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Lake Alturas, Idaho www.lutherheights.org
Luther Heights BIBLE CAMP
Memoir Writing
Workshop/Retreat
Climb Higher! Dig Deeper! Grow Closer!
For more information on the retreat contact:
Rev. Eric Olsen
Camp Pastor / Director
707 W. Fort St.Boise, ID 83702
208/886-7657
August 25-27, 2017
The Facilities
The Lodge: A great place to gather, enjoy the fireplace,
or relax. You will enjoy delicious home cooked meals.
Please let us know about any special dietary restrictions
prior to your arrival.
The Cabins: These nine one room log buildings have
electricity, woodstoves, single and bunked beds with 6
bunk beds. Five have bathrooms in them and 4 utilize
central bathhouses.
The New Cabins: Divided into four individual spaces, these two story cab-
ins provide an excellent place for meeting as well as lodg-
ing. Cabins sleep up to
12 people and include
personal bathrooms.
Above New Cabins: These four separate
sleeping areas each have
6 lower beds and utilize a nearby bathhouse.
Housing: Normally each family has its own space during Family Camps and Retreats. Please contact the
camp office with specific housing requests.
The Bathhouses: Consist of individual toilet and shower stalls, which are easily accessed from both the
lodge and the cabins.
The Fire Rings: Large and small, are fitted with com-
fortable seating for evening
campfires.
The Meadow: Open and
pristine, this is a fun place for
large group games and out-
Register online at:
www.lutherheights.org/registration
OUR MISSION
“Through safe and amazing
experiences, Luther Heights
Bible Camp proclaims the
Gospel, builds faith,
strengthens the body of
Christ by serving all
people.”
Claiming the Wisdom in our Hearts: A Memoir
Writing Workshopwith Susan Rowe
Writing memoir is a way to claim the wisdom in our hearts—wisdom earned through a lifetime of
experiences. In this way, memoir becomes a spiritual practice, an opportunity to bring our personal
stories—even the painful ones—into the light and find moments of grace.
During this weekend workshop, we’ll look at extraordinary examples of
memoir to see how personal narrative allows us to discover our shared human experience. We’ll
review the building blocks of creative nonfiction writing to build a strong
foundation for your memoir practice. And we’ll use prompts and short
writing exercises to get your thoughts flowing in a variety of writing styles and formats. You’ll leave with fresh inspiration, new ways to approach memoir, and the blessings of taking
part in a writing community.
This workshop is for all would-be memoirists regardless of experience level. Please bring a pen, notebook,
and a spirit of curiosity and play.
The Weekend Schedule
Friday
6:00pm supper Welcome/Introduction and Weekend Overview 7:00pm 1st Session (2 hours)
Fellowship time
Saturday
Sunday
8:30am Breakfast9:30am 2nd Session (2 hours) 12:00pm Lunch1:00pm 3rd Session (2 hours)(Optional Hike)6:00pm Supper
7:15pm Wine and Cheese/Campfire
8:30am Breakfast9:00am Worship
9:30 Workshop Reading (optional)12:00pm LunchOpen/Writing TimeDepart by 2:00pm
The retreat begins with dinner on Friday at 6:00pm. All are welcome to arrive earlier in the afternoon as well. It is possible to extend your stay, but please check with the camp office first.
When: August 25-27, 2017
Where: Luther Heights Bible Camp is located in the Sawtooth Mountains. The site is nestled 20 miles from Stanley and 40 miles from Ketchum right off of Alturas Lake.
Cost: $306.00 (This includes lodging, 6 meals, and 6 hours of workshop instruction.)
Susan has an MFA in creative writing from Boise State University. She has
taught creative nonfiction and memoir workshops for Boise State, the Cabin,
and the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning. Her writing has appeared in
Creative Nonfiction, The American Oxonian, Penny, Quest Magazine, and
the book, Fighting the World’s Fight: Rhodes Scholars in Oxford and Beyond. A graduate of Oxford University, she is
working on a memoir about growing up on a farm in the Idaho desert.
About Susan Rowe