Book Top Writing Retreats in USA & Canada
Top USA & Canada Writing Retreats
Understory: Exploring Body, Word, and Landscape
Deryk's Staff Pick
August 21 - 23, 2026
Cheryl says, "Came to Ratna Ling for my birthday to do a retreat with my mom and cousin. It was absolutely wonderful. Accommodations and food exceeding my expectations and the programming was just when I was hoping for…." See more
$950
/ 3 days
4.95
Write Now. A Summer Retreat for Writers
August 14 - 21, 2026
Crystal says, "It was my first time experience to visit and stay at The Dharmakaya Center. Also my first Buddhist retreat and intro to Buddhism. I have read up on Buddhism throughout my life, tidbits here and there." See more
From $950
/ 8 days
5.00
Private Retreat
Top Rated
Flexible Dates
Anonymous says, "Lovely group. The facilitators were transitioning, so it was a little disorganized, but the subject matter was delivered thoughtfully and clearly." See more
From $100
4.88
Hybrid: Dare To Write
Last Chance
August 7 - 9, 2026
Saima says, "Pairing the illuminations from the St. John's Bible with S.Joan Chittister's book, The Illuminated Life was genius. Sr. Lucy has such a wonderful grasp of the art and the words that she made it all come alive." See more
From $100
/ 3 days
4.86
Divine Discoveries: Creative Writing for Transcendence and Flow
November 20 - 22, 2026
From $775
/ 3 days
4-Day Silent Retreat
Aug 27 - 30, 2026
Rhett says, "Yin-ish Yoga was the most perfect way to start my day after spending 20 hours on the road in two days! Dara is so gifted at teaching this class!" See more
From $450
/ 4 days
5.00
✨💫Align your Light and Follow Your Bliss with Astrology and Yoga in beautiful Mt. Shasta, CA: A 4-Day immersive retreat!
August 6 - 9, 2026
From $777
/ 4 days
Summer Soul Camp: A Holotropic Breathwork Retreat
August 9 - 13, 2026
Anonymous says, "My retreat experience at Menla was wonderful. The teacher was knowledgeable, loving, deeply committed to the path, well-spoken, prepared, and generous with course materials and the overall transmission." See more
From $904
/ 5 days
4.81
Hermitage Retreats
Flexible Dates
Mieke says, "have been coming to this magical place since 1980 and it never fails to give me what I need at the time. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful community right in our backyard." See more
$200
4.86
