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Pocono Believe 2025: Housing & Meals

Housing & Meals Not Included in Tuition Cost

Retreat accommodations are an additional cost and must be purchased separately through the Highlights Foundation.

Full Weekend Retreat: Housing Options

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Single Occupancy

Housing rate includes a 2-night stay plus meals at the Highlights Foundation for the duration of the retreat from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.

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Double Occupancy

Housing rate includes a 2-night stay plus meals at the Highlights Foundation for the duration of the retreat from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.

One-Day Ticket: Meal Plan Rate

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For Saturday-Only Participants

Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Highlights Foundation on the Saturday of the retreat.

How do I book my housing or meal plan for the retreat?

Once you register for the retreat, the link to pay for your housing (full weekend retreat) or meal plan (one-day ticket) will be located under "More information" in your scbwi.org My Events feed.

When should I book my housing?

As housing is first come first served, we highly recommend booking housing on the same day as registering for the retreat. The Highlights Foundation reserves the right to release any rooms not reserved 45 days prior to the retreat (Wednesday, March 12, 2025). After that date, Eastern PA SCBWI will not be able to guarantee housing availability.

What if I would like to book a double occupancy?

  • Note: A LIMITED NUMBER of double-occupancy rooms are available.
  • We will NOT be assigning roommates.
  • Those interested in a double occupancy MUST arrange their own roommate PRIOR to registering.
  • Both roommates MUST name their chosen roommate when registering for accommodations with the Highlights Foundation to be eligible for a double occupancy.

When should I book my meal plan?

Saturday-only participants will need to purchase a meal plan for the day, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As the kitchen staff relies on participant numbers and up-to-date information on any participant dietary accommodations as they prepare for our retreat, please plan to book your meal plan as soon after registering as possible.