WOMEN'S WRITING RETREAT | historic estate | Lovettsville, virginia | nov 5-8

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Tell Your Story.

WOMEN WRITERS OF ALL KINDS welcome: nOVELISTS, ESSAYISTS, MEMOIRISTS, POETS, AND SCREENWRITERS. 

FOR women who are carrying a writing project alone—without the time, structure, or creative community to help it take shape:

There’s a version of your writing life where you have the time to sink into your work, follow a thread all the way through, and finally make meaningful progress on the story that keeps calling you.

The StoryHeart Studio Retreat is a small, intentionally curated gathering for women who are working on a writing project—a novel, memoir, poetry collection, or screenplay—and are ready to move it forward with focus and support.

Over four days, you’ll step out of your daily rhythms and into a space built for deep writing: stretches of quiet, thoughtful guidance when you need it, and a group of women who understand what it means to have a story burning inside them.

You'll have the space to think clearly about your project and leave with words on the page, a plan for finishing and pitching your story, and a renewed connection to the part of you that knows how to tell it. 

The StoryHeart Retreat

A restorative writing retreat for women and their stories

Lovettsville, VA | November 5-8, 2026

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What you'll find here

  • Uninterrupted blocks of time to write
  • Thoughtful guidance and mentorship to help you get unstuck and move forward
  • A small group of women who know their creative work matters
  • Conversations that sharpen your ideas without overwhelming your process
  • A calm, beautiful, inspiring setting conducive to deep work

No cooking, cleaning, or chauffeuring. Just space for deep creative work.

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Who this is for

This retreat is for women who:

  • Are working on (or circling) a writing project they care deeply about
  • Feel the pull to write but struggle to find focused, uninterrupted time
  • Want meaningful progress—not just vague inspiration
  • Are open to both independent writing time and collaborative support

All levels and genres are welcome.

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The Setting

We’ll gather on a 30-acre estate in Lovettsville, Virginia—a cozy, charming space surrounded by acres of land for walking and reflecting. 

Part of the weekend includes a visit to Middleburg, a quaint village where we'll pop in for a private event at the local bookshop, enjoy a drink with the local antique shop owner, and explore the historic charm of this New England town like no other. 

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What’s Included

  • 4 days / 3 nights lodging in a private or shared room
  • All food included in ticket price: a thoughtfully prepared, healthy and satisfying menu of meals and snacks prepared by a private chef plus dinner out one night
  • Structured and unstructured writing time
  • Group brainstorming and creative sessions
  • Professional author headshots
  • A writer event at Middleburg Books
  • Friendships that will buoy you and your writing
  • 1:1 writing consults with Kimberly, your hostess and writing coach  
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Sample Writinerary 

Friday, November 6th

8:30: Breakfast in the sunroom
9:30–12:00: Writing session 1
12:30–1:30: Chef-prepared lunch
2:00–4:00: Writing session 2 & 1:1s
3:00: Snack spread
4:30–6:00: Group brainstorm session by the bonfire 
6:30: Dinner out at a local restaurant
9:00–10:30: Late night writing session

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

IMAGINE YOURSELF in NOVEMBER:

With space, time, and motivation to write. 

Receiving one-on-one guidance on your story and pitching/publishing path. 

Collaborating with other women who are investing in their work.

Not having to cook or clean, only write, relax, and learn. 

Taking home new friendships, freshly written pages, and momentum to carry your creative project forward. 

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Kimberly Lauren

Meet Kimberly Lauren

Your Retreat Host 

I've spent nearly 20 years working inside the world of storytelling:

  • Magazine editor
  • Writing coach
  • Small-press publicist
  • Audiobook narrator
  • Mentor to hundreds of writers

I grew up in a blended family of 15 kids—so I turned to writing to get a word in.

I graduated from Lesley University with an MFA in Fiction and run Talk Wordy to Me, an online community of 15,000 book lovers.

I understand the emotional, personal, and structural challenges of writing a book because I've lived them and helped hundreds of writers move through them.

You are not too behind, too late, or too inexperienced.

You simply need space for your story and the support to hold you through the process of telling it. 

I'm here to give that to you.

Investment

Shared Room: $1750 (4 1 available)

Private Room: $2,500 (1 available)

Private King Suite: $2,800 (1 available)

*Option to share a King Suite for $1,850 each (BFF deal)

 

RESERVE NOW

ONLY 10 guests total. 

$500 DEPOSIT DUE NOW, BALANCE DUE may 1

*AFTER CHECKOUT, FILL OUT THE FORM PROVIDED WITH YOUR ROOM PREFERENCE.

“It can be really intimidating to share work with others, but Kimberly creates a safe space. I always left our sessions feeling motivated and excited to implement what I had learned. She is an industry expert and offers a wealth of knowledge and resources.”

JENNIE CLEMENTS, rom-com writer

“I feel like I found my path. Kimberly helped me see my work in a whole new light. I can’t wait to dig back in.”

BEN SAVIO, essayist

“I just want to say thank you because I have friends who really want to write books, and they're so capable and qualified with Harvard and Oxford degrees, and yet they haven't. It is a tragedy. I have a book taking shape and coming to life. Thank you for that.”

STACIE PROCTOR, MEMOIRIST

“Not only is each piece better after receiving Kimberly's insight, but I believe I am a better writer after all the time she's spent helping me troubleshoot issues with my writing.”

EOWYN SCOTT, YA writer

give your writing the space and time it deserves AT THE STORYHEART RETREAT.
 

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