Divine Discoveries: Creative Writing for Transcendence and Flow
Retreat Highlights
- Blend yoga, meditation, and pranayama to enhance focus and unblock creative obstacles
- Enjoy dedicated writing time with gentle guidance, inspiring prompts, and supportive feedback
- Connect with a welcoming community of fellow writers in a safe and encouraging environment
- Learn practical strategies to sustain your creative practice amidst the demands of daily life
- Access an optional one-on-one consultation to uniquely support your developing writing project
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Details of this retreat
Participants will be supported through a thoughtful blend of practice, reflection, and shared exploration, including:
Fellowship with other writers in a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment
Dedicated time to write, with gentle guidance and supportive feedback
Peaceful introspection and enhanced self-awareness
Illuminating and inspirational writing prompts
Direct instruction on using pranayama and asana to hone concentration, enhance creative flow, and gently unblock obstacles
Deep discussion on sustaining creativity amid the pace and demands of daily life
Opportunities for sharing, witnessing, and celebration
Relaxation and joy in the art and craft of writing
A deepened connection to spirit, and to writing as a source of healing and joy
Optional one-on-one consultation to support a developing project
Blessings woven throughout the experience
This workshop is a sanctuary for creative renewal. Whether you are nurturing an existing project or simply longing to listen more deeply to your inner voice, this offering invites you to slow down, open the channel of inspiration, and rediscover writing as a living, sustaining practice. Participants leave with renewed clarity, practical tools, and a deeper trust in the flow that carries both creativity and life.
Testimonials
Kiesa Kay's brilliance, compassion and depth- especially in her writing- offers unique insights into the souls of the people she molds into life with her pen. She explores our nuances and touches the core of what it is to be human." -- Terra Currie Feather, founder of Transformational Stages, Carrollton, GA
Kiesa Kay carries the unique gift of being able to teach and practice yogic expression with her body and with her mind through both her own writing and in teaching others to write their best." -- Ruth Pittard, the Love Lady, inspiration for the Ruth Pittard Love in Action scholarship, Black Mountain, NC
"Kiesa is a gifted writer and all around creative person who generously shares her talents with others offering encouragement, support, and inspiration. "-- Sherry Lovett, storyteller and teacher, Asheville, NC
Kiesa has always been willing to dig as deeply as she can, unafraid of how others characterize her journey. There are few people I know as qualified as Kiesa to follow where the large questions lead, and her command of, and willingness to play with, language is brave and illuminating." -- Michael A. Robinson, poet and essayist, Minneapolis, MN
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Getting Here
Directions
Accommodation
Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory
The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)
Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.
Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.
Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk
Private Dormitory
LGH: Full Bed
LGH: 2 Twin beds
LGH: Queen Bed
Tent-Site
Venue & Amenities
Meals
Menu Types
What's Included
- Accomodations
- Meals
- Meditation Sessions
- Yoga Classes
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Airfare