The Solatidoers from 2008
Plan to arrive on the mountaintop by 4 pm on Monday, September 20th, and we'll get you settled in your room. Then we'll have an orientation session with the whole group. You'll meet everyone before dinner. (Meals at Wildacres are plentiful and healthy.)
We start singing the first evening, and after that, you'll meet with the group every morning for a songwriting prompt and return before lunch to share what you've written. Afternoon sessions will be with Mike Craver. We'll also have a group of creative writers on the mountain with us and you can attend their afternoon readings if you like. There will be plenty of live music and close-by hiking during free times.
We encourage you to take the late afternoons to rest a bit and write so that you can get the most out of your experience.
WHAT TO BRING
Linens and towels are provided. If you like to get out and walk, bring hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes. Dress is very casual, but please be prepared for warm days, chilly nights, and the possibility of rain. You may bring a laptop and printer if you wish. Wildacres has a rather slow wireless Internet connection in the lobby. But there are no telephones in the rooms and cell phone service is spotty. The idea is to retreat and focus on yourself and your writing! You're also welcome to bring any musical instruments, snacks, and your own favorite beverages. Wildacres has a canteen on premises where you may buy soft drinks, snacks, and sweatshirts.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Wildacres is on a mountaintop. Moving from the lodges to the dining hall requires a short hike down and up a hill. A golf cart (and driver) will be available for those requiring assistance in navigating the grounds. The lodge has some rooms outfitted for special accessibility. Please do let us know of any special dietary or other requirements on your registration form so that we can plan for your comfort.
CDS
If you have recordings to sell, by all means bring them. We will also have CDs and books on hand from our performer and the writing faculty that will be available for sale and signing on the last day of the workshop.
