An Overview
Who among us now is writing to probe and illumine the ebb and flow of this pilgrimage called life? Who is tilling the soil of the spiritual journey in ways that both bless and challenge today’s readers? Who among us hears a call to articulate with clarity and resonance the hungers of 21st century hearts, minds, and souls?
If you can answer “Here I am” to any of these questions, consider applying for this workshop, offered by the Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation and our partners The ART HIVE and the Peregrine Book Company. Stretching over five days, the workshop will feature in person teaching sessions with noted writer Robert Benson, daily times for the participants’ own writing practice, and group sessions for reading and responding to each others’ work. The workshop will begin with a reading by Robert that is open to the public on Monday night. This will be a great opportunity to visit with the other participants and get to know a little more about your home for the next week - Prescott, AZ. Starting Tuesday morning, a rhythm of teachings from Robert in the morning, self-guided writing and fellowship in the afternoons, and dinner + group readings in the evenings will occur through Friday.
Apply if you are One who:
• Hears an invitation to put your own story and other stories you carry on paper
• Writes from various genres and levels of experience (including poets, songwriters, playwrights; published or not)
• Desires to contribute to a culture of respect and reciprocity through the creative arts and spiritual development in keeping with the mission of the Ross Lynn Foundation
• Who is willing to invest in and expand their capacity for writing
Important Dates to Remember:
Deadline to Apply: April 21st
Notification of Acceptance: May 10th
Travel In Date: June 23rd or morning of June 24th
Dates of Workshop: June 24th - June 28th
Travel Out Date: June 29th
The Workshop Cost is:
$500.00 for Early Birds from now until April 5th
$550.00 for registrations April 6th until April 21th
Lodging (not included in workshop pricing) has been reserved at the Hotel St. Michael. The Ross Lynn Foundation has secured a block of rooms at a special rate for accepted participants. Upon acceptance, we will provide the info necessary to secure a room at the workshop rate.
How to Apply:
The application process requires the inclusion of the following:
• A Recent Writing Sample of No More Than 1200 words
• A Non-Refundable $20 Application Fee
Our workshop is limited to a maximum of 12 persons who will be selected from the total pool of applicants. If selected, your application fee will be credited to your full workshop fee.
About Robert Benson
His Guiding Principle: paying attention to the everyday things that point us to the presence of the extraordinary and the sacred
His Favorite Topics: prayer, liturgy, spirituality, vocation, travel, baseball, and the Rule of St. Benedict
His Idea of a Good Time: Guiding others in the art and craft of writing
His Books (a partial list): Between the Dreaming and the Coming True, Living Prayer, The Echo Within, Dancing on the Head of a Pen, and, a breviary, Venite
