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ADV - Northwoods Winter Writers Retreat

Northwoods Winter Writers Retreat website

28952 438th Lane
Palisade, MN 56469-2312

Once upon a time, there was a Northwood's winter writer's retreat... Storytelling is a powerful and meaningful way to connect with and share the lessons of nature. Minnesota Master Naturalists with literary aspirations or interest across all forms and genres are encouraged to enjoy fellowship and explore avenues of ecological stewardship through the medium of writing. Participants will attend daily readings from local authors and storytellers and create/hone writing projects of their own over the course of their stay through 8+ hours of naturalist-led group workshops and generative activities.

This retreat is held in concurrence with Long Lake's Legends & Lore storytelling series

Two options are available for registration:

Option 1-Registration, including food, and lodging-$410.00 includes lodging-Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, Meals-Sunday dinner, Monday & Tuesday breakfast, lunch, dinner, Wedesday breakfast, lunch. 9 meals

Option 2-Registration and meals (no lodging) $210 Sunday dinner, Monday & Tuesday breakfast, lunch, dinner, Monday breakfast, lunch. 9 meals Lodging is a rustic camp setting. Each participant must provide their own bedding, and toiletries. Rooms contain 2 bunkbeds, bottom bunks will be used. There is a bathroom and shower in every room. Accommodations can be viewed on the LLCC webpage at this link https://www.longlakecc.org/accommodations

COURSE DATES AND TIME:

Sunday, January 4, 2026 – 1 p.m. check-in

Monday, January 5, 2026 – 8 a.m. breakfast - 7 p.m. (if you are not joining us for breakfast, sessions will start at 9 a.m. each day)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 8 a.m. breakfast - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – 8 a.m. breakfast - 1 p.m. (after lunch)

The course cost is $410 and includes course manuals and supplies.

Course Dates:

Meeting from 1:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. on:

Instructor Information

Beth Haasken

Sponsor Information

Long Lake Conservation Center

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