Tap In Creativity Retreat for Writers:
Nourish Your Creative Soul
Upper Squamish Valley, Sept 26-29, 2024
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Treat Yourself.
Explore your artistic side.
Discover your potential.
Let your imagination soar.
Write your book (or story, memoir, poetry, script, graphic novel, screenplay, essay, etc.)
Time. Space. Support. Community.
LOCATION: Glacier Valley Farm. Approximately 15 minutes from Squamish.
A "refined rustic," off-the-beaten-track (but easily accessible) nine-bedroom lodge on a forty-acre slice of paradise in the Upper Squamish Valley.
Interact with farm animals if you wish — horses, goats, chickens, sheep, alpacas, emu and more. Walk the beautiful trails. Soak in the hot tub under the stars, surrounded by mountains, pastureland and forest. Jump in the river for an invigorating cold plunge.
But mostly: write. Treat yourself to a long weekend of inspiration, quiet, space, time and whatever support you need.
A deposit of half the tuition fee is due upon registration. Remainder is due one week before the retreat begins (September 19)
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Cancellations made before August 25 will be 100% refunded.
Cancellations made before September 12 will be 50% refunded.
Cancellations made after September 12 will not be refunded.
What’s included?
• Three nights luxurious accommodation in a stunning farmhouse on forty acres in the Upper Squamish Valley, complete with hot tub, outdoor fire pit, fruit trees, and endless trails throughout. There’s even an opportunity to cold plunge in the river. (optional!)
• Time and space to work on your literary project, no matter what stage you’re at
• Short daily writing sessions that focus on various aspects of the craft of writing, from getting started, to polishing your work, to getting published
• Organic, nourishing, plant-based meals with many locally-sourced ingredients. The menu is created by our own private chef and includes three dinners, two lunches, three breakfasts, snacks and coffee/tea/chocolate
• Yoga class
• Art class
• Harmony Happy Hour — Sing your heart out, no matter what your musical skill level. Joy and levity guaranteed
Early Bird Prices (before August 26)
$1480 per person, Private Luxury Room. (Deposit $740) After Aug. 26, $1530 (deposit $765)
$1280 per person, Shared Luxury Room. (Deposit $640) After Aug. 26, $1330 (deposit $665)
$1080 per person, Shared "Tight Budget" Room. (Deposit $540) After Aug. 26, $1130 (deposit $565)
If you need transportation from Squamish to the Retreat Site, let me know and I’ll help make arrangements.
Includes all taxes. Does not include tips for our chef.
Retreat Specialists
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Nina Moore
Artist
Nina Nina creates art out of curiosity and necessity, to invite people to feel the magic of nature, and to feel uplifted. She teaches middle schoolers and art at the Whistler Waldorf School, and has hosted a wide range of arts and crafts workshops over the years; doll making, needle felting and wool painting, face and body arts, Special FX make up at the Brussels Horror Film Festival, followed by casualty simulation make up for the Irish combined emergency services, henna workshops at Wanderlust, pysanky, bookbinding, paint nights in Vancouver and Whistler, basketry and more. There's always something new to learn. Sharing skills and opening up crafting opportunities for people to have fun and create together is a life-long mission.
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Joanna Berringer
Yoga Instructor
Joanna found yoga over 10 years ago when she stumbled upon an exceptional yoga studio nestled in the valley of the mountains in Whistler, BC. In 2014, she was trained as a Baptiste Power Yoga teacher and began sharing her love for movement, breath, and personal inquiry. Through creative collaborations, Joanna has taught Deep House party yoga, bachelorette and wedding celebration yoga, postpartum recovery yoga, as well as her signature classes of Deep Flow and Power Yoga. Joanna is also a school teacher and continues to weave her love for movement into her work within the classroom. When outside the studio, Joanna is playing outside in nature, connecting with friends and family and raising her four year old daughter.
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Cricket and Claw
Musicians
Andrea Purton and Katherine Fawcett make up the old-time fiddle and banjo duo Cricket & Claw. Andrea is happiest in the middle of a singalong or late night kitchen party. That's why she started hosting jams at her home over a decade ago, and is still going strong. She love bringing anyone into the circle, no matter what their music level or experience. She is a member of more than a few musical groups. You'll find her singing, playing upright bass, banjo, guitar, or ukulele along with friends.
What former participants had to say about their Tap In Creativity Retreat experience:
"I loved immersing myself in Katherine’s creative world at The Tap In Retreat.
A highlight was the group work sessions, which had us laughing and getting the creative juices flowing. There was the perfect amount of quiet time to work on my writing project, with fun, creative activities sprinkled in (painting, singing, yoga, walks).
I left feeling rejuvenated and inspired."
– Tammy
"In this retreat I felt more supported than ever in my life. I was able to achieve and surpass my writing goals as well as learn new things about the craft. Katherine has created a truly amazing environment were even I felt welcome. The food was great, the property was magnificent, and a bison sneezed on me.
Needless to say, I had an absolutely fantastic time and highly recommend this experience to anyone creatively inclined."
—Anastasia
"The Tap In Retreat super-charged my writing, creativity and contentment battery. All of the elements that Katherine carefully composed coalesced into a highly rewarding weekend of ease, inspiration and flow. The sweetness of this experience is still being felt in the continue community and confidence that emerged from our time together.
Anyone looking to reboot their creativity needs to go to this retreat."
—Robyn
Application for Fall 2024 Retreat Opens July 1, 2024
Mark your calendar: Sept 26, 4 pm - April 29, noonish