author opportunity: PEI anyone?

The following message is from author Trevor Corkum.

Dear writing colleagues,  

This summer, I will be collaborating with Joshua Lewis on an intimate, boutique PEI writing retreat, to be held in the seaside village of Victoria-by-the-Sea on the south shore of Prince Edward Island, very close to where we run The Hideout. If you know of writers who might care to join us on the Island over the summer for some writing and/or yoga time, we'd love it if you'd share the details below or send 'em in our direction. 

Write by the Sea is a five-day writing retreat which will be held June 23-28. Workshops in the morning, with afternoons free for solo writing, beach and outdoor play time, or optional cultural and culinary activities. Final cabaret and reading at The Hideout. We're offering one scholarship (covering retreat programming) for a writer from PEI or the Maritime provinces. More information on the website, with teaser below. Pre-release rates of $675 per person available until March 15. Special incentives for groups of three or more. 

Yoga by the Sea is a five-day yoga retreat which will be held August 25-30. 

We'll be running a number of promotions over the winter. Keep up to date at One Life's Facebook page or at Yoga with Joshua. Or maybe you'd like to join us...I can promise you some relaxed down home Maritime vibes and the best lobster rolls on the East Coast ;) 

Please be in touch with any questions and thank you for helping us to spread the word, particularly about the scholarship opportunity.

All best,

Trevor

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One Life Writing

Retreats | Workshops | Consultations 

www.onelifewriting.com

Join us on PEI this summer!

Write by the Sea (June 23-28)

Yoga by the Sea (August 25-30)

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MAKE SPACE FOR YOUR WRITING.

Welcome yourself into the first days of summer with this idyllic five-day writing retreat on PEI's gorgeous South Shore. Designed for both new and experienced writers, Write by the Sea combines writing workshops, dedicated solo writing time, special events designed to showcase the Island's spectacular arts and culinary scenes, and plenty of time to relax and unwind.

Join author Trevor Corkum and yoga teacher Joshua Lewis to make time for your writing and deepen your commitment to creativity. Each morning, we'll gather for daily writing workshops in the gorgeously refurbished Victoria School House. After a light lunch, afternoons will allow for both solo writing time and optional cultural activities, such as kayaking, food tastings, and cycling—or let yourself take advantage of the week to explore the Island on your own. Evenings feature a combination of group dinners and free time for further writing or exploration. We'll cap it off with a Thursday night cabaret and an optional chance to read your work to the group.

This intimate retreat is set in vibrant, eclectic Victoria-by-the-Sea, a small fishing village turned flourishing artist colony. Victoria's sumptuous restaurants and pubs stand side by side with an array of artisan shops. Visit potters, painters, glass makers, and candle makers. Tempt yourself with handcrafted Island chocolates. See a show or enjoy a concert at the renowned Victoria Playhouse. Or end the evening with a glass of wine overlooking the ocean. Victoria is a compact village nestled on the coast, with its own small beach and coastal walking trails. Our retreat hotel, The Orient, is a historic Victoria landmark, offering rustic charm and a cozy home base for travellers since 1900.

Writing practice will be guided by Trevor, an award-winning author and creative writing instructor. Whether you are curious about writing, love to journal, have been working on a secret memoir, or have a specific fiction, nonfiction, or other project in mind, this retreat will give you ample space to commit time, energy and focus to your practice. Guided activities will include responding to prompts, discussions on craft and technique, mindfulness sessions, and yoga for writers. No prior writing experience is necessary, and there will be no expectation that you share your work if you prefer to simply indulge in some quiet writing time.

Optional mindfulness activities and yoga workshops will be led by Joshua Lewis in his signature all-levels accessible and inclusive style. Long-time practitioners, as well as those with little or no experience, will find Joshua's embodied and inspired teaching methodology to be approachable and profoundly impactful – calming and soothing for the body, mind and the heart.

An essential element supporting these personal adventures is the shared experience of connecting with your deepest creative self while in the community of others doing the same. Everything about the retreat experience is intentionally designed to drop you into a deep creative state, while also allowing maximum flexibility for you to explore and curate your Island experience as you wish.