Camp, Write, & Hike in Red Rocks

Camp, Write, & Hike in Red Rocks

Do you want to work on a writing project or deepen your writing practice in nature with a supportive community and gentle structure?

I’m excited to be organizing this relaxed “write away” for my community members* at a group campground just outside of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas, Nevada. See full schedule below for details.

*By community member, this means someone who has participated in one of my workshops,

classes, retreats, or a minimum of three free writing practice sessions or combination of other free events.

DATES: Monday-Thursday, October 10-13th

WHERE: Red Rocks campground, group campsite (tents only); or, participants may find other local lodging options and come to the group campsite for the day to join in the activities. Please wait until receiving a confirmation email about the event if you plan to book your own lodging OR look for refundable options if you wish to book now.

COST: $10 per night at group campsite (regardless of if you camp there or not as this is where the majority of the time will be spent) and suggested $99 donation to the organizer or pay what you can. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run this event; you will be notified as soon as it's confirmed with the links to pay for camping and/or donate, which can be done at any time before or after the event.

CAMPING/LODGING DETAILS: the group campsite can accommodate up to 20 campers and 8 vehicles. You must bring all of your own equipment including your tent, bedding, kitchen needs, food, water, chairs, etc. There is one vault toilet at the campsite and potable water is available. To clarify: there are NO showers, flush toilets, or sinks. If you're unsure if tent camping is the right option for you, feel free to reach out to me about it, but I am not able to help participants secure outside lodging except to suggest AirBNB and nearby hotels as a starting point. The campsite is under 10 minutes away from other lodging options.

Surrounded by stunning desert and mountain scenery and yet just minutes from the energy of downtown Las Vegas, attendees can choose which activities or structure to drop into over these three days. The weather for this time of year could reach the low 90s and lows in the mid 60s; please be prepared for this range of weather.

Please note: this is not a retreat. Participants are responsible for organizing their own transportation, meals, and lodging if not staying at the group campsite. For those wishing to rent an AirBNB or similar together to share costs, you can add your name and information to a shared Google spreadsheet after joining this waitlist. 

Participants are welcome to bring a spouse or guest and asked to consider the suggested donation if participating in the organized activities (not required). It is requested that they attend at least three writing practice sessions prior to joining the in-person activities.

By RSVPing, you are joining a WAITLIST. Once the minimum number of participants is reached, you will receive a confirmation email with the drop-in events, suggestion packing list for campers, and how to pay for you

For questions, contact me at authorkatieallen@gmail.com

Hope you can join us!

Katie

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Monday, October 10th

3:00pm: Arrival, set up camp

4:00-6:00p: Introductions / Hang / Writing Practice

6:00-7:00pm: Dinner (*you bring/plan all your own meals)

7:00-7:20pm: Sunset meditation

7:20-9:30pm: Bonfire & Relax

Tuesday, October 11th

8:00-8:20am: Morning meditation

8:30-9:00am: Check-ins and freewriting

9:00-11:45am: Breakfast / Individual work at covered picnic tables (*or bring your own chair/writing setup- NO WIFI available at campground)

11:45-12:00pm: Check-ins and reflections

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-4:30pm: Hike, Write, & Scenic Drive at Red Rocks Conversation Area

5:00-6:00pm: Dinner

6:00-7:00pm: Feedback workshop (bring copies and/or read aloud)

7:00-7:20: Sunset meditation

7:20-9:30pm: Bonfire & Relax

Wednesday, October 12th

8:00-8:20am: Morning meditation

8:30-9:00am: Check-ins and freewriting

9:00-11:45am: Breakfast / Individual work at covered picnic tables

11:45-12:00pm: Check-ins and reflections

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-4:30pm: Hike, Write, & Scenic Drive at Red Rocks Conversation Area

5:00-6:00pm: Dinner

6:00-7:00pm: Feedback workshop (bring copies and/or read aloud)

7:00-7:20: Sunset meditation

7:20-9:30pm: Bonfire & Relax

Thursday, October 13th

8:00-8:20am: Morning meditation

8:30-9:00am: Check-ins and freewriting

9:00-11:30am: Breakfast / Individual work at covered picnic tables

11:30-11:45am: Check-ins and reflections

12:00: Check-out

12:15: Group lunch downtown, location TBD