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Saturday June 4, 9am-3pm and Sunday June 5, 9am-3pm.
Dedicate two days to your writing and/or art! Gather supplies, snacks, and your art or manuscript. Head on over to the Loft or find a cozy spot at home. It's time for a writing retreat!
Led by Laura Wollett, Sandy Budiansky, and Heather Kelly, we'll set goals, break into groups to share progress and swap ideas, and of course, write and create. The goal of the retreat is simple -- write and connect with other writers and creators. Join us in person at the Loft or via Zoom.
Come for both days or just one!
Agenda
Agenda
Day 1
June 4, 2022
Day 2
June 5, 2022
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Prep! Drive to the Loft or set up your home retreat space.
Prep! Drive to the Loft or set up your home retreat space.
Get ready to write! Prep your workspace, get cozy, write down your to-do list. https://www.facebook.com/groups/31688441231554038:55 AM - 9:00 AM
Support First Book!
Support First Book!
Take a minute to share the link again via your socials. Thank you for supporting First Book in getting books and learning materials into the hands of kids who need them. Here's the link: https://support.firstbook.org/fundraiser/38947559:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Retreat Begins
Retreat Begins
Join Zoom or find your seat for a retreat welcome and housekeeping details. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72049673529:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Pep Talk with Pam
Pep Talk with Pam
Don't miss getting psyched up to work with our awesome team coach, Pam Vaughan!9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Work Sprint!
Work Sprint!
Let's get all that work done! It's time for quiet productivity! Put in those headphones, open up that manuscript, or grab those paintbrushes. We'll sprint until 10:30.10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Stretches and Tea
Stretches and Tea
Time for a beverage refill: water, tea, coffee. Stretch and take a walk. Maybe even down to the Good Earth for a well-deserved smoothie.10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Work Sprint!
Work Sprint!
Our second spring. Really try to get in the flow!11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Check in
Check in
Check in with your small group via Zoom or in person to share progress and successes. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/720496735212:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
Lunch
Eat your bagged lunch, go for a walk on the rail trail, or go to one of the many Hudson restaurants. Enjoy the community and fresh air! We'll have a list of restaurants to choose from.1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Work Sprint
Work Sprint
Sit down and get back to your work!2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Stretches and Chocolate
Stretches and Chocolate
Time for a snack and a walk around the room. Maybe even a visit to the Knotty Pine for inspiration (and chocolate).2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Last Work Sprint of the Day
Last Work Sprint of the Day
Get that last burst of creativity out onto the page!3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
A Happy Goodbye
A Happy Goodbye
Join Zoom for a quick celebration of a day’s hard work and an update on First Book fundraising. For those at the Loft, you can leave your workspace as is if you are coming back on Sunday (we'll lock the doors). Feel free to grab dinner with your fellow Lofters before going home. Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7204967352
First Book LInk: https://support.firstbook.org/fundraiser/38947553:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Optional Walk on the Rail Trail/ Hudson Art Fest
Optional Walk on the Rail Trail/ Hudson Art Fest
Enjoy the Rail Trail, walk, and decompress after a good day's work! Check out the Hudson Art Fest, which ends at 4pm! Make plans for dinner if you want.8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Here We Go Again!
Here We Go Again!
Set your goals for the day and get your materials ready. Check out the Write Now Facebook page for motivating memes and virtual chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/31688441231554038:55 AM - 9:00 AM
Support First Book
Support First Book
Get those donations in! Share on social media and get the word out. Let's hit our donation goal. https://support.firstbook.org/fundraiser/38947559:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Retreat Begins
Retreat Begins
Join Zoom or find your seat for a retreat welcome and housekeeping details. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72049673529:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Work Sprint
Work Sprint
It's time for quiet productivity. Put in those headphones, open up that manuscript, or grab those paint brushes.10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Stretches and Tea
Stretches and Tea
Don't forget to get up, move around, refill your water, coffee, or tea.10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Work Sprint
Work Sprint
Time to reach your goals!11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Check In
Check In
Check in with your small group via Zoom or in person to share progress and successes. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/720496735212:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch
Eat your bagged lunch, go for a walk on the rail trail, or go to one of the many Hudson restaurants. Enjoy the community and fresh air!1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Work Sprint
Work Sprint
Last spring of the day! Time to meet all your goals and focus to get to the finish line.2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Support First Book!
Support First Book!
Take a moment to submit your final donations to First Book. Let's hit our goal!
https://support.firstbook.org/fundraiser/38947552:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Farewell
Farewell
Join Zoom for a final tally of our fundraising efforts for First Book and to celebrate our hard work!
For folks in person on Sunday, feel free to stay and write or go for a walk! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72049673523:00 PM - 5:00 PM
After Hours
After Hours
TBD--Apps and cocktails at a local pub. Let's celebrate a great weekend of work. If you're at home, take a well deserved break and enjoy a good dinner.
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Saturday at the Loft Retreat
If you are planning to join us at the Writers' Loft in person on Saturday, June 4th, from 9am-3pm, then this is the ticket for you!
Complimentary
Sunday At the Loft Retreat
If you are planning to join us at the Loft in person Sunday, June 5th, 9am-1pm, then this is the ticket for you!
Complimentary
Saturday Virtual Retreat
If you are planning to zoom in to the retreat on Saturday, June 4th, 9am to 3pm EDT, then this is the ticket for you!
Complimentary
Sunday Virtual Retreat
If you are planning on zooming in to the retreat on Sunday June 5th, 9am to 1pm EDT, then this is the ticket for you!
Complimentary