“A writer is someone who writes.” – William Stafford
We know that finding the right environment is essential for a writer to truly settle in and focus on their creative work. Lauren Carter discovered, through her own experiences as both a travel writer and a frequent retreat participant, that the physical space around us can profoundly impact our ability to go deep into our projects. If you are curious about a specific workshop or want to learn more about how our retreats are structured, we are here to provide the information you need.
Taking the leap to join a writing retreat is an adventure. It is a commitment to improvement and to your creative self. We understand that you may have questions before you feel ready to join us in a new location or a new workshop setting. Our goal is to ensure you feel supported and informed from your very first point of contact.
We recognize that the connection between nervous system health and creative flow is vital. This is why we are committed to trauma-informed teaching and facilitating retreats that emphasize safety and curiosity. If you have questions about how we create these containers or want to know more about the level of support provided during our sessions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
The Retreat Experience: If you are unsure which retreat best suits your current goals—whether you need deep focus for a manuscript or a spark of inspiration to start something new—we can help you navigate our upcoming offerings.
A Supportive Environment: If you have questions about the inclusive nature of our community or how we encourage peer-to-peer connection among like-minded writers, we are happy to share more about our philosophy.
Practical Details: From the general flow of a retreat weekend to information about our event partners and locations, we want to ensure you have a clear picture of what to expect so you can focus entirely on your writing.
Please fill out the form below to send a message directly to our team. We aim to respond to all inquiries with the same care and attention we bring to our writing and our workshops. Whether you are a long-time member of the Wild Ground community or are reaching out for the first time, your voice is welcome here.
If you aren’t ready to reach out with a specific question but want to stay informed about our future retreats and workshops, we invite you to stay connected. We are constantly seeking out beautiful and inspirational locations where writers can find the time and teachings they need to nourish their creative lives. We look forward to the possibility of meeting you and seeing where your writing journey takes you next.
Wild Ground Writing Retreats’ head office is located on Treaty One Territory, the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota peoples and the homeland of the Red River Metis. As treaty people, we are grateful to make our home and livelihood on this land and endeavour to act in support of reconciliation.