Write
Friday
14:00
Arrive and settle in
Wander the property, take a deep breath by the lake, or grab a cup of coffee and get right to work.
19:00
Dinner, family style
Sit down family style to meet the others who are joining you for the weekend. Share what you’re working on, your goals, and a little about your non-writerly self.
20:00
Quiet work time
Pop on your headphones (or don’t if you prefer to work in silence) and get to work.
Saturday
07:00
Coffee ready/Quiet work time
A fresh pot will be ready around 7. If anyone wakes earlier, they can press the button to start it brewing or pop a K-cup in the Keurig. An electric tea kettle will also be available for use.
08:00
Breakfast bar
Muffins, toast, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, and breakfast sandwiches will be available for you to grab or microwave when you’re ready to eat. Please let me know if you’re gluten free or have any other food sensitivities so I can plan accordingly.
09:00
Quiet work time and optional walk
Sometime between breakfast and lunch, when most who’d like to move a little are at a good breaking point, we’ll take an optional walk down a tree-lined road; dependent on weather.
13:00
Lunch
Grab a sandwich and keep working or take a break and join others around the table.
14:00
Quiet work time
An afternoon pot of coffee will be brewed.
18:00
Dinner, family style
Join the others to take a break from your head. A great time to discuss issues you’re having or whatever else might be on your mind.
19:00
Sprint
Just a few more quick words before relaxing around a campfire.
20:00
Optional campfire, weather permitting
S’mores for all your work. Or something harder. Timing will be adjusted to 22:00 when in season, after the mosquitos go to sleep.
Sunday
07:00
Coffee ready/Quiet work time
A fresh pot will be ready around 7. If anyone wakes earlier, they can press the button to start it brewing earlier or pop a K-cup in the Keurig. An electric tea kettle will also be available for use.
08:00
Breakfast bar
Muffins, toast, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, and breakfast sandwiches will be available for you to grab or microwave when you’re ready to eat. Please let me know if you’re gluten free or have any other food sensitivities so I can plan accordingly.
09:00
Quiet work time and optional walk
Sometime between breakfast and lunch, when most who’d like to join are at a good breaking point. Optional, of course, down a tree-lined road; dependent on weather.
13:00
Lunch
Grab a plate and keep working or take a break and join others around the table.
14:00
Sprint
Squeeze out a few more words. Stay in the flow if you find it, or join me for a…
14:30
Latte run
There are many delicious coffee shops in Minocqua. Exact location to be determined by season and open hours.
16:00
Quiet work time
You know what to do.
19:00
Dinner
Join the others to take a break from your head. A great time to discuss issues you’re having or whatever else might be on your mind.
20:00
Quiet work time
Just a bit longer. It’s what you’re here for.
Monday
07:00
Coffee ready/Quiet work time
A fresh pot will be ready around 7. If anyone wakes earlier, they can press the button to start it brewing earlier or pop a K-cup in the Keurig. An electric tea kettle will also be available for use.
08:00
Breakfast bar
Muffins, toast, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, and breakfast sandwiches will be available for you to grab or microwave when you’re ready to eat. Please let me know if you’re gluten free or have any other food sensitivities so I can plan accordingly.
09:00
Quiet work time
This is it; the final stretch.
13:00
Lunch and Checkout
A final chat or grab and go. If you want coffee for your drive, check out Milky Way Coffee Company (hours subject to change by season).
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