“On good days I feel I am a bridge. On bad days I just feel alone,” Sergio Troncoso writes in his collection of personal essays in which he seeks to connect the humanity of his Mexican family to people he meets on the East Coast, including his wife’s Jewish kin.
As we approach spring and the renewal of life, dig deeper into your writing through story, memoir, poetry & prose. Explore craft through personal boundaries of beginnings, endings, power, community, country, environment, social and economic justice. Grapple with how your writing impacts the world. My inspiration is that this workshop will support us in coming to voice and recover what has been silenced and to empower each speaker.
Faith
Christian:
Christian (no specific type), Ecumenical
Interfaith:
Interfaith (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Kirkridge encourages both an inner and outer personal journey, believing that wholeness becomes the path to a more kind and just world. Inspired by the Iona Community of Scotland, Kirkridge has strong progressive Christian roots. Core to our mission is the offering of hospitality to our guests of all faith traditions, cultures and life styles. On 170 acres, guests enjoy the quiet of an outdoor setting. We are located in the mountains of eastern PA, 1.5 hours from both NYC and Philadelphia.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
Cost $435 Includes double occupancy room, board and tuition
Environment: Lake / Pond, Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Language: English
Start Date: 12/04/2019
End Date: 14/04/2019
Event Length: 3 days
Event Leaders: Patti Smith, Ed. D.,
Training/Lineage: Dr. Juanita Kirton earned MFA from Goddard College (2015) in Creative Writing & Poetry and was the recipient of the Goddard College Spirit Scholarship. Juanita is published in several anthologies including, A Journal of Hope and Healing, Caribbean Writer, Chester H. Jones Literary Journal, Clevergirl, Exit 13 Magazine, Goldfinch Literary Magazine, Mom Egg Review, Narrative, Other Voices, Persimmon Tree, Rat’s Ass Online Journal, Stone Canoe, and Veterans Voices. Winner of the Sisters in Script self-publishing grant which resulted publication of “Inner Journey” chapbook, 2009. Her Peace Haiku was selected for Peace Mural in Philadelphia. Juanita is a member of Women Who Write, Inc. and Women Reading Aloud workshop series.
Features
Art:
Creativity, Writing / Poetry
Personal Development:
Creative Development, Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal Transformation, Psychological
Spa Services:
Massage
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Labyrinth
Special Topics:
Activism and Justice
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Room Types: Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
45
Housing: Known for our hospitality, Kirkridge offers primarily dorm style rooms with shared baths. Each building houses 16-26 and has individual dining and meeting areas. We offer accommodations for individuals retreats as well a groups up to 100. For an extra fee, we try to honor requests for single rooms. We have one house for small retreats that houses 5 and is available with a kitchen.
Food: Kosher Options, Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Kitchen - Private, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
2495 Fox Gap Road
Bangor, PA 18013-6028
United States
Travel Info: Kirkridge is accessible via Bus from New York City and Philadelphia.
By air, Lehigh Valley International, (formerly ABE) airport is about 45 minutes away, is the closest airport.
From Newark, LaGuardia or Kennedy go to the Port Authority terminal in NYC and take a bus to Kirkridge.
See our site for full travel details.