Writing Retreats

Sometimes we need to escape the noise.

In the noise and responsibilities of everyday life, it can be impossible to find dedicated time to follow the call of our creativity, and write the things we long to write.

Writing retreats interrupt that dynamic. Each of these are an opportunity to escape our routines and find spaciousness, connection and new possibilities, blending the life-giving power of silence with the energy of connecting to others, all in service of our own writing.

We have a few categories of writing retreats.

  1. Online Retreats: During the pandemic, we brought our retreats online. These follow the same structure as our sleep-away retreats, but you don’t need to leave your home-sweet-home.

  2. Sleep-Away Retreats: Our classic model! Gather at a beautiful retreat centre for a weekend of writing, eating, napping and connection. These are all at barrier-free locations in Southern Ontario.

  3. Daytime Retreats: Our latest creation, these are in-person retreats, but without the meals or accommodations. Commute from home or treat yourself to accommodations nearby. These are all at barrier-free locations in Toronto.

We love these weekends, and we love to share them with new people. Welcome.

Online Retreats

Imagine a cabin

A cozy winter writing retreat from home sweet home

Online: Friday January 31st to Sunday February 2nd

Sleep-Away Retreats

Summerglow

A weekend writing retreat in Ontario

Next registration to be announced

Bright Harvest

A weekend writing retreat in Ontario

Next registration to be announced

Daytime Retreats

City Sanctuary: BIPOC Edition

A weekend of writing for and by writers of colour

Next registration to be announced

A white mug with colourful pens, and two small planters on either side.

City Sanctuary

A weekend of writing in the heart of Toronto

Next registration to be announced