Mentor, Dave Jarecki (poetry)

START TIME: Sep 14 2012 - 6:00 PM

Colonyhouse, Rockaway Beach

Poet Dave Jarecki will be offering private one-on-one mentoring as part of our Mentor in the House weekend program. Poetry writers working on a collection of poems should consider this unique opportunity to work closely with an accomplished author.

For the weekend, Mr. Jarecki will live and write at the Colonyhouse, a historic log cabin on the Oregon Coast at Rockaway Beach, and will be available for personally tailored hour-long consultations with each retreat participant. In addition to plenty of time to write over the weekend, an optional Saturday night sharing allows participants to workshop their writing in a relaxed atmosphere with the mentor and other retreat-goers.

The cost of the retreat is $150 for members, and $190 for non-members (the non-member price includes a one year membership to the Oregon Writers Colony). This price includes shared lodging at the Colonyhouse. Participants are expected to provide their own food and bedding. A communal meal may be arranged with the consent of the mentor.

Dave Jarecki owns Breakerboy Communications, a writing firm that focuses on helping individuals, businesses and community organizations write and communicate their stories. In addition, Jarecki facilitates youth and adult writing workshops throughout the Greater Portland area, and is an adjunct fellow at the Attic Institute. His work has appeared in a number of online and print publications, including Reed Magazine, Cloudbank Literary Magazine, Oregon Poetic Voices and Rattle (forthcoming/summer 2012). He lives in Portland with his wife, Courtney, the couple’s daughter, Lazadae, two hounds and three chickens.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations received SEVEN (7) DAYS before the program date are refundable. Sending in this form or signing up at the website indicates that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.

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For information, contact James Bernard Frost.