
SPRING WEEKEND RETREAT
May 23-25, 2025
The Lodge at Pine Cove, French River
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Are you ready to rekindle your creativity? Join us in French River for a weekend away. This beautiful and peaceful area is the perfect place to rekindle your creativity with a small group of fellow writers. Whether you want a solitary place to write, a connection to nature, or a community of writers, our weekend getaway on the French River has something to offer you.
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Imagine a weekend of writing overlooking crystal clear water under towering trees, enjoying delicious food, and great company. We're book coaches who love designing experiences for writers who need to reconnect to their writing.
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French River is located in Northeastern Ontario and travels for 111 km from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay. This heritage waterway boasts excellent fishing, canoeing, and camping. It has been a travel route for Indigenous Peoples, early settlers, and fur traders. ​​​Want to know more about the history of area? Read more in this story by travel writer Andrew Hind: Discover the French River: History, Attractions, and Outdoor Adventures in Ontario.​
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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.
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We are looking forward to welcoming you on the French River! Learn more about us here.
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Where You Will Stay
The Lodge at Pine Cove boasts cottages overlooking the French River. Each rustic two-bedroom cottage has bedrooms with private bathrooms.. Group gatherings will take place in the main cottage. Breakfast (delivered to your cottage), lunch, and dinner are included in your booking.
Sample Itinerary
Friday, May 23
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Check-in
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Welcome dinner
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Sharing & goal setting​
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Saturday, May 24
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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
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Sunday, May 25
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Writing time
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Sharing & goal setting
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Group activity
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Goodbyes​​​
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How to Register
Register for the writing retreat using the form below.
Please review the Terms & Conditions
RETREAT FEE: $1425 (includes 13% HST & 10% resort fee)
Your retreat fee includes the following:
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1 private bed/bath in a shared cottage​
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all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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group writing activities
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individual book coaching sessions
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU REGISTER?
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You will receive a welcome message with a link to our retreat questionnaire and a copy of the Terms and Conditions.
In early May, 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.
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Getting Here
1013 Hwy 528A,
Noelville, ON P0M 2N0
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Tel: 1 705.898.2500
