Summer Storytelling Retreat & Adventure: Asheville, North Carolina July 5-11, 2009
Join us this summer for a Storytelling Retreat & Adventure – 7 days of practice and performance, day-trips and discovery. It is an in-depth storytelling and story-listening workshop, designed for all levels of expertise; from beginner to experienced teller. We will work on finding, developing, learning, and polishing stories in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Delving deeply into story, we will focus on integrating the voice with images, gestures and emotion. Also included are companion listening, Tai Chi, and individual feedback sessions; and all the while, paying attention to and nurturing our creativity. There will be free time to work on our stories, relax, or explore Asheville.
Day-trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Banner Elk, NC: During the week, we will journey to the Hicks home – the birthplace of Ray Hicks who was the patriarch of Southern Traditional Storytelling. Along the way we'll see breathtaking views and waterfalls on the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop for lunch at a funky general store. We will spend the afternoon with Ray's widow Rosa and their son Ted, who open their home and hearts to us. During our time there, we'll hear traditional stories and ballads and enjoy Rosa's field of dahlias in full bloom. We will also visit Ray's final resting place and arrive back in Asheville as the sun is setting.
Other optional outings may include ‘Shindig on the Green' for an outdoor concert of traditional music and dance and a jaunt on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Performance Opportunity and Finishing Touches: This full week of story work and story adventure prepares us for a performance opportunity on Friday evening for invited guests, family and friends. Saturday will be an occasion for feedback and critiquing Friday evening's performance and reviewing the week. And then a closing ritual on Saturday afternoon before we say our good-byes. Please spread the word about this workshop to others who might want to join us. “Connie's generosity as a storyteller and workshop presenter and genuineness as a human being are only a few of the qualities which make her so appealing and endearing. ” WHAT: Summer Storytelling Retreat and Adventure with Connie Regan-Blake WHEN: July 5-11, 2009 (6:30pm Saturday evening through 5:00pm Friday afternoon) WORKSHOP FEE: $790 ($725 if paid in full by June 25, 2009.) Make checks payable to Connie Regan-Blake. Please note: Online payment with credit card is not available. Enrollment is limited (8 minimum). Deposit of $150 holds your place. Transportation for day-trips and admission to events is included. (Additional discount for those receiving credit for ETSU Masters Degree – call Connie for details.) WHERE: In the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina with a day-trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Banner Elk, NC. Asheville is home to Shindig on the Green, the Biltmore Estate and many more reasons to stay another day or for the weekend following the workshop! TRAVEL: Asheville is served by Northwest Airlines, Delta, Continental and US Airways. LODGING: Many motel, hotel and B&B options are available nearby - for info, contact the Asheville Chamber of Commerce , toll free 888-247-9811. Call Connie for details on other housing possibilities including inexpensive rooms, local hostel, and/or shared accommodations. Registration/Refund/Cancellation Policy: Deposit of $150 holds your place with two additional payments due in May and June. For early registration discounts, full payment by published dates is necessary. Online payment with credit card is not available. Full refunds are available until May 10. Refunds, minus deposit and handling fee, are available until June 20. Refunds after June 20, 2009 will be prorated. Class minimum – 8 students. If the class is canceled, registrants will be given a full refund, including deposit. StoryWindow Productions |
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