Boutique Writing Retreat

Second Boutique Writing Retreat

Due to an overwhelming response, the First Writing Retreat is now full – we will be offering a second Retreat. 

KIRA – Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts – St Andrews NB

Sunday, October 14 -Saturday, October 20, 2018

This KIRA Boutique Retreat invites former KIRA Resident Artists (Roger Moore (June, 2017) and Jeremy Gilmer (July, 2018) to blend their knowledge and skills with those of the Kingsbrae Artistic Director, Geoff Slater, in a unique Artistic Retreat, tailored to the needs of each participant.

KIRA Boutique Retreats offer a series of one-on-one and small group encounters within the glorious surroundings of the KIRA Residence. The KIRA Boutique experience includes scheduled one-on-one interviews with each of three instructors, Blue Pencil Cafés, small group workshops (according to demand), lively meal time discussions, and evening readings and talks by facilitators and participants. The secret of these unique KIRA Boutique Retreats is the unbeatable ratio of participants to facilitators within a small, welcoming artistic community. Your KIRA Boutique Experience may also include the wonders of whale-watching, the award-winning gardens at Kingsbrae, special events at Kingsbrae Garden, and the beauties of the resort town of St. Andrews. As a participant, you can enjoy the solitude of your 20’ x 20’ artistic studio or you can join in the artistic discussions launched by our expert facilitators.

RETREAT FEES: The KIRA Boutique Experience costs $750 for a six night retreat.  This includes:

1. 6 nights accommodation in the beautiful KIRA residence.
2. 2 meals a day
3. Tailor-made writing workshops (on demand).
4. Blue Pencil Cafés, one-on-one interviews with the facilitators.
5. Round-table artistic discussions at meal times.
6. Evening talks and / or open reading sessions.

Facilitators: ​Geoff Slater, Artistic Director, Kingsbrae Garden / KIRA. ​Roger Moore, award winning poet and short story writer, KIRA (June, 2017). ​Jeremy Gilmer, CBC finalist (short story), KIRA (July, 2018).

Please contact Mary Jones to sign up. Phone 506-529-8281