sabrina benaim

1. how many people will you be accepting? when will the winners be announced? it’s not a contest! chosen applicants will be notified via email June 10th. we will be accepting 12-15 participants. 

2. are we being picked or is it like a lottery?  we will be curating a group of 12-14 people who we believe will work well together & be the right group of energy for our first one of these! 

2. when will the retreat take place? July 24th-28th, 2019

3. what does it cost? the retreat is 500 dollars. this goes toward food, lodging, and the workshop itself. you will be responsible for getting yourself to houston, but after that we’ve got you! we will be providing transportation from airports, trains, buses, swanboats, etc.  

4. what are the age limits?  18 & over 5. what type/level/style of writers are you looking to connect with? all & every type/level/style of writer! writers willing to explore poetry with an open mind & vulnerable pen. we are excited to have a variety of writers to help foster a diverse atmosphere we can all learn something new from. 

6. are there scholarship funds available?  yes! we have limited scholarship money available, and are able to work with folks on a case by case basis.   

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Sabrina Benaim, “Hurdles / Dreams”