August
21-26, 2011
Dexter's Inn, Sunapee, NH
With Special Guest Maxine Kumin
**Endorsed by New Hampshire Writers' Project**
Special discount for NHWP members—see
Registration!
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8/30/2011 Update - Thanks to Dexter’s Inn and Chef Rolf. We had a
wonderful week of writing and relaxing and look forward to doing it again
soon. In the meantime,
take a
look at the pictures and see what other
Writing Getaways are coming up..
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Have it both ways. Combine an extended writing getaway with
summer vacation in the cool mountains of New Hampshire. This
getaway blends our trademark challenging and supportive workshop
experience with plenty of free time for you to enjoy a
refreshing New England summer retreat.
Workshops in poetry and memoir will include writing time, supportive
feedback sessions, good meals and good company. During your free time you
may continue working, wander the beautiful grounds, swim, hike, play tennis,
explore the quaint New England countryside with its unique covered bridges
or simply relax.
Whether you are a beginning or experienced writer, you will return home
from this vacation energized by the tranquil setting and excited to continue
writing.
Limited to 12 poets & 10 writers. - Filled!
Our programs fill quickly.
Register today. You won't
regret it.
Workshops |
Faculty |
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Schedule |
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The Buzz | For Educators |
Questions?
You'll spend the retreat working in one of the following
workshops:
 Poetry with Peter E. Murphy
Trigger your imagination and compose new poems that will
surprise and please you. You can choose to share your new drafts
in optional feedback sessions or use that time for more writing
and revising.
Limited to 12 poets.
From Memory to Memoir with Mimi Schwartz
Whether you are deep into a project or starting anew, recharge
your memory, imagination, commitment and confidence in this
workshop for writers of memoir, personal essays and family
stories.
Limited to 10 writers.
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 Peter E. Murphy was born in Wales
and grew up in New York City where he operated heavy equipment,
managed a night club and drove a cab. He is the author of
Stubborn Child a finalist for the 2006 Paterson Poetry
Prize, and a chapbook of poems, Thorough & Efficient both
from Jane Street Press. In addition to receiving a 2009 Poetry
Fellowship from the New Jersey Council on the Arts, he has
received awards and fellowships from The Atlantic Center for the
Arts, Yaddo, The Folger Shakespeare Library, and the White House
Commission on Presidential Scholars. He directs the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway and other programs for
poets, writers and teachers.
 Mimi Schwartz, a veteran teacher
and writer for over 35 years, has published five books including
Good Neighbors, Bad Times - Echoes of My Father's German Village
(University of Nebraska Press), now out in paperback and on
Kindle.
Other recent books include Thoughts from a Queen-Sized Bed
and
Writing True and the Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction
(with Sondra Perl), used in writing programs nationwide. She is
Professor Emerita at Richard Stockton College in New Jersey and
teaches at writer conferences, libraries and teacher institutes
across this country and abroad.
With Special Guest:
 Maxine
Kumin has published sixteen books of poetry, most recently,
Where I Live: New & Selected Poems 1990-2010, novels, short
stories, children's books, essays, and a memoir, Inside the Halo
and Beyond: The Anatomy of a Recovery. She has been awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, and an
American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters Award. She
has taught at MIT, Princeton and Columbia and has served as
Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress and Poet
Laureate of New Hampshire. Ms. Kumin lives in a farmhouse in
rural New Hampshire about which she has written, "Practically
all of my writing has come out of this geography and this state
of mind."
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 Our writing getaway will take place at Dexter's Inn, a country
resort-inn, set on an idyllic hilltop estate in the lovely and unhurried
Lake Sunapee region. The panoramic views of Mount Kearsarge, Mount Sunapee
and the surrounding countryside will provide a private, peaceful backdrop
for our workshops.
The guest rooms are warm, welcoming and comfortable.
Each uniquely
decorated room has a charming New England colonial feel and private
bathroom.
On-site amenities include:
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● free wi-fi internet access |
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● cozy common rooms with fireplaces including a library |
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● swimming pool and tennis courts |
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● outdoor activities including hiking trails and a host of
sports |
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● indoor recreation room |
Dexter's Inn is close to I-89, I-91 and to the Amtrak train station. It
is located just 30 minutes from Hanover and Lebanon, 45 minutes from Concord,
60 minutes from Manchester, 90 minutes from Boston and 4.5 hours from New
York and North Jersey. Click here for driving
directions.
