April  3 - 5, 2009


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 Founded by Author, Doris Larson
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Dear "Punderson" past attendees: 
While this is a new location for 2009, you can rest assured, this will be the same wonderful, fun, exciting, supportive, great weekend it has been for the past 8 years - only with a little more breathing room - a little more space to... 
get away or get together. 
So, come on, we'll "hold hands while we cross the street!"  
I hope you will join us for another 
Writing Retreat: In The Company of Women.
                                        Sally 





Maumee Bay Resort
1750 Park Rd # 2
Oregon, OH 43618
(419) 836-9009
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WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE RESORT:

Hike
Developed hiking trails include the Mouse Trail, a three-mile trail that winds through meadows and woods, and several miles of trails for hiking, bicycling and cross-country skiing. A 2-mile boardwalk, adjacent to the resort, winding through swamp and marsh wetlands, has interpretive signs, an observation blind and tower and wheelchair accessible loop.


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Golf
Maumee Bay features the links-style golf course found near the water. Designed by Arthur Hills, the course measures 6,136 yards from the white tees with a slope of 122 and U.S.G.A. rating of 69.6 all the way to 6,941 yards from the championship gold tees with a slope of 129 and U.S.G.A. rating of 73.3. The course is the site of regional qualifying for the U.S. Open. For tee times, call the pro shop at 419.836.9009.


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Swim
The Resort features an indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpools and sauna. Lake swimming is easily accessible at the inland lake with 1500 feet of beach as well as on the shore of Lake Erie.


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Massage Therapist
Cost is $35 for 1/2 hour and $70 for 1 hour. Service is available year-round, must call the property directly to set up appointments prior to your arrival at 419-836-1466.

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View Wildlife
In the spring and fall, visitors to Maumee Bay State Park can view warblers, flycatchers, vireos, tanagers and orioles from the boardwalk adjacent to the resort. From November through April, visitors will find plentiful waterfowl as well as occasional tundra swans. This wetland habitat is also where monarch butterflies are raised, tagged and released each year. The Trautman Nature Center at Maumee Bay State Park offers state-of-the-art interpretive exhibits, interactive computer displays, an auditorium and wildlife feeding stations visible from viewing windows.





What You'll get at the Writing Retreat

All prices are PER PERSON

COSTS TO BE LISTED SOON

COMPLETE WEEKEND: Consists of :  6 one hour/fifteen minute workshops & bonus workshop; 
and includes: Friday evening Presenters Panel and Saturday evening Open Readings; 
Lodging Friday & Saturday nights and All Meals. 
(Friday Dinner - Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Sunday Breakfast)

LODGING OPTIONS

                                                                   
  Guest Room in Lodge: 

  Single Room: $

  Shared Room (two): $



  TWO BEDROOM COTTAGES: 

Note:  Cottages are not within casual walking distance from the Lodge. 
However, there is ample parking at each cottage and parking is plentiful at the Lodge.
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All cabins contain kitchen/cooking utensils, coffee maker, microwave. 
Linens and towels are provided.   






Two Bedroom Cottages:  The first level includes living area, kitchen, bathroom with shower (no tub) and two bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the second with a bunk bed. 
The two bedroom cottage includes a second story loft, which offers two twin beds. 
*Note: Ladies, ideally this choice is best for two or four people; 3 in single beds {bunks} and 1 in the double bed.
(I leave it up to you as to who gets the "big" bed!)



Only one available - FOUR BEDROOM COTTAGE - Only one available
  The first reservation & full payment received...gets it!  
  Reservation and full payment for this cottage MUST be received by: FEBRUARY 1, 2009.
Cost: 
Four Bedroom Cottage: The first level includes living area, kitchen, bathroom with shower (no tub) and two bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the second with two sets of bunk beds. Two additional bedrooms and bathroom with shower (no tub) are found on the second level. One bedroom on the second level includes a double bed and the second is furnished with a bunk and a twin bed. This cottage can sleep up to eleven people.

Saturday...A La Carte


ONLY SATURDAY CONFERENCE
April 4, 2009

 4 one hour/fifteen minute workshops & bonus workshop
 and includes: Saturday Breakfast and Lunch.



                                                 
SATURDAY CONFERENCE + +  


April 4, 2009


4 one hour/fifteen minute workshops & bonus workshop;

Breakfast & Lunch PLUS DINNER PLUS OPEN READINGS

 

 

 


SATURDAY CONFERENCE + + + 



 April 4, 2009


4 one hour/fifteen minute workshops & bonus workshop; 


Breakfast & Lunch PLUS DINNER


PLUS OPEN READINGS PLUS


            GUEST ROOM in Lodge



Please email me at:  overnightsaturday@BigWits.com for cost and availability of this option.

 

 


REGISTRATION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE.  

YOU MAY REGISTER

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER - 2008.

                                                     


    See Workshops & Presenters from 2008 Retreat

Comments from 2008 attendees:

"Stimulating and safe, inspiring and encouraging - absolutely wonderful!"

"This was my first retreat - I so enjoyed it!"

"The weekend recharges and gets ideas moving - Thank you so much."

"It was a wonderful experience, all of it!"

"Wonderful. Life changing, affirming."


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 Need more information?
Email: ITCOW@BigWits.com

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