Writers Retreat
Save the Date: Feb 21-23, 2025

The goal of our retreat: provide the time and space for you to explore your creativity.

Find inspiration amongst fellow writers (new and aspiring or veteran and published) in the picturesque town of Gananoque and the Thousand Islands.

Pamper yourself with a winter retreat where you can write, relax, enjoy the beauty of nature in a cozy town atmosphere, and practice self care.

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3rd Annual

The 2023 and 2024 retreats were cozy, sold out events with 5-7 participants, wonderful networking (dare we say bonding?), curated workshops, plenty of writing time, and gourmet meals prepared by Cheoff Geoff.

Wendi

“There were lovely spaces in the house to hide away in and work on my story or to converse with the other writers. Thank you for all your efforts that made the Writers' Retreat the highlight of my winter."

Jenn

"The writers retreat was calming, refreshing, and a whole lot of fun. I would definitely attend another one!"

Barbara

“Out of the gloom of a February Friday, your beautifully restored Victorian home stood out like a gem and the warmth of your welcome banished the cold.”

2025 Itinerary

The following is a tentative schedule of weekend events. All are subject to change at anytime.

Friday
3:00-6:00pm

Arrival and Check In

Friday
6:00pm

Welcome Cocktails

An hour to meet, mix, and mingle with fellow authors and share a drink and appetizers.

Friday
7:00pm

Family Style Dinner

Dinner is a family-style meal, prepared and served by Cheoff Geoff.

Saturday
8:30am

Breakfast

Full service, hot breakfast prepared and served by Cheoff Geoff.

Saturday
10:00am

Workshop: Writing Tools to Enhance Prose

Author, CJ Birch, will help you add writing tools to your tool box to improve your prose and transform your writing. They will lead the group in several exercises to rethink how you compose sentences and paragraphs, and take your writing to the next level.