WOMEN’S WALKING AND WRITING RETREAT

with Dr. Erika Jacobson
MARGARET RIVER
MARCH 7 - 10

 

Do you think daily about starting/reviving that writing project?
Are you ready to take action?

Do you need a bit of inspiration & direction?

Do you simply need some time out in nature to think, explore ideas & write?

If yes, then this retreat is just for you.

Since 2002 creativity specialist, Dr Erika Jacobson, has been helping people connect with their self-expression and creative potential. She will hold a safe space to foster authentic and deep connection and harness the collective mojo of the women present.

Join a small group of sensational women & celebrate our strengths, courage, and joy during this 4-day/3-night retreat in stunning Margaret River.

Immersed in the magical and creative power of nature we will explore our unique stories through aesthetic techniques, movement, storytelling & lots of writing.

Whether you are writing a full-length novel, short stories, an autobiography, a screenplay, a stage play, or a children’s book, you will take home ideas & techniques to help you complete & sustain your creative aspirations.

LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS

 
 
I have taken a lot away - mainly about focusing on what really nourishes me now, and weaving in creativity throughout my day.
— Aimee Langlois, Psychologist - Busselton, WA
Erika is highly knowledgeable and embodies her creative and innovative philosophies in a kind and engaging way.

I look forward to speaking with her in the follow-ups to support my ongoing writing practice.
— Amber Janowicz - Busselton, WA
The weekend stimulated ideas, motivation and confidence in myself as a writer... practiced lots of ways of working on writing which were fun and great to have as tools for writing practice. The walks were inspiring, beautiful and an awesome way to get fodder to write about.
— Donna Livingstone, Community Wellness and Outdoor Education - Margaret River, WA
 
 
I came to this creative writing retreat with no expectations and no current writing quests.

I am now leaving feeling back in touch with my creativity, a story to create and some skills to put these together. Thank you for creating this for me Erika!
— Crystal-Lee Edmond, Student - Perth, WA
I really appreciated the warm energy that Erika gave us in all of the activities over the weekend.
I came away with more freedom to write creatively and the tools to actually practice it.

I am looking forward to being able to fulfill my dreams to write some or all of my own story. Thank you Erika.
— Joanne Edmond - Psychologist and Business Owner - Perth, WA
The house was spacious, beautifully situated overlooking the ocean. The meals were nutritious and natural and special requests were accommodated. The exercises were both fun, sometimes challenging; very insightful. The long walk on the second day was long, scenic, magnificent and lunches were excellent. The writing exercises were interesting and an awakening.
— Jean Parry Retired, Activist - Perth, WA
 
 
 
 

About Dr. Erika Jacobson

Since 2002 Erika has been helping individuals, communities, and organisations become more creative and find solutions to complex issues.

Over this time she has developed & implemented approaches that combine research and practice on transformation, creativity, and engagement.

She co-designed and delivered Creative Thinking Skills and Creativity and Innovation at Edith Cowan & Murdoch Universities, where she taught for over ten years.

As an entrepreneur, social theatre practitioner, researcher, and educator her toolbox is full of embodied techniques, creative thinking tools, and processes that spark creativity, help explore creative blocks, and generate ideas.

Erika has a BA in writing, an MA in community and international development, and a PhD in transformative learning.

 
 
Edgewalkers Walking and Women Retreat Testimonial May 2022 - Julie Robinson
Edgewalkers Walking and Women Retreat Testimonial March 2017 - Victoria Yuen
Edgewalkers Walking and Women Retreat Testimonial Mat 2022 - Deb Jordan
Edgewalkers Walking and Women Retreat Testimonial May 2022 Phyllisa Jessop
 
 
 

About Frog Choir - our accommodation

 

Nestled between a vineyard and pristine bush, this architecturally design home is our favourite retreat location. It holds and nurtures our retreat spaciously and warmly.

Whether in a double room to yourself, a twin-share or dorm, you will enjoy the luxury of this special home. The open space living area and outdoor deck are perfect spaces for our workshops, painting sessions and yoga, and you can find plenty of nooks and separate areas to sit quietly and reflect or write.

All the rooms offer great views of the surrounding natural environment, and all the bathrooms are modern, so no matter where you sleep you will feel special from the moment you walk in the door.

 
 

FAQS

  • Our Women’s Walking & Writing Retreat is attended by women who want to start a writing project or have already started and want some feedback and direction.

    Maybe there is a writing project that is nagging at you: a blog, short stories, novel or memoir, play, copy for your business and you don’t know where to start.

    Or maybe you have already started and are stuck or have lost the mojo and belief in it.

    You will be guided through creative exercises and techniques to get clear on what you want to write, what is holding you back and try to breakthrough the block. If you already have a body of work, you will have your work edited and be given one-on-one editorial feedback.

Get in touch with us on adventure@edgewalkers.com.au to find out more.

 
 

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We know that life can be unpredictable and you may need to change your plans and cancel your booking. 

WALKING ADVENTURES: If this happens please let us know no less than 31 days before your tour and we will be happy to give you a refund with a cancellation fee of 50%. If you cancel 30 – 15 days before the start of your tour, the cancellation fee is 75%. Regrettably, if less than 15 days notice is given, we are unable to give you any refund. Where possible though, we will consider transfers to alternative dates with a fee of 10% of your booking. 

CREATIVITY RETREATS: If you need to cancel please let us know no less than 31 days before your event and we will be happy to give you a refund with a cancellation fee of 50%. Regrettably, If you cancel less than 30 days notice is given, we are unable to give you any refund. Where possible though, we will consider transfers to alternative dates with a fee of 10% of your booking.

To be clear the percentage refunded refers to the percentage of the total price of the event.

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