Other than gathering at mealtimes for a few inspirational words, insider writer info, and craft tricks to help us learn and grow, the time will be yours to simply write. So pack your notebook of unfinished poems, that novel you haven’t quite finished, or your tenth fantasy tome that is under a shrinking deadline. Drive up the remote mountain road to Camas Meadows Bible Camp. Grab a bagel and a cup of cocoa, find a couch or a quiet spot outside among the falling aspen leaves and gentle sounds of the forest, and simply write, all day long.

After spending the day in blissful writerly toil, you can meet other writers over an evening snack and a writing-related board game such as “Telestrations”, “Arabian Knights,” “The Writer’s Tool Box,” “Dixit,” or “Bring Your Own Book.” Yes, you have to bring a book for that game, I intend to play with “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman. Compete for the dubious honor of having created the worst action scene, worst fantasy creature, or absolutely worst kiss of all time in our strange but sure to be hilarious contest. We are considering a “Favorite Writing Clothes Fashion Show” so bring your slippers, snuggie, and furry pants…if these are the clothes that inspire you. We will also have time to connect over snacks and tales of failed 400 page novels about vampire ducks saving Santa Clause on his vacation in Bermuda. Perhaps not, but I do have an interesting picture book to share “The Princess and the Cheez-it” and I bet that you do, too.

For the adventurous writer only!

Yes, you will be sleeping in bunk beds (be sure to bring a sleeping bag or bedding!), walking down twisting dirt paths to the fire pit for s’mores, and quite possibly singing songs with hand motions during our time of worship. Think of all the fabulous research you can achieve by living a few strategic outdoorsy moments. After this experience you will be able to confidently write about a child’s first day at camp, a midnight hike to view the vast expanse of mountain stars, or encountering a terrifying bunny on a remote trail!

So if your writing needs some nature, a little bit of nurture, and a few days of quiet to percolate, come and join us at The Mountain Muse Writer’s Retreat.