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Writing Yoga® Day Retreats

for Schools, Libraries and Professional Organizations 

Writing Yoga® Day Retreats combine mindfulness, creative writing, gentle movement, and local history in inspiring settings to help educators, writers, and organizations spark creativity, build stronger communities, and develop confident leadership. Every retreat is customized to your group's goals and includes journals, creative resources, and practical techniques participants can use throughout the year. 

Contact us to create a retreat tailored to your school, district, library, or organization.

Why Retreat? 

Creative work and community leadership require energy and focus. Educators, writers, administrators, librarians, and community leaders often find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of work and everyday life. A Writing Yoga® retreat offers the opportunity to reconnect with your purpose and return to your projects with renewed creativity, clarity, and inspiration.

A Writing Yoga® retreat provides the space and tools to reflect and reset. Through simple mindfulness practices, creative writing sessions, and gentle movement, your team will gain practical tools to:

• FEEL CALM: Reduce stress and improve focus. 

• BE MORE CREATIVE: Explore local history, literature, and the natural world through immersive experiences.

• WORK WITH COMPASSION: Strengthen collaboration and communication.

•  RETURN INSPIRED: Feel refreshed, confident, and ready to thrive! 

What Your Team Will Experience

Every retreat is customized to meet your organization's unique goals and may include:

• Tools for Calm and Focused Work: Gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices that help participants reduce stress and improve focus.
• Creative Exploration and Reflection: Guided journaling and writing activities encourage reflection, curiosity, and renewed creativity. 
• History, Literature & Nature: Retreats held at Cedarmere and the Walt Whitman Birthplace immerse participants in places where history, literature, art, and nature come together to inspire fresh ideas for teaching, writing, and leadership. 
• Collaborative Conversations: Facilitated discussions encourage participants to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore solutions that support their work and communities. 
• Lasting Benefits: The impact of a retreat extends far beyond one day.

When we feel supported, the positive impact extends to our families, colleagues, patrons, students, and communities.  

What Past Participants Say

• "It was a lovely day that was stress-free and informative."
— School Administrator
• "This was the best retreat our school ever had...and I've booked them all!"
— Elementary Principal & Retreat Coordinator
• "Participating in yoga was refreshing, and learning about Cedarmere was fascinating."
— High School Principal
• "I hadn't made time to write for myself in years. The setting made it easy to reflect and reconnect."
— Building Administrator
• "I thoroughly enjoyed this program and look forward to attending more in the future!"  — Poet and College Professor 

Perfect For 

• School districts
• Public and private schools
• Library systems
• Administrative leadership teams
• Faculty wellness days
• Writing retreats
• Superintendent conference days
• Professional development programs
• Parent and community collaborative events 
• Organizations that work with parents and educators 

Let's create a retreat designed just for your group. 

Click here to complete our short inquiry form to design a retreat tailored to your school, district, library, writer's group, or organization.