We're looking forward to our retreat this fall. Sanctuary is a weekend writing retreat that offers a welcoming and safe environment for individuals to learn more about poetry, be inspired by nature, and experience a safe, welcoming community with other like-minded individuals. At the retreat, creatives will engage in writing instruction, exercises with visual art, and opportunities to be in nature. They also will learn how mental health and mindfulness are connected to writing. The retreat will be at Riverwoods in St. Charles, Illinois. It is an 85-acre wooded campus on Fox River. Delicious home-cooked meals will be provided. Lodging is in cabins with bunk beds in shared rooms. Complete this sign-up sheet if you are interested. Once you complete the sign-up sheet, we'll send the links to where you can pay for registration. Costs: $600 (all-inclusive: meals, lodging, retreat) $500 (meals and retreat) $400 (retreat) $75 (Friday day pass) $150 (Saturday or Sunday day pass