Maybe you’ve been writing for years. Maybe you’ve never had the courage or the opportunity to set pen to paper.
The Off Topic Writing Retreat will give you the time and structure you need to move forward in your writing journey.
Make new writer friends and spend as much time writing as you like! The retreat is largely self-directed with optional inspirational and community activities (see Schedule below).
Gift yourself the time you need to start or finish that writing project you’ve been dreaming about!
SCHEDULE
| Saturday | CONFERENCE 9am-5:30pm (Details Here) |
| Check-In for Retreat Guests | |
| Sunday | RETREAT |
| Afternoon | Arrival/Check-In for Any Remaining Retreat Guests |
| Evening | Welcome Dinner for Retreat Guests |
| Monday | |
| Morning | Breakfast + Daily Writing Prompt |
| Yoga | |
| Afternoon | Motivational Writing Workshop |
| Café Meetup | |
| Evening | Options suggested for music and entertainment |
| Tuesday | |
| Morning | Breakfast + Daily Writing Prompt |
| Yoga | |
| Afternoon | Café Meetup |
| Individual 30-min session with Editor (Marion Lougheed) – (ONE session per person EITHER Tues, Wed, or Thurs) | |
| Evening | Options suggested for music and entertainment |
| Wednesday | |
| Morning | Breakfast + Daily Writing Prompt |
| Yoga | |
| Afternoon | Café Meetup |
| Individual 30-min session with Editor (Marion Lougheed) – (ONE session per person EITHER Tues, Wed, or Thurs) | |
| Evening | Options suggested for music and entertainment |
| Thursday | |
| Morning | Breakfast + Daily Writing Prompt |
| Yoga | |
| Afternoon | Café Meetup |
| Individual 30-min session with Editor (Marion Lougheed) – (ONE session per person EITHER Tues, Wed, or Thurs) | |
| Group Gathering: Presentation/Reading of works (by participants who want to) | |
| Evening | Options suggested for music and entertainment |
| Friday | Breakfast |
| Checkout | |
| Farewell Lunch (not included in registration fee) |
ACCOMMODATIONS
Guests at the Off Topic Writing Retreat will stay at the Tan-y-Bryn B&B Inn. Single rooms and double rooms are available – every room is unique. (Bathrooms are shared; some rooms have an ensuite sink.)
All rooms come with:
- a mini fridge
- down duvets
- feather pillows
- complementary continental breakfast served in-room (apple or orange juice, tea or coffee [decaffeinated coffee is available and teas are supplied by Banff Tea Company], fresh baked croissants, toast and preserves)
Shared bathrooms and rooms with sinks are stocked with Rocky Mountain Soap products, including:
- foaming hand wash
- oat lotion
Showers have:
- shampoo
- conditioner
- body wash
Other amenities:
- two hair dryers for general use
- small microwave in common area
- Keurig coffee-making station with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate for the use of guests if you are craving a warm drink
- free (password-protected) WiFi
- air conditioning
Please note that this is a NON-SMOKING establishment.
The front garden with seating for up to nine is for use by the guests, a sunny spot to sit and think, tap on the laptop, or chat.
The registration fee does not include:
- travel to/from/within Banff
- transfers to and from the B&B or conference location
- any meals or refreshments not listed in the itinerary
- drinks at meals provided
- travel insurance
- farewell lunch
- conference-only registration does NOT include accommodations
| Cancellation Policy | |
| If you cancel: | You will receive: |
| On or before June 1, 2023 | 100% of the registration fees refunded minus a nonrefundable $50 administration fee |
| June 2-July 15, 2023 | 50% of the registration fees refunded minus a nonrefundable $50 administration fee |
| After July 15, 2023 | No refund |
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