tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post5681133487437212946..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Fun & Inexpensive Ideas For Writing Retreats!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-74860498099319186202012-06-01T08:27:00.121-07:002012-06-01T08:27:00.121-07:00What great ideas you ladies have. I love it.What great ideas you ladies have. I love it.Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-73967365464630751802012-06-01T05:52:57.849-07:002012-06-01T05:52:57.849-07:00My critique group has gone on several retreats at ...My critique group has gone on several retreats at B & B's. We live in Oklahoma and we've traveled to Arkansas to a house that was part of a ranch. The last three have been at Maple House in Enid. At each one, we rented the whole house and each of us have our own bedroom. We write all day, eat dinner together, then critique at night. It's amazing how your mind focuses without the everyday distractions.Gwendolyn Hookshttp://www.gwendolynhooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-20232505694586795972012-05-23T08:35:00.593-07:002012-05-23T08:35:00.593-07:00Angie...you had me at 10 seater camper and outlet....Angie...you had me at 10 seater camper and outlet. I'm already there. ;-)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-85989998932665874872012-05-22T21:06:06.347-07:002012-05-22T21:06:06.347-07:00At first I was like, "Hospital lobby?"
A...At first I was like, "Hospital lobby?"<br />And then I was like, "Hospital lobby!" What a great idea! The potential for people watching is amazing, and you can probably be assured no one will bother you=)<br />Thanks for the ideas!Katie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915462239326916701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-48730841483894474032012-05-22T19:52:09.801-07:002012-05-22T19:52:09.801-07:00I am looking forward to an MBT retreat in October,...I am looking forward to an MBT retreat in October, but, for now, just having a morning or afternoon alone in my house with the children at their grandma's is like a mini-retreat. I would love to go away for a couple of days to just write, but I'd need a buddy with me because I tend to think best when I can bounce ideas off other people. Great post! It leaves me dreaming... :)Gabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-39383913693081959302012-05-22T19:29:41.454-07:002012-05-22T19:29:41.454-07:00I definitely treasure those times when I can get a...I definitely treasure those times when I can get away to write. Thanks so much for this fun post. I think I will go plan my next retreat right now!<br /><br />Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-86621248988489190872012-05-22T19:15:20.347-07:002012-05-22T19:15:20.347-07:00So, guess how many can sleep in our camper... 10!!...So, guess how many can sleep in our camper... 10!!! Alley Cat retreat anyone??? ;) If only we all lived in the same part of the country and world (ahem, Karen)! We have plenty of outlets too...Case!<br /><br />I would also love to go to a luxury hotel room with a view and just get room service and stay in my pj's all weekend. Oh my, that sounds worthy of saving up for!!<br /><br />Fun post, Sherrinda!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-49278532344965498512012-05-22T19:08:19.947-07:002012-05-22T19:08:19.947-07:00Love, love the tree house idea!!! I host two write...Love, love the tree house idea!!! I host two writers retreat a year in my area. We usually go to a house on a lake or in some woods somewhere. It's always a great time and we get lots of writing done plus some lessons on inspiration and imagination. <br />Good ideas you gave us - will have to try some of them!Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-89823172087497536042012-05-22T18:24:18.097-07:002012-05-22T18:24:18.097-07:00I live in Sarasota, Florida. One of my favorite p...I live in Sarasota, Florida. One of my favorite places to write is at our local museum. The Ringling Museum sits on the water. They have a terrace with tables and chairs. My husband brings his camera and takes pictures of the bay and other things while I sit and write. Since my mother lives with us it is difficult to get away for long periods of time so we go north about 40 miles and stay in a motel. My husband gets some work done, does some running and leaves me to write. We end it with a trip to a museum, beach, aquarium where I get more inspiration. None of these cost very much because summer down here is our off season. We can usually get a room for somewhere between $30-$50. It just requires some checking around. Some of our state parks have cabins to rent for $60.Sandra Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028361723666419462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-19133266403203251312012-05-22T17:49:05.779-07:002012-05-22T17:49:05.779-07:00This post is all kinds of awesome!
