Bay Club / Marriott Renaissance
Walnut Creek, California
Early Birds Save $60*
Saturday: $259 $199
Sunday: $259 $199
The Whole Weekend: $459 $399
Friday is free when you book Saturday, Sunday, or both.
Prices do not include meals, parking, accommodations, or incidentals.
*Early Bird prices are good through June 19, 2026, unless the treat fills up first. Limit – 8 writers.
What to expect from this retreat:
ON OFFER:
5 x writing sessions
3 x dinner table discussions
3 x Proof of Writes
2 x private sessions with the coach*
1 x writing suite @ Marriott Renaissance
and
full access to the Bay Club Walnut Creek,
including pools, hot tub sauna, lockers,
fitness equipment, exercise classes, cafe, etc.
plus the chance to connect with a group of
fantastic writers and possibly
make lifelong friends.
*one before the retreat, one during (optional)
FRIDAY, July 31 (optional)
3-6 pm – Afternoon Session. Meet at the Citrus Fresh Grill inside the Bay Club to connect and write. Move to the writing suite when it becomes available. Plenty of outlets. Strong wifi. Positive working vibe.
630 pm – Change gears, freshen up, go to dinner and enjoy getting to know each other and discuss WIPs.
8/830 pm – Proof of Write in our preferred space – either the writing suite, the pool deck if it’s warm, or the fire pit if it’s free.
SATURDAY, August 1
9 am – Morning Meeting followed by Morning Session in the writing suite.
1-3 pm – Midday Break – lunch in the poolside cabana is on the coach (up to $50/person)
3-6 pm – Afternoon Session in your preferred location within the grounds. Private coaching sessions available at this time.
630 pm – Change gears, freshen up, go to dinner and enjoy getting to know each other even more and discuss the day’s writing ups and downs, challenges and breakthroughs.
8/830 pm – Proof of Write in our preferred space – either the writing suite, the pool deck if it’s warm, or the fire pit if it’s free.
SUNDAY, August 2
9 am – Morning Meeting followed by Morning Session in the writing suite.
1-3 pm – Midday Break – lunch in the poolside cabana is on the coach (up to $50/person)
3-6 pm – Afternoon Session in your preferred location within the grounds. Private coaching sessions available at this time.
630 pm – Change gears, freshen up, go to dinner and enjoy getting to know each other even more and discuss the day’s writing ups and downs, challenges and breakthroughs.
8/830 pm – Proof of Write in our preferred space – either the writing suite, the pool deck if it’s warm, or the fire pit if it’s free.