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 The
Getaway starts with dinner on Sunday night and concludes on Friday morning
before lunch. You can check in anytime after 3 p.m. on Sunday. If you are
bringing a guest, they may join us for meals and all non-workshop activities
which may include a faculty reading, open mic, discussion on publishing, films
and games. If you decide to commute, your registration option includes the
workshop, lunches and snacks.
Update - We are pleased to announce that Pulitzer Prize
winner Maxine Kumin,
poet and essayist, will be our special guest one evening and will read from
her work.
Sunday
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3:00 p.m. |
Check in anytime before dinner & settle in |
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6:30 |
Dinner |
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8:00 |
Welcome, Orientation & Craft Discussion
w/ Mimi & Peter |
Monday - Thursday
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8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:30 |
Workshop & Writing Time |
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12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 |
Free Time for Writing, Relaxing & Adventuring |
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5:00 |
Optional Feedback Session |
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6:30 |
Dinner (Out on the town Tuesday
night) |
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8:00 |
Free Time for Writing, Relaxing & Socializing
(Optional activities some nights) |
Friday
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8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:30 |
Workshop & Closing |
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11:30 |
Depart |
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 Limited to 12 poets & 10 writers.
-
Filled!
Our programs fill quickly.
Register
today so you're not disappointed!
All Inclusive Fee
This Getaway will begin with dinner on Sunday and conclude on Friday morning
before lunch. The packages include 6 days, 5 nights at Dexter’s Inn, the
workshop, accommodation with a private bathroom, all meals (Except for a night out
when you’ll be free to try a local restaurant), snacks, all taxes, most
gratuities.
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● Double Room Package - $1,120* |
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● Single Room Package - $1,420 |
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● Shared Room Package (With non-participating guest) -
$1,720 |
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● Commuter Option - $720 (Includes
workshop, lunches, snacks,
gratuities, all taxes.) |
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*A double room can be a great way to
save money. Let us know if you'd like us to try
and find you a
roommate. |
Attention New Hampshire Writers' Project Members:
Mention your membership and receive an additional $45 discount!
The Fine Print
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$45 discount for New Hampshire Writers' Project members.
Learn more
about NHWP's vibrant writing community |
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● A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve
your place |
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● 50% of the total is due on or before April 15,
or if registering after April 15, 50% is due upon registration |
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● Balance due on or before August 3 |
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● To receive the Early Bard Rate, you must
register & pay in full on or before July 15 |
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● After July 15, the full fee is an additional
$125 per package |
Cancellation Policy
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● On or before Mar. 15 — 100% refund minus nonrefundable
$250 deposit |
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● Mar. 15-June 15 — 50% of total fee refunded |
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● After June 15 — partial refund/credit contingent on
filling your space |
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"I've never done an over-night writing seminar before, and I was amazed
at how much writing happened just being away from home. The pacing was just
right—enough personal time and a balance of sharing and feedback. The
atmosphere was perfect: it was open, honest, sincere, and so encouraging,
making everyone in our group feel comfortable exploring and sharing.
Definitely worth the money, the drive, and the time!"
~ Anne, Belmont, MA
"This was my first time attending and I truly grew, changed and enjoyed
myself. I loved the low-key, relaxed nature and appreciated the thoughtful
assignments and how they were structured. I loved the sessions, the
combination of reading, craft suggestions, discussions and writing. Thanks
for the great experience."
~ Christine, Philadelphia, PA
 "Thanks for your skillfully delivered kicks in the ass. The structure is
well designed to help us get out what's inside us. Well worth the money. You
really deliver what we need."
~ Dave, Cherry Hill, NJ
"Wonderful weekend and extremely valuable. Much writing which I much
needed."
~ Patricia, Bordentown, NJ
"Perfect themes for tickling the muse. Good prompts and atmosphere. I'd
love to do this quarterly!"
~ Jeff, Bloomfield, NJ
"I was pleasantly surprised by the kind, welcoming attitude of the other
participants. I really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone. Your writing
prompts were incredibly challenging and rewarding."
~ Allyson, Mt. Laurel, NJ
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● Earn Professional Development Credit
Murphy Writing Seminars, LLC is recognized by the New Jersey Department of
Education to provide Professional Development credit hours which many other
states are willing to accept. Check with your school to see if it will work
for you. Participate in either workshop to earn Professional
Development credit. |
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● Your school may pay for you
Many educators are sponsored or reimbursed by their
school districts and colleges for our workshops. Purchase orders are
welcome. |
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Call 1-888-887-2105 or email
info@murphywriting.com.
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