Only one writing retreat offered in 2019

Interested in a week-long Writing Retreat on a tranquil island on the west coast with the option of personal coaching by a professional published author?

Here is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, deepen your passion, learn a few new tricks, and practice your craft – plus enjoy good company, amazing food, all in a spectacular setting.

Mark Buchanan will lead a “working retreat” for a small group of writers from May 26 – 31, 2019 at Barnabas Retreat Center on Keats Island, BC www.barnabasfm.org Mark is the author of 8 published, award-winning books, including the bestseller The Rest of God, has 3 more books on the way, and has published over 100 magazine articles. www.markbuchanan.net

The retreat begins Sunday May 26, with an afternoon boat ride from Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver to Keats Island, and ends Friday May 31 with lunch and boat ride back to Horseshoe Bay. All other travel arrangements are the responsibility of each couple or individual.

Our time together includes:

4 nights in lovely hotel style retreat center, with ocean & mountain views, eagles, orcas, and west coast beauty to inspire your creativity
All meals and snacks, fresh from the farm & garden, home made, nutritious and delicious.
Chartered water taxi to & from Keats Island (from Horseshoe Bay)
The option of bringing your spouse (see below; sorry, no children or infants)
One hour each day of group instruction from Mark
Several hours each day to write
Option of two 45-minute private coaching sessions with Mark
Several hours each day to rest, relax and enjoy your surroundings
Opportunities each evening to gather together to read and discuss your writing

This event is limited to a maximum of 12 writers at any skill level, so please register quickly.

Costs:

$1850 – Per person, Single Occupancy plus 2 coaching sessions
$1650 – Per person, Double Occupancy plus 2 coaching sessions
$1600 – Per person, Single Occupancy, no coaching
$1400 – Per person, Double Occupancy, no coaching

To register with a $300.00 non-refundable deposit or for more information, please contact Cheryl at cheryl.buchanan63@gmail.com

What people are saying about Mark Buchanan’s retreats:

“I came with high expectations and it exceeded all of them.  It was productive, instructive and relationally rich.  I just didn’t leave a better writer, I left a better person and follower of Jesus.  Thank you, Mark and Cheryl!”  BA-M, Calgary

“What a great retreat.  The food and fellowship with one another were tremendous.  The spiritual component of praise and prayer and quite reflection was truly life-giving.  The tips and tricks from the trade of writing that Mark provided were thoughtful, instructive, and helpful.  The space provided to reflect and write, the ease with which we were encouraged to share our work, made for a fun-loving and dynamic atmosphere and experience.  This is a first rate retreat.  Mark and Cheryl led us with tremendous skill and insight, and I know for sure, I am a better, more aware writer, than when I arrived.  Well done Mark and Cheryl and God’s blessings to you as you continue to provide your gifts to those who love to read and write!” IH, California

“I came with a dream, I left with a plan. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a meaningful and transformative professional development experience. My vague ideas were transformed into a clear vision through an ideal blend of the practical, the inspirational and the supernatural. Times of instruction, reflection, devotion, relaxation and discussion combined in a luxurious setting to fuel the creative process and nourish the writer’s spirit. Mark is abundantly generous of himself and his gifts in encouraging other writers, and you will be blessed by ample portions of his technical know-how, his creative genius, and his pastor’s heart.” KS, Victoria