"The Successful Writer's Retreat" is a personalized mini-writing conference especially for YOU!  Based on Dr. Anne B. Jones' popilar book Tools for Successful Writing: Journey into the Writing World, the experience is designed to help you establish your goals and develop your writing identity, find your writing potential, in a nuturing and beautiful enviroment. 

Packed with writing exercises and information, the two-day Thursday and Friday program covers such topics as editing, setting, dialog, character building, creating leads, query letters, the role of the agent, marketing, and publishing alternatives.

The retreat is offered by Generations Gallery, set in the heart of the Historic Village at Indian Springs, home of Generations Gallery's Annual Writing Conference, held in April each year.

Your Writing Instructor: Retreat Leader and Resident Writer, Dr. Anne B. Jones, PhD is the author of over 600 magazine and newpaper articles, Stop (a violence prevention manual feaured in the TV Documentary Behind Closed Doors) and five published books: Blackwater Rising (thriller), Gold Thunder (autobiography), Brave at Heart (sports), All Around the Track (oral histories) and Tools for Successful Writing: A journey into the Writing World (a manual for self-help in writing development).  She is currently working on The Tool Kit ( a self-help book for personal growth) and Murder at High Falls (a thriller set in High Falls State Park). http://www.annebjones.com/

2009 Retreat Dates:
August 13-14
October 15-16
Special Holiday Lights Retreat December 3-4

Registration:  Register by phone (1-800-352-7212). Mastercard, Visa, and Discover Card - or send check to:
Generations Gallery
c/o Phase One Design
282 Fox Road
Griffin, Ga. 30224
email: andi@phaseonedesign.com

$150 Fee includes tuition, meals, a 3 page manuscript critique (must be submitted 4 weeks in advance), and the Tools for Successful Writing guide book.
Accomodations are not included.

Accomodations: Holloway Rental Cottages 770-775-5350 Luxury Cottages available next to the Gallery; One Bedroom $139.00, Two Bedroom $159.00.
Indian Springs State Park offers cAbins and camping and RV facilities. Space is limited, so register early.  More accomodations are available in Jackson, Forsyth, and Griffin, Georgia.

FREE KID'S WRITE WORKSHOP  9 to 12 years old.  Every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The workshop is directed by Patsy Clark an educator, writer and poet who loves to work with kid's.  Patsy will direct them on how to organize their creative ideas and develop their writing skills.

FREE ADULT WRITER'S WORKSHOP! Every Saturday Afternoon! 1 to 4 PM These workshops are for beginners and advanced writers. Come join in the discussions and experience the guidance of published professionals and get real directions on how to have your work published. Connect to Illustrators/Photographers/Graphic Artist who can help your vision come together - Learn how to Self-Publish. Digitally produce YOUR Hardbound Book in small quantities. SPECIAL GUESTS/MODERATORS Patsy Clark - PublishedPoet/Author/Educator  Anne B. Jones Phd - Published Author/Educator. Space is limited, advance registration is recommended.  Call the Gallery at 770-227-4002 or 1-800-352-7212 or email andi@phaseonedesign.com

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING.....FREE CHILDREN'S ART WORKSHOP 10 am - 4 pm.  You may want to call or email ahead for reservations since space is limited.  Email: andi@phaseonedesign.com  or call The Gallery 770-227-4002 or 1-800-352-7212...Come work in our gallery studio. Paint. Draw. Create. Or just Doodle. It's FUN to watch others work and you learn from each other. Reservations / Birthday parties 770 227-4002 OR 770-775-7916 - SHOP...HAVE LUNCH AT PINKY'S CAFE', GET ICE CREAM AT MRS.LEE'S STAGECOACH SWEET STOP...PLAY IN THE STATE PARK.... SEE THE ANIMALS AT DAUSET TRAILS NATURE CENTER....RENT A BIKE...FISH...HIKE...WHAT A GREAT WAY TO SPEND THE DAY ( Reserve a Cottage... if you want to stay overnight. Reservations call 770-775-5350)

Workshops are being scheduled now for  Summer 2009

Stained Glass Workshops with Mary Anne Maslanka
Silk Painting Workshops with Amy Bootsma
Writer's Workshops
Art Workshops in watercolor, sketching, acrylic
Craft Workshops
Photograpy Workshops
Herb Workshops
please call 770-227-4002 or email andi@phaseonedesign.com for schedules and information

 Available for view and sale in Generations Gallery...

