Dear Friend,
You may be thinking that giving yourself the gift of a writing retreat while the world is going bananas is selfish.
Making art while the world is on fire is a true act of resistance.
Ask yourself these questions:
· How are you tending your creative relationship, which is always a collaboration with the muse?
· How are you tending to the creative vessel (yourself) so your antenna is tuned to the right frequency?
· How are you listening to the work? Are you allowing it to transform and guide you, or are you resisting?
When we go on retreat, we embark on a journey of listening, collaborating, and building trust with our stories and each other. We will loosen any old habits or belief systems about ourselves and our writing that might be holding us back, and we will courageously write into the mystery: willing to be remade, willing to stay open hearted–and most importantly, willing to take our proper and humble position—as the artistic conduit entrusted to each glorious birth.
Whether you’ve published many books, or you are just returning to writing after a long absence, the special creative container we create while on retreat supports each writer in reaching their next milestone, from starting or finishing their projects to leveling themselves up in their creative life. Each retreat gathering feels like family, and each participant is welcomed, supported, inspired, and encouraged to take creative risks in a safe space.
February 1-7, 2026, we will be returning to Tulili, just outside of Tulum, Mexico, in the heart of the Mayan Jungle: one of our new favorite venues. Think blue butterflies, soft jungle rains, and food almost too pretty to eat!
(Limited to 12 people–4 spots left)
MEXICO INFORMATION PAGE
April 1-10, 2026, we will be having our first-time-ever creative pilgrimage into the Himalayan Mountains for a 10-day retreat and very special international collaboration. This retreat will include two days of sightseeing (including a trip to the Taj Mahal), and all registration requests will go directly through the Himalayan Writing Retreat website.
(Limited to 10 people)
INDIA INFORMATION PAGE
If this sounds like what you need, and you know in your heart that it’s time, then I invite you tojoin me and a small cohort of your colleagues in 2026 for a breakthrough experience of inspiration, creation, motivation and transformation and an unforgettable journey into your most important creative relationship—the one you craft with yourself.
As always, it is my honor to write, grow, and retreat with you.
xoox
Nancy
P.S. If you have questions: please reach out!
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