30th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 12-15, 2024 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 12 4:00pm or later: You may check in at Seaview anytime after 4:00pm. 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 2024 Winter Getaway
See our Travel Page for information on transportation to the 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: We review comments here to combat spam, so your comment may take a day or two to appear. 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 ... Read More...
Important Information for 2023 Participants
29th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 13-16, 2023 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 13 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 2023 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...
Important Information for 2022 Participants
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...
Important Information for 2021 Participants
27th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 14-18, 2021 - Online Below is a list of things you need to know about this year's Winter Getaway. Please read this carefully. If you haven't already, please also read our tips and tricks to set you up for success! *NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE EST.* Where to Begin Overwhelmed? Just breathe, and start here. Accessing Our Virtual Event Space You will find all the links and documents you'll need for the weekend in our virtual event space. You can access the virtual event space by ... Read More...
Important Information for 2020 Participants
26th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway January 17-20, 2020 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 so you don't miss anything. Arrival Logistics for Friday, January 17 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 around ... Read More...
Carpooling to the 2020 Winter Getaway
Need a ride? 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...
Big News about the 2019 Winter Getaway
Big News about the 2019 Winter Getaway Dear Murphy Writing Community, We have been thinking of you as we plan our upcoming retreats and getaways and want to share our big news with you. Stockton University sold the Seaview Hotel at the end of July, and the new owners will be closing it for renovations this winter. We spent weeks looking at venues all over the state trying to find another hotel that’s large enough, reasonably-priced and available over MLK weekend, all to no avail. As a result, we are sad to say the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway ... Read More...