Still Spaces Available!!
(Honestly, they usually fill up faster? Am half expecting a flurry of registrations all in one go...)
BUT ANYWAY, YOU (YES YOU) ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE
EIGHTH annual Fic Writers' Retreat, first held in Canada in 2016, coming once again in 2025.
To Register, Click Here
When: August 7-10 2025
Where: Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Paris, Ontario, Canada
What is it? Four days spent with other fic writers, from Canada, the United States, and anywhere else we can convince people to come from! There will be a mix of workshops (Topics TBA and open to suggestions), prompts and challenges, and plenty of independent writing time for your own personal projects.
It’s also an opportunity to make connections with people who share your interests and passions, and where you can focus on your own goals and creativity.
Cost (in CANADIAN DOLLARS): $480.00
(approximately $350 US, €301 and ¥2,511.45, as of this posting)
Here’s what you get for it:
All meals (dinner Thursday to lunch Sunday)
Accommodation (Shared rooms but NOT shared beds - sorry)
Daily workshops and writing sessions (planned and delivered by participants - you too, if you want!)
A retreat in a beautiful riverside setting
WiFi included
Registration Process:
Click on the Registration Link, above.
Complete the form and submit it.
Select a payment option: a) e-transfer (Canadian residents only) or b) PayPal (link in registration form)
Make your deposit of $240 CAD (50% of total cost) to complete your registration
Second payment is due on July 10, 4 weeks before the retreat begins.
Space will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis. There are 22 spaces available, after which names will be placed on a waiting list (no payment will be required unless you are offered a spot).
Travel to the venue is not included. However, shared transport from Toronto (airport or other hubs) can often be arranged with other participants.
Several participants (and the organizer) live in the area, and we have always been able to arrange ride-shares from the Toronto Airport to the various venues. These connections will be arranged after registration.
Contact me with any questions! Or see the FAQ Page
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