This room is a favorite of guests boasting its own fireplace and western décor. It is located on the lower level of the home and has a view onto the back patio and eleven acre sprawl. This room can be booked as single or double occupancy.

With Elements of nature and a strong influence of the out of doors the view from this room looks onto the sprawling acreage of Edenwoods retreat. The Mary room is perfect for literary solitude as it has its own sitting/writing area.  Bathroom is ensuite for this room with a pocket door, but bathroom is shared with the Laurel Room using a separate door.

This is a cozy and energetically friendly space.  Not pictured is a lovely writing desk that will inspire you to write.  The warmest room in the house, this queen bedroom can be booked as double or single occupancy.  The bathroom used by this room is ensuite and is shared with the Marjorie room except for the hours of 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The number one thing I hear from my readers at book signings and speaking engagements is, “How do I do it?  How do I write my story?”  They proceed to share amazing stories with me; stories that need to be written.  You know what you want to write, you just don’t know how to get that idea out of your head and onto the page.  I can show you how.  

Join us at Edenwoods.  April 15-18, 2021 in Eden, Utah.

The retreat at Edednwoods is eleven acres of gorgeous!  It’s a beautiful place to finally gain clarity and forward movement on your writing project.

Our main objective is, of course, to write.  At the retreat you will have two options for your weekend.  Track one is for writers who need time and space to write alone. Track two is for writers who would like to participate in group sessions teaching Christie Gardiner’s “Ready to Write Roadmap” writing system which teaches an effective way to take ideas in your head, distill and outline them into an engaging narrative and create a plan for a finished manuscript.  Both tracks will offer opportunities for one-on-one coaching.

We will also eat delicious food, spend time hot-tubbing, share our writing, make lifelong friends and have the opportunity to participate in optional morning yoga and evening fireside readings.

Upon leaving the retreat, you will be invited to a private facebook group of former and current “Write As You Are” retreat attendees offering continued support and friendship as you utilize the framework to reach your writing goals.

I believe in the power of women’s stories.  I believe in you.  

***Due to COVID-19 we are forgoing our normally large group retreat in favor of inviting an intimate group of writers.  Many past retreat attendees believe the one-on-one coaching to be the most helpful aspect of the retreat.  Due to the small number of attendees you will have the opportunity to enjoy a lot more one-on-one, personal attention.

We have carefully added additional safety precautions to the weekend.  Edenwoods is a large retreat center and we will have a smaller group.  With eleven acres and over 7k square feet, it WILL be possible to social distance to your comfort level.  

Menu:
(The real reason you are coming to the retreat.  This was the menu from the winter retreat.  The menu will be changing for fall, but will be equally scrumptious!)

Thursday:
Evening: Charcuterie Social. An array of meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, crackers, local jams, honey, pickles, beets, greek cheese wheel.

Friday:
Friday Breakfast: Southwest Egg Soufflés. Ham. Fruit. Cinnamon Bread.
Friday Lunch: Selection of Soups, Breadbowls, Cheese Tray, Fruit Platter. Cookie and Milk station with both White and Chocolate Milk. Flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Orange Creamsicle, Gingersnap.
Friday Dinner: Lasagna Sampling- Basil Pesto with Spinach, Margherita, Italian Sausage with San Marzano tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzerella.  Kale Salad.  Crusty Bread.
Friday Fireside Snack: Italian Soda Bar and Petersen Farms Popcorn.

Saturday:
Saturday Breakfast: Yogurt Parfaits and Sourdough Toast. Homemade Whole Milk Yogurt, Honey, Granola, Berries, Banana, Lemon Curd, Jam, Nut Butters, Hardboiled Eggs.
Saturday Lunch: Sandwich Spread. Breads, Assorted Meats and Cheeses, Sauces, Lettuce, Tomato. Fruit and Veggie trays. Cookie and Milk station with both White and Chocolate Milk. Flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Orange Creamsicle, Gingersnap. 
Saturday Dinner: Street Taco Tasting. Three protein choices- carne asada, al pastor, chicken adobo. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas. All the taco fixings, a chips and salsa bar and virgin margaritas.
Saturday Fireside Snack: Brownie Sundaes.

Sunday:
Sunday Breakfast: Edenwoods Continental Breakfast. Fruit, Mini Quiches, Muffins, Yogurt

Always available:
An array of snacks (both healthy and not-so-much) to keep you fueled for your writing. String Cheese, Clementines, Apples, Nuts, Chocolate, Granola Bars, etc.

A Hot Drink station with an assortment of Herbal Teas, Crio Bru and Sipping Chocolate (A coffee maker is available although coffee is not provided. Bring k-cups.)

A Cooler will be in the garage full of cold beverages. Bubly Sparkling water, Still water, and Soda (send requests in registration form)

 Allergen Free Kitchen:
The basement will be designated as an allergen free kitchen for those in need of a place to store food safely. Although every effort will be made to make sure that your needs are met, we cannot guarantee that our meals will be allergen free.