Don't miss this chance to work with Holly in a small, rigorous yet playful Rocky Mountain retreat designed to help you wrestle your story to the page, discover voice, hone story structure skills and create characters of great depth.

Wake to jewel blue skies and hillsides bursting with wildflowers beneath snow-capped mountains. If that doesn't rouse the spirit, indulge in the many hikes and local lore and characters of Crested Butte when you're not writing.

"Skywriter Ranch was an amazing experience. From information to inspiration, I can't imagine getting any more out of a workshop. At any level."
-Tom Formaro, Skywriter 2005 Alumnus

The Retreat

28+ Hours of Instruction. Morning Discovery & Design sessions followed by private afternoon writing and group critique. Evenings include story telling, inspiration and relaxation under star-studded skies. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included and cooked by a chef. Participants write two pages per day, completing a 10-page submission length short story by the end of the week. Skywriters are invited to give a five-minute reading on their last night, Saturday, at the BBQ & "wrap party."

The Venue for 2007

Skywriter Ranch is a fictional place (for now!) but we're blessed to have the use of the very rustic, inspiring RMBL (Rocky Mountain Biological Lab) of Gothic, that sits at the northern end of Crested Butte. The panoramic views will keep your mouth open, smiles wide and pen poised to capture the magic.

*Note on altitude: Crested Butte and Gothic are located at 9,000 feet. If you have breathing troubles or heart conditions, please consult a physician before you decide to join us. We don't want to read your posthumous work. It takes the fun out of it, right?