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Farmhouse Women's Wellness and Writing Retreat Deposit

$300.00


July 3-6, Colrain, MA
Arrival after 12:30 on Thursday, July 3rd— Departure Sunday, July 6th at 2 pm.

Room prices are ALL INCLUSIVE and include lodging, food, and all activities. Rates are per person and vary by room choice.

Situated on a quiet dead-end dirt road with hiking trails and mountain views.

Choose your Room

  1. $1,150 small private room off kitchen, hall bath (1 available)

  2. $1,275 private room with hall bath. Has two beds. (1 available)
    Or, this room can also be booked as a double room for two people. $1,150 per person rate. (2 available)

  3. $1,600 private glamping cabin. (1 available)
    Or, this cabin can be booked as a split rental for two people. $1,350 private bedroom + $1,200 living room futon. (2 available)

  4. $1,350 private room, private bath (Sold)

  5. $1,350 private room, private bath (Sold)

    $300 Deposit Reserves Your Spot!
    1. Choose Room
    2. Pay Deposit (100% Refundable if room choice is sold out)
    3. Write Erica with room preference and she’ll confirm.

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July 3-6, Colrain, MA
Arrival after 12:30 on Thursday, July 3rd— Departure Sunday, July 6th at 2 pm.

Room prices are ALL INCLUSIVE and include lodging, food, and all activities. Rates are per person and vary by room choice.

Situated on a quiet dead-end dirt road with hiking trails and mountain views.

Choose your Room

  1. $1,150 small private room off kitchen, hall bath (1 available)

  2. $1,275 private room with hall bath. Has two beds. (1 available)
    Or, this room can also be booked as a double room for two people. $1,150 per person rate. (2 available)

  3. $1,600 private glamping cabin. (1 available)
    Or, this cabin can be booked as a split rental for two people. $1,350 private bedroom + $1,200 living room futon. (2 available)

  4. $1,350 private room, private bath (Sold)

  5. $1,350 private room, private bath (Sold)

    $300 Deposit Reserves Your Spot!
    1. Choose Room
    2. Pay Deposit (100% Refundable if room choice is sold out)
    3. Write Erica with room preference and she’ll confirm.


July 3-6, Colrain, MA
Arrival after 12:30 on Thursday, July 3rd— Departure Sunday, July 6th at 2 pm.

Room prices are ALL INCLUSIVE and include lodging, food, and all activities. Rates are per person and vary by room choice.

Situated on a quiet dead-end dirt road with hiking trails and mountain views.

Choose your Room

  1. $1,150 small private room off kitchen, hall bath (1 available)

  2. $1,275 private room with hall bath. Has two beds. (1 available)
    Or, this room can also be booked as a double room for two people. $1,150 per person rate. (2 available)

  3. $1,600 private glamping cabin. (1 available)
    Or, this cabin can be booked as a split rental for two people. $1,350 private bedroom + $1,200 living room futon. (2 available)

  4. $1,350 private room, private bath (Sold)

  5. $1,350 private room, private bath (Sold)

    $300 Deposit Reserves Your Spot!
    1. Choose Room
    2. Pay Deposit (100% Refundable if room choice is sold out)
    3. Write Erica with room preference and she’ll confirm.

Come to relax, unwind, write, create and feed your soul.

Attend the workshops and/or enjoy different activities on your own. You can also make this a WRITING RETREAT and engage as much as you want and enjoy the nourishing food, atmosphere and wonderful company.

Daily workshop sessions offered:
Writing.
Self-care.
Soul-care.
Led by Erica Wheeler and special guest presenters!

Onsite activities:
Hot tub
Ping pong
Games
Massage appointments
Yoga
Trail hiking

Offsite activities:
Hiking
Rail trail biking
Kayaking
Swimming
Nature walks
Birding
Flea market
Shopping
Historic sites
Museums

Evening activities:
Campfire concert
Star gazing talk
Sharing circle

This 6-week comprehensive interpretive training is designed to uplift and evolve your interpretive practice. Rooted in a sense of place, storytelling, and relevance, this immersive training offers interpreters—from new seasonal staff to seasoned veterans—a dynamic learning journey that enhances personal confidence, creativity, and connection and offers foundational skill building from a unique perspective. 

Through an engaging blend of theory, reflection and innovative skill building, participants come away with a grounded sense of focus and purpose and leave prepared to deliver high-quality, story-rich interpretation across diverse settings.

Comprehensive – 6-Week Training Format

3 hours per week/20 hours total

$5,500 up to 15 participants

Section One: The Shift to Sense of Place Interpretation 


Pre-Work: Introduction to Sense of Place Interpretation


Begin your journey by exploring the foundations and purpose of sense of place interpretation.


Week One: Rethinking Interpretive Foundations


Gain a fresh perspective on interpretive principles and approaches to renew your connection with your resource.


Section Two: Elevate Content and Delivery Skills 

Week Two: Creating Meaningful Sense of Place Stories


Develop foundational storytelling skills that connect visitors deeply to place and meaning.


 

Week Three: Honing Delivery Skills: The Technique Toolkit

Build a practical toolkit of techniques for engaging, clear, and compelling storytelling.



Week Four: Crafting Better Narratives
: Sequencing, Context and a Sense of Place

Learn how to sequence and contextualize stories to highlight the power of place and the layers of time, story and perspective. 


3. Program Design and Delivery for Balance, Effectiveness and Ease 

Week Five: Designing Well-Balanced Visitor Experiences


Master seven steps to creating programs that balance education, engagement, and emotion.



Week Six: Mastering the Art of the Program Arc: The Pocketknife Program


Apply five essential tools to design interpretive experiences with flow, impact, and visitor motivation in mind.

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