Find Writing Inspiration in Historic Northeast Minneapolis

Scribente Maternum was formed out of a desire to find balance between our children as writing inspiration and their presence as a writing distraction. Our retreats are meant to give you time to rest, recharge, and breathe. These are experiences that mothers so often do not make time for but so desperately need: meditation, mindfulness, writing, and simply sitting in stillness.

We are excited to bring the Scribente Maternum retreat experience back to the city! Join us at our 2024 Write Like a Mother Retreat in the historic arts district of Northeast Minneapolis. Thank you to Coco coworking and event space for serving as a site sponsor for our retreat. It's time to find some serious inspiration and connection as we get cozy in the city.

Note: This is the page to register with complete payment. Follow this link to register with just a deposit.

Thank you, Coco Northeast, for serving as site sponsor for the 2024 Write Like a Mother retreat.

LOCATION:

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Time & space to write
• The unique Scribente Maternum writer-moms community
• Craft & writing-focused sessions with local writers & teachers
• Mindfulness practices
• Intentional movement

AND MORE! REGISTRATION ALSO INCLUDES:

• Welcome reception with appetizers (drinks and food available for purchase)
• Continental breakfast (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Lunch (Friday & Saturday)
• Group dinner & readings (Saturday)
• Snacks & beverages throughout the retreat
• Curated tools & gifts, perfect for every writer-mom

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Northeast Minneapolis offers many short-term rental options. The city of Minneapolis also has several bicycle and scooter-sharing programs! Or enjoy a crisp walk on a bright November day.

TENTATIVE RETREAT SCHEDULE: (Subject to change)

Thursday, November 7

• 5:00-7:00pm: Welcome Gathering at nearby brewery or distillery

Friday, November 8

• 8:30-9:00am: Breakfast and coffee (provided) + Welcome and Opening
• 9:00-9:45am: Opening movement and centering
• 9:45-11:00am: Opening introductions and time with small groups
• 11:00am-1:00pm: Generative writing workshop
• 1:00-2:00pm: Lunch (provided)
• 2:00-4:00pm: Workshop
• 4:00-4:30pm: Group photo and close-of-day
• 5:00: Free time to write and explore downtown Minneapolis and surrounding areas. Optional group dinner.

Saturday, November 9

• 8:30-9:00am: Breakfast and coffee (provided)
• 9:00-9:45am: Morning mindfulness and movement
• 9:45-10:30am: Small groups
• 10:30am-12pm: Writing workshop
• 12:00-1:30pm: Lunch (provided) + writing time
• 1:30-3:30pm: Experiential writing workshop at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the fifth largest museum in the country
• 3:30-4:15pm: Closing with small groups at the museum
• 4:15-4:45pm: Intentional large group closing
• 5:00-7:00pm: Break or time for more writing or exploring the city
• 7:00pm: Celebratory group dinner & readings (included)

Sunday, November 10

• 10:00am: Tour of Paisley Park Studio (home of Prince) in Chaska, Minnesota, thirty minutes west of Minneapolis (optional; additional advance registration and payment required)
  
• 11:00am: Brunch at the home of one of our co-founders, five minutes west of Paisley Park (optional; additional advance registration required)

LODGING & TRAVEL:

• We will retreat at Coco, a co-working and event space in Northeast Minneapolis. Note: registration does not include overnight accommodations.
• For those traveling from out of town--or for locals looking for a more immersive retreat experience--we are working to secure discounted rooms at a local hotel. Stay tuned for details.
• Travel: Coco is a ten-minute drive from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. There is plenty of parking for locals who choose to drive.

Ana Rodney leads the opening session of the 2022 retreat in Baltimore.

Tyrese Coleman leads a craft writing seminar at the 2022 Retreat in Baltimore. Workshops with renowned authors and teachers are central to the Write Like a Mother retreat experience.

Attendees connect during the 2022 retreat. Find inspiration and community through smaller accountability groups at our retreat in Minneapolis.

Mothers with stories to share. Mothers who don't have to walk this road alone. This is Scibente Maternum.

INVESTMENT:

• "Super planner" special: Just $497 (until April 1, 2024, or while supplies last.) SOLD OUT
• "Still on top of things" early-bird rate: $527 (until September 15, 2024, or while supplies last) SOLD OUT
• "Life is crazy enough" standard rate:  $597 (until November 1, 2024, or while supplies last) SOLD OUT
• New this year! Pay only your nonrefundable $97 deposit today to hold your spot. Then, submit the balance by September 30 by following the payment page in your confirmation email. We'll also send you a reminder a week before that second installment is due. Bonus: all pricing tier discounts still apply! Follow this link now to register with just a deposit.
• We are pleased to offer a $100 discount to all BIPOC writer-moms. Use code save100 at checkout.
• We invite all Black mothers based in Minnesota to apply for one of two completely free retreats. Follow this link to apply.
• We know retreats are necessary for everyone, but not always possible. To that end, we offer a "You Deserve to Be Here" fund, supported by generous sponsors and our own retreat participants. Apply for full or partial retreat funding here.

Note:

• Registration includes a non-refundable deposit of $97; retreat registrations are transferrable up to ten days before the event.
• Registration does not include lodging or transportation.