The second Thesis Writers' Retreat will run on October 31st and November 1st

 

For the previous two years, and also in May of this year, we've held two-day Thesis Writers' Retreats and workshops at Woodhill Park.  We’ve done this twice per annum for the past three years now and hence we’ve scheduled the second 2008 Retreat for the last day of October and the first day of November.  Once again we’ll be spanning two days (beginning after lunch on the Friday and concluding in the late afternoon of the Saturday).  And once more, as a special feature of this weekend, accommodation will be available at a greatly reduced tariff.  Bookings will be limited and are open now so please click here to access an enrolment form. 

 

During this retreat, we will be offering a half day (Friday afternoon) workshop on how to get to grips with your thesis topic.  Basically, we’ll be running a workshop that expands upon and activates the information included in the blog that appears on this website on how to get to grips with thinking about your thesis (click here to see that morsel of guidance).  It's a brand-new workshop and it's come about because students have requested it so enrol now!

 

The Thesis Writers' Retreat gives thesis candidates an opportunity to make substantial progress on their thesis over a two-day period in a climate where others are also working hard at advancing their work.  Attending offers distinct advantages to those who are going to embark upon their thesis and equally, participation affords opportunities for those who have looming end-of-the-year deadlines. 

 

The venue for the two days is the Woodhill Park Research Retreat which comprises a large comfortable villa set in park-like and tranquil grounds.  You can mix-and-match a weekend of your choosing, and, either stay overnight or head home at the end of each day.  The retreat can accommodate a limited number of people for an overnight stay (seven maximum) but participants may wish to attend during the day only. 

 

So why not come and meet others who are working on their opus magnificus?  We provide morning and afternoon teas and lunch for all as well as breakfast and dinner for those who elect to stay overnight.  There will also be a simple wine and nibbles get-together for stay-over guests before dinner on the Friday night which, weather permitting, could also involve a game of Petanque. 

 

Individual times for guidance and assistance can be booked with Dr. Jens Hansen throughout the two days and a half day work-shop on Scholastic Writing will also be offered if requested.  We’re offering substantial discounts to those participating for the weekend and prices are shown below.  Fill in the enrolment form by clicking here.

  

 

Appointments for Individual Consultation made during this retreat will be discounted to only $60.00 per hour per person plus GST. 

You can enrol in the Friday afternoon workshop on Getting to Grips with your Thesis Topic ($90.00 per person plus GST).  If there are people who want a half day Scholastic Writers’ workshop this can also be arranged ($90.00 per person plus GST).  

We’re providing accommodation and meals at a reduced rate for this weekend only (i.e. $90.00 per person plus GST for this event - includes all morning and afternoon tea as well as all meals and accommodation).

Use of a working space only (no accommodation) for the day and a half of the Retreat plus afternoon tea on the Friday and, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on the Saturday will be $60.00 plus GST.  Use of a 'work room' is subject to availability as those staying overnight will have priority. 

Those wanting to stay before and/or after the retreat should contact Jenny Hansen (+64 9 411 7703) to make their booking.  Discount prices do not apply for those nights. 

While we will provide a limited amount of wine and nibbles for those staying overnight, we are mindful of costs and so we ask those wanting to participate to also contribute to this social occasion.