The 4-Day Reset:
A Retreat for Writing, Meditation, Rest, & Play
Unplug. Unwind. Come as you are. Rest. Write. Pajamas welcome.
No deadlines. No pressure.
Just play, presence, and the page.
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Step away for a few days and drop into a space where creativity, stillness, good food, and community meet. This retreat combines focused writing sessions, time to unwind, and restorative meditation, at a historic summer camp in Maine.
Over four days, you'll be offered generative writing workshops, time to work on your own writing and receive feedback if you like, meditation, rest, and full use of water, kayaks, canoes, and sauna.
When: Saturday, August 9 at 3:00 pm - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Where: Otyokwa Maine
The Details
This is your invitation to return—
to nature, your breath, and your story.
Who Is it For?
Anyone craving a creative reset—people interested in slowing down and spending time, together and alone, in nature and having some fun in Maine this summer. Writers and meditators of all levels are warmly welcome. Whether you’re working on a specific project, want to tiptoe into writing for the first time, love journaling, or simply want to be more creative, you will have the option to generate new writing and devote time to your work. All meditation sessions are beginner-friendly, designed to meet you just where you are.
What's Included?
lodging
for 3 nights, 4 days in cozy shared bunkhouse, private, and semi-private cabin options
guided meditation
optional morning and evening guided meditation sessions
meals and snacks
fresh, local, nourishing vegetarian meals, daily sweets and baked goods, and endless supplies of tea and coffee
time to explore
time for swimming, exploring, sauna, rest, and connection
writing sessions
guided writing sessions and open writing time
manuscript review
optional manuscript review
care packages
creativity care packages with pens, a notebook, and more!
Location
This retreat will take place at Otyokwa, a private lakeside property in Mid Coast Maine, with forty acres of forest, trails, and meadow; half a mile of private shoreline for swimming and paddling, and a lakeside sauna.
Housing Options
Lodging choices include private and shared options to make this retreat as financially accessible as possible. Click here for property info.
Please note that these cabins offer a rustic Maine camp experience. Staying on this property requires walking between cabins, restrooms, the Rec Hall and the beach. There are fans, space heaters, amazing linens and blankets, and you are welcome to bring what you need to get cozy. Outdoor showers and two private bath houses are located near the sleeping cabins, with another in the main Rec Hall where many activities will take place.
Pricing
Fees are per person and include cabin lodging, linens and towels, all meals and snacks, writing and mindfulness sessions, and full use of camp—large common space, private beach, fire pit, grill, picnic tables, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, life jackets, and swim float.
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Two Private Cabins - King or Queen beds: $ 1075
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Two 2-3 Person Cabins - 2 Queen beds or 1 King 1 Queen: $ 875
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One Shared Bunkhouse - 7 single beds: $ 625
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Commuter Fee - Possibility of up to 5 slots: $425​
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Payment Plans are available - please email for more info.
Deposit: $ 300 to hold your spot. Final payment due July 1, 2025. Accommodations and reservations are confirmed with your deposit by Venmo or check.
Sample Daily Itinerary
We’ll have a full day to spend writing, meditating, swimming or walking in nature, and you’ll have options to join activities and make time to rest!
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7:30-9:30 am – Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 am – Optional guided mindfulness meditation time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Generative whole group writing time
12:00 - 3:00 pm – Lunch | Explore | Rest | Swim
3:00 - 5:30 pm – Open writing time | Generative writing sessions | Feedback sessions
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 -8:00 pm - Optional writing time or sharing of work
8:30 - 9:00 pm – Optional guided and silent mindfulness meditation time
About Your Host
Jeannette leads creative writing workshops and mindfulness meditation sessions for her community online and in person, where she lives with her family in western MA. Jeannette loves to support writers to soften their grip on perfection and trust their voices. She has been practicing meditation for two decades and started bringing her love of mindfulness to her local community five years ago. As a busy mom to two incredible kids, Jeannette discovered that taking a little time away helps her to show up more fully for the people and things she cares about. She hopes you will join her to take some time for yourself this summer.
When she took her first shaky steps into groups as a young person, Jeannette learned a lot about doubt and butterflies in her stomach whenever she wanted to speak. With over 20 years of experience facilitating groups, Jeannette now brings a deep love of facilitation and joy to her work in community with others, and part of her still plans groups for the person who feels nervous to join them! You can expect to feel gently supported in whatever you choose to try during these four days. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to spend time with others this summer at Otyokwa!
