28th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 14-17, 2022 Below is a list of everything you need to arrive safely, happily and ready to enjoy the weekend, including how to book our special rate to extend your stay. Please read this carefully even if you've attended before, because some things have changed. Arrival Logistics for Friday, January 14 4:00 p.m. or later: You may check in at Seaview anytime after 4:00 p.m. When you arrive, you can pull up to the main entrance where the bell service will help you unload. You can then pull ... Read More...
Carpooling to the 2022 Winter Getaway
Have an extra space or two in your car? Flying in and looking to rent a car or share expenses on an airport shuttle? Taking public transit and looking to connect with other participants? Comment below to connect with others. Please note, that over the years participants have often waited until the last minute to use the carpool board. However, the sooner you post, the more likely you are to find someone to share a ride with. See our Travel Page for information on transportation to the Winter Getaway. ... Read More...
Special Guest at the 2022 Winter Getaway
We’re pleased to present our Special Guest for the 2022 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway: Patrick Rosal. Patrick will lead three sessions of the Poetry Circus workshop. The 28th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a writers' conference near Atlantic City, NJ, will take place January 14-17, 2022. Patrick Rosal Patrick Rosal is a multidisciplinary artist and the author of five full-length poetry collections, including The Last Thing: New and Selected Poems, debuting in September 2021. His poems and essays have been widely ... Read More...
Scholarships available for 2022 writers’ conference
Scholarships are being offered for first-time participants of the 28th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway writers' conference. Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 14-17, 2022 Seaview Hotel Galloway, NJ (Atlantic City area) Recipients may choose from workshops in fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, poetry, playwriting and songwriting. In addition to workshops, the conference also offers plentiful writing time, readings, open mics, yoga and dancing at the Getaway Disco. We have two different types of scholarships available: ... Read More...
New for 2022 Winter Getaway
The 28th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, a supportive, participant-focused writers' conference, will take place January 14-17, 2022. Here are some of the things we're most excited about this year: The "Poetry Circus" This is the same Winter Getaway poetry workshop "re-PETERs" know and love, with a new name to emphasize its unique and playful spirit. You may remember this workshop as "Advanced Poetry" or "Poetry Workshop." Peter will still be the ringleader, offering prompts and direction each morning. Special Guest for ... Read More...