Anglican
Diocese
with the
of CHRISTCHURCH
Weekend Writing Retreat
Fri, 27 Jan
|6 Whitewash Head Road
Hosted by writer and SERH director Eddie O'Connor
Time & Location
27 Jan 2023, 7:00 pm – 29 Jan 2023, 1:00 pm
6 Whitewash Head Road, 6 Whitewash Head Road, Scarborough, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
About the retreat
Have you always wanted to write a book, poem, or memoir? Perhaps you're halfway through an essay but can't find the time to finish it off. This retreat is designed for people wishing to learn a bit about the craft of writing, as well as spend some time focused on a particular writing project. Sister Ev director Eddie O'Connor will lead this weekend retreat, using the skills he developed during the Masters of Writing he completed in 2020.
When: Friday, Jan 27 (7:00 pm) - Sunday, Jan 29 (1:00 pm)
Cost: $240 (if you'd like to come but the cost is prohibitive, please get in touch as we may be able to assist).
Payment: To register book a 'ticket' on the link below. You'll be invoiced for a $60 deposit after registering, with the rest due closer to the time of the retreat
About the host: Edward O’Connor is a writer and spiritual director, and the Director of Sister Eveleen House. In 2019 he completed a Master’s Degree in Writing at the University of Canterbury, where he completed a screenplay, poems, short stories, and a series of narrative essays on contemplative Christianity. Eddie is a spiritual director in the tradition of St Ignatius of Loyola and is currently working on a book on Ignatian spirituality for young adults.Â
About Sister Eveleen Retreat House: Sister Eveleen Retreat House (SERH) is a Christian retreat centre nestled among the native trees on Scarborough Hill, Christchurch. It is owned by the Anglican Diocese but is run ecumenically. It was bequeathed to the church by Sister Eveleen in 1939.Â
Please note that there is no parking on Whitewash Head Road. You will need to park down by the waterfront and walk to the house. Assistance can be provided if required.
If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Eddie: (ph) 022 563 6879 (e) sister.e.retreat@gmail.com
Tickets
Writing Retreat
You will be invoiced for a $60 deposit shortly after registering.
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