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 Retreat Schedule:
  
 Thursday, October 9, 2008
 An afternoon workshop session with fellow participants.
  • Welcome reception and dinner at the historic Port Restaurant in the St. James Hotel.
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     Friday, October 10, 2008
  • Morning and afternoon workshop sessions where you will learn new writing techniques and ways to transform your ideas into a meaningful work.
  • Afternoon tea with Patricia McDonald, publisher and founder of the Afton Press. Noted for its distinctive and finely crafted books, the Afton Press publishes works of historic and Minnesota interest.
  • An optional early morning hike through Red Wing’s fall splendor with naturalist Bruce Ause.
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     Saturday, October 11, 2008
     
  • Morning and afternoon workshop sessions.
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  • An evening wine and cheese reception where you may read aloud and share a selection from your work with fellow participants.
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     Sunday, October 12, 2008
     
  • An extended workshop session and brunch.
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  • Farewell to participants.
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     In addition, you will meet one-on-one to discuss your work with either Mary Kay or Denise during the retreat. In February 2009, you will have the opportunity to submit some work you have completed following the retreat for written feedback from both Mary Kay and Denise.
      
     
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