Steeped in a pleasing natural setting, removed from the countless distractions in a day, and a life, these minimally structured days (all activities optional) afford creating souls lots of time with their work while immersed in New England’s autumn beauty and the companionship of others devoting time and focus to creative efforts.

Participants are encouraged to bring work-in-progress, or projects they wish to initiate, and plan to spend most of the session hours drawing on the rich inner and outer inspiration evoked in the spirit of a retreat atmosphere.

Facilitator Phyllis Ring, author of several nonfiction works, including a collection of essays, Life at First Sight: Finding the Divine in the Details, also writes fiction. Her work has appeared in such publications as Christian Science Monitor, Ms., SageWoman, Writer’s Digest, and Yankee. She has worked as an editor, as instructor for the Long Ridge Writers Group of the Institute of Children’s Literature, lived and worked in Europe and China, and facilitates workshops for soulful writers and investigating souls.

Program and registration information:
Arrival on Thursday afternoon (dinner is first meal served), and departure Sunday by 11 a.m.

All inclusive pricing per person (8 meals, 3 overnights, and retreat program): $270 double occupancy/$345 single if registered and paid in full by Aug. 19.

$295 double/$370 single if registered and paid in full by Sept. 19.

After Sept. 19:  $315 double/$395 single

Payment may be made by credit card via PayPal at via this site or by check, payable to Phyllis Ring and mailed to 71 Park St., Exeter, NH 03833

Lake Shore Farm is located on Northwood’s Jenness Pond and is approximately 35 miles from the Manchester NH airport. Find more information at http://lakeshorefarm.com.