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Writing Retreat

The Society would like to invite members to apply to be part of the GSNSW’s inaugural Writing Retreat to be held from 17-20 February 2020, at the historic Carrington Hotel (https://www.thecarrington.com.au), the Blue Mountains. 
 
The purpose of the retreat is to provide members of the Society with a dedicated block of time, as well as collegiate interaction, networking and support, for the development of focused advances in academic writing. With input and guidance from ‘expert’ facilitators, the retreat will provide a collective opportunity for thinking through how to write both productively and in lively, engaging styles.
 
For a copy of the retreat schedule click here. Please be aware that this is a draft copy only and may be subject to change.
 

The cost of attendance at the GSNSW Writing Retreat is outlined below. We are able to offer two rates. Both rates include: all retreat activities, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon teas.

 

Rate 1:

Rate inclusive of the following:

  • Traditional Room – single occupancy room with shared male-only or female-only bathrooms x 3 nights;
  • access to Writing Retreat space in Library and all retreat activities;
  • breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon teas
  • only 10 places available at this rate

 

$566

Rate 2:

Rate inclusive of the following:

  • Colonial Room – single occupancy and ensuite bathroom x 3 nights;
  • access to Writing Retreat space in Library and all retreat activities;
  • breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon teas
  • up to 15 places available at this rate

 

$776

 

The GSNSW will also offer 16 scholarships to assist members who are students, precariously employed and/or have no institutional support to assist in funding the costs of attending this event:

Scholarships 1: for those with no institutional support and medium income (8 available).

 

$200

Scholarship 2: PhD students, precariously employed or unemployed (8 available).

 

$300

 

To be considered for a place on the 2020 GSNSW Writing Retreat you must:

• be a financial member of the Geographical Society of NSW (student membership is only $15; Full membership is $60).
• complete the Application Form and return to Bronwyn Bate via email (b.bate@westernsydney.edu.au) by 30 September 2019.
 
Selection and notification of applicant success will occur in early October 2019.
 
Final payment to secure your place on the GSNSW’s 2020 Writing Retreat will be due by November 30th, 2019.
 
 
GSNSW requests that any publications arising from the Writing Retreat acknowledge this support.