Apply now to reserve your spot for Story Sirens Studio’s Summer 2026 Writing Retreat, hosted in collaboration with The Placeless Blonde Events!
Join us DATE TBD in LOCATION TBD for this all-ladies writer’s retreat!
This summer, trade your daily routines for warm breezes, clear blue water, and a rejuvenating creative escape. Our Summer Writing Retreat is all about inspiration, adventure, and reconnection — with your writing, your voice, and a community of women who love stories as much as you do.
Set against the natural beauty of a freshwater coastline, this retreat blends peaceful writing time with optional outdoor excursions that spark creativity and joy. Whether you’re journaling by the water, drafting chapters beneath the trees, or laughing with new friends around a fire, this retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and let your imagination stretch in every direction.
What to Expect
Each day offers a refreshing balance of dedicated writing time, optional workshops, and opportunities to soak up the beauty and adventure of summer on the Great Lakes.
Activities include:
Guided writing exercises & creativity workshops
Peer feedback circles
Optional yoga & mindfulness sessions
Communal meals
Plenty of independent writing time
A cozy pajama party to unwind
Optional Summer Excursions:
Lake day with swimming, sunbathing, and shoreline writing time
Horseback riding (beginner-friendly)
Scenic hikes & nature walks
Local sightseeing or coffee shop-writing outings
All excursions are optional — choose the ones that excite or inspire you!
A Day in the Life of a Story Sirens Retreater
Begin your morning with optional yoga or a peaceful lakeside stroll before enjoying a nourishing breakfast. Spend your days immersed in writing sessions, creativity workshops, or relaxing outside with your notebook and the sound of waves nearby. If you wish, join one of our excursions for an extra burst of inspiration and adventure.
Evenings bring everyone together for delicious meals, meaningful conversations, and the kind of laughter that lasts long after the retreat ends.
Snacks, coffee, tea, and soda are available around the clock, and all meals are included in your retreat fee.
Again, all writing activities are optional — we want you to follow the rhythm your creativity needs most.
Who It’s For
Writers of all genres and experience levels are encouraged to join us. While the retreat leans fiction-forward, we’ve welcomed memoirists, poets, essayists, bloggers, nonfiction writers, and more. If you’re seeking a supportive, judgment-free environment to create, explore, and grow, you’ll feel right at home.
Lodging & Cost
Cost: $800 per person
Deposit: $250 to reserve your spot (applied to the total)
Accommodations:
A mix of comfortable bunk rooms and a limited number of private rooms (first come, first served for an additional fee).
Our Great Lakes venue offers scenic outdoor spaces, cozy indoor writing nooks, and plenty of room to relax, write, and unwind between excursions and activities.
Spots Are Limited — Apply Early!
If this summer retreat is calling to you, we encourage you to apply early to secure your spot.
Please note: All attendees must review, agree to, and abide by the Story Sirens Code of Conduct.
We can’t wait to write with you by the lake this July!
Questions? Reach out via contact@storysirensstudio.com.
To get a feel for our community, check out That Pretentious Book Club (with over 5 seasons of episodes) and The Scripturient Society (featuring 100+ episodes focused on all things writing) wherever you listen to podcasts.