Self-Guided Writing Residencies
Created in Collaboration with Lodged Out
TIME is one of the most essential needs when it comes to getting writing done. This is what a self-guided residency offers.
Let us plan everything.
All you have to do, is go.
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A Self-Guided Residency is essentially a two part plan to help you find the writing time you need/want/desire. The average person spends ten hours planning a trip to get away; don’t worry we will do it all for you!
We created these in collaboration with Lodged Out, because they are the best at finding the best. Imagine old school travel agent meets that friend who knows all the secret spots, and is down to share. Lodged Out was created around the core belief that time unplugged and outdoors is the best way to get creative, slow down, and get back to what’s important. And we totally agree.
We can plan a solo excursions or a group trip if you want to get creative with a few friends.
How Does It Work?
LODGED OUT will plan your trip, you’ll receive an itinerary, and make some selections. Then, TRUST AND TRAVEL will work with you to design your writing plan. All of this is curated to your desired location, travel plans, writing life, and budget.
It’s important to note that because all trips are custom there is no set price but plans start at $1450.
Residencies are available anywhere in United States, for any duration of time you desire.
What’s Included In My Plan?
Unique Home Base Picks
Either it’s a remote rental, wilderness lodge, or a boutique b&b in a small coastal town, we’ll work one-on-one together to make sure we find the perfect place for you to focus and relax. These destinations are hand selected from years of research, travel, and insider knowledge. (ie. we aren’t sending you just anywhere.)
Places to Eat/Drink
Suggested places to grab coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and local markets for everyday of your trip… all unique to your preferences.
Writing curriculum.
Whether you’re in the middle of writing a novel or just trying to get away to start something fresh you’ll work with Trust & Travel to prep the perfect agenda for your time away.
Add-ons
Pre-reserved rental car or any other form of transportation to/from your hotel/rental, daily calls with Trust & Travel, curated daily itinerary from Lodged Out, and outdoor activity suggestions: best places to hike based on your abilities and style, swim, lounge by the river, trail run, best beaches etc. You name it, whatever you’re into, we got you.
READY TO TAKE OFF?
Who Am I Working With?
Erin Rose, Trust and Travel
Erin Rose is multi genre writer and co-founder of Trust & Travel. Her focus, regardless of her medium, handles the intricacies of how to live with a broken heart. Her short stories have been widely celebrated, winning awards and publications in Glimmer Train, Narrative, The Greensboro Review, and more. Erin Rose is represented by Folio Agency in New York.
Bobbilee, Lodged Out
Bobbilee is the founder and head organizer of all Lodged Out experiences, and she's been running remote and outdoorsy gatherings since 2014. Her events and trip consulting services have been admired by and reviewed in the Financial Times, refinery29, Supermaker, AllCall Mag, UPROXX Hot List and more.
FAQs - all those little questions answered here.
Q: I’ve heard that Lodged Out’s specialty is no cell or wifi events and trips, does that mean all of the suggested lodging options will be off-grid?A:Nope! Some clients want to be in remote places without a connection so they can fully checkout and focus, while others need wifi for research but still want to be at a remote and beautiful lakeside cottage. We can help with either!
Q: Can you arrange meals so I literally don’t have to think about a thing?
A: Some locations make this possible. If this is a must let us know!
Q: What if I don’t know what I want to write? Ot what if I am really deep into a project and just want to do my own thing.
A: All of the writing plans are curated to meet your needs, so whether you’re mid-novel or just getting started writing at all, we will set you up for success. You can “just get creative” and receive daily writing prompts and exercises, or you can “dig in” and get feedback on your work or exercises for your specific project.
Q: Will I get to speak with Erin through out the trip to keep me on track?
A: Yep, this can be arranged as an add-on service.
Q: What if I don’t totally love the first rental or hotel you suggest, will I get another option?
A: No sweat here. We send more than one off the bat to chose from and we also don’t move on to activity plans until you’re 100% on board and excited about your home base.
Q:What do your trip plans start at?
A: All trip plans are entirely custom so it will depend on how intricate of plans you want.
Q: How does the Trip Plan rate change based on the accommodation I choose or the amount of people I invite?
A: It doesn’t :)