Any writers out there?

There are two things writers want: time & creative flow. Getting away from your everyday routine makes space for both. Join me on a retreat constructed especially for writers. The focus will be on plenty of time alone for personal writing, combined with daily meditation practice and evening discussion groups. Open to writers of fiction and non-fiction, published and unpublished. Meditation instruction will be offered.

Please email me with any questions.

January 4 – 11
BARNET, VT
Karme Choling Meditation Center
$850 (includes housing + food)

April 14-18
RED FEATHER LAKES, CO
Shambhala Mountain Center
$TBD

May 11 – 16
LENOX, MA
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
$295 (does not include housing + food)

June 29 – July 5
BARNET, VT
Karme Choling Meditation Center
$850 (includes housing + food)

What past participants have to say:

I had not written anything in a long time. The Writer’s Retreat gave me the space, time, and inward focus to let creativity happen naturally. I hadn’t realized how much I had to say. The meditation aspect of the retreat provided a peaceful structure where writing could be a pleasure once again instead of work. Susan led each day with a purposeful blend of meditation practice and writing sessions and I appreciated the fruits that came from a firm, but generous schedule. –A.B.

I cannot recommend this writing and meditation retreat enough! Susan’s carefully considered practice schedule offers precisely the right balance of meditation and space in which to write. Her teaching style allows for full creative expression to unfold because she neither interferes with the writing process, nor does she abandon the writer to his or her own devices. The result is a profound deepening of the work of writing and the practice of meditation. I left with an much more sophisticated understanding of how these two practices are not only complimentary, but how meditation is crucial to the life of the writer. This is a very rare opportunity for anyone, indeed. –C.G.

Susan, thank you so much for the amazing retreat at Karme Choling! It was such a powerful and inspiring time for me. The space itself, so beautiful and peaceful, is perfect for getting away, and the rhythms of the day there provided a wonderful structure for work and rest. Writing time balanced with meals, walks and meditation, and I arrived at a new place in my work which is very exciting. Please keep me posted on future events; I would join you again in a heartbeat. Thanks again so much. –C.M.

P.S. They’re incredibly fun…

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