Wild & Free on the Coast: The Writer’s Expansion Retreat A Women’s Writing & Healing Experience — Big Sur – 25

Wild & Free on the Coast: The Writer’s Expansion Retreat
A Women’s Writing & Healing Experience — Big Sur May 21 – 25, 2026
Overview:
Where the ocean meets the cliffs, words meet the soul. This 5-day women’s retreat is a sacred sanctuary for those who are ready to reclaim their voice, expand their creative vision, and write from truth. Nestled along California’s rugged central coast, you’ll be guided through writing sessions, healing practices, and sisterhood circles designed to help you release fear, nurture creativity, and trust your own story again.
Whether you’re working on a memoir, journaling your healing, or simply craving a deeper connection to your inner voice, Wild & Free on the Coast offers the time, space, and support to let your words breathe.

What to Expect



Morning yoga and meditation overlooking the Pacific


Guided writing workshops blending creative technique and emotional depth


Reflection circles in The Stone Ring focused on storytelling as healing


Sound-bath or art-therapy sessions to unlock creativity


Optional nature walks, wine tastings, or photography excursions for inspiration


Spacious afternoons for writing, rest, and coastal stillness


Closing ceremony: The Reading of Light — an intimate gathering where women share a passage written during retreat



Includes



4 nights of boutique coastal accommodations


Daily breakfast plus two additional shared meals (lunch or dinner)


Daily yoga or movement classes led by certified facilitators


Writing and creativity workshops facilitated by Clauthia Rai Fields and guest mentors


Two personal reflection sessions: one pre-retreat Zoom with a licensed therapist and one in-retreat reflection with Clauthia Rai (non-therapist, creative coach session)


All retreat materials, journals, and RaiStone signature keepsakes


Optional curated excursions in Big Sur and Carmel for inspiration (add-on pricing)


Access to property amenities (pool, gardens, lounges, and creative nooks)


Pre-retreat preparation guide + post-retreat integration support



Not Included



Airfare and ground transportation to/from Monterey or San José airport


Airport transfers (available as an add-on)


Travel insurance (recommended)


Additional excursions, spa treatments, or private coaching


Personal shopping and gratuities



Investment
$3,850 per person Deposit: $2,000 non-refundable Final payment due 60 days prior to retreat start.

Sample Daily Rhythm
7:30 AM  – Yoga & morning meditation
9:00 AM  – Breakfast & journaling circle
10:30 AM  – Guided writing workshop or story lab
12:30 PM – Lunch & quiet writing time
3:30 PM – Optional excursion, editing session, or creative coaching
6:30 PM  – Dinner & group circle
8:00 PM – Fireside reading or sound bath for creative release

Optional Excursions (à la carte)



Bixby Bridge Photography Walk — inspiration hike with journaling prompts


Redwood Forest Meditation Trail — quiet walk for grounding and renewal


Coastal Art Therapy Session — painting & poetry in the open air


Carmel Wine Tasting & Gallery Tour — creative connection and community


Sound Bath in the Redwoods — a deep reset for writers and dreamers



Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for women who feel the pull to write — not just to publish, but to understand. For the memoirist seeking clarity, the poet craving silence, the creative ready to trust her voice again. No prior writing experience is required — only an open heart and the desire to tell your truth.

The Experience
At Wild & Free on the Coast, writing becomes both mirror and medicine. You’ll walk away not only with pages on paper, but with a renewed sense of freedom in your voice and in your life.This is where women come to breathe, to write, and to remember that their stories still matter.