Tending The Fire Within: A Creative Journaling Journey

“I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. I want to know if you will stand in the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back…” – Oriah Mountain Dreamer, “The Invitation”

Tending the Fire Within is a five-day creative journaling workshop designed to deepen self-connection and ignite new inspiration. Set amid the breathtaking beauty of Cortes Island, BC, this immersive experience weaves slow-writing, whole-body practices, and supportive dialogue to fuel confidence, creativity, and authentic expression.

Through thought-provoking prompts and playful exploration, you’ll cultivate self-trust, tap into intuition, and embrace your voice with curiosity and compassion. Whether you’re new to journaling or a seasoned writer, this retreat offers a nurturing and deeply inspiring space to reignite your inner ‘fire(s)’ and explore new pathways for reconnecting with yourself and your life.

Come tend the fire within—together—and leave feeling inspired, connected, and alive.

Program Highlights

• Explore ‘fire’ as a metaphor for vitality and connection to self and others.
• Discover expressive journaling as a path to your authentic, creative self.
• Learn journaling techniques to support your mental, physical and emotional well-being.
• Build a lasting, meaningful writing practice.
• Engage in supportive community dialogue.
• Learn the science-backed benefits of journaling.

Expected Activities

• Establishing a shared safe space and group values
• Guided journaling with themed prompts (with background music)
• Explore drawing/sketching play in response to prompts
• Small and full-group discussions
• Guided heart-coherence breathing
• Integrating nature with our journaling
• Embodied movement exercises
• Closing night outdoor fire gathering (weather permitting)

Testimonials

“Journal writing with Jenn has been a journey of self discovery and huge awareness to who I am. Her thoughtful and deeply creative prompts open the doors to your soul and you engage in easeful conversation with yourself in many forms, igniting our imagination. Jenn takes all of her artistic learnings and delivers this experience with so much grace to help us write and connect inward to our authentic voice. And that we do.” – Past participant

“Your journalling sessions for me opened up an awareness that writing words on a page feels like I am listening to myself. I am a pretty serious numbers person and I discovered through my writings how often times I am ignoring the fun, so this practice has helped me see that I need to cultivate more joy and magic.” – Past participant

“Journaling with the prompts and creativity Jenn brings has been so powerful! I’m learning and observing myself and I feel like I’m moving more and more into connecting with myself.” – Past participant

“Jenn’s journaling groups are empowering and enriching. She is well versed and experienced in the journey to Self and in sharing that process with others. Jenn has a calming, supportive, encouraging, and grateful presence. One feels completely safe.” – Past participant

Daily Schedule

A detailed schedule will be emailed to you about 30 days prior to your program. Click here to view a sample program schedule.