RMCWR Offers Weekend Writing Retreat September 22-25, 2005

Writers invited to escape to the beautiful Fraser Valley in Colorado to focus on and improve their craft.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) August 16, 2005 -- Rocky Mountain Contemplative Writing Retreats (RMCWR), a unique writing instruction program that combines coaching with spiritual guidance, will offer a weekend writing retreat at the Hurd Creek Ranch in the beautiful Fraser Valley near Granby, Colorado. The retreat, from Thursday afternoon on September 22nd to noon on Sunday, will focus on the craft of writing, examine powerful storytelling in literature and film, and conduct innovative approaches to stimulate participants' writing.

Under the instruction of David Hicks, Ph.D., participants will learn to bring out their own powerful prose. Spiritual guidance will also be provided by jhana yogi Michael Hawkins, who will lead writers through meditation practices designed to help eliminate distraction and realize their fullest potential.

Attendees are also offered the opportunity to indulge in:

* a one-hour critique of your writing with David Hicks, Ph.D.

* a one-hour astrology reading with Michael Hawkins, CAT

* innovative writing prompts using music and film

* guided meditation to clear your mind for writing

* follow-up advice and editorial help following the retreat

* meals (prepared by the participants)

* Plus: a full body massage from Heather Campbell, CMT

Most importantly, attendees receive hours to hike on beautiful isolate trails, take in peaceful views, and write.

Cost: $75/day, plus food and lodging.

About Rocky Mountain Contemplative Writing Retreats

Rocky Mountain Contemplative Writing Retreats (RMCWR) offers one-day and weekend retreats that give writers the time and inspiring environment to help them access the full potential of their writing. Courses are facilitated by David Hicks, Ph,D., who specializes in guiding new and experienced writers; and Michael Hawkins, CAT, a jhana yogi who leads participants through meditation exercises designed to calm distraction and open access to potential. Most importantly, attendees receive hours to hike on beautiful isolate trails, take in peaceful views, and write. For more information on retreats and programs, call (303) 964-3677, email writingretreat@earthlink.net, or visit www.writingretreat.org.

About Hurd Creek Ranch

Located in Colorado's high country, our lodge and cabins are perfect for your ski or summer vacation. You will be stay in our remodeled lodge and cabins on one of the oldest working ranches in Grand Country! Our lodge has five bedrooms and sleeps up to 17. The view of the ski area, Continental Divide and Byers Peak over the open meadow is spectacular. The lodge's sun room, featuring a six-person hot tub and wet bar, is the perfect place to relax and have fun with the family. Stocked ponds & streams avail for guests. We're two hours from Denver International Airport and Denver, Colorado and 15 minutes from Winter Park. P.O. Box 516, Tabernash Colorado 80478; 800-471-5122.

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