“Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.”
Tune In. Uncover. Express.
The Writer’s Soul Retreat is an online retreat experience designed to give you support, inspiration and the space to help you tune in and uncover what your soul is longing to express in your writing.
Whether you love poetry or prose, are published, or aren’t even sure you’re comfortable being called “a writer”, this boutique-retreat experience will support you at the deepest level of your writing life. You will walk away with clarity, confidence, fresh insight, and the gift of slowing down and waking up to your soul.
Your hosts, are accomplished writers who care about tuning into the soul’s wisdom and helping others bring this to their unique expression. We look forward to supporting you through gently guided reflections, contemplative writing practices, and collaborative discussion.
The group size is limited to 20 people to ensure a fantastic, personalized experience!
DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2020
TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm
*The entire online retreat experienced will be designed to invigorate, and not exhaust.
COST: $125.00 per person (includes all taxes)
Cost Includes:
Gently guided reflections, writing prompts & contemplative practices, to help you slow down, tune in, & uncover what your soul wants to express.
Quiet time and reflective space to pay attention to your ideas and bring them to the page.
Supportive environment to learn from, and share with others.
15 page workbook, chalk full of helpful “next-step” contemplative writing exercises to take home after retreat.
10% off one personal one-hour coaching session after retreat (if used before January 31, 2021)
Note: There are only 20 spots available to ensure a fantastic small group experience!
Who is this for?
You’ve found writing impossible during this crazy year, and are looking for the extra support and inspiration
You love to write but never seem to have the time to slow down and tune into those deeper words that you know want to be brought to expression.
You have a consistent writing practice and may even be working on a project. You’re looking for the time and space away from the hustle to settle in and listen to your soul.
You might not call yourself a “writer”, but you know you’ve got an idea in you and you want to give yourself the time to explore.
You’ve hit a block in your writing and you need to create space for some fresh inspiration to emerge.
Your Retreat Guides
Christa Hesselink has been guiding individuals and groups as they dig deeper into their spiritual life for her entire twenty year career.
She is a well-respected keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. She is the Canadian best-selling author of Life’s Great Dare: Risking It All for the Abundant Life. She is a certified coach, spiritual director, and is the founder of SoulPlay.ca . Learn more about Christa here.
Christin Taylor is a PhD student studying writing and composition at University of Waterloo. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Antioch University of LA and has been teaching writing at the university and college level since 2006. She has written two books as well as articles and essays for The New York Times, Washington Post, and Sojourners. You can read more about her at www.christintaylor.com.
