May 2 - May 5
Highlights Foundation Campus
$850This retreat is currently waitlisted. You can join the waitlist here. We are also holding scholarship spots; find more info about applying for a scholarship here.
About the Program
Join hosts Grace Lin and Debbi Michiko Florence, and fellow storytellers for this in-community retreat where much of the time is for your own creativity.
How It’s Structured
Grace and Debbi will offer limited programming in the evenings, while a majority of the time is meant for you to create, retreat, and connect with fellow storytellers. (Additional hosts will be announced soon.)
There is limited availability to come 1-3 days early. If this works for you, please select accordingly at registration.
Tentative Agenda
Thursday, May 2
- 3PM – 5pm Eastern: Arrival and check in at the Barn
- 5:30PM: Appetizers & Introductions
- 7:00PM: Dinner
- Following dinner: Welcome
NOTE: Fireside Chats are the perfect time to ask faculty questions –so make sure you save your questions for this fun and relaxed after-dinner chat.Â
Friday, May 3
MorningÂ
- 8-8:45AM: BreakfastÂ
- 9AM: Writing/Illustration timeÂ
AfternoonÂ
- 12-12:45PM: LunchÂ
- 1PM: Writing/Illustration timeÂ
- Optional Art Coop explorationÂ
- 3:30PM:Â Virtual Q&A with Editor Connie Hsu
EveningÂ
- 5PM: Asian & Asian American Voices Cabin reception/Group photo
- 5:30PM: Appetizers & DinnerÂ
- After dinner: Origami Hearts & Fireside Wishes (weather permitting)
Saturday, May 4
MorningÂ
- 8-8:45AM: BreakfastÂ
- 9AM: Writing/Illustration time Â
AfternoonÂ
- 12-12:45PM: LunchÂ
- 1PM Writing/Illustrating time
EveningÂ
- 5PM: Q&A with Grace & Debbi
- 5:30PM: Appetizers & DinnerÂ
- After dinner: Open Mic: Sharing and CelebrationsÂ
Sunday, May 5
MorningÂ
- 8-8:45AM: BreakfastÂ
- 9AM: Writing/Illustration timeÂ
- 11AM: Book signing
- 12PM: Lunch and farewellsÂ
Check-out for your cabin/room is at 11AM but you are free to stay on campus until your transportation arrives or you are ready to leave campus.Â
