Writing Retreat Testimonials
The Cherished Dream Writing Retreat
"Anne Marie Santoro’s exciting Cherished Dream Retreats inspire participants regardless of experience or age to bring their Dreams to life – a memoir, a play, a children’s book, a poem, a novel, a mystery, a textbook, a screen play, a documentary, a biography, a musical, an animated DVD, etc. wherever our creative mind roams."
Marie Z. Amoruso, Ed.D. is a retired Public School Teacher and Adjunct Professor Teachers College Columbia University
"I want to thank you for all the confidence and trust you have instilled in me. Your belief and support in my writing has propelled me to a place I have never known --a place of surety and sanity, of sure-footedness and free floating. Your capacity to inspire is unparalleled. Every writer who enters your space of knowledge, compassion, and empathy is blessed beyond this world."
SM Smith, Author Something's Burning in Here
"As someone who attended a weekend retreat, I can attest to the fact that it was the perfect balance of individualized attention, group interactivity, fascinating and well researched lessons on inspiring people and time allowance to wander on one's own for reflection and exploration. The natural setting, accommodations and food were of extremely high quality, while being most affordable. I would highly recommend this for anyone who has a burning story to share.
Ms. Santoro is a master in her field. Brava!"
Angelica Santomauro, Ed.D.
Executive Director
American Labor Museum
Haldon, NJ
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Come make your creative dreams the center of your day. Returning for the 10th year to the exquisite Guest House Retreat and Conference Center in Chester, CT.
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Writing Retreat Details & Fees
2026 Retreat Dates
AUGUST 2026 DATES
Monday Evening, August 24th
to Thursday Afternoon, August 27th
Come find the drive and the daring to make your cherished dream come true with the encouragement of Anne Marie Santoro. We will examine the creative journey of Grammy award-winning Joni Mitchell - poet, singer, and artist.
Feel what it is like to make your dream the center of your day. Experience undistracted time to imagine and create. Come nourish and build your dream so it lives for decades. Experience undistracted time to grow your dream.
Since the retreat is limited to 10 participants, to reserve your space, please send a deposit of $200 by MAY 1st. Zelle to: 917 715 3515
The Room & Board Fees
Single Private Room and Bath, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Taxes:
$756 for four days & 3 nights
The Seminar Fee
Two Daily seminars and one-on-one mentoring: $550
Total: $1,306
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OCTOBER 2026 DATES
Sunday evening, October 11th
to Wednesday afternoon October 14th
We will explore the creative genius of Mary Oliver the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning poet, scholar, and teacher. Come feel what it is like to make your dream the center of your day. Experience undistracted time to reflect, imagine and create. Come nourish and build your dream so it lives out of your imagination and into the world.
Since the retreat is limited to 10 participants, to reserve your space, please send a deposit of $200 by AUGUST 1st. Zelle to: 917 715 3515
The Room & Board Fees
Single Private Room and Bath, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Taxes:
$756 for four days & 3 nights
The Seminar Fee
Two Daily seminars and one-on-one mentoring: $550
Total: $1,306
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For More Detailed Information
Text Anne Marie Santoro at:
917-715 3515
if you want to pay by check.
Double and Triple Room Rates available along with Commuter
Rates.