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Writing Retreats for Moms

Scribente Maternum was formed out of a desire to find balance between our children as writing inspiration and their presence as a writing distraction. Our retreats are meant to give all writers who identify as mothers the experiences they so rarely make time for otherwise: mindfulness, community, and simply sitting in stillness. There is power in rest!

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We are excited to bring the Scribente Maternum retreat experience to the stunning Red Rocks of Sedona! The energy in this part of the world is like nothing else. We are eager to find inspiration with you, to explore and be in nature with you, and--of course--to write with you.

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This year, we are especially excited to be FULLY in retreat with you:

  • Three options for overnight accommodations, including space on-site at the retreat site, The Nest (pictured below)

  • New this year: ALL meals included

  • A real opportunity to be fully immersed in community while we rest and write.

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Registration is open! Register for just $97 or pay in full and save.

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Tentative Retreat Schedule

All activities and lodging is at the beautiful Sonoma Coast Villa, see below for more details

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​Sunday, April 19

After 2:00pm (time TBD): Shuttle from Sonoma County Airport (in Santa Rosa, CA)

5:00-8:00pm: Welcome reception at House 3 (included)

 

Monday, April 20

8:30-9:00am: Breakfast 

9:00-9:30am: Welcome and introductions from Scribente Maternum

9:30-10:00am: Opening movement and centering

10:00-11:00: Large group introductions and time to meet small groups

11:00am-12:30pm: Generative writing workshop

12:30-1:30pm: Lunch (included)

1:30-2:30pm: Small groups

2:30-5:00pm: More time with groups, plus time to write, hike, sleep, or just be still

5:00-5:30pm: Group photo and close-of-day

6:00: Group dinner 

 

Saturday, October 25

8:30-9:00am: Breakfast

9:00-10:00am: Morning movement and mindfulness

10:00-11:30am: Writing workshop

11:30am-12pm (or through lunch if desired): Small groups

12:00-1:00pm: Lunch

1:00-3:30pm: More time with small groups, plus time to write, be in community, take another hike, or catch another nap

3:30-4:30pm: Optional experiential writing session while hiking through the Red Rocks

5:00-5:30pm: Large group closing

6:00pm: Celebratory group dinner & readings

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Sunday, October 26

10:00am: Shuttle departs for Sonoma County airport

Investment

  • This is an all-inclusive retreat! Prices reflect all meals from dinner Sunday, April 19 to breakfast Wed, April 22 

  • Book early! The Write Like a Mother retreat sells out months in advance and spaces are limited and early birds (up to 8) get an extra $100 off.

  • Pay in three installments! Pay only your $97 deposit today to hold your spot. Then, submit a second payment by February 1 and the balance by April 1. We will send reminders a week before each installment is due.

  • Prices are based on room type - Up to 8 people can receive the early bird discount of $100 off by using CODE XXX

    • $1,547: Shared Queen (two people/room--great for friends traveling together! 4 available)

    • $1,847: Single Queen or Poolside King (7 available)

    • $1,947: Single Poolside Suite (3 available)

    • $1,997: Single Premium Villa King (6 available)

  • We are pleased to offer a $100 discount to all BIPOC writer-moms. Use code save100 at checkout.

  • We know retreats are necessary for everyone, but are not always possible. We offer a "You Deserve to Be Here" fund, supported by generous sponsors and our own retreat participants. Apply for full or partial retreat funding here.​

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Poolside King

Premium Villa King

Double Queen

Poolside Suite

Single Queen

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