CFDE Faculty Writing Retreats
This program is currently closed to applications.
The CFDE will offer three faculty writing retreats in the 2025-26 academic year. These non-residential retreats will be held near the main campus at the Miller Ward Alumni House and will be two full days (9 am to 5 pm) each. All regular, full-time faculty members are invited to apply.
The structure of the retreats will be flexible to allow participants to "take what you need" from the experience: long stretches of writing/focus/deep concentration time and little else; work with a writing coach to develop a sustainable and productive writing practice; or focus on building a writing practice within a community of other faculty writers and establish a writing group.
All participants must be able to commit to attending the entire retreat. All expenses are covered except for transportation to and from the retreats.
Space is limited. Preference will be given to applicants who have not yet participated in a CFDE faculty writing retreat. On the application form we ask that you rank your preferences among the three retreats offered. Eligibility is limited to full-time Emory faculty.
Fall Break 2 Day Retreat
Location: Miller Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Road | Atlanta, GA 30329
Dates: Monday Oct 13 – Tuesday Oct 14
Early Summer 2 Day Retreat
Location: Miller Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Road | Atlanta, GA 30329
Dates: Tuesday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 13
Late Summer 2 Day Retreat
Location: Miller Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Road | Atlanta, GA 30329
Dates: Monday, July 27 – Tuesday, July 28
Sample Schedule
Day 1
9:00-9:30 – Continental Breakfast, Welcome, Introductions, and Orientation
9:30 - 10:30 am – Writing time, optional individual writing coaching sessions
10:30-45 am- Stretch break
10:45 am – noon - Writing time, optional individual writing coaching sessions
Noon – Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Writing time, optional individual writing coaching sessions
3:00 – 3:15 pm – Stretch break
3:15 – 3:45 – Writing Time
3:45 – 5:00 pm – Writing time or Optional Workshop
Day 2
9:00-9:30 – Continental Breakfast, Group Check-In
9:30 - 10:30 am – Writing time, optional individual writing coaching sessions
10:30-45 am – Stretch break
10:45 am – noon - Writing time, optional individual writing coaching sessions
Noon – Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Writing time, optional individual writing coaching sessions
3:00 – 3:15 pm – Stretch Break
3:15 – 4:30 pm – Writing time, optional individual writing coaching sessions
4:30 – 5:00 pm – Wrap Up