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The May campers are off on the road now, and we're settled in for our long summer's siesta. But minds are busy and the future is taking shape. ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
sartorias is plotting evilly. Go see. Be sure to check the comments.
That's October 4th-9th. Mark your calendars.
The most recent incarnation was very interesting, in that it was quite long and not, in the end, horse-related. Lots of writer and editor talk, local writers and editors stopping by for dinner, and sightseeing and touristing and general enjoyment of the surroundings. The gila monster continues to be our totem: a very happy camper saw one in Saguaro National Park East, one stormy afternoon.
And so we evolve. The model so far seems to involve longtime online and real-world friends and colleagues, a small and closely knit group in each camp, and additions through lj comments and referrals from campers. We get quite a few repeats. Initial, introductory format is the weekend (i.e. three days/two nights, not necessarily Friday through Sunday), in which campers get to know the facilities and personnel, work out a routine, and determine whether it works for them. Return engagements tend to be longer (5-7 days) and feature more concentrated writing time. (This is good for my own writing commitments, and wonderful for putting me in the proper frame of mind.) What exactly we do during camp is up to the camper--each camp is individually tailored to the camper's needs (and that includes the menu). The one constant is the horses' schedule. They determine the rhythm of each day and the timing of meals and meetings.
( Further Observations )
Oh, and yes, we do lots of writing and talking about writing. And more writing. Guests get the library with comfy chairs and lots of floor space, and one guest room has a desk. There's a patio to sit on in season, and five acres to wander around.
It's a safe space, and a quiet space. I like to share it, because sharing is part of what it's for.
sartorias is plotting evilly. Go see. Be sure to check the comments. That's October 4th-9th. Mark your calendars.
The most recent incarnation was very interesting, in that it was quite long and not, in the end, horse-related. Lots of writer and editor talk, local writers and editors stopping by for dinner, and sightseeing and touristing and general enjoyment of the surroundings. The gila monster continues to be our totem: a very happy camper saw one in Saguaro National Park East, one stormy afternoon.
And so we evolve. The model so far seems to involve longtime online and real-world friends and colleagues, a small and closely knit group in each camp, and additions through lj comments and referrals from campers. We get quite a few repeats. Initial, introductory format is the weekend (i.e. three days/two nights, not necessarily Friday through Sunday), in which campers get to know the facilities and personnel, work out a routine, and determine whether it works for them. Return engagements tend to be longer (5-7 days) and feature more concentrated writing time. (This is good for my own writing commitments, and wonderful for putting me in the proper frame of mind.) What exactly we do during camp is up to the camper--each camp is individually tailored to the camper's needs (and that includes the menu). The one constant is the horses' schedule. They determine the rhythm of each day and the timing of meals and meetings.
( Further Observations )
Oh, and yes, we do lots of writing and talking about writing. And more writing. Guests get the library with comfy chairs and lots of floor space, and one guest room has a desk. There's a patio to sit on in season, and five acres to wander around.
It's a safe space, and a quiet space. I like to share it, because sharing is part of what it's for.
