Need to recharge your batteries? Want to finish that writing project? Need to get started on your next creative endeavor? Find the peace and quiet you need to focus and get some great work done at Still Waters. Enjoy solitude or swap ideas over delicious home-cooked meals with other creatives at this Writer’s Weekend in Connecticut’s beautiful “Quiet Corner.” You will have your own room and are welcome to use common spaces, decks, and the great outdoors for inspiration.
This is at an all-inclusive rate of $375 per participant single occupancy. Please message us if you want to bring a friend or partner to share your bedroom, we will set a custom price for your companion at $325 for the weekend.
Main House Accommodations:
First Floor: Water Bedroom: Twin XL beds
Earth Bedroom: Twin XL beds
Wheelchair accessible full bath with accessible shower plus one half-bath
Second Floor: Sunrise Bedroom: One Queen and one Twin XL bed
Moon Bedroom: Twin XL beds
Stars Bedroom: Twin XL beds
Two shared full baths
Our main house is shoe-free so please bring slippers or socks for indoors
Rustic Accommodations:
Cottage Duality: One Queen Bedroom and One Bedroom with Two Twin Beds (cold water/toilet)
Yoga Studio: Back room with Two Twin Beds (no bathroom)
Guests may use shower and bathroom facilities in the main house
Additional guest rooms may be added if there is a waiting list.
All beds are made with thoughtfully appointed, comfortable sheets, blankets, and pillow. Each guest is provided with one towel set. Please bring your own eco-friendly toiletries and if you have a favorite pillow, feel free to bring that, too.
Wifi throughout main house and sporadic areas on the property.
All meals are served family style in the Still Waters Dining Room and/or with outdoor seating when weather-permitting. We use non-GMO, local and organic ingredients whenever possible.
Arrival Date: Friday, June 7, 2019, Check in at 4:00PM
Departure Date: Sunday June 9, 2019, Check out between 12 and 2 pm
Includes all accommodations, meals and site usage. Includes all required CT Bed & Breakfast Occupancy (11%) and Sales Taxes (6.35%).
Meals include:
Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch, snacks, dinner and Sunday morning brunch. No alcohol will be served but you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer to drink responsibly.
Still Waters Retreat Center artist-owners Tao & Amy LaBossiere will be onsite all weekend to support the group.
Laptop or Journal and pen, writing supplies
House slippers for shoe-free main house (we have some guest slippers available)
Comfortable outdoor shoes for walking and hiking
Sunscreen, if desired
Bug repellent, if desired
warm clothing for chilly evenings around the bonfire
sunhat
rain jacket, umbrella
flashlight
water bottle
your favorite pillow(s) if you like more than one
ear plugs if you are a light sleeper
Reservations are first come, first served. We know that plans can go awry. However, we rely on your Reservation Deposit and a cancellation costs us time and money. We are not a big hotel chain that can offer same-day cancellations. When you enter into a Rental Agreement with us, you are informed beforehand that our Refund Policy is as follows: If an advanced cancellation is necessary (60 days or more in advance) your Reservation Deposit and Payments may be refunded. After this time frame, cancellations will be considered a No-Show, and there will be no refund. Once you arrive at Still Waters, No Refunds will be given due to the weather, your change of plans, or an early departure. We are not responsible for acts of God and nature including power outages.
Guest will choose upon arrival either the water room or earth room. Comfortable Twin XL bed. Wheelchair accessible wide doorways. Shared full bathroom plus half bathroom.
Guest will choose upon arrival either the water room or earth room. Comfortable Twin XL bed. Two shared full bathrooms.
Rustic unplugged cottage. Comfortable Queen bed. Shared bathroom with cold water and toilet. Use main house for shower and hot water.
Rustic unplugged cottage. Comfortable Twin beds. Shared bathroom with cold water and toilet. Use main house for shower and hot water.
Rustic unplugged back room of yoga studio. Comfortable Twin bed. No bathroom. Use main house for toilet, shower and hot water.