Creative Connections: Writing and Meditation Retreat and Workshop for Academic Women Writers

​An inclusive space for academic women to write, reflect, and reconnect with their creative power

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As scholars, we spend much of our time reading, writing, and thinking. But rarely do we pause to ask: What conditions help me do my best thinking? What does it look like to write from a place of clarity, joy, and purpose? The Creative Connections Writing Retreat was created to explore exactly that.

This unique retreat is designed around four powerful, research-backed elements that support deep focus, creative flow, and meaningful connection:

1. Dedicated writing time
2. Unplugged moments in nature
3. Genuine intellectual conversation
4. Mindfulness and movement to center the mind and body

We believe that writing is more than a solitary act. It flourishes when we carve out intentional time, nourish ourselves with stillness and beauty, and surround ourselves with people who see and support us. At Creative Connections, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in writing—but also to exhale, reflect, and discover new rhythms that you can carry into your life and work beyond the retreat.

The program blends focused writing sessions with mindful movement, guided meditation, nature walks, and facilitated discussions about the writing process. You’ll leave not only with pages written, but with a renewed sense of clarity, sustainable writing practices, and a supportive community of fellow academic women.

Whether you're drafting a book, revising an article, or simply trying to reclaim your writing voice, this retreat offers a space to pause, realign, and write with intention.


**This retreat was designed by Tanya Golash-Boza.** 
​Please address correspondence to: Creative Connections. 5325 16th St NW. Washington, DC 20011