SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE
WHEN YOU NOURISH YOURSELF & YOUR WRITING
FOR JUST 3 DAYS…
It’s wonderful to do a writing retreat in Tuscany or the south of France,
but that isn’t always possible.
Fortunately, you don’t need to travel anywhere to create an intention and focus for your writing.
And I can help you sculpt that space and experience wherever you are.
In the past, I have offered this retreat ‘live’ over a particular weekend,
but the same retreat materials are now available for you to do, on your own, whenever you wish!
HOW WILL THIS WORK?
Each day you will be treated to a series of delicious creative offerings, a ‘breakfast tray’ of ideas and inspiration to stir your senses, nourish your inner writer, and set the tone and intention for the day. Every day will have a clear theme and focus, as well as a suggestion for a clear container to provide shape for your ideas. You may also choose to bring an existing writing project to the retreat and apply the day’s sparks and insights to your work.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO SET ASIDE?
It depends what kind of retreat you are looking to create. Ideally, you can find 30-90 minutes to devote to your writing twice throughout the day. You may decide to write for longer, but there is certainly no pressure to do that. Writing is not just the act of sitting at a desk and typing. It is also the things we do to replenish ourselves, to cleanse the lens through which we normally see our world, to stretch beyond our habits to something fresh and exhilarating. To cast new light on ourselves and our stories. Revitalize ourselves. This is what retreats do best.
HOW WILL IT FEEL LIKE A RETREAT IF YOU ARE AT HOME?
One of the things I always love to offer people on my international retreats is a celebration of pleasure. This usually includes glorious food that we don’t tend to eat in our normal lives (unless you happen to bake fresh pastries for yourself on a daily basis), in addition to great coffee, beautiful wines or special sparkling drinks, lively conversation, inspiring readings, and the experience of being cared for, cherished, indulged in the very best sense. As Wordsworth put it, “Pleasure is the tribute we owe to our dignity as human beings.”
While I cannot provide the food or drink in this case, I can give you plenty of ideas, as well as license and encouragement to treat yourselves to a few heavenly experiences to make this time together feel special and celebratory.
Lastly, if you have the means and the freedom to do so, you might consider turning this retreat into a short getaway and checking yourself into a lovely room or AirBnB somewhere, or asking someone to take your kids (or spouse!) for the weekend so you can be entirely alone. Just think pleasure and see where that takes you…
“How is it possible to have experienced so much fun while nourishing myself as a writer? Alison provided the perfect balance of inspiration, teaching, pleasure, song, dance and connection. If you want to find your voice as a writer, just spend time with Alison.”
“A wonderful voyage from start to finish. Even in the privacy of my home, I felt like I was in the same room with Alison, and I was able to sink into the pleasure and nourishment of writing. Thank you for an amazing and fruitful weekend retreat! Just loved it!!”
COST:
U$95 / C$115 / £75 / €90 / A$145 / NZ$155
To purchase the DIY At-Home Retreat, simply click on the flag of your home currency.
You will have access to the retreat materials for 30 days after purchase.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a live event. It is designed for you to be able to cozy up and do in your own time. :)
FAQs
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This is a self-directed retreat, and you have access to the materials for 30 days after your purchase date. You can simply pick a 3-day window within those 30 days that is convenient for you. (You may also stretch the materials over as many days as you like, but it is structured as a 3-day retreat.)
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No. While Alison has offered ‘live’ virtual retreats in the past, this retreat is designed to be done on your own, in your own time. It includes all of the same retreat materials and recordings of the live events.
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You have unlimited access to the retreat for 30 days, so can go through the materials as many times as you wish within that time frame.
Your Facilitator
Alison Wearing is a bestselling author and multiple award-winning playwright and performer. Her books include Moments of Glad Grace, Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter, and the internationally acclaimed Honeymoon in Purdah.
Alison is also the creator and facilitator of Memoir Writing Ink, an interactive online program that guides people through the process of transforming personal stories into memoir. Over the last fifteen years, she has lead dozens of writing (and yoga) workshops and retreats in Canada, Mexico, France and Italy.
“What a delightful way to upgrade not only my writing, but my writing PROCESS! Alison is a creative, infectiously joy-filled sharer of wisdom and knowledge. I certainly recommend spending time in her light!”
