Autumn Writers Retreat with Douglas Rushkoff and David Rock.
Have a big idea, but can't seem to focus enough to get it moving? Research shows that focusing together helps everyone focus even more.
Now imagine focusing deep in nature, surrounded by inspiring people all working on big things, eating healthy chef-cooked food, and having energizing evening conversations by a roaring fireplace to help you develop your ideas.
This intensive writing journey is for people wanting to focus deeply on any kind of writing project, whether that's a book, a screenplay, digital content, or otherwise. While there's a focus on book writing, the skills and focus will be relevant to any creative project.
Led by two seasoned authors, the five days involve daily quiet focus on your own projects, with evenings together to brainstorm, share ideas and learn from each other, with some engaging conversations facilitated by the two hosts. All in an inspiring nature setting and unique architect-designed dome-home and big property next door. With the use of two Jacuzzis, a sauna, a four-person hyperbaric chamber, 30 acres of private walking trails and more.
You'll arrive on the first day and settle in over a welcome dinner together that evening, with the focused days beginning the morning after.
The goal is to help everyone - at all levels of experience - get a lot of focused writing time, while also improving and expanding their approach to the craft. Conversations will focus on the motivations, creative processes and even the neuroscience involved in great writing.
WHERE
The event is happening less than 2 hours north of New York City at the Round House and Annex - see https://www.roundhousefarms.org/.
Accessible by car, Uber, bus or train in under 2 hours, you'll be inspired by the incredible architecture, the woods and mountains, and delicious healthy food straight from the organic gardens, led by an accomplished chef.
WHO
David Rock is the author of 5 books, and hundreds of papers and articles on the connections between neuroscience and the world of work. He leads neuroleadership.com. He also leads a literary agency, Round House Literary Agency www.rhliterary.com
Douglas Rushkoff is the author of 22 books and a lot more thought pieces on the role of technology in our lives. His big podcast is called Team Human. He is also involved in the Round House Literary Agency www.rhliterary.com.
COSTS
Attendance is by application and is limited to 25 people.
The cost is $1,295 for five days including accommodations and all meals, though not including alcoholic drinks (BYO). This is for accommodation on site, mostly shared (single sex) rooms.
Early-bird rate: apply by August 31, 2027 for 10% off — $1,165 instead of $1,295.
Everyone supports in the kitchen a little to keep costs down, but meals are led by a professional chef.
You can see the rooms and the spaces here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/633187214351821676
If you want more privacy, you can grab an airbnb in the area once you are confirmed.
We have a couple of scholarships available, in return for supporting the kitchen and space overall.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to secure your place, paid after you have been selected to attend.