October 18: Poetry Workshop with VT Poet James Crews

The Percheron Poets are hosting a daylong workshop, Breathing Room: Writing for Rest & Retreat with VT Poet & Author James Crews. 

The workshop takes place on Sun., Oct. 18, 10 – 4 at the Kimball Jenkins Mansion’s Carriage House, Concord, NH (www.kimballjenkins.com). Registration deadline October 1st.

Breathing Room: Writing for Rest & Release: If you find yourself searching for some breathing room in these difficult and uncertain times, please consider joining James Crews for a one-day writing retreat.  Together, we will explore what it means to create our own refuge, discussing and writing from poems in a no- pressure and gentle environment. We’ll also engage with the act of writing as a simple form of meditation accessible to all of us, even when we are struggling the most. The workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced.

As a professional speaker. reader & workshop leader, James Crews has touched audiences all over the world with his message of healing & hope through the power of writing.

To learn more about his books & background visit author website HERE.

The Carriage House is accessible and has free parking.

 Food: We will have hot water for tea & light morning refreshments, with a one hour lunch break. Please bring your own preferred beverage and a bag lunch.

What to bring: *16 copies of a poem (draft), a poem you have been struggling with

*Notebook & writing instrument

*Bag lunch, water & preferred beverage (there is a refrigerator & small kitchen)

*A few snacks to share (optional)

*Dress comfortably for the weather & outdoor time in the gardens

*Check or money if you wish to purchase signed copies of James Crews books

Workshop Registration fee is $125.

To reserve & confirm your seat, send a check by Oct. 1st to

Catherine O’Brian, PO Box 469, S. Sutton, NH 03273.

Registrations are accepted first- come first-served.

For more information or a more detailed flyer,  contact Catherine O’Brian, catherinerobrian@gmail.com