Haven I

The Writing Retreat

THE HAVEN I WRITING RETREAT IS A FIVE DAY, DEEP DIVE INTO SELF-EXPRESSION, STORYTELLING, AND SHARING YOUR VOICE.

The Haven Writing Retreat is open to any level of writer. Haven I meets you where you need to be met, whether you want to write and publish a book, or simply seek a deeper level of authentic self-expression.

Haven I includes the following

    • Intimate and diverse groups of 7-8 people
    • Daily all-morning class, dedicated to carefully breaking down the writing process, and inspiring radical craft and voice breakthroughs, using Laura’s method of Teaching from the Inside Out
    • Afternoon free time with optional writing prompts
    • One-on-one coaching session with Laura
    • Evening workshop, readings, feedback, all carefully guided by Laura
    • Optional afternoon activities: Equine-assisted learning, yoga, hiking.
    • Optional Editorial packages of up to 30 pages of material for Laura’s eagle-eye review (submitted one month prior)

All hosted at a stunning, private ranch in Montana, staring into the peaks of Glacier National Park

 

A stand alone writing program

The Haven Writing Retreat is a stand-alone program and there’s never any pressure to do the subsequent Haven programs. That said, many people sign up for Haven I because they want to be part of the dynamic Haven alum community, and even more, they are interested in working with the continuing Haven programs. Many alums also opt to do Haven I over again.

 

Once you complete Haven I Writing Retreat, you become of part of: 

     

    • The whole global Haven community with doors opening to greater opportunities and lifelong friendships.
    • A private online Haven alum community with writing prompts, open forums, shared articles, and high-quality networking with like-minded writers and published authors.
    • A highly acclaimed affiliation with personalized publishing-world networking.

 “After three decades of living the writing life, I know what writers need. I walk the walk as a writer first, and Haven is the best answer I can imagine to the overwhelming questions: Where do I start? Where do I find the real support and inspiration I need from someone I can trust? Do I have to do this alone?”   

—Laura Munson

 

 

Haven I Schedule 2024

 

Haven Writing Retreats and Workshops are designed to create an intimate community and supportive — often lifelong relationships. Space fills up fast so please schedule your introductory phone call with Laura to see if Haven I is a good fit for you.

Now Accepting Enrollees for 2024!

Space is limited, please contact Laura to reserve your space.

2024

    • March 20-24, 2024  NOW BOOKING
    • May 1-5, 2024  NOW BOOKING
    • May 28- June 2, 2024  NOW BOOKING
    • June 5- 9, 2024  NOW BOOKING
    • Sept 25– Sept 29, 2024 NOW BOOKING
    • Oct 23-27, 2024  NOW BOOKING
    • Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024  NOW BOOKING

 

 

HAVEN TESTIMONIALS

“I am absolutely positive of this: I am a better writer because I attended Haven.”

Kathryn Stockett, author of “The Help”

 

HAVEN TESTIMONIALS

“This is the power of Haven: For one year, I hadn’t written a word. Not a one. I was stuck in a place in my manuscript, couldn’t figure my way out, and signed up for Haven in a last-ditch effort to find the problem before I threw out the whole thing. But on Day 3 of Haven, after working one on one with Laura, I went out into the Montana wilderness with my computer and typed out 600 new words that unlocked the problem in my book. I’ve been back home for four days now, and am 10,000 words into a new draft with no sign of slowing down.”

Brooke Siem
Speaker, Writer, Coach, Chef, as seen on “Chopped”

 

HAVEN TESTIMONIALS

“I’m excited to announce that I’ve been accepted into a great MFA Fiction program in Chicago! Attending Haven played a huge role in boosting my confidence as a writer and encouraging me to pursue a future in writing. Thank you, Laura Munson, for all of the help, support, and encouragement throughout my MFA application process!”

– Grace Fondow, Oak Park, IL

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