Spring Writing Retreat

in Sonoma Wine Country

Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26

Write in Wine Country

Starting at $249

Write with us in the house all day
unwind and unpeople at home at night

Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26

Write all day in the inspiring company of other writers.

Writers feed writers inspiration, motivation, and accountability on this retreat, especially when the coach (hey! that’s me) is on hand to get you started, keep you focused, and remind you to stretch.

There are five writing sessions scheduled in the writing house for this retreat, each one featuring timed focus blocks, goal spotting, and prompts (if desired).

Spend 15+ hours across three days immersed in writing, drafting off your fellow writers, and reveling in the connections you make with people who speak your writerly language.

Or, just come in for the day. Saturday and Sunday feature 7 hours of writing time, each.

Friday wine tasting, afternoon writing, dinner table discussion, and Proof of Write are all included when you register for Saturday, Sunday, or both.

Meals are not included, but there will be snacks and the kitchen is available all day. The writing house opens at 9:00am and closes at 10:00pm.

Discuss writing, WIPs, and the writing life with other writers.

We gather around the dinner table each night to talk about the writing we did that day and the ups and downs of being a writer, managing WIPs, and navigating the live/write lifestyle.

You do not have to eat with us, but we do expect you to join us at the table for this chance to strengthen your connections with new writer friends and help normalize the experience of talking and talking and talking about crafting the stories you love to read and write.

Restaurants are chosen with a variety of budgets in mind. It is perfectly acceptable to eat beforehand if your inner clock tells you to, then skip ordering food and just have water or soda at the table.

Personally, I like to bring my own food for breakfast and lunch so I can splurge on dinner if I want to.

I will make reservations at a favorite restaurant in downtown Cloverdale and share a link to the menu in April.

Some writers like to pair up or go off in small groups for lunch, while others prefer to eat on their own or return to their hotel to nap. It’s up to you.

Share the day’s work for positive feedback from other writers.

This retreat is designed to support your desire to escape the everyday and focus, uninterrupted, on your writing.

You get to decide how much time you spend doing this but be aware that we look forward to hearing up to five minutes of your fresh, raw work at the end of every night.

Please do not use your precious retreat writing time to “prepare” what you plan to read at Proof of Write. Honest, raw work is the norm and the expectation. Whether it’s fresh or revised – all you’re doing is proving you spent your time honoring your intentions.

Proof of Write is a safe space to share your work. The group listens and provides positive feedback, then you listen to each of them and also provide positive feedback.

All feedback must be genuine and focused on what the writer is doing well so far. No critiques at this point.

This exercise is a great way to boost your confidence and increase your enthusiasm for writing the next part of your WIP.

Saturday, Sunday, or both:
One day: $249
Two days: $459

Prices do not include meals, accommodations, travel, incidentals, or associated fees.

PLUS Free Day Friday

When you book Saturday or Sunday (or both), you get Friday’s wine tasting,
afternoon writing session, dinner table discussion (meal not included) and Proof of Write.

Saturday and Sunday
900am-100pm Morning Session
300pm-600pm Afternoon Session
630pm Dinner Table Discussion
followed by Proof of Write

The retreat house
Open 300pm-1000pm Friday
Open 830am-1000pm Saturday and Sunday
Located roughly 2 hours from the SF Bay Area

Meals not included, but there will be snacks
and access to the kitchen for food storage and prep