Award-Winning Author/ Publisher Joins Forces with Newly Renovated Boutique Inn to Fulfill a Dream
Award-winning author, Heather Hummel, brings her unique literary style and publishing expertise to Carmel.
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA, October 10, 2010
Award-winning author, Heather Hummel, brings her unique literary style and publishing expertise to Carmel.About the Retreat
The Vagabond's House Inn is excited to announce its association with Heather Hummel, award-winning author and writing coach, as it introduces its first commercial writers' retreat to be held on November 1st. In early November The Vagabond's House Inn in California, U.S.A, will fulfill Heather's ambition and welcome writers from all walks of life to the beautiful coastal town of Carmel-by-the-Sea for a four day writers' retreat. The first of many, this retreat is open to writers of all genres. From poets to novelists to journalists to screenwriters and self-help authors, these retreats cultivate an environment that motivates and inspires writers, all while blending a unique mix of solitude and collaboration.
The Vagabond's retreats provide and encourage individual writing space and time, critique workgroup sessions, guided by Heather Hummel, trips to Cannery Row—John Steinbeck country, wine and cheese receptions in the evenings, and a group dinner. Heather and the Vagabond's House will hold several retreats a year, including "solo retreats" for those wanting more personal attention and coaching. With inspiration at the doorstep, Carmel-by-the-Sea's beauty and stature naturally embraces and cultivates writers.
About Heather Hummel
Heather Hummel is an award-winning author in both fiction and nonfiction. Heather's published works include:
Gracefully: Looking and Being Your Best at Any Age (McGraw Hill, 2008), winner of the Merit award for the 2009 Mature Media Awards, and
Through Hazel Eyes (PathBinder Publishing), winner of 1st Honorable Mention of the 2009 New York Book Festival.
The Universe is My Sugar Daddy (PathBinder Publishing, 2009)
Bridges: An Anthology (PathBinder Publishing, 2008), Blue Ridge Anthology (Cedar Creek, 2007 along with David Baldacci and Rita Dove),
a featured essay in Messages of Hope and Healing (Sunpiper Press, 2006),
and a screenplay, Money, Love, & Charlottesville.
Heather, a co-host of the Chit Chat Cafe Radio Show, has been a guest author to a variety of audiences, including radio shows such as Victoria Moran's "A Charmed Life." Heather and/or her books have appeared in newspapers such as: Publishers Weekly, USA Today and the Washington Post; and in magazines that include: Body & Soul, First, and Spry Living—a combined circulation of nearly 15 million.
Heather has partnered with award-winning broadcast journalist Tony Seton in a communications venture, The Living Proof Project, which documents the oral history of people who want to leave their legacy for future generations.
A graduate with high distinction from the University of Virginia where she holds a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree with concentrations in English and secondary education, Heather is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Metaphysical Sciences. Additionally, Heather is ghostwriter and a writing coach to aspiring writers.
About The Vagabond's House
Accommodations for this retreat were chosen for its location, charm and standards of excellence. The Vagabond's House Inn, having spent over $200,000 in eco-friendly renovations has been the discerning Traveler's Home Since 1920. It is where artists, writers and travelers come together under the ancient oak, amongst treasures from the past, to relax in the peaceful and inspiring luxuries of today and yesteryears. In the heart of the village, this charming brick and half-timbered English Tudor Boutique Inn and Spa is one of a kind. From the magical courtyard and the fireside wine and cheese reception to the extensive breakfast tray delivered to your room and the detailed service of the staff, A Vagabond's House always feels like home.
During your stay, each spacious guest room achieves a distinctive ambience of elegance and Carmel tradition and fine art. Room amenities include fireplace, fresh flowers, hardwood floors, private bath, and private entrance, crystal decanter of sherry and fruit basket, plush robes, kitchen or refrigerator. Delivered to your room each morning, breakfast includes organic locally grown fruits, French pastries and organic cage free eggs.
Recognized as the most delightful Boutique Inn on the peninsula, The Vagabond's House also landed on Conde Nast's Gold List.
PRESS CONTACT:
Heather Hummel 805-708-3377/ 831-298-7129
Nicole Massey-Pratt 831-624-2518
Website: http://www.vagabondshouseinn.com/