http://writing.shawguides.com/ Writers Conferences Writing Workshops offers writing conferences, writers workshops, creative career writing programs and literary retreats en-us Copyright 2013 ShawGuides http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:14:42 EST http://www.shawguides.com/images/learning_vacations_creative_careers/learning_vacations_creative_careers.gif http://www.shawguides.com <IMG SRC="http://writing.shawguides.com/images/Sponsors/Thumb/341120130115071013.jpg" BORDER="0" height="75" ALT="Write, Travel, Transform: Writing Retreat in the Scottish Highlands "> Laura calls herself a writing teacher, but writing is just the vehicle. What she really teaches is transformation. Bonnie Harris, Santa Cruz Traveling takes us out of our routine and opens our hearts and minds. When you add writing, the guidance of a seasoned teacher, and the supportive presence of a community of fellow adventurers, the natural benefits of travel are enhanced into something far more powerful and life-changing. Join 7-time bestselling author, Laura in Scotland this summer for The Writing Retreat of Your Dreams. Surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of the Scottish Highlands an enchanting land of castles, bagpipes, and history you will be immersed in the profound quiet necessary for deep creativity. Daily writing circles, coupled with outings to magical places such as Findhorn, Inverness, and Cawdor Castle will provide you with the inspiration you need. Our retreat will be held at Newbold House, Victorian mansion and sister center to Findhorn. During our time together, you will be invited to participate in this remarkable, sustainable community and to explore the wonders this part of the world has to offer. At the end of ten magical days in Scotland, you will return home deeply connected to yourself, your creative voice, and a remarkable new community of friends. The opportunity to be surrounded by a community of soulful people is what makes transformation possible. This trip gave me renewal of my body, mind and spirit. Thank you for giving me such a gift of healing and transformation. Marci Drimer, Baltimore<BR> Join author Laura Davis for a life-changing writing retreat while exploring the magical Scottish Highlands. Immerse yourself in the profound quiet necessary for deep writing while living at Newbold House, Victorian mansion and sister center to Findhorn.<BR> Upcoming Event: The Writer s Retreat of Your Dreams Goes to Scotland - Aug 14 - 24, 2013 - Venue: Newbold House, Forres, Scotland <BR> Year Established: 1996<BR> Number of Programs/Year: 1<BR> Program Length: 10 days<BR> Group Size or S:T Ratio: 10-20<BR> Program Focus: Autobiography Memoir, Fiction, Nature, Non-fiction, Travel<BR> Faculty: 7-time HarperCollins author, Laura Davis, (The Courage to Heal, I Thought We d Never Speak Again, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be) teaches writing leads retreats internationally. She runs The Writer s Journey Roadmap, a free online writing community.<BR> Costs: 3100 (early bird price) includes 10 days lodging and gourmet, organic meals at Newbold House, trips to Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Loch Gardens, Findhorn, Inverness, and Cairngorm Mountain, high tea at Boath House, local guides, daily writing circles.<BR> U.S. Locations: <BR> Global Locations: Findhorn, Scotland <BR> Months: August<BR> Click for more information: http://writing.shawguides.com/Scotland http://writing.shawguides.com/Scotland writing.shawguides.com/Scotland/20130124 ShawGuides.com Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:42:12 EST