Write With Purpose writing retreat

recalibrate your writing

Join us for the Write With Purpose Retreat, a unique blend of art, adventure, nature, and inspiration. Designed for both aspiring and seasoned writers, this retreat guides you on a transformative journey to enhance your creative writing and connect with your authentic voice. Led by Jillian-Rae Picco, Thrive’s Content Architect and author of the Walking the High Road series, you'll gain practical strategies and insights to infuse passion and meaning into your writing. Experience a retreat that not only refines your craft but also inspires you to take bold artistic risks and achieve your creative potential.

Write with Purpose certification

The WWP® Certification can be added to your CV or resume and is a stand-out asset for anyone in the literary world. When this retreat is completed, you will leave with an official Thrive Write with Purpose® (WWP) Certification, recognizing your new skills in creative writing, such as:

Foundational Knowledge of the Writing Process: Prewriting, Writing, Editing, and Revising.

Tools for Artistic Integrity: Curate an authentic, unique voice while staying true to your values and vision.

Tools for Artistic Longevity: Self-sustain and maintain passion, balance, and purpose to ensure long-term success.

Retreat Activities

Immerse yourself in a journey of peace, connection, and discovery. Elevate your experience with a blend of writing, adventure, and mindfulness. Our retreat offers:

Guided Hikes: Explore breathtaking wilderness with certified guides.

Breathwork & Yoga: Rejuvenate with sessions led by certified mindfulness practitioners.

Interactive Adventures: Connect with inspiring individuals through engaging group activities.

Guided Meditation: Deepen self-reflection with tailored meditation and affirmation sessions.

Person sitting on a rock in nature, writing in a notebook, surrounded by greenery and fog.
Group of people sitting at a wooden table, reading books and taking notes, with a drink on the side.
Assorted healthy dishes on a table, including a salad with salmon, grilled chicken with vegetables, a side of roasted cauliflower, fresh vegetable platter with dip, avocado toast, pink and yellow drinks, and a vase with pink flowers.
Scenic mountain landscape with lush green forest, clear lake, and rocky peaks under a partly cloudy sky. A wooden lodge sits at the edge of the water, surrounded by tall trees.

  • Options range from inspiring mountain retreat centers in western Canada (Alberta or British Columbia), to secluded lakesides in Ontario, Michigan, or upstate New York. With any option you choose, our locations promise breathtaking views, safe and inspiring immersion in nature, and ample space for exploration.

  • Join all your fellow guests and hosts at a gorgeous lodge, and enjoy cozy rooms with all modern amenities needed. Meetings will be held in open rooms with panoramic mountain or lake views, equipped for collaborative and individual mindfulness sessions.

  • All food and drink is included with your stay and will be prepared using locally sourced, high-quality, and nourishing ingredients by a local chef, with options to accommodate any dietary preferences.

  • Enjoy convenient shuttle or private transportation services for seamless airport transfers and guided excursions, led by knowledgeable and trusted local guides.

  • Writers or aspiring writers of any career stage are welcome! Having a diverse range of artists offers more viewpoints and connections that enrich the quality of the retreat, and it would be an honour to host you. If you require any additional assistance or accommodations due to barrier(s), don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

  • Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We are always available and open to working together with you to co-create an unforgettable experience. 

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