Fearless Writing Retreat for Women at Seabrook Island near Charleston, SC

The 8th Annual Fearless Writing
on the Beach Retreat for Women

Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Seabrook Island is 30 miles south of Charleston, SC

Thursday, April 12 - Sunday, April 15, 2012

This retreat is full. Please see other retreat opportunities

Early Bird Registration Deadline:  February 14 
Final Payment Due: March 14
Registration remains open until April 6 if space is available.

Description

What is bliss if not writing at the beach?  Think of mornings writing in group with the meeting room doors open onto the deck. An osprey settles in the palmetto outside the window. At tide's turn, you trek down the beach to watch the dolphins play and sit a while to write the afternoon away. Later you might nap in your private room, or take a bike ride around the island. Peggy provides an atmosphere of support and individual attention; she also participates in group writes and is readily available. With additional time to write on your own, you are sure to take home a full notebook and wonderful memories.  Click here to see the comments of women writers who have attended this retreat. 

Limited to 15 women.

View Photo Gallery: click here

Location

St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center is located in the Seabrook Island gated community at Johns Island, South Carolina. Operated by the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, it encompasses three-hundred acres of coastal wildlife refuge:  deer, loggerheads, bobcats, red & silver fox, and a pod of 100 dolphins plays right off shore.  Cycle and walk the streets and beaches of Seabrook as well as those of the conference center. St. Christopher's is 30 miles south of Charleston.   Please read the retreat center rules and learn more about this wonderful place at www.stchristopher.org.

Note:  ClarityWorks is not affiliated with any church or religious or spiritual organization.

Accommodations and Meals

Single occupancy; each room has 2 double beds and a private bath. One handicap accessible room is assigned to us; early notification of need for this is advisable. No TV; unreliable cell phone service. Buffet style meals in the dining hall; the challenge lies in not overeating!

Time

Check in Thursday, April 12 at 4:00 pm.

Check out Sunday, April 15 by 10:00 am.

Registration Procedures

 •    Express interest, request information, and inquire about available space by clicking on  Seabrook Inquiry Form.
•    Peggy will contact you for a phone appointment to discuss your writing and what you wish to gain from the retreat.
•    Submit three pages of your writing. It need not be polished. The purpose of this submission is to acquaint Peggy with where you are in your writing so she can assess your needs and the needs of the group.
•    Sign and submit the retreat agreements and submit medical emergency forms. Click here to download forms.

  Cost

Cost covers a private room with bath for 3 nights, all meals and the program.

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $400 secures your reservation.

Early Bird Price: $760. Deadline February 14.

Regular Price: $810

March 14. Registration remains open until April 5 if space is available.

You may pay by check or be invoiced through PayPal on request. On PayPal, you will be charged an additional 2.9% of the total as a processing fee; it will be noted as a shipping charge.

Scholarships for NC residents: The Candy Maier Scholarship Fund for Women Writers

No partial attendance or commuter attendance is allowed.

Registration is confirmed only by receipt of deposit or full payment. Rooms are assigned by lottery. Special requests can only be filled to accommodate physical or medical needs. A room with handicap access is available.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Deposits are nonrefundable. No refunds can be given.  No exceptions can be made.

The full amount will be retained if you cancel your registration after March 14.

A full refund will be given if ClarityWorks cancels the retreat. 

Travel and Other Information

By car: For GPS users, the address is 2810 Seabrook Island Road, Johns Island, SC. Directions can also be found at www.stchristopher.org/indes.php?Directions
By air: Fly into Charleston, SC airport. From there you can take a cab to St. Christopher at Seabrook Island. Cost is around $50. ClarityWorks will connect air travelers so that they may arrange to share a cab if possible. Once at the conference center you will not need a car, so car rental is not necessary.
Other: Seabrook and Johns Island provide wonderful low trafficked flat roads for bicycle riding along the coast and marshes. You may reserve a bike at kiawahislandbikerentals.com. They offer free delivery and pick up on the dates of your choice and reasonable rental rates if you notify them that you'll be staying at St. Christopher's. You may also, of course, bring your own bike. You may  rent or bring a kayak or canoe as well. Swimming is not allowed on the St. Christopher’s beach unless a certified lifeguard is present. Linens are provided but you are asked to bring your own beach towels. Please take the time to read the conference center rules on their website at: http://www.stchristopher.org/