INCUBATE | a creative residency-retreat
Have you ever just wanted to escape into the woods and write, uninterrupted?
Are you a creative with a big idea or a story to tell?
Do you want to make a career out of your craft?
Do you need some professional direction and guidance to get there?
Are you ready for a transformative experience that will help you grow and evolve your craft?
INCUBATE is an opportunity for writers + all types of creative artists to hone their craft.
INFORMATIONAL TEXT
WHERE | tranquility gardens
ITINERARY
Friday, July 5th
Opening presentation
Tranquility Gardens tour
“A Mindful Framework” (setting intentions and structuring your goals for your project) exercise
“Meet your character” exercise in the labyrinth
Lunch (catered in the cabin)
“Plot Your Story” exercise
Guided creative writing session
“Find Your Garden” (honoring and thanking the principles through which your project is guided) exercise
Group dinner at Harrigan’s (included in retreat package)
Saturday, July 6th
Morning yoga session in the meditation garden (optional)
Group check-in and group share
“A Walk Through the Gardens” instruction and exercises:
“Calling Upon Ganesh” instruction and exercise
“Social Justice in Your World” instruction and exercise
“Seeking Self” instruction and exercise
“Who Do You Feed?” instruction and exercise
“Whimsical Writing” instruction and guided creative writing session
Lunch (catered in the cabin)
1:1 mentor sessions (a la carte services available in house)
Open mic readings @ Flood City Café (optional)
Sunday, July 7th
Morning yoga session in the meditation garden (optional)
Closing group meeting
Free writing and exploration time
Departure
