You're Invited to Climb the Beanstalk to Creative Success
For Children's Writers, Illustrators and Performers
And those who would like to be
A PDF of this brochure is available here.
Event Schedule
What:
Prairie Horizons, 2009. It's an opportunity for children's writers, illustrators and performers from the prairies to gather for an inspiring weekend of business, learning, and networking. But this doesn't mean that non-prairie folk aren't welcome. Come discover what prairie people have known for a long time. The prairie horizon is good for the artistic soul.
When:
Friday, September 18th, 2009 at 6 pm to Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 10 am. You may stay until Monday morning, if you wish to let your muse have some quiet time, for an additional fee. (See registration form for details.)
Where:
St. Michael’s Retreat Centre, Lumsden, Saskatchewan. 
Overlooks the beautiful Qu'Appelle valley at Lumsden, Saskatchewan, about 30 kilometers northwest of Saskatchewan's capital city, Regina. (Need a ride from the airport? Let us know.)
Why:
So you can improve your writer’s craft, so you can meet other writers, so you can be inspired to keep working to achieve your own creative success.
Who’ll be there?
Simply inspiring prairie folk like...
Picture book genius and our keynote speaker
Hazel Hutchins—telusplanet.net/public/hjhutch/home.html
Editor, mid grade and young adult adventurer
Anita Daher—www.anitadaher.com
Historical novelist and internet guru
Linda Aksomitis—aksoml.sasktelwebsite.net
Strumming us into the weekend with his guitar and kid-friendly lyrics
Bob King—www.thenewpaths.com
We hope you’ll be there, too!
Here's a schedule of the events!
Prairie Horizons
An intimate setting where you can connect not only with your muse, but also with words, friends and a prairie horizon.
Cost: $150.00 See the registration form for a variety of options.
How Do You Get There?
St. Michael’s Retreat Centre overlooks the beautiful Qu'Appelle valley at Lumsden, Saskatchewan, about 30 kilometers northwest of Saskatchewan's capital city, Regina.
Directions
Take highway #11 north out of Regina. Follow the steeple logo as illustrated on the “Community Attractions” highway sign just outside of Lumsden. Turn into Lumsden and follow James Street through the town. Turn right at the “T” intersection, then left across the railway tracks. Turn left onto Qu’Appelle Drive East and follow the road up the hill and out of town. Drive along the top of the hill until you see the Retreat sign and the turn-off into the Retreat. Turn left and follow the road into St. Michael’s.
Please note that rooms are first come, first served. If St. Michael’s is full, we will help you make alternate sleeping arrangements for in Lumsden or Regina. In this case, fees will probably change.
How Do You Register?
Easy. Print out the registration form and mail with payment to the Regina address.
We look forward to climbing the beanstalk with you!
|
