May 27-30, 2008.

The Spencer is pleased to provide quests with wellness retreats by a certified Deepak Chopra Primordial Sound Meditation instructor also trained in Ayurveda, a certified Reiki Master and a YogaFit certified Yoga instructor.  Partake in three days of health and wellness. Begin the journey to emotional and physical well-being through a holistic approach to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. ThisShortwall Workshop will consist of instruction in Deepak Chopra’s Primordial Sound Meditation, twice daily Yoga instruction, a Reiki session, an introduction to Ayurveda-the science of life and an optional massage. Melanie Baird, Certified Instructor- Deepak Chopra’s Primordial Sound Meditation. Graduate of Deepak Chopra’s training in Mind Body Medicine & Ayurveda. Karen Pate, Certified Usui System Reiki Master. Lori Thomas, Certified YogaFit Instructor.

$919.02 includes 3 nights lodging, meals, wellness retreat based on double occupancy.

Note:  pricing determined by workshop content and number of days.

June 8-12, 2008:
Five Days of Poetry with Madeline Tiger
Our five days of work will involve reading, writing, sharing, and discussion. We will have "warm-up" exercises daily, prompts for further work, and time for private writing. Ms. Tiger will be available for consultation at convenient times every day. The group will come together for several hours each day to discuss issues that challenge writers, and to consider members' drafts when they are ready to share. Students will be encouraged in both free and formal poetry writing. We will discover noteworthy instances of image, music, and metaphor, as well as strategies of entering and shaping the lines, uses of voice, and the exercise of wit. We will look at various published poems that exemplify style, voice, and craft, relevant to our discussions and to participants' work. Members are encouraged to bring in poems by other writers, interesting or puzzling - examples that might be useful models for the group. The main emphasis, every day, however, will be on participants' own work.

May 3- 5, 2008 marks the Lake Erie wine trail's annual wine and cheese festival. Tour the picturesque Chautauqua Lake Erie wine trail and receive a souvenir glass and recipe packet. Each vineyard will be preparing a specialty cheese dish to sample. Spend the evening in one of our literary king/twin size fantasy bedrooms and awaken to a cheese inspired delightful breakfast! (a specialty cheese fondue is rumored to be on the menu...Shhh! It's a surprise!) The wine and cheese package includes overnight accommodations, 2 tickets, and breakfast for $231.15. Stay a second night for $406.30 total.  Contact a reservations specialist for our preferred romantic restaurants. Tickets, drivers, and space are limited so reserve today.