It Promises to be a Beautiful Weekend!

Greetings, Cancer Chronicles Writing Retreat Registrants,

I am your writing instructor for the CUCF Cancer Chronicles Writing Retreat, which will take place at the San Antonio Botanical Center (SABOT) on July 11th and 12th 2026. I look forward to meeting you, hearing your stories, and using my expertise to inspire and prompt your writing.

Our retreat weekend will be a time for sharing, reflection, writing, and community. All you need to do is show up, and the rest will fall into place! That said, here are a few guideposts:

CANCER CHRONICLES WRITING RETREAT:

*San Antonio Botanical Center’s Auld House

Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

*Arrive in the morning via the welcome desk. You will be directed to our private meeting space. Directions, parking, ADA, and the campus map: https://www.sabot.org/

*Our days will be a mix of group work and writing instruction in the classroom, plus time for your private writing with full access to the lovely SABOT gardens

We will provide Central Market sack lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please email me if you have any dietary restrictions

Notebooks and writing utensils will be provided. You are welcome to bring your preferred writing materials or laptop

*A huge part of the Cancer Chronicles experience is the Writers Showcase one week after our writing retreat.

Artistic Director Carla Sankey will bring the CUCF musicians to perform a special musical treat for you. It will be a special day for you and a unique opportunity for your “tribe” to hear you read your story. Ask them now to SAVE THE DATE!

CANCER CHRONICLES WRITERS SHOWCASE:

* Sunday, July 19, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

*San Antonio Botanical Garden, Discovery Classroom A

*Reception with light snacks. Doors will open at 2:00 PM

Feel free to call or text me with any questions. I look forward to getting to know you and am honored to be entrusted with your story.

With heart,

~ Amy Gilmour
Cancer Chronicles Writing Instructor & Coordinator

Connect@curtainupcancerfoundation.org

https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org

My cell: 210-835-7225

Cancer Chronicles July 2026