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Organizer & Facilitator

“Robbin’s workshop has dramatically improved my poetry. It has taught me a lot especially about both critique and craft. It has also been a ton of fun! ”

Robbin Farr is a founder and the editor of River Heron Review, an online poetry journal since 2018, and River Heron Writers’ Workshops, offering a variety of workshops and retreats since 2019. Returning to her own writing after twenty-three years facilitating high-school education as a literature and creative writing teacher, she has since published two books of poetry, Transience (2018) and Become Echo (2023) and has published poems and lyric essays in numerous journals and anthologies. Robbin has also presented panels and informational sessions at conferences and with various writers’ groups. When not helming River Heron, she mentors novice writers and is a volunteer with the regional arts council where she provides support for its literary arts programs. Robbin lives in eastern Pennsylvania with her husband Richard, cat Charlie, and precariously piled stacks of poetry books.
W: robbinfarr.com
FB: RiverHeronReview
X: River_Heron
B: riverheronreview.bsky.social
IG: riverheronreview

Facilitator

“Dawn is a sensitive and insightful workshop leader and made each session informative and fun.”

Dawn Terpstra is the poetry editor for River Heron Review and a River Heron Writers’ Workshop instructor. Dawn began serious pursuit of poetry after working in corporate communications, teaching high school and college English, and working in the broadcast industry. She has published a chapbook, Songs from the Summer Kitchen (2020). Her poetry has been published in several journals and anthologies. She is currently the president of the Iowa Poetry Association and hosts a monthly Zoom program, IPA LIVE, focused on poetry craft and community. Over the past few years, she has been involved with bringing regional and national poetry events to Iowa. She is currently a low-residency MFA student in creative writing at the Rainier Writing Workshop, Pacific Lutheran University. She and her
husband, John, live in rural Iowa where they plant trees,
keep bees, and enjoy adventures with their corgis.
W: dawnterpstra.com
E: dterpstra@riverheronreview.com

Facilitator

VA Smith, a frequent Pushcart and Best of the Net nominee, has work in several anthologies and in dozens of literary journals, among them: Southern Review, Calyx, Crab Creek Review, West Trade Review, Third Wednesday, After Happy Hour Review and SWIMM. Her first two books are Biking Through the Stone Age and American Daughters (Kelsay Books, 2022 and 2023). VA’s third book, Adaptations, will be published by Green Writers Press in September 2025. A Liberal Arts Teaching Excellence awardee at Penn State University as a former Professor of Teaching in the Department of English, VA currently serves as Assistant Poetry Editor of River Heron Review. Her bliss is writing, cooking, hiking and loving on friends and family.
W: vasmithpoetry.com
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Y: vasmithpoetry

Trail Guide

Dan Corrigan

At NEWE, we’re not just an adventure company; we’re a community of outdoor enthusiasts deeply connected to the pristine landscapes of Northeast Pennsylvania. Our commitment to environmental stewardship drives us to protect and preserve the beauty of our home in Honesdale, PA, and the surrounding region. As a community of adventurers, we’re dedicated to sharing our love for the great outdoors with both visitors and locals alike. Join us in celebrating the natural wonders of Northeast Pennsylvania, embracing the spirit of adventure, and forging lifelong connections with the environment and fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Get out and play, with Northeast Wilderness Experience!
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