One Week Sessions | June 13-19 & 20- 26
$4,550

Generative Iowa City

Writers’ Retreat

What to Expect

A gentle pause from the pace of everyday life. The Reset Retreat in the Yucca Valley is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—through guided experiences, restorative space, and time to simply be.

❋ Intentional Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ A Supportive Space

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

Where we'll work

The Iowa Conservatory

Where we'll stay

The Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

What we'll do

5 Days of Generative Writing

❋ Intentional Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ Intentional Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ A Supportive Space
❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

❋ A Supportive Space

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

❋ Intentional Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ A Supportive Space

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm


Day Two

Generative Session & Film

On this day, we will explore the concepts of


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm


Day Three

Generative Session & Film

On this day, we will explore the concepts of


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm


Day Four

Generative Session

On this day, we will explore the concepts of


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm


Day Five

Generative Session & Film

On this day, we will explore the concepts of


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm


Day Six

Generative Session & Celebration

On this day, we will explore the concepts of… followed by a special farewell dinner at ….


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm


Day Seven

Departure

Bidding farewell in the morning and


Check-out

11:00am


Frequently Asked Questions