The Contemplative Creative (Women's Writing Retreat)

The Contemplative Creative:
A Writing Retreat for Women

Check in begins at 3pm central. Program concludes by 11am on the last day.

Step away from noise, urgency, and expectation to a space where writing is treated as a sacred practice. Where process, not product, is the order of the day. This communal experienceis rooted in paying attention to your voice, your Higher Power, and your innate creativity.

This retreat is for women who:


Write or want to write (no publication or credentials needed)


Feel called to a more intentional creative life


Long to reconnect with their voice, imagination, and sense of calling


Seek community that is generous, thoughtful, and non-competitive


Writers of all skill—and confidence—levels are welcome.

The Heart of the Retreat
Rather than pushing for output, we cultivate practice. Rather than striving for perfection, we aim for authenticity. Writing emerges organically from silence, reflection, and shared wisdom.
Each day we’ll move through a gentle rhythm of:



Guided contemplative practices


Soulful writing invitations


Time for writing and rest


Sacred listening circles (sharing is optional, not required)


There is ample space for solitude, art activities, walking, prayer or meditation, and simply being.

What You Can Expect


Daily contemplative sessions to ground your body and spirit


Thoughtfully crafted writing prompts designed to open you up


Unhurried writing time without pressure to produce


Facilitated group conversations rooted in respect and confidentiality


A nurturing, beautiful setting that supports rest and attention


An atmosphere of welcome and trust, where every voice matters


This is workshop is not focused on critique. Instead, it centers on honoring your innate creativity and crafting the stories you are called to tell.

What You’ll Take Home
Participants often leave with:



Renewed clarity about their creative life


A deeper trust in their own voice


Writing that feels alive and honest


Practices for sustaining a contemplative creative rhythm at home


A sense of belonging and encouragement that endures


Many describe the retreat as both creatively catalytic and spiritually grounding.
A Note on Pace and Care
This retreat honors human limits. Rest is not an afterthought; it is part of the work. Silence is welcomed. Emotional and spiritual tenderness are treated with care.
You are free to participate fully and step back when needed.
Join Us
If you feel a quiet yes rising as you read, trust that response.
The Contemplative Creative is an invitation to write from the depths — and to remember that your creativity and spirituality are not separate from the rest of your life.
















Retreat Leaders
Amy Lyles Wilson & Kasey Hitt will lead this retreat. Amy Lyles is a retreat leader, former board member, current volunteer and committee member at St. Mary’s Sewanee. She is writer, story coach, spiritual director, and community-based teacher. Kasey is a spiritual director, teacher, retreat leader, and co-founder of Wisdom Tree Collective.