Schedule

1:30 Arrive and welcome. Enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks.

2:00 Writing inquiry: examining the stories of our lives

4:15 Wrap up and closing circle


The Hideout is located in scenic North Tryon, located just off the Trans-Canada Highway near Crapaud, about mid-way between Summerside and Charlottetown and ten minutes from the Confederation Bridge.

Questions? To secure your spot in the retreat, full payment is required at the time of registration. To register or for more information, contact Trevor at trevor@trevorcorkum.com.

 
Enjoy a meandering walk along Lord's Pond, including this soothing water view from the floating bridge.

Enjoy a meandering walk along Lord's Pond, including this soothing water view from the floating bridge.

 
Make it a full weekend and pamper yourself with a night or two at our private one-bedroom cottage, facing west to some of the most gorgeous sunsets on the Island.

Make it a full weekend and pamper yourself with a night or two at our private one-bedroom cottage, facing west to some of the most gorgeous sunsets on the Island.

Write From the Heart:
A writing workshop at The Hideout
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Saturday, May 24, 2020, 1:30-4:30 PM

The Hideout
North Tryon, PEI

 

$55 + HST

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Delve into the secrets of your heart

As we transition into the energetic days of late spring, give your heart the time and space to explore. Join us at The Hideout for Write From the Heart, a nourishing three-hour writing workshop. This workshop is focused on the gentle practise of writing inquiry—using guided writing practise to explore the joys, longings and wounds of our hearts. In supported practise, we’ll respond to prompts to write together through several major life themes: love, loss, and letting go. No prior writing experience necessary, and no need to share your writing with the group. Give yourself the gift of time at The Hideout, our bucolic countryside retreat.

The Hideout is an idyllic place to set your worries aside and sink more deeply into your craft. Surrounded by rich woodland forest, the protected Lord's Pond watershed, and the soothing sound of birdsong, the light-filled Hideout studio provides the ideal setting for a full day of writing. 

Arrive early for coffee, tea, and time outside. You'll have full access to sun-bathed common areas, with wide tables and cozy corners to hunker down in. Or write outside on the verandah in one of our Muskoka chairs overlooking the peaceful countryside. 

If you're new to writing, this will be a supportive and encouraging place to start. The workshop is open to writers of all genres, but may particularly appeal to writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and memoir/life writing. Prepare to respond to writing prompts and bring a sense of curiosity and loving kindness to the day. The focus of this workshop will be process—writing as a means of going deeper into our experience—rather than on crafting a finished piece.

Limited to 10 participants. The Hideout is a fully accessible space, with ramp access, extra-wide doors and a main floor washroom. 

Questions? To secure your spot in the retreat, full payment is required at the time of registration. To register or for more information, contact Trevor at trevor@trevorcorkum.com.

 

make it a full weekend

Travelling from out of province, or simply looking to pamper yourself and extend your retreat at The Hideout? We have two stylish accommodation options available onsite.

Check out our signature Cottage and our cozy Tryon Suite to make it a full weekend. Prices for accommodation start from $90/night plus HST. Check out the following retreat package options.

Hideout Cottage Deluxe Retreat weekend - $270 +HST (2 nights)/$155 + HST (1 night)

Price includes accommodation, the full price of the workshop, complimentary continental breakfast for each morning of your stay, unlimited access to the Hideout gardens and grounds, and a curated selection of treats in your cottage.

Hideout Tryon Suite Deluxe Retreat weekend - $225 + HST (2 nights)/$135 + HST (1 night)

Price includes accommodation, the full price of the workshop, complimentary continental breakfast for each morning of your stay, unlimited access to the Hideout gardens and grounds, and a curated selection of treats in your suite.

 

Looking for more?

Looking for detailed feedback about your writing? Whether you're staying onsite or simply enjoying an afternoon of retreat, book a private writing consultation with Trevor for a special discounted rate of $85 for a 50-minute session.