November 17–23 2025: Creative Writing Retreat: Write Your Memoir or Book

Description

November 17–23 2025: Creative Writing Retreat
Write Your Memoir or Book

  • Morning writing sprints
  • Daily workshops + peer feedback
  • Guest author 1-on-1 coaching

Overview

The West Coast Reset retreat series invites high-achieving professionals to unplug, recharge, and reconnect in the serene wilds of Vancouver Island. Designed for executives, lawyers, doctors, and creatives, each week offers a unique theme paired with expert-led programming, luxury accommodations, and immersive west coast experiences.

All-Inclusive Price:

  • Solo Guest: $5,500 CAD
  • Shared Room / Companion: $7,800 CAD
  • Family Add-On: +$1,000–$1,500 CAD

Included:

  • 6 nights luxury accommodation
  • All meals (gourmet, seasonal, chef-curated)
  • 2 daily guided classes
  • Group outdoor activities (hikes, kayaking, cold plunge)
  • 1 massage or spa treatment
  • All materials and equipment

Agenda for Creative Writing Retreat

Day 1: Arrival + Welcome

  • Check-in from 3 PM
  • Welcome Circle & Fireside Introductions
  • Guest Author Keynote + Retreat Overview
  • Optional Journaling Prompt: “Why I Write”

Day 2: Story Foundations

  • Morning Writing Sprint
  • Workshop: “Finding Your Voice & Story Structure”
  • Brunch + Group Feedback Session
  • Afternoon Forest Walk with Sensory Prompting
  • Fireside Read-Aloud: Opening Pages

Day 3: Character & Conflict

  • Guided Writing: Character Sketches
  • Workshop: “Conflict, Arc, and Authentic Tension”
  • Peer Critique Circles (2–3 page submissions)
  • Personal Writing Time or Massage
  • Evening Storytelling Circle

Day 4: Narrative Flow & Scene Work

  • Morning Sprint + Prompted Scene Work
  • Workshop: “Pacing & Point of View”
  • Brunch in Silence (reflective)
  • Optional Hike or Kayak Solo Time
  • Fireside Craft Talk: Guest Author on Publishing

Day 5: Editing & Polishing

  • Workshop: “From Draft to Finished Chapter”
  • Group Revision Roundtables
  • Afternoon: Quiet Writing Block
  • Optional 1-on-1 with Author or Editor
  • Celebration Dinner + Live Reading

Day 6: Integration

  • Walk & Write: Freewriting in Nature
  • Reflection Circle: “What the Page Gave Me”
  • Creating Your Writing Routine Toolkit
  • Closing Dinner + Manuscript Sharing

Day 7: Departure

  • Optional Sunrise Journaling
  • Farewell Breakfast
  • Check-out by 11 AM

Group Size: 10–14 guests per retreat