The Bowers House Writers' Retreat

The Bowers House Writers' Retreat Constructed in the early 1920s as a hotel and restored in 1997, There are seven private rooms and the house can accommodate up to twelve overnight guests.

Nestled in the historical district of a sleepy north Georgia town, the house affords visiting writers a rare commodity — the tranquility and space to work and create. Centrally located within 40 minutes from the University of Georgia and Clemson, the Bowers House Writers Retreat and history hotel is a lodging facility in a small northeast Georgia town that has gained new life as a place of peace a

nd solitude for working writers and literary functions. Generally, there are one or two writers in residence, however, there are certain opportunities to use the property exclusively, and several workshops or readings occur monthly at the facility. We also welcome visiting guests private hotel rooms and private baths for a two night minimum. We seek donations and sponsorships to bring underserved/minority/multicultural promising artists to the facility who might not otherwise have this opportunity, and conduct episodic programming of their creative output during their residency or retreat via BOWERS HOUR. We seek joint venture programming and retreat opportunities and customized events and residencies and work with retreat and grants housing/residency directors for artist placement and lodging. Reservations are taken by phone 954-888-8948

09/06/2023

Saturday was truly a birthday to remember thanks to all of you. Molly, the party you organized was incredible - I'm so grateful! And to my Facebook friends who sent birthday wishes, your thoughtfulness means so much. I'm filled with appreciation for everyone who celebrated with me. Thank you all for making this birthday so special!
-Charles Prier

📢 Exciting News from Bowers House Writers Guild! 📢Hey there, fellow literary enthusiasts! 📚 Are you ready to dive into a...
08/19/2023

📢 Exciting News from Bowers House Writers Guild! 📢
Hey there, fellow literary enthusiasts! 📚 Are you ready to dive into a world of captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, and beautifully crafted poetry? Look no further than the Writers Guild at Bowers House's very own blog, www.misterprier.com!
Our blog is showcasing the work of our gifted members. Each piece is a labor of love, a symphony of words meticulously woven together to create magic on the page. From heartwarming tales to gripping mysteries, there's something for everyone.
🌟 We believe that great writing should be celebrated and shared, which is why we're encouraging all of our amazing Facebook followers to visit the blog and engage with the content. Your comments and thoughts are the fuel that keeps our writers' creative fires burning! 💬 Let them know how their words resonate with you, share your insights, and applaud their literary prowess.

Here is where I scribble random stories, imperfect recollections and perhaps some philosophical views that you may find interesting... or maybe not. Either way please comment, I would like to hear from you.

I am excited to announce that the Writers Guild at Bowers House has created a new blog at called www.MisterPrier.com as ...
07/22/2023

I am excited to announce that the Writers Guild at Bowers House has created a new blog at called www.MisterPrier.com as a result of our recent session on blogs. Our latest post includes a short story written by one of our members. We plan to feature short works by members regularly in future posts. I invite you to view, enjoy, and comment on the blog posts regularly. Your interest and feedback mean a lot to us.

Grandpa Herzig In my neck o’ the woods in Independence County, Arkansas, back in the day, there lived an old gentleman we called...

06/10/2023
The Bowers House Writers' Retreat has three writers retreats coming in April ( aspiring ) May (memoirs) and May end (fic...
03/29/2023

The Bowers House Writers' Retreat has three writers retreats coming in April ( aspiring ) May (memoirs) and May end (fictional character development) run by Fran Stewart and Charles Prier( literary director). 2022 was a great year and 2023 will be even better with songwriting composition retreats on the books and more Bowers Hour performances. (954) 888-8948 for reservations. More info and reserve at bowershouse.org

When your life story is recited around the campfires of heaven, you will be amazed how much of it you may have missed. T...
03/11/2023

When your life story is recited around the campfires of heaven, you will be amazed how much of it you may have missed. The random encounter with someone whose name you cannot recall, but whose life was changed by meeting you. The one small act of kindness that you forgot, but that another family will remember for the rest of their days. The child you encouraged, the elder you visited, the cause you served: the angels around the fire will amaze you with all that you achieved and never realized it.

Some Native American guy wrote this

The Bowers House Writers' Retreat has three writers retreats coming in April ( aspiring ) May (memoirs) and May end (fic...
03/08/2023

The Bowers House Writers' Retreat has three writers retreats coming in April ( aspiring ) May (memoirs) and May end (fictional character development) run by Fran Stewart, Molly Woo and Charles Prier( literary director). 2022 was a great year and 2023 will be even better with songwriting composition retreats on the books and more Bowers Hour performances. (954) 888-8948 for reservations

Thank you to all of my family and friends and especially for getting The Bowers House Writers' Retreat re rolling;...
02/27/2023

Thank you to all of my family and friends and especially for getting The Bowers House Writers' Retreat re rolling; we have three writers retreats coming in April ( aspiring ) May (memoirs) and May end (fictional character development) run by Fran Stewart, Molly Woo and Charles Prier( literary director) and 2022 was a great year and 2023 will be even better with songwriting composition retreats on the books and more Bowers Hour performances.

The Bowers House Writers' Retreat is pleased to announce that author/instructor Fran Stewart will be helming a May 18-21...
02/05/2023

The Bowers House Writers' Retreat is pleased to announce that author/instructor Fran Stewart will be helming a May 18-21 Women’s’ Memoir Writing Retreat and hands-on workshop imparting the skills and methods used in her long-running and highly-referred online coursework.

$600 fee is inclusive of local home-cooked meals, private room lodging and comprehensive sessions and exercises that ensure you are on your way to completing a compelling and page-turning legacy of your life story. Writing experience is not required.

Booking reservations are open now, call or txt 954-888-8948 Charlie Read. Find out more about Fran at franstewart.com

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