Writing Retreat on San Juan Island

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

SEPTEMBER 2027

Join me, Christopher P. DeLorenzo, for a week-long writing retreat in the quiet town of Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island, Washington.

What You’ll Experience During Your Retreat:

  • You’ll begin every morning with a personalized breakfast (served right to your room)

  • Daily three-hour writing workshops

  • Plenty of free time during the afternoon to read, nap, work on your writing, or take some time to walk into town.

  • A short, easy walk to Friday Harbor offers wonderfully eclectic businesses and a great bookstore, shopping, and locally made ice cream

  • Optional afternoon group adventures to the local winery, Roche Harbor’s sculpture garden, and sightseeing trips to local beaches and lighthouses.

  • Deep, easeful community connection with shared meals and conversations

  • Intuitively designed workshops for reflection, growth, and creativity

This Is For You If:

  • You move fast in your everyday life and crave a slower, more intentional rhythm (think: mornings that begin with coffee and nowhere to rush off to)

  • You’re drawn to beauty, nature, and experiences that feel both grounding and expansive

  • You’re curious about personal growth and love weaving together practices like movement, ritual, creativity, and rest

  • You want to reconnect with joy; not the big, performative kind, but the quiet, playful kind that sneaks in when you finally exhale

  • You value meaningful connection and want to share space with other thoughtful, heart-led people

  • You’re excited by the idea of experiencing coffee at its origin by walking the land, tasting it fresh, and understanding its story

  • You’re open to learning, listening, and engaging with Brazilian culture and traditions in a respectful, immersive way

meet chris

Meg was introduced to yoga in her teens and has been exploring various yoga styles and teachers worldwide ever since. Her all-level yoga classes include calm instrumental music, dim lighting, and ample time to connect with your body. She incorporates elements of astrology, numerology, and the moon cycles to align every class with the forces of the universe.

She trained with Faith Hunter in 2013 and completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She believes the best way to connect with the present moment is through practice and strives to incorporate a mindful and positive attitude in all aspects of life.

THE DETAILS

LOCATION

San Juan is located off the coast of Washington state, only three hours from Seattle, but it feels like another world. Known for its abundant wildlife, protected waters, and fresh, locally produced food, this 55-square-mile island is a world of its own. Because it is part of the San Juan Islands archipelago, the weather here is milder than in Seattle and generally less rainy. I’ve visited several times now in order to find the best lodging, shopping, and eating locales, and I find it to be the perfect place for a writing retreat.

DATES

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Your own private room and bathroom (see the links and fees for these in the section below)

  • Breakfast every morning, delivered to your room

  • Four lunches, four dinners, and one sunset picnic at a local beach

  • Five three-hour writing workshops

  • Transportation on the island (and guidance for transportation to the island)

  • Guided day trips to the local winery, a sculpture garden, shopping, and an historic lighthouse

  • One-on-one feedback with me on a piece of your writing (up to 15 pages, submitted before the retreat)

  • A welcome bag with local gifts

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights/Transportation to Seattle or Anacortes

  • The fare for the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor

  • One lunch out and one (prix fixe) dinner out

  • Gratititues?

The charming facade of Tucker House Bed and Breakfast, our home base during the retreat.

One of the many comfy beds at Tucker House

Guest rooms and fees at the Tucker House Inn:

You can choose from one of the private bedrooms, and see the total retreat fees for each room (including sales tax and gratuity for the Tucker House staff)

Two of the rooms are in theSan Juan Suite(all rooms have their own bathroom).

The group will write in the spacious living room, so the common space and restrooms in the San Juan Suite will be shared during lunch and dinner hours.

The retreat has space for seven people.

The retreat includes day trips to explore the beauty of San Juan Island: enjoy the slideshow below of some of the sights we’ll see.