Registration is open now for the 5th Annual Walloon Lake Writer’s Retreat (April 10-13, 2025) at Hotel Walloon featuring Karen Dionne – the #1 internationally bestselling thriller author of The Marsh King’s Daughter and The Wicked Sister (both set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula).
During this immersive weekend, attendees will be introduced to the works of Ernest Hemingway and how the regional landscape around Walloon Lake inspired his storytelling. There will also be individual and group writing exercises; one-on-one guidance from published authors; group readings and critiques; insider tips on working with agents, publishers and publicists; suggestions on marketing and promoting published works; and supportive camaraderie from fellow writers.
The Walloon Writers Retreat begins Thursday evening, April 16 and continues through Sunday morning, April 19. The weekend packages start at $1200 per person (based on room type/occupancy/availability) and includes:
- Three nights’ accommodations at the award-winning Hotel Walloon (including three breakfasts)
- Pre fixe group dinner one evening at the historic Walloon Lake Inn (excluding alcohol)
- an autographed copy of Karen’s book, The Marsh King’s Daughter
- VIP seating for the public viewing of the movie “The Marsh King’s Daughter” starring Daisy Ridley and Ben Mendelsohn followed by an author discussion and book signing
- writing and promotional sessions led by Karen and other published writers
- access to unique locations around the quaint Village for private writing time
- networking and collaboration with fellow budding writers
Reservations can be made by calling Hotel Walloon at (231) 535-5000.
