Embark on a unique writing adventure
One great writing retreat, three different dates:
The Zephyr and the Mill: March 28-March 31
Write on Track: June 20-June 23
Write on the Rails: Nov 7-Nov 10
Imagine yourself on the upper level of Amtrak’s California Zephyr as she winds her way across the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range to Reno.
Let the crisp light and deep shadows of the day enhance your sense of adventure as they play hide and seek up and down the mountains, racing each other along the rivers and ravines just outside your window, inviting you to lose yourself in the magic of your own literary work in progress.
Retreat Fee for The Zephyr & The Mill: $1500 – Includes travel aboard Amtrak’s Zephyr, a private room at The Peppermill, and one group dinner. Does not include other meals or incidentals.
Retreat Fee for Write on Track and Write on the Rails: $459 – Does not include travel, meals, accommodations, insurance, or other incidental expenses.
Limit for each retreat: 10
Write on the Rails
This retreat is so popular, we do it twice a year now–once before summer hits and once again before winter hits. The goal is success as you define it, and the schedule has proven its effectiveness time and again over the years. Join us to find out what 4 days away from the every day – writing in the company of other writers – can do for you, your muse, and your creative process.
Newbies are required to meet with me on Zoom and check out at least two free To Live & Write activities before making a financial commitment to any of my retreats.
Book Your Free Session with BronwynFRIDAY
ON THE TRAIN
800am
Meet at the train station. Board as a group, move to the Lounge Car.
1000am-300pm
Write on the Amtrak Zephyr from Emeryville, CA to Reno, NV.
featuring
Timed Focus Blocks
Writing Sprints
1:1 Private Coaching
Goal Spotting
take breaks, eat, and stretch your legs when you need to.
AT THE RESORT
500pm
Check into
The Peppermill Reno
700pm
Evening Meal
featuring
Group dinner
Discussion
Acknowledgements
830pm
Proof of Write featuring
Read up to 5 minutes of your WIP to the group
Give/Receive positive feedback
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AT THE RESORT
900am
Morning Meeting
featuring Goal Setting
Writing Warm-Ups
1000am-100pm
Morning Session
featuring
Timed Focus Blocks
Writing Sprints
1:1 Private Coaching
Goal Spotting
100-300pm
Midday Break
300-600pm
Afternoon Session
featuring Independent Writing
1:1 Private Coaching
Goal Spotting
600-700pm
Break
700pm
Evening Meal
830pm
Proof of Write
MONDAY
ON THE TRAIN
800am
Optional
Breakfast / coffee together
900am
Arrive at the train station.
Board as a group.
1000am-300pm
Write on the Amtrak Zephyr from Reno to Emeryville. featuring Writing Warm-Ups
Independent Writing
1:1 Private Coaching
Goal Spotting
Keep in mind the train will be full on the way back to the Bay Area; we will not write together on this leg of the trip.
You may find you enjoy time to yourself at this point.
take breaks, eat, and stretch your legs when you need to.
500-ish-pm
Arrive at the Emeryville Amtrak Station.
Disembark together.
Rides home coordinated beforehand.
