The Squam Writes Retreat is designed to give you the opportunity to pursue whatever your writing needs most. Mentor-led feedback groups, story structure critiques, and evening events are all optional. Spend your time recharging in nature, writing as you gaze on the calming waters of the lake, or connecting with fellow attendees during formal and informal events.
Schedule is subject to change.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Take your time getting to Squam Lake! Today’s activities are designed to help you get to know your fellow writers and mentors. Whenever you arrive, join in!
3:00-4:30 pm // Check-in
4:45-5:45 pm // Meet & Greet
5:45 pm // Group photo
6:00-7:00 pm // Dinner
7:15-7:45 pm // Quick intros & intention setting
8:00 pm on // Social / Free-writing
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
7:00-8:00 am // Morning mountain hike
7:30-9:00 am // Breakfast
9:15-9:30 // Mindful Meditation
9:15-12:15 // Critique Groups / Free writing / Enjoy the lake
12:15-1:15 pm // Lunch
1:30-1:45 pm // Writing warmup
1:45-6:00 pm // Critique Groups / Free writing / Enjoy the lake
6:00-7:00 pm // Dinner
7:15-8:00 pm // Touchpoint Topic
8:00 pm on // Social / Free writing
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
7:00-8:00 am // Morning mountain hike
7:30-9:00 am // Breakfast / Free-writing
9:15-9:30 am // Mindful Meditation
9:15-12:15 pm // Free writing / Lake
12:15-1:15 pm // Lunch
1:30-1:45 pm // Writing warmup
1:15-6:00 pm // Free writing / Lake
6:00-7:00 pm // Dinner
7:15-8:00pm // Touchpoint Topic
8:00pm on // Social / Freewriting
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
7:30-9:00 am // Breakfast / Free-writing
9:15-9:30 am // Mindful Meditation
9:30-9:45 am // Group share
9:45 am // Group photo
9:45-11:45 am // Free writing
12 pm // checkout
12:15-1:15 // Lunch and goodbyes
** You are free to enjoy the camp facilities through Sunday evening, but must be checked out of your room by noon!
The Squam Writes Retreat 