January 23-24, 2026
Chickasaw Nation Arts & Humanities Building
201 N. Broadway, Ada OK
The annual Winter Retreat provides a time for members, friends, and community members to gather for an enjoyable weekend of storytelling activities.
Hotel: Hampton Inn Discount rate of $137 + tax for Seniors, AAA, and Military. Hotel check-in will be available 3 p.m. Friday. Phone: 580-436-4040.
Activities begin Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Featured Teller: Elizabeth Ellis will share stories on Friday evening and treat us to a workshop Saturday.
Saturday catered lunch for Pails and Tales.
Sessions: from How To Tell A Good Lie to Ultra Short Stories and original poetry are planned.
Be prepared to tell! Table telling, Pails and Tales, and Saturday night story circle.
Territory Tellers Board Meeting: Saturday at 2 p.m. (activities are planned for those not attending the meeting.)
Refreshments: provided Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening following the final activity.
Saturday dinner will be on your own.
A detailed schedule be available here soon.
A special thanks goes to the Chickasaw Nation who have graciously welcomed us to their outstanding facility and community.
For more information, contact Jeanette Harjo at jeanetteharjo55@gmail.com or call 405-380-3662.
If you are not a TT member, please consider joining us. The dues are only $25 per year. You can sign up HERE.
If you are a member but unsure when your membership expires, you can see a list of current members and due dates HERE.
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