Well-chosen words and the life of a writer stimulate the imagination and the spirit. The Word Lovers writing retreats began in 2008 and were inspired by Julia Cameron's The Artists Way. Everyone has a story to tell, whether in poetry, memoir, fiction, or essay, and the writers-in-residence and writer-hostess Claudia Taller hope to encourage those who write or want to write to more deeply explore the craft of working with words. Most retreats take place at the Idlewyld Bed and Breakfast in Lakesi …