Scribente Maternum Writing Retreats
Retreats specially curated for writers who identify as mothers
Scribente Maternum was formed out of a desire to find balance between our children as writing inspiration and their perpetual presence as writing distraction. Join us for our next chance to write together as a community:
Write Like a Mother Retreat
October 20-23, 2022
Baltimore, Maryland
Registration opens soon! Stay in the loop to be the first to hear about it and snag a great discount at the same time.
This retreat includes:
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Time and space to write
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Writer-moms community
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Craft and writing-focused sessions with local writers and teachers
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Mindfulness practices
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Intentional movement
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Opportunities to explore and support the city of Baltimore
What else is included?
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Welcome reception
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Breakfast each morning from local restaurants
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Lunch each day from local restaurants
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Celebratory dinner at local Busboys & Poets restaurant
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Curated tools and gifts, perfect for every writer-mom
Retreat Schedule (subject to change)
Thursday, October 20, 4-7pm
Opening social hour and welcome with light hors d'oeuvres (included)
Friday, October 21, 8am-5pm
8:30-9:00 - Continental breakfast (included) and welcome
9:00-9:45 - Centering activity with Ana Rodney
9:45-10:45 - Time with small writing groups
11:00-noon - Visual journaling workshop and intention-setting with Amanda Burnham
Noon-1:00 - Lunch (included) and solo or group writing time
1:00-2:00 - Craft writing seminar with local writing teacher
2:00-5:30 - Small group and independent writing time with dedicated pockets for intentional movement
5:30-7:00 - Free time
7:00 - Group dinner (optional)
Saturday, October 22, 8am-5pm
8:30-9:00 - Continental breakfast (included) and welcome
9:00-9:45 - Centering activity with Jaree Cottman
9:45-10:45 - Time with small writing groups
11:00-noon - Private craft workshops with CityLit Studio visiting writers
Noon-1:00 - Lunch (included) and solo or group writing time
1:00-3:30 - CityLit Studio "Craft, Creativity & Community" readings and Q&A
3:30-5:00 - Small group and independent writing time
5:00-5:30 - Closing ritual with Maria Broom
7:00 - Group dinner (included) at Busboys and Poets with optional readings
Sunday, October 23, 10am
Farewell brunch (optional)