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New Directions Creative Writing Retreat
​at ZigBone Farm

Organized by the New Directions Writing Program,
which promotes writing with a psychoanalytic edge ​

Just one hour from DC/Baltimore areas


March 15-19, 2023

The Dream of ZigBone Farm Retreat & Pricing

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Your Host
Dena Leibman, along with her wife Marijke Torfs, is co-owner/operator of ZigBone Farm Retreat. As a long-time communications professional and former nonprofit executive, she has always dreamt of holding retreats for writers (including herself) at ZigBone, so I'm thrilled to be welcoming New Directions writers at ZigBone! I'll be working behind the scenes to ensure you all are well cared for, and listening in on sessions. 

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Your Place
ZigBone Farm Retreat provides naturally built, light-filled, artistic spaces for people to gather, celebrate, teach, and learn. The complex consists of the main ZigBone Eco-Lodge, the Springhouse Cabin, and the Event Hall. The 100-acre farm – a series of mountainside pastures bordered by old stone hedgerows – grows sheep, goats, and vegetables sustainably. Learn more at www.zigbonefarmretreat.com. 

Pricing & What's Included:
Participants are required to stay at ZigBone Farm Retreat, and will have a first-come-first-serve choice of accommodations, which have varying prices (see below). Prices below include room, welcome dinner and happy hour upon arrival; three farm-fresh meals and snacks per full day; and breakfast upon departure. Guests will also have full access to the farm's 100 acres for walking and saying hello to our sheep and goats. 


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SOLD: Springhouse​
Stand-alone cozy cabin to yourself, near Lodge, with king plush bed, coffee bar, large outdoor deck with meadow view,  walk-in shower, writing alcove.  $1300 plus 6% tax .​

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ZIGBONE LODGE
 A three-story, eco-building with hardwood floors throughout and light-filled spaces for gathering and writing. Participants can choose from a variety room options (see photos to right).
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Springhouse plush king bed. 

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SOLD: PRIVATE EN SUITE LOG CABIN ROOM: spacious room in ZigBone  Lodge,  w/ writer's nook, tiled bathroom w/ bath, in original log cabin part of lodge. $1300 plus 6% tax .
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Springhouse view toward writing alcove and walk-in bathroom

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FOUR OF SIX SOLD: SIX PRIVATE ROOMS W/SHARED BATH: in ZigBone Lodge, with queen or king bed, shared bath.  Six private rooms available.  $1200 plus 6% tax.
Email dena@zigbonefarmretreat.com to book your spot!

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What Our Clients Are Saying

"Zigbone is heavenly and down-to-earth at the same time. I just revelled in a superlative writing retreat there, where our host and Zigbone co-owner, Dena Leibman, made us all feel at home. The accommodations are perfect and comfy, the setting is splendid, and every detail was attended to. Food was out-of-this-world and our brilliant writing instructor/muse taught us craft and more with kindness and warmth. I can't wait to go back to Zigbone. " - Patti

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My son and daughter-in-law just had their wedding at the end of July at Zigbone.  What a magical and charming venue!  The setting was breathtaking!  The wildflower display and lush green surroundings were spectacular!  Everywhere you looked, it was so picturesque."  - Trudy

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  • About
    • The Owners
    • Building ZigBone
  • Weddings
    • Wedding Details
  • Retreats
    • Work Retreats
    • Group Getaways
    • Winter Creative Writing Retreat
    • Summer Novel Writing Retreat
    • Catoctin Mountain Cycling Retreat
  • Buildings & Accommodations
  • The Farm
    • The Animals
  • Gallery
  • Contact & Reviews