SPRING RETREAT
May 21-24, 2026
Consider the Lilies, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
Are you ready to rekindle your creativity? Join us in Whitchurch-Stouffville for a weekend away at the serene Consider the Lilies Bed and Breakfast. This beautiful property is the perfect place to rekindle your creativity with a small group of fellow writers. Consider the Lilies provides a peaceful place to write, a generous area to gather, and a connection to nature.
We're book coaches who love designing experiences for writers who need to reconnect to their writing and Consider the Lilies is the perfect place to do just that.
Stouffville is located in the York region, making it easily accessible from Southern and Northern Ontario travelers, as well as those coming from further afield.
During your stay, you will have ample opportunity to write on your own, participate in group discussions and activities to spark your creativity, and leave refreshed and renewed to move your project forward.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Consider the Lilies! Learn more about us here.
Where You Will Stay
Consider the Lilies Bed & Breakfast includes five bedrooms, four with ensuite baths. Group gatherings will take place in the main living room area. Breakfast is included. Lunch will be provided and dinner arrangements will be on your own or organized with the group.
Sample Itinerary
Thursday, May 21
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Check-in
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Welcome dinner
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Sharing & goal setting
Friday & Saturday, May 22-23
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Morning mindset
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Writing time
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Group activity/craft discussion
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Individual writing consultations
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Evening sharing
Sunday, May 24
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Writing time
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Sharing & goal setting
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Group activity
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Goodbyes
How to Register
Register for the writing retreat using the form below and review the Terms & Conditions
RETREAT FEE: (includes 13% HST)
$1675 individual occupancy
$1275 shared occupancy
Room Types & Occupancy
Only 2 Rooms left! (2-4 guests)
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Beech Room (single occupancy)
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The Beech room features a queen size bed with sitting area, and an ensuite bathroom.
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Birch Room: (single occupancy)
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The Beech room features a queen size bed with sitting area, an ensuite bathroom.
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Maple Room (single or double occupancy)
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The Maple room features a king size bed, a den, fireplace, ensuite bathroom and a lovely deck overlooking the woods. There is a cabinet bed that expands to a queen size bed.
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Pine Room (single or double occupancy)
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The Pine room features a king size bed with sitting area and ensuite bathroom. The king size bed can be configured as 2 twin beds, if required.
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Your retreat fee includes the following:
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Accommodation in an individual or shared room
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Breakfast & lunch, plus Welcome Dinner
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Group writing activities
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Individual book coaching sessions
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU REGISTER?
You will receive a welcome message with a link to our retreat questionnaire and a copy of the Terms and Conditions.
In April, we will send you a Welcome Package with the final schedule, location directions, and how to access a private Facebook group only open to current and former retreat participants. You will also be invited to a welcome session on Zoom, to be held the week before the retreat. This will be an opportunity to meet your fellow writers and ask questions.
Getting Here
