Our Intention and Aspiration

The Wake Up and Write Writer’s Retreat Workshop is an offshoot of the original Writers Retreat Workshop, co-founded by Gary and Gail Provost in the 1980’s. As one of the beneficiaries of Gary’s brilliant, funny, and generous teaching, as well as Gail’s insightful enthusiasm and support, I wanted to share with others what they shared with me. I was also fortunate to learn writing practice from Natalie Goldberg, and the experience of writing as a Zen practice brought an added dimension to my own work that I believe will also inform the work of other writers.

I hope that for every writer who attends the workshop, you will be challenged, inspired, encouraged, and surprised by what you learn.  

It's about dreams...
It's about drive...
It's about time.

Welcome!

Carol Dougherty (Doc), Director and Instructor
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Doc consulting with Gary Provost at her first WRW, October 1991
Read Doc's guest post on Writer Unboxed, Sunday, September 11th: http://writerunboxed.com/

Why

  • Six days and five nights to focus entirely on your writing
  • Limited to 25 students, so opportunity for individual attention from our team of instructors
  • A curriculum tailored to bring the best out of you and your work-in-progress

When and Where

  • Monday, November 14th to Saturday, November 19th
  • St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA 

Who

  • David Corbett, Author and Guest Instructor
  • Arianne "Tex" Thompson, Author and Instructor
  • Carol Dougherty, Director and Instructor
  • Jason Sitzes, Editor and Instructor

How

  • Explore the website and see what we offer
  • Contact us if you have any questions
  • Sign up