July 2–8, at Hollyhock Retreat Centre on Cortes Island

Last year’s retreat was a remarkable gathering of writers, some emerging, some multiply published. Poets, memoirists, fantasy writers, short story writers! They brought varied and exciting manuscripts to work on during the week of intensive writing, community building, swimming, kayaking, and forest walking.

Here are some photographs from this past summer, and a link to an article in Cortes Currents, from writer and participant Roy Hale. Please note: participation in limited to 18 writers. An early bird special is available if you register early. Link coming soon!

“A profoundly deep and provocative week. What magic! Shaena and Betsy, deepest regards, and thanks for your wisdom, warmth, and the intuitive way you held the week. I will carry the connection with the participants and the beautiful work of this program with me into my work like a secret (sacred) joy.”
—Vicki McLeod
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