We are overjoyed to organize the 5th Annual Sankofa Sisterhood Writers Retreat to be held once again in the Catskill Mountains, NY
This year’s theme is:
The Writer’s Journey for Survival:
Connecting to Wellness and Moving Towards Wholeness
May 24 – May 27, 2019
This past year has been filled with constant aggression towards women of color through public and personal attacks. Our society would rather have us stay silent, docile and complacent. But WOC writers have always been at the helm of advocating for our communities by being therapists for family members, friends and our students, while at the same time attempting to find balance and self-care for ourselves. Some of us are navigating all that life throws at us and are expected to handle it with grace. It can be hard sometimes to put on that superhero mask when you are dealing with loss, trauma or daily microaggressions. Some of us feel mentally and spiritually drained and some days we don’t even have the energy to lift the pen.
This is why the Sankofa Sisterhood Writers Retreat was born. This is a weekend designed with you in mind. The workshops we are bringing this year are intentionally focused on supporting you in reinforcing your arsenal for survival. Join us for a beautiful weekend of sisterhood while discovering new ways towards wholeness and wellness. The Sankofa Sisterhood is a WWOC centered space where we can find strength in vulnerability, joy and community.
Every year we have a keynote speaker, writing workshops and personal writing time; this year we are adding fun to the agenda. We will dance, meditate, hike and commune and move in nature, surrounded by women writers of color. There is no better way to pamper ourselves. Once again we have the amazing Ysanet Batista of WOKE FOODS, who will provide us with “mindful eating and ancestral foods” that will keep us in a healthy creative flow.
The Sankofa Sisterhood Writers Retreat is a safe space for women of color writers where we put our writing and ourselves first. Put yourself first and register. Spaces are limited.
THIS RETREAT IS FOR:
Women of Color.
Writers who need time and space to write.
Women who need a break to nourish their creativity, body, mind and soul.
Writers who have works they would like to complete.
Women seeking the support and encouragement of “writing in community.”
To register please complete the SSWR Questionnaire: Click LINK
COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE: please RSVP, make payment and send writing sample in a word or PDF document via email to sankofasisterhoodwriters@gmail.com
NOTE about required writing sample: (returning SSWR attendees NO writing sample required, but please fill out the registration and send deposit)
Your writing sample can be a combination of poetry and prose, short excerpts of a larger piece, published or unpublished work. It should be from THREE to FIVE pages, double spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12 font, and double spaced.
RETREAT FEE: $580.00 includes meals, room and workshops
**PRICE CHANGE as of April 28th in honor of my brother – $450.00
*PLEASE READ NOTE ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS**
Writers who pay in full are eligible for first come-first serve bedroom selections. If you know that you are coming with another writer at the time of registration please let your organizers know that you want to room together. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL!
There are only (13) spots available this year. Payments can be made through zelle, quick pay or paypal: alicia.anabel@gmail.com
PAYPAL Fee: *If using paypal please add 2.9%* https://www.paypal.me/diosadominicana
REGISTRATION– $100 Non Refundable deposit due by April 1st.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Non-refundable deposit of $100 to hold your spot is due upon registration.
OPTION 1: Payment in full $580.00 (+$50 refundable insurance deposit) due April 30th.
OPTION 2: Payment plan – 2 payments of $265.00 (includes +$50 refundable insurance deposit) – – April 15th and April 30th.
DAY PASSES: Inquire by email
IMPORTANT DATES
April 1st – RSVP CLOSES all registration fees must be paid to hold space
April 15th and 30th – PAYMENT PLAN DUE DATES
April 30th, 2019 ALL Payments Due
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Full refund (minus the $100 deposit) by April 24th , 2019
NO REFUNDS after April 24th, 2019. You can refill your spot with an eligible candidate who fills out the application and registers, including paying the $100 deposit.
BEDROOM SELECTION ** Special note, the new house has five bathrooms
Bedroom 2 – queen – shared queen / shared beds — sleeps 2 people – $450.00pp + $50 refundable
Bedroom 3 – queen – shared queen / shared beds — sleeps 2 people – $450.00pp + $50 refundable
Bedroom 4 – (4) queen beds – shared queen / shared beds — sleeps 8 people – $450.00pp + $50 refundabl
Bedroom 5 – twin/ single – PRIVATE ROOM – $550
Bedroom 7 – The library sleep sofa /futon (2) **Discounted rate for students, artists, or unemployed professionals — inquire by email.
To make deposit: PAY NOW
We look forward to hosting an amazing weekend filled with creativity, nourishment, inspiration and productivity!
Regards,
Sankofa Sisterhood Organizers
The Writer and The Story 