Khardomah Lodge is now the official traditional location of the Peninsula Writers Winter Retreat, held each year in February or March.

Next PW Winter Retreat: February 25-28, 2010

The 2009 Winter Retreat at Khardomah Lodge in Grand Haven had its usual bout with bad weather.  The skies opened on Saturday and the snow flew, but the majority of the twenty-five retreat writers were snug and busy at their computers.  And the few who had to drive in all made it safely.

The food was again wonderful (thanks to Shirley Neitzel, Marcie Woods, and Rich Travis), the company fine, and the work productive.  The Friday night and Saturday night read-arounds showed once again what a talented bunch of writers make up Peninsula Writers.

And there was a contest---write the new Khardomah poem for the winter retreat brochure.  And the winner is---Stephanie Feldstein's "Karen's Khardomah Poem."  Runners up were Gloria Klinger ("Khardomah') and Lee Bradley (excerpt from "Back Yard at Khardomah Lodge").

The Winter Retreat is tentatively scheduled next year for the last weekend of February.  If you have never attended a winter retreat, please keep this in mind for next year.  It always is a productive and enjoyable time.

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Khardomah Lodge is located 200 yards from Lake Michigan.  The lodge was built in 1873 as a private residence, and in 1919 it became a summer resort.  Khardomah Lodge is now open year around, with 16 guest rooms, a fully equipped guest kitchen facility, dining room, and great room with  a fieldstone fireplace.  Towels and linens are provided.  Quiet  hour is midnight. Because of the age of the building, there is a NO SMOKING  policy  for the entire lodge. Computers are welcome.

THE GUEST ROOMS on the main floor  consist of 3 room with a double bed (which sleep two),  three rooms with a double bed and bunk (which can sleep four), and one bathroom.  Upstairs  there are 4 rooms with double beds (sleep two), one room with a double bed and bunk (sleeps four), 2 rooms with twin beds (sleep two), 2 rooms  with a double bed and a twin bed  sleep 3), and three bathrooms.  Downstairs there is one room with a double bed (sleeps 2) and one bathroom.

For more information or a registration form, email winter-at-peninsulawriters.org
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