Donnell Ann Bell launches our first session at the El Colorado Lodge in Manitou Springs at the foot of Pike's Peak where we have our writing retreat every year. She shares her insights in a brainstorming workshop. Can anyone say "exercise"?!


Donnell's students receive their instructions. L-R: Karen Graffenberger (back turned), Brenda Ellis, Valerie Brinkworth, CRW President Michele Chambers, CRW VP Melissa Mayhue, Retreat Coordinator and roomie Kathy Fronheiser (foreground), and Mary Hagen (behind Kathy).


Louise Suit flashes a smile during the Just Write session in our well-stocked classroom.


Melissa M., Irene Goodell and daughter, & Kathy Williams chat.


Mary Hagen & Brenda Ellis talk writing.


Shhhh! Valerie Brinkworth, Irene G., Kathy W. & Karen G. critiquing!


Saturday night dinner at the Historic Stagecoach Inn in downtown Manitou Springs. With 21 of us, we had the staff hoppin'. Food was delicious. I had buffalo steak and smoked pheasant chowder, yummy! Wish I'd snapped everyone in this one picture because all of the company was fun, fun, fun.