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TENDING THE WRITER'S FLAME Women+ Retreat | January 28–31, 2027Join us for this year’s Tending the Writer's Flame - an in-person soulful writing retreat. In our first ever circle just for women, non-binary, and trans folks, you will discover new entry points to your writing practice through ritual and land, creative ways to meet blocks, and attune to the natural rhythms of the writer within.
We gather right before the Celtic holiday of Imbolc, to discover what is truly in the belly, wanting to be birthed as the light returns.This year's retreat offers more time together (3 nights) to be held in Bethlehem Centre's contemplative lakeside space, feeding the spirits of our beloved projects and the seeds of what we wish to write.
📍 LOCATION
Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo
📅 WHEN
January 28–31, 2027 (Thursday to Sunday)
Gathering begins Thursday eve, concludes Sunday
👥 WHO IS THIS FOR
This circle is specifically for women+ (women, nonbinary, and trans people).
This is our 6th Tending Writer's Flame retreat.
🔥 ABOUT THIS RETREAT
We will hold each other through ritual and circle to uncover the strength of our voices as we work between worlds (with our ancestors, land, imagination, and soul) to write what it is that truly needs to be written through us.
✨ WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
01 / Ceremonial Container
We welcome you into a warm, intentional space to step into the dreamscape of your creativity. You and your writing process will be honored and respected in our magical retreat bubble.
02 / Teaching & Guided Practices
Heart-centered rituals and imaginative practices will nourish the soul of your writing and rekindle your connection with the writer within.
03 / Dedicated Writing Time
Each ritual and practice is followed by writing time to let your muse flow freely and open your creative gates. Approach your writing in new ways.
04 / Take Home Invitations
Learn easy-to-follow practices that can be repeated in your own writing life. Take home keys to new doorways to your writing practice.
🌱 PRACTICE FOCUS
* Meeting creative blocks
* Tending the life force of a piece of writing
* Ritual and circle work
* Connecting with ancestors, land, imagination, and soul
* Invoking your muse
* Igniting your authentic voice
💰 PRICING OPTIONS
RETREAT ONSITE
Give your writing extra space by staying at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre.
Includes:
* Workshop fees
*. 3 nights of accommodation in a quiet, cozy private room
*. 8 meals: Friday breakfast, lunch, & dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch
* Light snacks and tea
*. Early Bird: $1,100 (until December 31, 2026)
*. Regular: $1,300 (January 1–January 21, 2027)
COMMUTER Option
Stay offsite, but immerse yourself in the workshop during the day.
Includes:
*. Workshop fees
*. 3 hearty lunches (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
*. Light snacks and tea
* Early Bird: $600 (until December 31, 2026)
*. Regular: $700 (January 1–January 21, 2027)
Payment Plans
Flexible payment options are available! Choose your plan on the registration form. We do not penalize people for needing a payment plan—no extra fees.
💫 WHY JOIN?
Invoke your muse. Ignite your authentic voice. Discover new entry points to your writing practice. Attune to the natural rhythms of the writer within.
This immersive multi-day retreat creates space for deep creative work surrounded by community, ritual, and the returning light of early spring.
🎟 REGISTRATION
Spaces are limited.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.tendingthewritersflame.com/nanaimo/
Early bird pricing ends December 31, 2026.
Regular pricing runs January 1–21, 2027.
Your Muse awaits. We look forward to gathering with you in this sacred creative space.
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