The Setting
Castelnau de Montmiral, designated as “one of the most beautiful villages in France” is an idyllic place to think, and write. The 13th century town has a patisserie, pharmacy, art gallery, small grocery store, and two bars and restaurants. Every Tuesday morning, the local farmers and artisans gather in the centre square to sell fresh produce, cheese, meat, pottery, and a variety of regional products. The many small roads that lead into the village proper are perfect for early morning or evening walks. (Writers will meet at the Young house on Rue Pierre de Gorsse, behind the new hotel and down the street from the fifteenth century Gothic church with its famous jewelled cross and pieta.) The town is 45 minutes from Blagnac, Toulouse International Airport.
Registration
This program is open to anyone who has done a previous writing course or workshop with Marlene Schiwy, or a Body Soul Rhythms Intensive through the Marion Woodman Foundation. If you are interested in participating and do not meet this prerequisite, please contact the instructor.
Accommodation
Participants can choose from a range of possibilities that includes hotels, shared houses, and an award-winning chateau outside the village (car necessary.) Accommodations are on a first come first served basis. Special arrangements can be made for participants who wish to include friends or family members. The sooner you make your request, the more likely you are to get the accommodation you prefer. Cost ranges from 45 to 85 euros a night. Less if a room is shared.
Cost
$1100 (includes tuition and individual consultation, continental breakfasts, and two dinners). Participants are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required with your preliminary application. The balance is due by April 15, 2010. Please make cheques payable to Marlene Schiwy.
Registration is complete upon full payment of tuition fee and written agreement to program conditions. In case of cancellation before June 1st, a refund of $800 will be issued. After June 1st, no refund is possible.
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