“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
There are fires within each of us. What are yours?
Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of Cortes Island, join facilitator Jenn Forgie for this immersive retreat designed around her unique creative journaling practice, where writing opens conversations with ourselves and with one another.
Through original writing prompts, narrative exploration, interactive play, and shared experiences, we’ll discover what calls for our attention and what it means to become the tender of our own fires, by choice and by design.
Come explore in a community of women who are ready to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the richness of their inner worlds with curiosity and a sense of creative wonder.
Leave with a stronger connection to your own fires, to one another, and to a creative journaling practice that continues long after our time together.
*No previous journaling or writing experience is required for our journey together.*
What You’ll Experience
- Exploration and self-expression through Jenn’s original creative journaling practice
- Partner and small-group exercises and play that deepen the writing and the conversations
- A safe, confidential, and supportive community of women
- Quiet time in nature for personal reflection and integration
- Gather ceremony around a closing outdoor fire (weather and fire restrictions permitting)
What You’ll Learn
- Discover creative journaling as a relational practice that deepens self-connection, creative insight, and direction.
- Recognize your own fires, and begin making intentional choices about how you tend them.
- Deepen self-trust through curiosity, creative expression, and reflection.
- Experience a deeply personal journey while discovering the extraordinary strength and support of community
Who This Program is For
- Women who are curious about exploring the fires within themselves in the company of other women.
- Women who are curious about exploring the fires within themselves in the company of other women.
- Women interested in a creative and nurturing approach to journal writing
- Women longing to deepen their relationship with themselves through creative exploration, compassion, and play.
- Women who value both personal exploration and the shared wisdom and insights that emerges in community.
Testimonials
“Journal writing with Jenn has been a journey of self discovery and huge awareness of 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 journaling 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 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.
