The RMFW 2024 Writers Retreat is scheduled for May 30 to June 2 at the beautiful Franciscan Retreat Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Immersed in this tranquil environment, authors are encouraged to come and work, network with other authors, join a critique group, and gather valuable knowledge from others in the industry. Lodging and meals are included in the price of the retreat. Registration is open. Rooms sell out fast and reservations are first come, first accepted. Questions can be directed to Sunshine Knight, Retreat Chair, at retreat@rmfw.org.
Workshop instructors will be Bernadette Marie, Kate Jonuska, Lisa Manifold, Corinne O’Flynn, and Jessica Mehring. Topics and information on each workshop will be announced in March.
Workshops and Schedule: Coming Soon
FAQ
How much does it cost to attend the retreat?
RMFW does not aim to make money on the retreat; we aim to break even. We divide the total costs (location rental plus speaker fees) by the target number of attendees to give you the most affordable experience possible.
The costs to attend the 2024 retreat are:
- $449 | Single attendee rate. Three nights with a room to yourself, plus meals.
- $349 | Roommate rate. Three nights sharing a room with two (or three) twin beds, plus meals.
- $75 | Days Only rate for writers who want to make their own lodging arrangements or drive home at night. This covers one day of the retreat plus all meals for that day. You may select one or more days.
What’s included in the cost of registration?
- Three nights’ lodging in one of the Franciscan Retreat Center’s comfortable rooms. Additional nights are available if you would like to extend your stay. Contact the FRC to check availability.
- All meals (Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast).
- Access to FRC’s vast grounds and all their guest amenities, including massage therapy, native trails, a labyrinth, and a peace park.
- Minutes-away access to Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Cripple Creek, Glen Eyrie Castle, The Olympic Complex, and Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
- After-dinner author readings and informational chats.
- The opportunity to meet and spend time with other writers.
- The opportunity to relax and draw inspiration from the gorgeous mountain views and relaxed setting.
- The opportunity to spend time focusing solely on being a writer.
- Writing Time