There is a quiet longing many of us carry — for uninterrupted time, for meaningful connection, for creative spaces that honor depth rather than productivity.

The Nature of Creative Wilderness Retreat is a five-day gathering held on the rugged edge of the Pacific Ocean in Tofino, British Columbia. It is a hybrid between a retreat and a creative residency, offering both the nourishment of being held in intimate community and the rare gift of spacious time with your creative voice, your inner rhythm, and your relationship to the work that moves through you.

This retreat is not about output.

It is about creative renewal shaped by land, time, and shared ritual and it is for those who feel the quiet pull toward something deeper.

I do hope you’ll join me.

Dates

Sunday, November 8 – Friday, November 13, 2026

The approximate start time on Sunday, November 8th is 4:00pm PST. The approximate closing time on Friday, November 13th is 11:00am PST.

The Setting

Middle Beach Lodge · Tofino, BC

Ancient forest. Open ocean. Weather that asks you to slow down.

Tofino (and Middle Beach Lodge within it) is wonderfully remote, and arriving here is part of the ritual. The journey asks you to slow down and arrive fully. You’ll have ample time for travel on either side of the retreat, and detailed travel guidance will be provided after registration. . . but to help you wrap your heart around this experience, know that Tofino is:

• A 6-ish hour drive from Vancouver, BC (including ferry);

• A 4.5 hour from Victoria, BC; or

• A 50-minute flight from Vancouver’s YVR South Terminal (small aircraft)

What This Retreat Is (and Is Not)

This gathering is designed for those who crave depth over spectacle. This retreat is for you if you are:

• A writer, artist, or creative working in any medium

• A seeker in a season of transition or reorientation

• A person longing for creative renewal rather than creative pressure

• Drawn to nature, ritual, and quiet forms of connection

No specific output or experience level is required — only a willingness to listen, receive, and play.

This is: Spacious. Gentle. Intimate. Unhurried. Deeply respectful of individual creative rhythms

This is not: A productivity bootcamp. A heavily scheduled program. A performative or competitive creative space

Your work — whatever form it takes — is welcome here.

What to Expect

• An intimate group - A small circle of 7–9 creatives and seekers, allowing for genuine connection and spaciousness.

• Morning fire-starter touchpoints - Gentle creative guidance each morning to spark energy, set intentions, and open the day.

• Ample solo time - Uninterrupted hours for focused creative work, reflection, walking, or rest.

• Evening craft talks & readings - Shared inspiration, insight, and connection as the day gently closes.

• Opening & closing rituals - Intentional moments to mark our arrival, deepen creative flow, and honor our time together.

• A landscape that does the holding - Forest, ocean, weather, and wildness as collaborators in the creative process.

Pricing

$800 USD Retreat Fee

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$950 - $1,550 USD Accommodation Fee (depending on room type booked directly with the lodge)

Total: $1,750 - 2,350 USD

To note:

• Pricing is inclusive of programming, accommodation, and breakfasts. Pricing is not inclusive of travel to and from our retreat location, lunches, dinners, and beverages.

• Your $800 USD Retreat Fee acts as your deposit for the event. Your Retreat Fee is 50% refundable up until July 8, 2026. It is 100% non-refundable after that date.

• Upon booking, you will receive an email from Steph offering more details about when and how to book your accommodation, including confirming your desired room type.

Due to the intimate nature of the gathering, space is EXTREMELY limited. Your prompt booking is oh-so-appreciated.

You are being invited to return to the wild intelligence of your creative life. I do hope I get to see you at the shoreline.

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