Fremont County Read & Retreat Community Center
A Haven for Readers, Writers, Artists, Musicians, and Dreamers.
Welcome to the Fremont County Read & Retreat Community Center—Wyoming’s first literary retreat and bookstore dedicated to cultivating a vibrant community of readers, writers, artists, and storytellers, and a space designed to foster creativity, community, and growth.
Whether you’re an aspiring author, a lover of literature, or someone seeking a peaceful retreat, we invite you to be part of our mission. Your support will help make this dream a reality: a place for writers, readers, veterans, Native American communities, persons recovering from addictions, and diverse voices to connect, reflect, and find solace.
Our Vision: The Fremont County Read & Retreat Community Center isn’t just a bookstore—it’s a sanctuary for those who love the written word. It’s a place where authors can connect with readers, where aspiring writers, musicians, and artists can hone and share their crafts, and where diverse voices are uplifted and celebrated.
Our Mission
Support Writers
The Fremont County Read & Retreat Community Center will serve as a home for authors from all walks of life, providing them with the tools, space, and community they need to thrive.
Empower Diverse Voices
With a special focus on Native American communities, we’re working with the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR) to support their stories through dedicated WRIR anthologies. These anthologies will be a source of cultural pride and a means to elevate Indigenous voices.
Help Veterans
The Center will also support our military veterans by providing a creative space for them to reconnect with their craft and their communities.
Vision & Cost Overview
Total Square Footage: 7,000 sq ft (two adjacent buildings). Wyoming’s first rural retreat and bookstore experience—designed as a vibrant space for readers, writers, artists, musicians, and community members to gather, create, share, and thrive.
The Center will host
With a dual-purpose space including a cozy literary bookstore and giftshop featuring local artisans and the Books & Bourbon Speakeasy, the center will host:
- Author readings & literary lounges
- Artist exhibits & live music
- Veteran storytelling nights
- Indigenous, diverse, veteran, and rural community publishing workshops
- Seasonal writing retreats & book launches for independent authors
Holistic Wellness & Creativity Support
Your gift also helps us provide a center for local practitioners a place to offer:
- Meditation and mindfulness circles to support emotional resilience and creative flow
- Yoga sessions for writers, artists, and community members of all abilities
- Tai Chi and gentle movement workshops for veterans, elders, and those seeking healing through motion
- Holistic retreats that integrate mind-body practices with storytelling and artistic exploration
- Guest instructors and facilitators offering workshops in breathwork, energy alignment, sound healing, and intuitive journaling
Total Project Goal: ~$1.3 Million
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Property Acquisition | $825,000 |
| Closing & Start-Up Costs | $80,000 |
| Liquor License (Books & Bourbon) | $125,000 |
| Renovations & Repair Buffer | $150,000 |
| Annual Operating Budget (est.) | $27,000+ |
| TOTAL | $1,207,000+ |
We are Lionheart Guild, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and 509(a)(2) public charity. Our publishing house, Lionheart Group Publishing, has served emerging and underrepresented voices since 2007.
We are currently seeking donors, philanthropic partners, and mission-aligned investors to help bring this transformative space to life. Your tax-deductible gift will secure a permanent home for literacy and cultural programming in Fremont County, provide a creative and safe performance space for authors, musicians, and artists, and preserve local stories and voices from veterans, diverse and Indigenous communities, and rural creatives.
Who We Support
We are committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering literary inclusivity. Through the Fremont County Read & Retreat Community Center, we are building strong partnerships with:
Native American Tribes
on the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR) and beyond, preserving storytelling traditions and empowering Indigenous authors.
Military Veterans and their families
offering writing workshops and publishing opportunities for those who have served.
Diverse and underrepresented authors and creators
including persons recovering from addiction, ensuring their narratives are heard and valued.
Local schools and libraries
fostering a love for reading among young minds through book donations, literacy programs, and interactive events.
Aspiring and established local authors and artists
by providing a space where they can showcase their work, have book signings, and give presentations.
Why Your Support Matters
- Establish a brick-and-mortar bookstore and retreat space where authors, illustrators, and readers can engage in meaningful creative and literary experiences.
- Create a storage facility to house printed materials, allowing us to improve profit margins for our authors and illustrators.
- Fund reading programs in schools and Fremont County Library, inspiring the next generation of storytellers.
- Develop scholarships for Indigenous and Veteran writers, giving them the resources to share their voices.
- Expand our mini writers’ workshops, bringing the joy of storytelling to libraries and fairs.
100% of net profits from sales of LGP anthologies go directly to funding the Fremont County Read & Retreat Community Center, while WRIR anthologies & Veteran’s anthologies net profits will directly benefit the Wind River Indian Reservation & Veterans’ programs respectively.
It’s not OUR Fremont County Read & Retreat Community Center... It’s YOURS.
We invite you to be part of this journey—as a donor, a sponsor, or a community partner. Whether you contribute financially, volunteer your time, or spread the word, your support fuels our mission.
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