There is so much to write about our mothers.
An intimate gathering dedicated to untangling the motherline: lineage, distance, love, and complicated inheritance. Step away to write in community in the tranquil woods of northeast Pennsylvania.
Intimate cohort capped at 12 participants
Dedicated daily craft discussions, quiet writing hours, and
one-to-one time with instructorsSecluded rural setting with hiking trails
Optional yoga
Full residency lodging and farm-to-table dining included
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The Experience
There is so much to write about our mothers.
The Core Motherline
Generative Writing
Daily structured prompts and guided sessions to help you unearth buried memories, untangle family lineage, and unlock some narrative truths without self-censorship.
Craft Instruction
Supportive discussion/instruction in voice, form, and navigating the ethics of writing personal family histories.
Individual Writing Time
Unhurried afternoons dedicated to your manuscript in quiet corners or sunlit nooks with zero obligations or digital interruptions.
Small Community
A thoughtful circle of women gathering for resonant, judgment-free literary camaraderie and communal farm-to-table meals.
BOYDS MILLS · THE RETREAT SANCTUARY
A Space to Breathe
Sunlit timber studios, historic stone grounds and a wooded setting that inspires creativity.
KindWrite Studio
A literary retreat focusing on our maternal narratives and the stories that shape us.
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