Writing Retreats and Workshops
I have created a series of retreats for 2026 to help us tap into nature, inspiration, and creativity as writers. If you are interested in participating in more than one of the retreats in this series, discounted rates are available!
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Rewilding Your Writer Series: Exploring Inspiration & the Natural World
April 17-20, 2026: Saugatuck, Michigan
Let the natural world help you step into inspiration on the Art Coast of Michigan. In this retreat, we will explore nature and art as a catalyst for our voice and our inspiration.
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Rewilding Your Writer Series: Exploring Mary Oliver and Her Inspiration
June 12-15, 2026: Ohio
Do you love Mary Oliver’s poetry and essays? This retreat will blend Oliver’s writing and her roots in nature and the inspiration she found in the natural world.
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OMEGA Institute in Rhinebeck, New York
Sept 20-25, 2026: Rhinebeck, New York
Heather will be offering Compassionate Writing: Rewilding the Writer Within at the Omega Institute, September 20-25, 2026 on their Rhinebeck, NY Campus.
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Rewilding Your Writer Series: Bridging Genres
November 13-16, 2026: Douglas, Michigan
Do you enjoy or are you interested in honing your voice to write in multiple genres? This retreat will focus on how to enrich your voice by blending Personal Essay, Lyrical Prose, Memoir, and Poetry.