A couple I'...This post is all kinds of awesome!<br /><br />A couple I'd LOVE to do: hotel room for a weekend. SWEET! Hmm...family, are you reading this? Birthday gift?? ;-)<br /><br />But I'd also love to spend an afternoon at the park. But I need a serviceable battery for my laptop first. Right now I'm attached to anything with an outlet. ;)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-42191272254962669132012-05-22T13:01:23.366-07:002012-05-22T13:01:23.366-07:00AVA, personally, I think you are spot on! But some...AVA, personally, I think you are spot on! But sometimes when we are so strapped financially, can't find a good time to get away from the family, or just need some quiet time, the mini-day retreat can work. <br /><br />Of course, a week long retreat sounds the BEST! In the cool mountains...sigh. I'm thinking we should go for Colorado next time. After we get our books published and have a "travel fund"!!!!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-47191505054771461542012-05-22T10:44:26.452-07:002012-05-22T10:44:26.452-07:00Sherrinda,
Greetings from Arizona.Cool ideas for...Sherrinda,<br /> Greetings from Arizona.Cool ideas for this post. I have found from experience I really need more than one day for a true retreat. Knowing I have that second or third day to myself is so "freeing" that my brain tends to be more creative on day 2 and 3. At least that's what I tell my husband. :-)Ava Walker Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968305681481056689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-39247245236982166562012-05-22T10:42:54.924-07:002012-05-22T10:42:54.924-07:00LINDSAY, I totally understand about the internet t...LINDSAY, I totally understand about the internet thing. It is so addictive, isn't it? <br /><br />ERICA, I need to find a cool, hole in the wall coffee house. Not a hot spot like Starbucks, you know? And the Blue Belle Inn looks amazing!<br /><br />CINDY, summer is a great time to get away. I hope you can get something planned that will be a ton of fun!<br /><br />MARY, ooooo, I bet if you bat your eyelashes you could get your hubby to give you anything!<br /><br />ELIZABETH, we all need one of these so bad! The time away is a MUST!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59910176105541019612012-05-22T10:39:24.420-07:002012-05-22T10:39:24.420-07:00JOANNE, you definitely need to do it before school...JOANNE, you definitely need to do it before school gets out! You better hurry!!!! :)<br /><br />JESSICA, oooooh, a beach condo sounds fabulous! I'd love that!<br /><br />JEANNE, I know! I know! Ireland would be soooo cool! And I keep hearing about how awesome the MBT retreats are and I want to go some day.<br /><br />LISA, I have GOT to go to one of those MBT retreats! I bet they are so good and helpful. What is the limit of people?Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-35307655608983542292012-05-22T10:28:13.397-07:002012-05-22T10:28:13.397-07:00Thanks for this post, Sherrinda. Oh, I need to do ...Thanks for this post, Sherrinda. Oh, I need to do one of these so bad! :-)Elizabeth Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616212913975457786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-32727889128909289422012-05-22T10:22:00.639-07:002012-05-22T10:22:00.639-07:00Let's see, how can I hint to hubby this perfec...Let's see, how can I hint to hubby this perfect gift idea...<br /><br />Wow, Sherrinda. Such fun!Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-53303091285308757762012-05-22T09:29:37.430-07:002012-05-22T09:29:37.430-07:00Sherrinda, you made my imagination come alive with...Sherrinda, you made my imagination come alive with this post! I would love a retreat and your ideas were great. I think I'm going to try to do one of these this summer :)Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-20730757070767995162012-05-22T09:02:35.843-07:002012-05-22T09:02:35.843-07:00I camp out at Panera or my local Dunn Bros. coffee...I camp out at Panera or my local Dunn Bros. coffee shop on a regular basis. :)<br /><br />I'm already plotting how to get back to the Blue Belle Inn. I am so very in love with that house!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-6939649619848020712012-05-22T07:42:30.721-07:002012-05-22T07:42:30.721-07:00I haven't really ever done this, but I've ...I haven't really ever done this, but I've been considering getting a hotel for the weekend, just myself, and writing. I would need to go to a hotel WITHOUT Internet access, though, or else I might spend the whole time online. I'd still have my iPhone but it's easier to leave that in my purse. If I'm writing on my computer, the Internet is like...right there. So tempting. :) <br /><br />Sounds like some great ideas!<br /><br />And Jeanne and Lisa, I hope to attend an MBT retreat someday! Deep Thinkers looks like so much fun!Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-2919428231325506262012-05-22T07:10:16.773-07:002012-05-22T07:10:16.773-07:00Oh, Lisa, you reminded me. I HAVE been on writing ...Oh, Lisa, you reminded me. I HAVE been on writing retreats. I've loved the MBT retreats. Okay, so there is my favorite--work, learn, meet wonderful writers. Great retreat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-81911653281171330852012-05-22T06:14:38.146-07:002012-05-22T06:14:38.146-07:00Such fun ideas! I think I'd love the beach one...Such fun ideas! I think I'd love the beach one the best, but day retreats are great when time and money aren't available. <br /><br />My favorite retreats have been the My Book Therapy retreats. Those were intimate working retreats, but they still allowed me to get away and work on my WIP.Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-66601053221031294972012-05-22T05:44:01.228-07:002012-05-22T05:44:01.228-07:00Sherrinda, what a fun post. Am I terrible t say I&...Sherrinda, what a fun post. Am I terrible t say I've never been on a writing retreat? I would love to take one. Somewhere. My hubby might even agree to let me go for an overnight one sometime. <br /><br />I've done day retreats to Panera--hired a sitter for the kids and grabbed java and, later on, a salad. That was a productive time, but I got a little distracted people watching. :)<br /><br />Ireland, now tha would truly be a SQEE retreat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-69769620100513150322012-05-22T05:29:29.353-07:002012-05-22T05:29:29.353-07:00Fun ideas! Spring for a beach condo or house. I...Fun ideas! Spring for a beach condo or house. I'd like to do that. <br /><br />I've taken my ms to the pool (w/o) my kids. That was relaxing...until the wind blew. :)Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-50847485029213649652012-05-22T04:00:10.385-07:002012-05-22T04:00:10.385-07:00Okay - I think I need to do one of the "day&q...Okay - I think I need to do one of the "day" ones before school gets out - and I'm running out of days! LOVE this post.Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.com