Writing Alone and with Others: An AWA Method-based retreat

Inkslingers is delighted to announce that we’ll be holding TWO retreats this year at Jericho House in the Welland/Niagara region of southwestern Ontario.

The first will be in early May 2025, the second in late September 2025.

In these AWA Method Retreats, participants will have lots of time to do self-guided work on the projects they bring. AND there will also be three OPTIONAL group sessions offered each day.

In the late morning we will provide generative writing sessions in the AWA method, including the immediate strengths-based feedback that is so nourishing and affirming to the first drafts of our work.

In the late afternoon, there will be communal times of powerful production using the Pomodoro method.

And in the evenings there will be an opportunity to read a piece of your work to the group and get more specific feedback. (Participants will have an opportunity to sign up for one of these evening feedback sessions over the week.)

Additionally, during the week you may request a private conference with Sue or James to discuss your work, your project, or whatever else you have questions about.

In these retreats, Inkslingers strives to find the ideal balance to nurture the body, the mind and the writing. All group activities are optional, with lots of time for reading, walking, napping, and conversation.

The beginning of May is a little early and the end of September is a little late for swimming, but Lake Erie is close for the polar bears in the crowd! (In 2023 in October a number of us were swimming in the warm post-summer waters on the Erie shore about a 10 minute walk south of the retreat centre.)

At Jericho House, each participant gets a comfortable single room with a private bathroom and a desk. All meals are provided. (All dietary restrictions must be registered at least two weeks before the retreat).

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MAY 2025 RETREAT – 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

DATES:
Monday May 5, 2025
(Arrive between 3:00 and 5:00. Welcome dinner at 5:00.)
To Friday May 9, 2025
(Guests depart after lunch (leave between 2:00 and 3:00 pm.)
 
COST: Full Price $1195 CDN (plus 13% HST)
 
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: If you sign up and pay the deposit ($300 CDN plus HST) before February 1, you are eligible for the early bird discount of $100, bringing the price to $1095 CDN (plus 13% HST)
 
AFFILIATION DISCOUNT: If you are a Pyjama Writer and/or an AWA facilitator, you are eligible for a further discount of $100 bringing the price to $995 CDN (plus 13% HST)
 
If you will be paying in American dollars or another currency, please see the currency converter here.
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SEPTEMBER 2025 RETREAT – 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

 
DATES:
Sunday, September 21, 2025
(Arrive between 3:00 and 5:00. Welcome dinner at 5:00.)
To Saturday, September 27, 2025
(Guests depart after lunch (leave between 2:00 and 3:00 pm.)
 
COST: Full Price $1795 CDN (plus 13% HST)
 
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: If you sign up sign up and pay the deposit ($500 CDN plus HST) before July 1, 2025 you are eligible for the early bird discount of $150, bringing the price to $1645 CDN (plus 13% HST)
 
AFFILIATION DISCOUNT: If you are a Pyjama Writer and/or an AWA facilitator, you are eligible for a further discount of $150 bringing the price to $1495 CDN (plus 13% HST)
 
If you will be paying in American dollars or another currency, please see the currency converter here.
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