FINE ART... A refreshingly unique, private collection of Georgia Artists is on display at the Gallery. Although purchased when the artists were relatively unknown, the works have acquired value since 1985 and are offered for sell in the gallery. Some of the featured artist include: James Zwaldo, Lynn Kirkland, Maggie MacMahon, Rae McCarson,  Peter Potter. Come learn how to start buying your collection as an investment in your family's future. Remember, there is only one requirement to collecting fine art: Buy what you like. ....well, it helps to buy along a theme that interests you, we can show you how easy it is to create something unique. Come in, let's talk about how to enrich your life with original art.

PHOTOGRAPHY...Celebrate the Art of Photography. In honor of  Slow Exposures - a recognized, juried photo exhibition in neighboring Pike County, the Gallery will feature work of some of the artists who have submitted work to this show including: Kathleen Socha, Bill Chamberlain, Brenda Fayard.  

LIMITED EDITION PRINTS...Fine Quality Prints of the Grand Hotels that graced the Indian Springs Resort in years past are available for purchase at the Gallery. Artist, Scott Coleman lives in Jackson, Georgia and is a prominent and gifted artist. Joseph Bagby's  Native American limited edition prints are now available at the Gallery.  Mr. Bagby was a native Georgian and died in Griffin, Georgia in 2006. His work was featured in Life Magazine, Brown's guide to Georgia and is a featured artist in many private collections worldwide.

BOOKS ON SALE IN THE GALLERY...Celebrated authors include Rosemary Daniell,  Jackie Miles, Dr. Anne B. Jones, Estelle Ford-Williamson, Nikki Collins, Jaclyn Weldon White, Milam McGraw Propst, Joan Garcia (E. Joan Sims), Karin Gillespie, Rex White, Sandra Cropsey.  Some autographed editions available.

HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY, no two pieces alike! Bracelets, Necklaces, Rings, Earrings. 

GREETING CARDS BY EDNA, cards for all occasions handcrafted by talented artist and designer Edna Wright are available now at Generations Gallery.

ARTS & CRAFTS... want to try your hand at creating your own works of art? Classes forming or in progress now  If you are an artist who would like to sell your work at the Gallery, please - don't hesitate - make an appointment to show us your work. We have several artists on display in the Gallery who never thought their work would be recognized. This is not your typical gallery. We want to meet the local artists and encourage you to take advantage of the new energy happening at The Village of Indian Springs. Come help us make this an art mecca to bring visitors from all over to Butts County, Georgia.

LOCAL ARTIST with work on sale now in the gallery are: Ike English with wonderful acrylic paintings of an Alligator, Coral Snakes, Roasting Marshmallow (triplet), and Peppers. Jerry Culver's  pen and ink and pencil drawings.  Amy Bootsma presents beautiful handpainted silk scarves. Cannon and Thurston sculpted leaf yard art.  Nancy Hart's fabulous mixed media art, you've got to see it to believe it.   Writer, Anne Jones  books on the Braves Baseball team and Auto racing and her critically acclaimed new fiction thriller "Blackwater Rising".  All great for your own collection or gifts

DECORATING IDEAS...If all you want to know about art is " what would look good over my sofa?", we are happy to help. We think art originals should be in every home. We will tell you a little bit about the work you select, so you can impress your friends with your collecting skill.

REMEMBER...Next time you need to buy a gift, we hope you will come to GENERATIONS GALLERY in The Village at Indian Springs. A new, hand-made toy, perhaps a restored, or recycled craft item, Fine Art, Photography, Limited Edition Prints, Heirloom Gifts, Hand-Made Greeting Cards and Jewelry... these are gifts that last a lifetime. And they are helping give something back to Mother Nature and supporting the Arts Community. Come celebrate creativity in gift giving at the Gallery at Indian Springs.

SUMMER  2009 HOURS:

Thursday: 2 pm - 4 pm

Friday: 2 pm - 4 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm 

 Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm

 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: andi@phaseonedesign.com

Generations Gallery at 770-775-7916 during open hours or

Phase One Design Studio at 770-227-4002 or 800-352-7212

Mastercard, Visa and Discover Cards Accepted