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Workshops
will take place at the home of
the Founders of HIGHLIGHTS FOR
CHILDREN® in the wooded hills near Honesdale,
Pennsylvania. Honesdale is located 2½ hours from
New York City and approximately 45 minutes from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
International Airport. Complimentary airport shuttle
service is provided. Participants from the west coast
are welcome to come a day early. CLICK
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For
some workshops, early arrivals may take a tour of HIGHLIGHTS
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- Small workshops that include one-on-one mentoring
- Informal learning, support, and guidance from carefully
selected renowned authors, editors, and public speakers
- A unique opportunity to meet other published authors
- Charming on-site lodging
- Great food and a convivial atmosphere
- Beautiful Pocono Mountain setting
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Applications
will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served
basis. We will notify you of your acceptance and provide
you with additional registration information as soon
as your application is processed. Applicants who qualify
for a workshop after it is filled can gain priority
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A
deposit is required upon acceptance with the balance due before the workshop begins. Tuition
includes all workshop activities and materials, as well
as meals and lodging. The application process is required
to attend all workshops. Payment plans are available.
Payment can be made by check or credit card. We accept
Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
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We
have some limited grant monies to aid persons attending
Founders Workshops. Applications are available upon request.
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Workshop
participants will stay in individual guest cabins, complete
with bathrooms, on the lovely wooded grounds surrounding
the Highlights Founders’ home. Sessions are held
in the adjoining farmhouse.
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Meals
are served family style and are enjoyed together with
other participants and faculty. We can accommodate most
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Conferees
are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share
with the other participants. We do have available for your use a computer room, with two computers and a printer. The computer has both 3 ½” floppy and CD capabilities on it, along with MS Word, Excel, and text editor software. There is also wireless Internet access via satellite, which works most everywhere on the grounds. However, connectivity depends upon the weather and is not always reliable.
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For more information, contact the Foundation directly
by telephone at
570-253-1192. Or, e-mail us at contact@highlightsfoundation.org.
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