About This Event
Announcing Faith Forward Writers Retreat SPRING 2026!
Thursday, May 14 at 5 pm thru Saturday, May 16 at 12:30 pm CST.
Hosted by Acres of Hope Ministry Held at Sparrows Nest in Sparta, WI
Email: faithforwardwritersretreat@gmail.com Phone: (661) 406-1721
A Special Theme: The Gift of Creating Art with Words
Art is Fun - Art is Work - Art is a Gift From God
Thursday Evening
1:00-5:00 pm Arrive, Sign In, Unpack, Relax, Space Available for Writing and Retreating
4-4:30 pm Optional Devotional
5:00-6 pm Grazing Board with Beverages
5:45 pm Brief Welcome for Retreat Attendees
6:30-8 pm Meet the Authors - Open to the Public
Complimentary Desserts with Beverages Afterwards
Friday Morning
8 am Breakfast (self-serve coffee available earlier)
8:45 am Opening & Welcome & Introductions - Initiating Connections
9-10:15 am ART IS FUN workshop 1
10:15 am Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
11 am-12:15 pm ART IS WORK workshop 2
Friday Afternoon
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30-2:45 pm ART IS WORK workshop 3
2:45-4 pm Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
3-3:30pm Optional Devotional
4-5 pm ART IS FUN workshop 4
Friday Evening
5:00 pm Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
5:30 pm Dinner
*5:30pm and 6:00pm Critique Sessions #1 and #2 with Rebecca (pre-signup required)*
6:30-8 pm CELEBRATING ART: Celebrations
Afterwards *Critique Session #3 with Rebecca (pre-signup required)*
Saturday Morning
8 am Breakfast (self-serve coffee available earlier)
9 am-10 am ART IS WORK workshop 5
10 am Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
10:30 am-11:50 am ART IS A GIFT FROM GOD workshop 6
12-12:30 pm PUTTING IT DOWN INTO WORDS
12:30 That’s a Wrap! Grab and go leftovers for lunch provided to take with you.
For any questions, feel free to email faithforwardwritersretreat@gmail.com or call (608) 406-1721
Looking Forward to Seeing You!
*Critique Sessions with Rebecca*
Interested in a Professional Editor reviewing a portion of your manuscript/writing project?
Rebecca Williams Spindler is offering her Professional Editing Services to 3 attendees at our Spring 2026 retreat at no additional cost.
Only 3 spots are available. Participants will meet privately with Rebecca for 30 minutes.
These spots will be granted on a first come, first served basis.
Participants do need to submit a portion of their manuscript/ writing project – No More Than 10 Pages - two weeks in advance of the Faith Forward Writer’s Retreat opening date of May 14th. Please submit via email at faithforwardwritersretreat@gmail.com.
If you want one of these coveted spots, please indicate this on this registration.
About This Event
Announcing Faith Forward Writers Retreat SPRING 2026!
Thursday, May 14 at 5 pm thru Saturday, May 16 at 12:30 pm CST.
Hosted by Acres of Hope Ministry Held at Sparrows Nest in Sparta, WI
Email: faithforwardwritersretreat@gmail.com Phone: (661) 406-1721
A Special Theme: The Gift of Creating Art with Words
Art is Fun - Art is Work - Art is a Gift From God
Thursday Evening
1:00-5:00 pm Arrive, Sign In, Unpack, Relax, Space Available for Writing and Retreating
4-4:30 pm Optional Devotional
5:00-6 pm Grazing Board with Beverages
5:45 pm Brief Welcome for Retreat Attendees
6:30-8 pm Meet the Authors - Open to the Public
Complimentary Desserts with Beverages Afterwards
Friday Morning
8 am Breakfast (self-serve coffee available earlier)
8:45 am Opening & Welcome & Introductions - Initiating Connections
9-10:15 am ART IS FUN workshop 1
10:15 am Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
11 am-12:15 pm ART IS WORK workshop 2
Friday Afternoon
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30-2:45 pm ART IS WORK workshop 3
2:45-4 pm Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
3-3:30pm Optional Devotional
4-5 pm ART IS FUN workshop 4
Friday Evening
5:00 pm Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
5:30 pm Dinner
*5:30pm and 6:00pm Critique Sessions #1 and #2 with Rebecca (pre-signup required)*
6:30-8 pm CELEBRATING ART: Celebrations
Afterwards *Critique Session #3 with Rebecca (pre-signup required)*
Saturday Morning
8 am Breakfast (self-serve coffee available earlier)
9 am-10 am ART IS WORK workshop 5
10 am Break for Networking with each other or Individual Writing Time
10:30 am-11:50 am ART IS A GIFT FROM GOD workshop 6
12-12:30 pm PUTTING IT DOWN INTO WORDS
12:30 That’s a Wrap! Grab and go leftovers for lunch provided to take with you.
For any questions, feel free to email faithforwardwritersretreat@gmail.com or call (608) 406-1721
Looking Forward to Seeing You!
*Critique Sessions with Rebecca*
Interested in a Professional Editor reviewing a portion of your manuscript/writing project?
Rebecca Williams Spindler is offering her Professional Editing Services to 3 attendees at our Spring 2026 retreat at no additional cost.
Only 3 spots are available. Participants will meet privately with Rebecca for 30 minutes.
These spots will be granted on a first come, first served basis.
Participants do need to submit a portion of their manuscript/ writing project – No More Than 10 Pages - two weeks in advance of the Faith Forward Writer’s Retreat opening date of May 14th. Please submit via email at faithforwardwritersretreat@gmail.com.
If you want one of these coveted spots, please indicate this on this registration.