Retreat in Algonquin Park at Arowhon Pines
Resort
Little Joe Lake, Algonquin Park, Canada (Map here)
Give yourself a long weekend of writing time – a
weekend of instruction, inspiration and creativity. Award yourself with time
away from distractions, with no dishes to do and wonderful food at
every meal, as you sit with your feet up and write in the most beautiful
wilderness setting in Ontario. This is where the Group of Seven got its
inspiration (Tom Thompson is buried just a couple of lakes over); it’s a
wonderful place for you to find your inspiration, too.
The retreat will feature both instruction and
guided writing exercises, plus one-on-one critiquing and coaching from Brian.
You’ll also have lots of time to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with
your creativity.
All writing levels welcome. Whether you are just
beginning or have a novel in progress, please join us.
This year, the retreat will be limited to seven participants
to allow for physical distancing. As a bonus, this will mean more one-on-one
time with the instructor.
To reserve a spot, email me at: brianhenry@sympatico.ca
Retreat on Lake Simcoe at the Briars Resort
& Spa
Friday,
Nov 13 – Monday, Nov 16, 2020
Give yourself a four days of writing time – a
long weekend of instruction, inspiration and creativity. Award yourself with
time away from distractions, with no dishes to do, delicious food at
every meal, and with the leisure you need to sit with your feet up and
write.
The retreat will feature both instruction and
guided writing exercises, plus one-on-one critiquing and coaching from Brian.
You’ll also have lots of time to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with
your creativity. All writing levels welcome. Whether you’re just beginning
or have a novel in progress, please join us.
The setting: Originally a Regency-style Manor House built by
Captain William Bourchier in 1840, the estate was purchased in 1870 by Dr.
Frank Sibbald, who added two wings to the manor house, a coach house, a brick
stable and of course a peacock house, because where else are you going to keep
your peacocks?
The Briars also has a storied literary
history. Humorist Stephen Leacock was a
great friend of the Sibbalds, visited often, and is buried just down the road
from the resort at the pretty St. George’s churchyard, as is author Mazo de la
Roche. De la Roche’s Jalna series
were worldwide bestsellers, making her one of Canada’s bestselling authors
ever. Indeed, her books are available to this day from Dundurn Press.
Today, the Briars still offers the warmth of a
country estate steeped in history while providing all the benefits of an
extensive, modern lakeside resort.
This year, the retreat will be limited to seven participants
to allow for physical distancing. As a bonus, this will mean more one-on-one
time with the instructor.
This year’s retreat is not yet posted, but everything
will be much the same as last year’s retreat. See here.
To reserve a spot, email me at: brianhenry@sympatico.ca
See Brian Henry's complete schedule here, including online and in-person writing workshops, weekly writing classes,
and weekend retreats in Algonquin Park, Alliston, Bolton, Barrie, Brampton,
Burlington, Caledon, Collingwood, Georgetown, Georgina, Guelph, Hamilton,
Jackson’s Point, Kingston, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Midland, Mississauga,
Oakville, Ottawa, Peterborough, St. Catharines, Southampton, Sudbury, Toronto,
Windsor, Woodstock, Halton, Muskoka, Peel, Simcoe, York Region, the GTA,
Ontario and beyond.
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