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Scribente Maternum Writing Retreats

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Retreats specially curated for writers who identify as mothers

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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:

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Write Like a Mother Retreat

November 7-10, 2024

Coco Northeast

In the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis arts district​

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This retreat includes:

  • Time and space to write

  • Curated craft sessions with acclaimed writers and teachers

  • Supportive feedback (and space to share more than just writing)

  • Mindfulness practices and intentional movement

  • The unique and brave Scribente Maternum writer-moms community

  • Opportunities to explore and support the arts and culture of the Twin Cities

  • FREE writer goodies, curated from vendors across the upper Midwest

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Additional amenities:

  • Welcome reception on Thursday evening

  • Breakfast each morning

  • Lunch each day

  • Saturday night dinner together as a group

  • Opportunities to experience other arts and culture in the Twin Cities area

  • Celebratory closing session, including opportunities for participants to share their work.

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Investment 

  • We work very hard to keep the cost of our retreats as affordable as possible, never charging more than our expenses:

    • Only 7 "Super planner" tickets: $497 (Until April 1, 2024 or while supplies last)

    • 15 "Still on top of things" tickets: $527 (Until September 15, 2024 or while supplies last)

    • 10 "Life is crazy enough" standard-rate-but-still-a-steal tickets: $547 (Until November 1, 2024 or while supplies last)

  • We know retreats are necessary for everyone, but that the expense can still be difficult. To that end, we offer a You Deserve to Be Here fund, supported by generous sponsors and our own retreat participants. Apply for those funds here.

 

Travel and Lodging:

  • Lodging: While registration does not include lodging, there are a number of short-term rentals in Northeast Minneapolis. We are also working to secure a block of rooms at a nearby hotel.

  • Travel: Northeast Minneapolis is about a ten-minute drive from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. There is plenty of street parking for locals who are driving.

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Retreat Schedule

  • See tentative retreat schedule below -- schedule is subject to change.

  • Scroll to see the amazing facilitators who have facilitated past Write Like a Mother retreats. 

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Tentative Retreat Schedule

Thursday, November 7

  • 5:00-7:00pm: Welcome Gathering at one of Northeast Minneapolis's amazing distilleries. Spirits and non-alcoholic options available. (optional)

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Friday, November 8

  • 8:30-9:00am: Breakfast and coffee

  • 9:00-9:30am: Welcome and intention-setting

  • 9:30-10:00am: Opening movement and centering

  • 10:00-11:00am: Introductions and time with small groups

  • 11:00am-12:30pm: Writing workshop

  • 12:30-2:00pm: Lunch and time to write

  • 2:00-3:30pm: Workshop

  • 3:30-4:30pm: Debriefing and conversation with small groups

  • 4:30pm: Closing and group photo

  • 5:30pm: Dinner out (optional, location TBD)

  • 7:30pm: Theater performance (location TBD)

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Saturday, November 9

  • 8:30-9:00am: Breakfast and coffee

  • 9:00-9:30am: Welcome and intention-setting

  • 9:30-10:00am: Opening movement and centering

  • 10:00-11:00am: Debriefing and conversation with small groups

  • 11:00am-12:30pm: Writing workshop

  • 12:30-2:00pm: Lunch and time to write

  • 2:00-4:00pm: Experiential art and writing experience at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

  • 4:00-5:00pm: Closing with small groups

  • 5:00pm: Large group ceremonial closing

  • 6:00pm: Group celebratory dinner, including an opportunity to share your writing

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Sunday, November 10

Optional breakfast. Attendees are free to leave anytime during the day.​

Past Retreat Facilitators

Incredible facilitators have lead sessions at our Write Like a Mother retreats. We are working hard to secure facilitators for this year's event. If you are a writer in the Minneapolis area and would be interested in facilitating, please let us know.

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