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Ernest Hemingway Wrote Here

November 6, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 19 Comments

Ernest Hemingway Wrote Here. Piggott, Ar

Hemingway’s Barn, Piggott, Arkansas

I am fortunate to be attending my fifth writer’s retreat at Hemingway-Pfeiffer Educational Center, a truly magical place not only because Ernest Hemingway wrote here(!) but because of the synergy created by the writers who gather.

This spot in Northeast Arkansas is hallowed—the trees, the grounds, the barn where he wrote a portion of A Farewell to Arms and other short stories. If you know me, you are rolling your eyes and saying, “Here she goes ago again.” Yes, I’ve written about this place before. And I likely will again.

Ernest Hemingway Wrote in this barn.

I am reminded of the reasons to attend a writer’s retreat. The benefits extend well beyond the words on the page. Each session is different, a result of the mentor-teacher and the student writers who bring different backgrounds, ideas, experiences, and voices to the table. We feel safe to share the truth and write our stories.

I imagine a swirl of creative color flowing over the room. Colors as bright as the fall leaves outside our window.

Although this group spans the nation from coast to coast with careers ranging from education, anthropology, military, and others, I am reminded of how alike we are in our upbringings, our dreams and desires, the things that touch us.

I am also reminded of our differences.

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Filed Under: Arkansas, Life, Writing Tagged With: creative writing, Ernest Hemingway, Hemingway-Pfeiffer, Piggott, writing, writing retreats

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  1. Renee says

    November 6, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Excellent as always!

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 7, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Sarah Shotts says

    November 6, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I need to get on the mailing list for this! Sounds wonderful.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 7, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Sarah, you would love it!

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        December 2, 2016 at 12:36 am

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  3. Colene says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    I never tire of hearing about your travels and adventures and most of all that you are writing! Keep it coming!

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 7, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Thank you Colene. I always appreciate your support.

      Reply
  4. Debbie says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Great place to visit. We had a very knowledgeable Lady that gave us the tour. Can’t wait to go again. The trip wouldn’t be complete without stopping by Strawberries for some of the best BBQ’ed pork steaks.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 7, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Oh yes Strawberries is amazing.

      Reply
      • Elly says

        December 2, 2016 at 12:20 am

        You were sixteen and lived alone in a foreign country, I wonder what great leap yo;1#82&7ull do now that you’re seventeen? You’re really great 😀 And I love your short story! God bless you ate Yanka, continue inspiring people like me! Stay awesome and happy birthday once more!

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  5. Dorothy Johnson says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Great post! Sorry I missed the gathering.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 9, 2014 at 6:59 am

      We missed you Dorothy!

      Reply
  6. Glenda Gabhart says

    November 8, 2014 at 10:18 am

    The workshop was amazing–as it was last year! Lovely to share the experience with you again.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 9, 2014 at 6:59 am

      I agree Glenda. I especially enjoyed spending time with you.

      Reply
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  7. Ruth Hawkins says

    November 8, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Talya, so glad you were there again. You add a lot to the great mix of wonderful people.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 9, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Thank you Ruth. I appreciate the vision you have for restoring Hemingway-Pfeiffer and other Arkansas treasures.

      Reply
  8. Fay Guinn says

    November 8, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Great post, Talya. This was my sixth HP Retreat. I could gush about the magic of this place too. Maybe we should put a review on the HP Facebook page.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      November 9, 2014 at 7:02 am

      Yes we should Fay!

      Reply

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