Scribente Maternum was formed out of a desire to find balance between our children as writing inspiration and their presence as a writing distraction. Join us for our next chance to write and rest together as a community at our Write Like a Mother Retreat at the beautiful Clifton House in Baltimore. This event is in proud partnership with:

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW (scroll down for detailed schedule)

• Thursday, Oct 20: 4:00-7:00pm - Welcome happy hour with light hors d'oeuvres at Baltimore Spirits Company
• Friday, Oct 21: 8:00am-5:30pm - Writing, learning, and community at Clifton House, Baltimore, evening optional group dinner at Barcocina
• Saturday, Oct 22: 8:00am-5:30pm - Writing, learning, and community at Clifton House, included group dinner at Busboys and Poets
• Sunday, Oct 23: 10:00am-noon - Optional group breakfast at Golden West Café

THIS RETREAT INCLUDES:

• Time & space to write
• Writer-moms community
• Craft & writing-focused sessions with local writers & teachers
• Mindfulness practices
• Intentional movement
• Opportunities to explore & support the city of Baltimore

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

• Welcome reception at Baltimore Spirits Company
• Breakfast Friday and Saturday mornings from local restaurants
• Lunch Friday from Blacksauce Kitchen
• Lunch Saturday from Ovenbird Bakery
• Celebratory dinner at Busboys and Poets
• Curated tools & gifts, perfect for every writer-mom

INVESTMENT:

• Standard*: $497 (save 5%)
• Installments*: $197 / $324
  

*Lodging and transportation to/from The Clifton House are not included. We recommend one of the following wonderful hotels all centrally located in Baltimore (~15-20 min car ride to The Clifton House). BOOK EARLY as October reservations fill quickly! Want to find a roommate? Answer "yes" to the question in the registration form and we'll do our best to match you with others seeking to share a hotel/rental.

Recommended Hotels:

• Admiral Fell Inn (Fells Point Neighborhood)
• Hotel RL Baltimore (Inner Harbor)
• Tru by Hilton (Harbor East)
• Hotel Indigo (Baltimore's go-to literary themed hotel in Mount Vernon)

RETREAT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 4-7pm@ Baltimore Spirits Company

• Opening Social Hour & welcome with light hors d'oeuvres (included)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 8am-5:30pm @ The Clifton House

• 8:30-9:00 - Continental breakfast (included) and welcome
• 9:00-9:45 - Centering activity with Ana Rodney
• 9:45-10:45 - Time with small writing groups
• 11:00-noon - Visual journaling workshop & intention-setting with Amanda Burnham
• Noon-1:00 - Lunch from Blacksauce Kitchen (included) and solo or group writing time
• 1:00-2:00 - Craft writing seminar with Tyrese Coleman
• 2:00-5:30 - Small group & independent writing time with dedicated pockets for intentional rest or personal movement
• 5:30-7:00 - Free time
• 7:00 - Group dinner (optional) at Barcocina

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8am-5:30pm @ The Clifton House

• 8:30-9:00 - Continental breakfast (included) and welcome
• 9:00-9:45 - Centering activity with Jaree Cottman 
• 9:45-10:45 - Time with small writing groups
• 11:00-noon - Private craft workshops with CityLit Studio visiting writers
• Noon-1:00 - Lunch from Ovenbird Bakery & solo or group writing time
• 1:00-3:30 - CityLit Studio "Craft, Creativity & Community" readings and Q&A
• 3:30-5:00 - Small group & independent writing time with dedicated pockets for intentional rest or personal movement
• 5:00-5:30 - Closing ritual with Maria Broom
• 7:00 - Group dinner (included) at Busboys and Poets​

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 10am @ Golden West Cafe

• Farewell brunch (optional)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Full Payment $497: Follow the 'Buy Tickets' button above and receive a 5% discount
• Installment Payments:
  • INSTALLMENT 1: $97  deposit + $100 1st payment (total $197) due at initial registration
  • INSTALLMENT 2: $324 due 10 business days prior to the event (October 7)
    • To pay in installments, please follow Write Like a Mother Payment Plan.
    • You will be emailed instructions on how to pay your next two installments
    • Failure to submit subsequent installments will result in non-admittance

Please note: both payment options include a non-refundable deposit of $97; retreat registrations are transferrable up to ten days before the event.