Two Upcoming Fall Memoir Writing Workshops & Beginning Meditation Classes

Hey Y'all,
So I finally got my lazy summer ass in gear and have come up with a plan for the next round of Memoir Writing Workshops. Dates are listed below. Because I am fortunate enough to have so many returning workshop members, space is extremely limited. Please reserve your spot now. Also, I've had a number of requests-- based on my new blog Meditation Kicks Ass-- regarding how to start a meditation practice. So I'm going to do an experiment-- a four-week Learn to Meditate series. Dates for that are also listed below. To reserve a spot in any/all of the workshops or for more details, please email me at spike@spikeg.com .

TUESDAY MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP -- Six-Week Series
September 10, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22  Cost is $150. Deposit to reserve space is $50 non-refundable.
We meet from 7 - 9 pm at SOL Studio in Central Austin.

THURSDAY MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP-- Six-Week Series
September 5, 12, 26, October 3, 10, 17  Cost is $150. Deposit to reserve space is $50 non-refundable.
We meet from 7 - 9 pm at SOL Studio in Central Austin.

BEGINNING MEDITATION WORKSHOP-- Four-Week Sunday Series
September 29, October 6, 13, 20  Cost is $60. Deposit to reserve space is $20.
Location TBA. It'll be central. We'll meet from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. And no, we will not be in full on meditation that entire hour, so don't be intimidated. We'll have discussion, too.

I would be most grateful if you'd pass this along to any friends who might be interested.

Thanks a million,
Spike

Away with Words-- Early Bird Registration for 2014 Monhegan Island Writing Retreats

Announcing Early Bird Registration for 2014 Write with Spike Writing Retreats on Monhegan Island off the coast of Maine. Last month a group of 15 of us headed to Monhegan and boy did we have a blast. Lots of writing got done. Lots of sharing. And lots of fun during the downtime, too.

I've got two retreats scheduled for next year.
The first is June 8th - June 13th. The second is June 15th - June 20th.
Cost is: $770 for Early Birds and goes up to $820 if you register after September 30th. A $100 non-refundable* deposit holds your spot.

Price DOES NOT include airfare but it does include:

Van Fare from Portland, Maine to Port Clyde, Maine
Bed & Breakfast in Port Clyde the first night
Ferry Fare to and from the Island
Four nights at The Monhegan House
Four breakfasts
Two dinners (including one lobster if you're into that)
Two tea times

To sign up, please email me at spikegillespie@gmail.com 

*while the deposit is not refundable, I understand we are a ways out. if you need to cancel you can apply this fee to writing workshops or one-on-one coaching.

A few pics from our last trip are below. Sure hope you can join us. Monhegan Island is amazing.

Lots of great hiking.

Fairy Houses in Cathedral Woods

Incredible food.

Non-stop beauty everywhere you turn.