In Your Neighborhood: Writers! Time To Retreat To Federal Way's Dumas Bay Centre

Friday, March 14, 2008

Writers! Time To Retreat To Federal Way's Dumas Bay Centre

Local writers in need of respite and inspiration need wait only weeks for A Writer's Retreat at Dumas Bay Centre on April 25 & 26 in the beautiful, emerging civic center of Federal Way, WA.

A full day and a half of programing beginning at noon on Friday, April 25 and concluding on Saturday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. to build-up and restore those creative juices needed to revive your writing to optimum levels will unfold at the centre alongside the east shores of South Puget Sound for the low price of $75.00 (conference only) or $125.00 (conference and overnight lodging).

Guest speakers ministering to your literary and craft requirements include Elizabeth Lyon, author and independent book editor; Nancy Bartley, author and reporter for The Seattle Times; Heather Larson, freelance writer; Terry Persun, poet, novelist and award-winning author; and Jacquie Rogers, novelist.

Conference fees cover all of the following : programs, Friday lunch, opening reception and dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch. According to the official event flyer, retreat meals will be prepared by a gourmet chef and single rooms while dorm style, are set in a restful, retreat-like setting. A limited number of double rooms are available.

Dumas Bay Centre is located at 3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. To register call (253) 835-6900 or click here to go on-line for more details. Retreat sponsors include: Wal-Mart, Top Foods, City of Federal Way Lodging Tax Program, 4Culture Lodging Tax Program, Jann & Bob Perez, Bud & Tina Musselman, Mark and Meschell Miloscia, Maggie Ellis, Bruce and Susan Honda.

2 comments:

Kim Thompson said...: This looks like a good conference. A lot for your dollar! Thanks for the report.; March 14, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Stephanie Frieze said...: This writing conference is new to me so thank you for letting the Neighborhood know about it. Being around creative people is always so energizing. ~Stephanie; March 15, 2008 at 8:51 AM

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Stephanie Frieze
…has always liked to write. Her experience includes three years at the University Washington School of Communications studying journalism. She had a stint at the Chinook Observer in Long Beach. Raised in Bellevue, she’s lived in Gig Harbor for nearly 18 years. She and her husband have a home in Ilwaco, where they spend as much time as possible. This mother of four loves books, spending time with family and the color purple. Contact her at dbandstefery@comcast.net.

Lorraine Hart
…was born a nomadic mutt. She spent her life observing, writing and making music. She’s an unabashed carrier of the titles “hippie,” “feminist” and “liberal.” She’s resided in the South Sound since 1996 and is currently living above Joe’s Bay in Home. She juggles her time between being a caregiver, a writer, an artist, a musician, a minister, a wife, a mother, an advocate, a friend and a pilgrim – not necessarily in that order. Contact her at matlox@cablespeed.com.

Jaynie Jones
…is a Tacoma resident with diverse career tracks in broadcasting, journalism, teaching, health care, desktop publishing, floral design, special event planning and photography. She’s best known as long-time KOMO radio personality Jaynie Dillon and was once a familiar voice on Tacoma stations KTAC, KBRD-FM, KTNT and KNBQ-FM. Formerly a resident of Tacoma’s East Side, she’s volunteered in the Eastside Substation and with Safe Streets. Contact her at jaynie.jones@gmail.com .

Tracy Lebenzon
...is a blog contributor from Greenwater. Greenwater is the last stop before Crystal Mountain, Mount Rainier and the surrounding wilderness areas. When not exploring the next mountain peak or forest trail, Tracy also contributes to the Greenwater Community Council and the Explore-Greenwater.com web site. He writes about topics ranging from favorite foot, bike, and snow trails to community events, local merchants and politics. Contact him at dmountains@explore-greenwater.com.

Joseph McGowan
…is a chaplain who supports patients, families, friends, nurses and doctors at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being 67, he’s learned this about living: Meet people on their own ground and you will discover that this Earth is our special place to meet and support each other. His motto: Live now. Share yourself now. Every living thing you experience is a pure gift. Love all life unconditionally. Contact him at mcg9940@yahoo.com.

Mizu Sugimura
…is a third-generation Japanese American living in Federal Way. She’s married and a parent of one adult child. A lifelong resident of the Puget Sound area, she graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Washington School of Communications. and served on Federal Way’s Diversity and Art Commissions. Her interests are politics, art, the history of minorities in Washington and family history. She’s written a self-published family history about her paternal grandfather. Contact her at mizusugi@yahoo.com.

Kim Thompson
…is a Grit City native who was born and raised in Tacoma’s Old Town neighborhood by the gulch. She boasts that she’s a former Lowell Leopard, Mason Mustang and Wilson Ram, a short-time PLU Lute and a longtime UW Husky. This former corporate businesswoman is a wife, a mom, a school volunteer, a substitute teaching assistant, a writer and a born-again distance runner. She has convinced friends from Bellevue that Tacoma is worth the drive. Contact her at kimricksy@comcast.net. ugi@yahoo.com.