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Reef Writers Studio
This 4-night writers' studio is all-inclusive and packed with writing time. A curated mix of workshop, freewrite, celebration, and information awaits you at the ocean's edge. Women writers of all interests and stages are welcome at this work-as-play retreat into the senses and onto the page.
Led by a love of words
Your heart led you here, and I am glad. I've wanted to create this gathering for a long time. As the fifth year of Mother Ocean Retreats comes into view, this facet of the dream emerges.
I'm a poet in the way I see the world. I'm a teacher in the way I see people. I'm a firekeeper in the way I see my role of holding space, keeping the circle stoked, sharing warmth and light. I'd love to hold this space for you as you open to your creations, to your way of knowing, to your skill, to your gifts.
I do have a writing degree. I have published poems and articles, and I have won awards. I have taught at every level from kindergarten to adult, including published writers. I am known to friends and family as the Grammar Police. And I am nowhere near accomplishing all of my writing goals.
It should be important to you that a person who leads a writing retreat has perspective and experience that can be useful to you. But you do not have to be published or looking to publish to attend this retreat. Alternatively, you can be a best-selling author and still gain from your time here. We learn from each other if we are willing, and the opportunity to surprise ourselves dawns daily.
To enjoy this experience, you should be open to feedback, be able to self-direct and self-motivate, have an interest in new experiences, have a project to work on, and maybe not mind sand between your toes.
March 18-22, 2026
The inaugural Reef Writers Studio will be held Spring 2026. Our small group gathering commences Wednesday evening and closes Sunday morning. Applications are open and spots are limited to 9 women. There are private and shared room options available. All meals and activities are included.
Our special place is waiting to welcome you
You'll stay in a classic, Old Florida, beachfront home with great energy and spectacular views. Open, versatile gathering spaces and lovely bedrooms help you to feel comfortably held, whether connecting with others or enjoying some solitude. Choose from private rooms with an ocean view and king bed or bring a friend and share the double-twin rooms. There are two floors, two kitchens, eight bedrooms, and four bathrooms. Lounge on the sun deck or covered deck, enjoy the breeze and a book on the gazebo, or stroll the wide, peaceful beach and commune with Mother Ocean. Time for your method of creativity is built into the retreat.
Our schedule gives time for creative interplay, communication with other writers, the ocean, and the muse.
Lodging & Meals
Your all-inclusive package begins with five days and four nights in a well-appointed room, either private or shared, with ocean view or island view, and all meals, drinks, and snacks from arrival time to departure time. Meals are tasty, whole, fresh foods. Our retreats are alcohol free.
Individual Writing Time
Each day includes multi-hour blocks of time to dig into your project with uninterrupted focus or personal time to walk the beach, nap, read, whatever your muse requires. You'll also be provided with prompts during this time should you need alternate content to work on.
Workshops & Group Time
We will meet daily as a group, whether to generate ideas, discuss our work and the writing process, hear from experts, and celebrate each other. A balance of work and reflection, solitude and togetherness is all curated for your enjoyment and growth as a writer and a human.
Select your retreat package
Once your application is accepted, you'll receive a registration link to choose the occupancy type and room view you prefer, note your dietary preferences, and review other retreat details before accepting the offer to attend the retreat. The third step is paying for your retreat. There are refundable, transferrable, and pay-over-time options. See our full payment policy here.
Ocean View King Room
$998
single occupancy
Island View Queen Room
$798
single occupancy
King or Twin Room
$598/person
double occupancy*
*A limited number of double occupancy rooms are available and can be configured with one king bed or two twin beds. Double occupancy rooms are only available to guests travelling together or planning to room together. Both guests must apply and be approved to secure a reservation at the double occupancy rate. Double occupancy room may not have an ocean view. The retreat house is oceanfront, so all rooms have easy access to the beach.
