Step away from the daily grind, and immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the ocean breeze at the Second Annual Writers at the Beach retreat. This retreat is designed to ignite your creativity, hone your revision skills, and awaken your inner storyteller. Over three nights and four days, you'll discover a supportive and inclusive environment that nurtures your craft and encourages your imagination to soar.

Led by Cindy Cunningham, a seasoned writer and editor with over 30 years of experience leading workshops, teaching classes, editing, and organizing transformational retreats, each group session offers optional prompts to help you delve deeper into your story. Whether you're revising a work-in-progress or generating new material, you'll receive valuable feedback from Cindy and connect with fellow writers.

Bistro-style lunches (with vegetarian options) will be provided each day, along with dinners on Thursday and Friday nights. Saturday night will be dinner out at a local restaurant. You'll have access to a spacious vacation house with a fully stocked kitchen, and an additional refrigerator on the bottom level, so you can prepare your own breakfasts and snacks throughout the day.

Join us for an immersive and productive retreat by the beach. It's time to break away from the routine and unlock the power of your writing in a nurturing, inclusive environment that fosters your craft and creativity. Get ready to take your writing to the next level. 

This writing retreat is perfect for any writer, regardless of genre or experience level, who needs time to recharge, relax, connect, and write. It's also ideal if you struggle to focus on your own, crave a community of like-minded writers, feel stuck, or need to rekindle your passion for writing. If you're ready to rediscover your love for writing and embrace the process, this retreat is for you.

• Indoor Pool
   Heated and Available Year Round 
• Elevator 
• Non-smoking
• High Speed WiFi 
• Fully Equipped Kitchen (Stove/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster)
• Recreation Room 
• Media Room 
• Pool Table 
• Ping Pong 
• Horseshoes 
• Fireplace 
• 16 TVs 
• 2 Stereos 
• 4 CD players 
• Fax Machine 
• 3 Wetbars w/Mini-fridge 
• 1 Gas and 1 Charcoal Grill 
• Beds Made & Linen Provided  
• 32 Towel Sets Provided 
• Iron and Iron Board
• Washer and Dryer

 🌺 "It was an honor to write with so many women who have the same goal–writing and sharing self. That was a moving, deepening, edifying experience." – Kim, Writers at the Beach 2023

🌺 " Thank you Cindy and Team!! It was just what I needed. I feel like it  lived up to its title “aligning to the authentic self” and everyone worked in their best capacity make that happen.  I loved being able to  share my meditation and sound tools.  I loved the spread of food, the writing prompts, the longer length of writing time.  I also loved the super delicious dinner at Eurasia Cafe.  This is a fantastic retreat for anyone looking to deepen their writing practice. Thank you!" – Lisa, Writers at the Beach 2023

🌺 "This was an amazing opportunity to write, reflect and refresh in a beautiful setting with fantastic people." – Brooke, The Porches

🌺 "This writing retreat took place in a tranquil countryside setting that set the stage for self-reflection and gave me the ability to write with a flow that had been blocked during the last few years." – Susan, The Porches

In order to provide a safe environment for all attendees, all retreat attendees should be vaccinated against COVID-19. 

We reserve the right to cancel a retreat due to low enrollment or other circumstances that may compromise the event or safety of others.  If we cancel a retreat, you will be offered a full refund. 

If an event has to be postponed for any reason (this would be VERY unusual), you will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer your registration to the same event at the new, future date.

A minimum deposit is required to secure your spot. You may choose a monthly payment plan or you may choose to pay the full amount at the time of booking.   

Deposit refund schedule

• 90% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before retreat start date.
• 50% deposit refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.
• 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.

Remaining Balance refund schedule

• Remaining balance is due 30 days before the retreat start date. (Contact Cindy at cindycunninghamwrites@gmail.com if you need an extension on this.)
• If paid at the time of booking, a full refund of the remaining balance is available up to 30 days before your retreat start date. 
• If you cancel 0-29 days before your retreat start date remaining balance is not refundable, but you may transfer it--meaning you can find someone to take your spot and pay you for that slot. Contact Cindy for any questions.  

Arrive on Wednesday the 14th any time after 5:00 p.m.

Settle in and get comfortable in this expansive vacation home.

At 6:30, we'll share a meal of pasta, salad, desserts and a variety of hot and cold beverages and get to know each other. 

Options for afterwards: watch a movie in the media room; write in a group for an hour--setting intentions for the weekend; chatting. Whatever comes to mind!

Attendees may arrive any time after 3:00. 

Settle in and write, walk the beach, relax.

6:30 Mediterranean Mezze Dinner (provided)

7:30 Introductions, Setting Intentions, and Guided Writing

Sunrise-9:00 a.m. Spend the early morning sleeping, walking on the beach, writing morning pages, or enjoying yoga. 

Eat breakfast at your own time and pace.*

9:00 - 11:30 Group writing.  Guided by Cindy.

Noon-1:00 Lunch by Panera (provided).* Feel free to eat with the group or take your lunch "to go" and begin your individual writing time.

2:00-3:30 Optional Intensive Craft Talk: Down and Dirty Tips to Revising led by Cindy; Bring a page or two of your writing if you like.

4:00-5:45 Pre-scheduled meetings with Cindy. You can sign up with an Add-on for a private session.

6:00 p.m.  Dinner by Carrabas (Catered)*.  

7:00-9:00  Group Writing Session Guided by Cindy.

 *With everyone's help cleaning up post meals, we'll all enjoy longer writing and relaxation times. 

Sunrise-9:00 Spend the early morning sleeping, walking on the beach, writing morning pages.

Eat breakfast at your own time and pace*.

9:00-11:30 Everyone gathers for a Group Writing Session.

12-1:00 Lunch by Bros Fish Tacos (provided.)*

Afternoon:  Write on Your Own. Walk, Meditate, Eat chocolate and read a book, Shop.

Individual Meetings with Cindy (pre-scheduled via Add ons):

3-5:00 Collage Happy Hour: Optional Collage Club:  Take a break from your manuscript and come at your writing sideways by combining disparate images and word fragments to create a new, visual whole. You might work on a cover for your book, a character sketch, or a vision board for your writing. NO RULES EXIST IN COLLAGE; you don't need to have any visual arts "skills," and you do not need any experience--Lisa will guide you. All materials provided, but feel free to bring along any ephemera, copies of old photos, or magazines you feel would work here.

Leave at 6:50 (Carpooling) for Dinner at Eurasia in town.  (Cost not included in the retreat cost.)

*With everyone's help cleaning up post breakfast and lunch, we'll all enjoy longer writing and relaxation times.

Spend the morning packing, walking, doing yoga, eating breakfast at your own pace.

9:00-11:00 Closing. Final group-write and share. We will wrap up the weekend, finalize our thoughts and intentions, and set intentions for post-retreat writing.

Saying goodbye (with sadness for the weekend's end but joy for the inspiration gained!)

Check out by noon unless you have added an additional night.

There will be no structured activities unless you ask me to hold a writing session (which I will happily provide--no extra cost.) If you add an individual session with me, I will probably hold it during these extra days (when it's less busy.) 

You are free to come and go as you please! 

My intentions for the two extra days: revise what I have written and enjoy the beach a little (even though it is usually quite chilly in Feb.) I also love seafood and am happy to explore.