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Calling all Monarch writers, poets, playwrights, and more! If you love to write and want to spend some time being inspired by fellow writers and Monarchs who love writing, join us this June on campus for an in person writer's retreat. The annual retreat is open to graduates from all backgrounds and majors, regardless of writing experience. The retreat begins on Thursday, June 22 at Noon and ends on Sunday, June 25, after lunch. All events take place on King's College campus. Lodging is also available on campus in the student dormitory building known as Alumni Hall. 

Fees* and Registration Deadlines

The costs of Leo's Writing Retreat are as follows:

  • All meals and sessions - $135 
  • Apartment with shared bathroom $25/night ($75 for all three nights)
  • Apartment with private bathroom $50/night ($150 for all three nights)

* Fees are fully refundable through June 7, 2023; Fees are partially refundable (50%) until June 14, 2023. After June 14, 2023 fees are non refundable. 

Optional: If you would like to donate to the King's College Presidential Hope Fund which supports promising King's students who are struggling financially to complete their King's College education, we have also included the option for you to make a gift at this time. This is not required but helps many good students with financial hardship.

Scroll down to register. We hope to see you June 22-25!

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  2. Step 2 Registration
Thursday June 22
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Leo’s Writing Retreat is an annual writing conference and retreat for the alumni of King’s College. It is open to graduates from all majors and backgrounds, regardless of writing experience. The retreat will begin on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Noon and end on Sunday, June 25, 2023 after lunch. All events will take place on the King’s College campus at 133 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Lodging will be offered in student dormitory building “Alumni Hall.” Fee and Registration Deadline The costs of Leo’s Writing Retreat are as follows: • Food/Sessions: $135 • Apartment with shared bathroom: $25/night • Apartment with private bathroom: $50/night
Category
Quantity
Price
$135.00
All sessions and meals are included at this price.
 
$210.00
Optional lodging in Alumni Hall with shared bathroom. Price includes All sessions and Meals, plus three nights at $25 a night.
 
$285.00
Optional lodging in Alumni Hall with a private bathroom. Price includes All sessions and Meals, plus three nights at $50 a night.
 
Make an additional donation $  
Event registration summary
Leo's Wrting Retreat 2023:
Sessions and Meals Only
0
$135.00
Session and Meals + Apt with shared bath
0
$210.00
Session and Meals + Apt with private bath
0
$285.00
Donation:
$0.00
Total:
$
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Leo's Writing Retreat
Alumni board of stewards

Kristina S. Atienza '16
Samantha R. Bucher '19 
Sarah L. Gyle '17 
Zack W. Hammond '10 
Katheryn J. Avila Kotch '13 
Linda J. Nestor '76 
Sarah R. Scinto '13 
Jennifer J. Yonkoski '96 

 

Interests

Writers! Complete your Genres of Interest Form

Interested in Leading One of the Sessions?  Send us a Proposal!