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September 2026 WS Retreat

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Saturday, September 19th – The second annual Wordsowers Retreat/Write-In will be at Mahoney State Park, located at 28500 W. Park Highway, Ashland, NE 68003. Meet in the Cedar Room on the main floor of the Peter Kiewit Lodge from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per person; however, you will need to purchase a day pass for $7.00 if you don’t already have a state park sticker. A continental breakfast (including some gf options), coffee, decaf coffee, tea, and bottled water will be provided, along with an afternoon snack. You will need to bring a sack lunch and a preferred beverage for the noon meal. Specific schedule details will be in the July newsletter. We wanted to give you plenty of notice so you can work the retreat into your fall schedule. Please contact Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com if you have any questions.

“Refresh Your Purpose” Retreat
RSVP by Saturday, June 7th


Refresh your spirit and your call.

Sonlit Acres
Waterloo, NE
Saturday, June 14th
9:00-5:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for this life-inspiring event at Sonlit Acres in Waterloo, NE. You’ll spend time together with others in God’s Word and in worship, as well as have alone time where you can reflect on God’s purpose for your life. You’ll also have opportunities to write, share, and fellowship. At the end of the day may you be refreshed and inspired to walk out God’s call for your life as a writer. The cost for the retreat is $25.00, which includes a light lunch of deli meats, cheeses, bread, fruits, and veggies. Water will be provided. (Feel free to bring your own snacks/beverages to eat/drink throughout the day.)

To RSVP, contact Amy Stanley at amystanleyauthor@gmail.com or respond to the newsletter’s email address. We need to hear from you by Saturday, June 7th, if you’re interested in attending the retreat. You can pay two ways – 1) bring $25.00 CASH with you to the retreat , or 2) send a check to Lollie in the name of Eleanor Hofer no later than Monday, June 9th. Her address is 12927 Chandler Street, Omaha, NE 68138.

Some folks are spending Friday night at Sonlit Acres. If you’re interested in spending the night, reserve a room directly through them. Here is their website: HOME | Sonlit Retreats. Contact Amy to receive a discount code to spend the night or if you have any questions about the retreat.

Location for the retreat is 2304 Campanile Road Waterloo, NE 68069. 

Please note, we will not have critique group or the regular monthly meeting in June.

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