We are excited to announce that applications are now open for Words Become Worlds — The Breath & The Clay 2025 Writer’s Retreat — a 3-day gathering designed to help writers of all levels focus deeply on their craft in a beautiful, distraction-free setting.

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From November 21–23, 2025, in the serene mountains of Moravian Falls, NC, you’ll enjoy:

• Focused writing sessions

• Group discussions and creative prompts

• Peer feedback to refine your work

• Inspiring teaching from Amanda Held Opelt, Stephen & Sarah Roach, Corey Frey, and other voices from The Breath & The Clay community.
   

Whether you’re drafting a novel, polishing a memoir, shaping poems, or longing for space to create, you’ll find encouragement, connection, and renewed momentum here.

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Dates: November 21–23, 2025
Location: Apple Hill Lodge, Moravian Falls, NC
Tuition: $550 — includes in-house prepared meals, snacks, lodging, and supplies. Upon acceptance, a $250 non-refundable deposit secures your spot.

Spaces are limited. Once we’re full, we’ll begin a waitlist.