“Well, Lew, you have done it again, as I am sure you have done so many, many times. Kicked a would-be in the butt, with a teacher's words of wisdom and inspired him to “Write On”. From this moment on, everything I write must stand the test of what came out of the Colony house living room.”

— Click Westin

I hope the students realize just how blessed they are to have the Colony experience with you and Pamela.

— Elianna Frederick, Toronto, Canada

“It's only been two days since we departed on Friday, yet I can't stop smiling. I had such a wonderful time at the Colony. My parents notice a change in my behavior. They notice I have more of a bounce in my step, and seem more upbeat. I guess that is the magic of the Colony sinking into my veins. The experience was just amazing. I feel so refreshed and everything. Thank you all for your contributions to what you did during my time there.

I also decided on a big decision. I was wrestling with the decision to move out to L.A. or not, and after the Colony I decided on 'hell yes!' My parents are excited for me on the move. I've always wanted to live in California and now I'm going to take that chance. I can't wait to be close to the beach and mountains, in a nice climate, close to all the major studios. Plus I'll be closer to possibly achieving my dream: writing that screenplay that gets put onto the screen. That'll be the day I smile endlessly. The Colony gave me the confidence and reassurance that I can do it, and now I'm ready.”

— Ben K.

“What could be better than living in a beautiful Victorian Inn, in a cool little town, hanging out with a bunch of amazing people from all over the world, and eating, drinking, and breathing screenwriting 24/7 for fourteen days with two or three of the finest screenwriting instructors on the planet?

Well... chocolate. But after chocolate, what could be better**...?

**(And if Hans is there, you'll get chocolate, too. From Sweden. So go. I'm serious. It doesn't get any better.)”

— Andy Shrader

“Thanks again for a great colony. They just get better each year. For now, they and the online UCLA program is my substitute for a MFA.”

— Hans Montelius

"You have given me the professional tools, encouragement and confidence I need to finally be able to call myself a screenwriter and actually believe it."

— Brian Rudolph

"I just wanted to thank you again for such a wonderful experience at your Superior Colony. It was absolutely magical! The friends, the fun, the writing and all of the joy. You two really did make us all feel like members of the family and it was just absolutely wonderful. "

— Amy T.

"Growing up in Superior, Nebraska, I had the opportunity of working in one of the classes, and sitting on a couple since. What can I say? Every session I have been to, writers are thrilled to be there. With feedback you receive from Lew, Linda, and just as importantly, your fellow writers, it was easy for me to finish thirty pages of writing in the two week span— a feat I was very proud of, seeing as I had never done screenwriting before. Theatre is where my heart is, but what I took most from the class was a sense of the importance of storytelling. Everyone has a story to tell, and with this class, you leave completely refreshed, ready to go out and tell the world what you know. I've never experienced anything like it before. I may be a little biased, but Superior is a great town for people to write. The people are friendly, and it's quiet wherever you go- great for walks and writing in the park. Lew and Pamela work hard to make sure your stay is comfortable, and you have whatever you need at all times. Come to the colony, and leave ready to face the world- you aren't going to regret these two weeks!"

— Drew Leibel

"By far the most profound creative cocooning I have ever ever experienced! Run, do not walk to Lew Hunter's Colony. He will help you find the best screenwriting in your soul."

— Diana Kirschner, Ph.D, psychologist & screenwriter

"It wasn’t just two weeks of writing undisturbed by telephones, kids, the demands of the job or the home. It wasn’t just an environment that fosters the kind of creativity that you only dreamed that you were capable of. It wasn’t just the private writer’s garret that housed the spirit of those before you who believed in the challenge. It wasn’t only the morning camaraderie over coffee and homemade rolls and the provocative dinners with Lew and Pamela and all of your housemates.

All of those things made the Colony worth more than I imagined. But most of all it was being in the company of the greatness that is Lew Hunter who knows that you are more than you ever required of yourself. If you've ever wondered if you could, then you owe it to yourself to find out."

— Donna Adams

"For any writer, the Colony House is a slice of heaven. Your two-week stay will change your attitude about your work in the best possible way, thanks to the love and care you'll receive -- and give -- while you're there. Go. Write. Go home, and write better for the rest of your life."

— Cash Anthony

"Lew Hunter's Superior Colony is 'superior!' The instruction, the atmosphere, the sharing of ideas and the nurturing is great for the writing and even better for the soul!"

— Judy Zocchi

“Lew, I have a whole new perspective on my writing thanks to you! Thanks again for your warm hospitality.”

— Judy Vann

"I went to Lew Hunter's Indian Summer Colony with passion and wanting to write a feature film screenplay. At the end of the trip I had a 99 page finished screenplay for my film Rap Therapy (www.raptherapy.com) and had made a lifetime friend and mentor. Lew and his wife Pamela made me feel as if I was part of their family and so did the whole town of Superior, Nebraska. This was one of my favorite life experiences and I suggest you try it. After the colony you will be a better writer and maybe even be a better person. Thank you Lew Hunter and I appreciate all of your guidance.

— Blake LeVine