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Writers Retreat at Greenwood in St Francisville, Louisiana
Spend a weekend on the beautiful grounds of Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana and work on your writing with Louisiana's Poet Laureate
Jack B. Bedell.
During the weekend retreat hosted by A Celebration of Literature and Art, Jack Bedell will focus on helping writers to really lock in on voice, tone and a sense of community. Writers are invited to bring or submit up to 5 pages of writing for critique and group discussion. There will also be the opportunity to generate new writing on site during the workshop sessions.
A welcome Wine & Cheese Reception will be held at a local bookshop on Friday evening. Workshop begins at 9am on Saturday morning and will end at noon on Sunday. The fee for the workshop is $250.00 and includes Welcome Reception , all workshop sessions Saturday and Sunday, breakfast both days and lunch on Saturday. Dinners are on your own.
The workshop is limited to 12 participants. We have secured a block of rooms at Greenwood so that you are right on site adjoining the workshop room. To reserve a room contact Greenwood Plantation and be sure to let them know you are attending this event.
About Jack B. Bedell: Jack B. Bedell is Professor of English and Coordinator of Creative Writing at Southeastern Louisiana University where he also edits Louisiana Literature and directs the Louisiana Literature Press. His latest collections are Elliptic (Yellow Flag Press, 2016), Revenant (Blue Horse Press, 2016), and Bone-Hollow, True: New & Selected Poems (Texas Review Press, 2013). His work has appeared in the Southern Review, Sport Literate, The Fourth River, Hudson Review, River Teeth, Terrain.org, Texas Review, Southern Quarterly, and other journals. Bedell is the recipient of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Individual Achievement in the Humanities Award and the Governors Award for Artistic Achievement. He has recently been appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards to serve as Louisiana Poet Laureate, 2017-2019.
About Greenwood Plantation: Greenwood Plantation was built in 1830 by William Ruffin Barrow in the Greek Revival style of architecture with 28 columns surrounding the mansion. It is considered the Souths finest example of classic colonial. The original house burned down in 1960 leaving behind just the columns and front steps. It was rebuilt and now stands substantially as it did over a century ago amidst multiple alleys of mature, majestic, moss draped oaks. Furnishings include beautiful 1830 original Barrow family pieces. Also displayed are pieces from the many movies filmed on location. Greenwood is a favorite of Hollywood which has been featured in movies including Louisiana, North & South, GI Joe II, and Jeepers Creepers III.. For more information visit : www.greenwoodplantation.com
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LocationGreenwood Plantation (St. Francisviille, La ) (View)
6838 Highland Road
St. Francisville, LA 70775
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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