In hibernation is creation
Retreating into winter and regeneration after inspiration at the writing retreat
As the days got closer to the opening of our winter writing retreat, we worried there wouldn’t be snow. When we planned the event,
and I selected Huntsville, Ontario for its central location and certain winter scenery. But winter was late to arrive this year. We crossed our fingers and spoke affirmations hoping to attract the snow.And snow it did! Nearly 25 cm fell on the first two days of Rekindle Creativity, where we gathered with seven brave and committed women. The generous hearts of all opened the doors to friendship and community.
We send thanks now to all the contributors who shared their gifts and skills with us to make last week’s retreat a success:
To Caroline Topperman from Mountain Ash Press, who led a discussion about publishing paths
To Lisabeth Flanagan from Finnia Chocolate and Cacao for her chocolate tasting session
To Carol Laprairie for her “sure-I-can-do-that” approach to all things crafting (she supplied our Writer At Work doorhangers)
To Holly Milling Leblanc, who wrote our web copy
To Mia Jenson for her web design acumen
To the staff of Hidden Valley Resort who took good care of us
And I especially want to thank the participants who took the opportunity to escape with us. You said yes to your craft and to your goals. Liisa and I were so honoured to share time with you as you worked on your projects. Your presence meant we could do what we love to do: book coaching. Thank you.
Will there be another retreat? Perhaps! Liisa and I will be meeting again after a period of rest and renewal to discuss our plans. Let us know if you want to join us at a future event by sending an email to rekindlecreativity[at]gmail.com
And thank you, Dinah, for your spreadsheet expertise, organizational prowess, and kindness throughout the planning process!
Congratulations on such a successful retreat in a wonderful spot! To this Albertan-turned-British-Columbian who has only once driven through the Great Lakes region (mostly without stopping except to camp for a couple nights at the mystical-sounding Sleeping Giant on the shores of Lake Superior—and I heard my first LOON!!!), the word "Muskoka" has long been associated with eastern Canadian legend. Lake country 💕 I love that you're right there
I also love that you got snow right when you really wanted it. Magic 💫