2024 Writer Retreat
August 2-5, 2024
A writer retreat for OKRWG members to come together to get to know each other a little better in a more casual setting while also enjoying writing exercises, writing workshops, writing games, and actual writing time.
If you'd like to sponsor this program, please fill out the donation form at the bottom of this page.
Retreat Ticket Prices:
​
Option 1: OVERNIGHT PASS split pay option:
$85 is due by March 31st to hold your spot and is nonrefundable, the other $90 is due July 1st
​
Option 2: DAY ONLY PASS split pay:
$65 IS DUE BY March 31st to hold your spot and is nonrefundable, the other $60 is due July 1st
​
Option 3: OVERNIGHT PAID IN FULL PASS:
$175 paid before March 31st ($85 of which is nonrefundable, other $90 is refundable until July 1st)
​
Option 4: DAY ONLY PAID IN FULL PASS:
$125 paid before March 31st ($65 of which is nonrefundable, other $60 refundable until July 1st)
​
Option 5: SINGLE DAY PASS - SATURDAY ONLY
$75 paid before July 1st ($15 is nonrefundable to cover admin costs & fees)
​
Option 6: SINGLE DAY PASS - SUNDAY ONLY
$75 paid before July 1st ($15 is nonrefundable to cover admin costs & fees)
​
Option 7: HEART AWARDS GALA EVENT TICKET
(Only for Heart Finalists who DO NOT REGISTER TO ATTEND THE RETREAT or Heart Finalist Guest)
Heart Finalist are only allowed 1 guest each. Nonrefundable after July 1st)
$35
​
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER JULY 1ST
Venue: VRBO Rental
Address: 4150 W. Waterloo Rd, Edmond, OK 73025
Room Situation: (Assume you are sharing a room and plan accordingly, King & Queen beds will be assigned to friends who don't mind sharing. )
​
​
Room Assignments for Members Staying Overnight:
-
Office(Downstairs):
-
3 Officer Cots: Ariel White, Vinita Eggers, Jennifer McMurrain
-
-
Downstairs Master:
-
1 King Bed: Dion Mayes Burnett & Vickey Malone Kennedy
-
1 Full Pullout Bed: Candice Gilmer
-
1 Full Bed: Maegan Abel
-
1 Twin Trundle pullout: Elizabeth Shawgo
-
Small room officer cot: Collette Carmon
-
Small room officer cot: Sarah Bale
-
-
Downstairs small room:
-
1 Officer Cot ~ Sabrina Fish
-
-
Upstairs Master:
-
1 Queen: Brenda Callaway
-
1 Queen pullout: Gabrielle Schuffert
-
1 Twin Upper Bunk - Liz Pendergraft
-
1 Full Lower Bunk- Kathleen Rohrbach
-
Small room officer cot: Chelsea Chevalier
-
-
Queen room 1 Upstairs:
-
1 Queen bed: Charlie Hilliard & Desiree Patten
-
-
Queen room 2 Upstairs:
-
1 Queen bed: Stephanie Lake Writing Duo(need names)
-
-
Upstairs Landing:
-
1 couch(does not pull out) Heather Barlow
-
Members who have registered for the day only:
Kristen Williams
Cecely Jones
Staci Mauney
Amanda Shults
Danielle Ellison(Saturday)
Kate Minty
Malinda Fink
Clarissa Dunn
Kaitlin Lashley (Saturday)
Jennifer Wade (Saturday)
Trisza Ray
Jodi Ortiz
Chelsi Roberts
Briana Mitchell (Saturday)
Registered for the Heart Gala only:
Tamara Grantham
Dee Burks
Wilette Youkey
Jess Bryant
Lesley Heenan
Linda Broday
Virginia Barlow
George Barlow
Nearby Hotels (for those who don't want to stay at the venue)
These are about a 10-15 minute drive depending on traffic.
2024 Retreat Schedule
This schedule will be filled out more completely as the retreat gets closer.
*I will have gluten free and vegan options to the best of my ability including GF bread, vegan butter, vegan salad dressing, etc)
FRIDAY
4pm ~ Arrival
6pm ~ Dinner: Baked Potato Bar, salad, tea, water, soda
​
SATURDAY
9am ~ Breakfast: oatmeal, boiled eggs, pastries, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, juice
10am ~ Writing Exercise:
Exercise 1: Photo Writing Prompt: Intimacy
Exercise 2: Photo Writing Prompt : Dialogue
Exercise 3: Sene Scenarios
11:15am ~ Writing Game:
Game 1: Guess that Book
Game 2: Match the Cover
12pm ~ Lunch: Sandwiches/Salad Bar, veggies, hummus, meat, cheese, chips, fruit, tea, water
1pm ~ Workshops:
#1 Writing 101 (Novice Track)
#2: Does the Carpet Match the Drapes: Book Cover Edition (Advanced Track)
2-7pm ~ Writing Time
4-7pm ~ Officers Set up for Heart Awards
7pm ~ Heart Awards Gala
Dinner: Taco Bar with flour and corn tortillas, bean & meat options, veggies, chips, queso, salsa
8:30pm ~ Game Night: Romance vs. The World
​
SUNDAY
9am ~ Breakfast: Oatmeal, Yogurt, fruit, granola, pastries, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, juice
10am ~ Writing Exercise:
Exercise 4: Writing Sprints for Prizes
11am ~ Writing Game:
Game 3: 1st Line Game
Game 4: Trope & Genre Bingo
12pm ~ Lunch: Sandwich/Salad Bar, veggies, hummus, chips, fruit, tea, water (leftovers will also be available)
1pm ~ Round Table Discussions:
#1 Novice Round Table (Bring Your Questions)
#2 Advanced Round Table (Bring Your Questions)
2-5pm ~ Writing Time
5-6pm ~ Workshop
#3 Canva 101 ~ Let's Get Graphic with Sabrina & Sarah
6pm ~ Dinner: Pasta, salad, garlic bread & Use up groceries left from previous days dinners & lunches
7pm ~ Pictionary ​(Theme night: Kaftans & Cocktails! Wear your favorite kaftan(some folks call them muumuus)
​
MONDAY
8:30am ~Breakfast: Use up groceries left over from previous days breakfasts
9am ~ Cleanup
10am ~ Check out
WHAT'S PROVIDED
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Some snacks
Water, coffee, tea, 2 liter sodas in various flavors
Dishes
Linens & towels are provided
Free Wifi
TV in living areas and bedrooms
Pool
Fire pit
Hair dryer
Washer & dryer
Iron & board
Parking
Kettle & coffee maker
Blender
Toaster
Microwave
Grill
THINGS TO CONSIDER BRINGING
Extra blanket & pillow
Swimsuit
Sweater if you tend to get cold
Lap top for writing
Notebook & pens/pencils for writing exercises
Earbuds/Headphones for writing time
Fave coffee or creamer
Snacks
Insulated water cup/bottle
Lap desk
Fave alcoholic beverages
Games/Cards/Dominoes for after dinner social time
Your favorite Caftan(muumuu)
2024 Retreat Shirt Design
Sizes S-3XL
Purchase on same page where you register for the retreat.
Shirt purchase encouraged for group photo.
THANK YOU TO OUR RETREAT SPONSORS!
