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Ars Poetica: The Art of Poetry Retreat


  • Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center 229 East Litchfield Road Litchfield, CT, 06759 United States (map)

Presented by Robert Piazza

Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite.  During this weekend intensive, we will explore theories and definitions of modern poetry, trying them on to see what fits for us.  Seeking inspiration in the poetry of Dylan Thomas, Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, and many others, we’ll view their work as springboards or launchpads into our own creativity.  Join us for a weekend workshop in which we experiment with applying these theories to our own writing.  Bring pencils & notebooks. Poems will be provided. Enjoy opportunities to nurture your inner Muse! 

$335 | PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH

$305 | PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH HALL BATH

All meals are included: Dinner on Friday through Lunch on Sunday

We’re honored to offer scholarship opportunities to programs and retreats, creating opportunities for everyone. Please call (860) 567-3163 to find out more.

The health and safety of our guests and staff are of paramount importance to us. We follow the COVID-19 guidelines provided by the State of Connecticut and the CDC. If Wisdom House is forced to close to comply with the guidelines issued by the State of Connecticut or the CDC, we will return all funds received to date.

Rob Piazza is an American poet and classical guitarist who earned his MFA in Creative Writing at Fairfield University and his BA in music from Boston College.  His repertoire includes music of Sor, Tárrega, and Brouwer, and his poems have recently appeared in The Bookends Review, Long River Review at UCONN, and The Northeast Coast Literary Journal.  His full-length manuscript “Another Revolution” was a finalist for the 2025 Fairfield Book Prize. 

Currently, he serves as Poet Laureate of Litchfield, Connecticut.    

https://www.pw.org/directory/writers/robert_piazza