Catch the Wave Corolla, NC Outer Banks

Girl time at the beach. TREAT YOURSELF TO A COZY, LUXURIOUS RETREAT WHILE LEARNING FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN BEAUTIFUL COROLLA, NC 

We offer two payment options:

• One is all-inclusive which includes a king suite with private bathroom, workshops, and meals
• The other includes a king suite with private bathroom and meals so you can prioritize your writing to scenic, peaceful views. No workshops are included in this option.

Learn how to take care of yourself to achieve the writing results that you desire.

TO START OFF: 

ENJOY BOUNTIFUL LIGHT AND ABUNDANT OCEAN WAVES FROM A PLETHORA OF SURROUNDING WINDOWS, OR COZY UP INTO ONE OF THE MANY WINDOW SEATS WHILE YOU LEARN AND WRITE IN THIS TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT. 

• BRING YOUR LAPTOP OUT ON THE OCEANFRONT DECK ALONG WITH YOUR COFFEE MUG TO IGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY.

• LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF ROLLING WAVES. SOAK UP THE RAYS.

• IF YOU'RE LUCKY, YOU MIGHT EVEN SEE A POD OF DOLPHINS.

• ENJOY WATCHING THE MOON RISE OVER THE WATER AND VIEW PLENTIFUL STARS TWINKLING IN THE BLACK-VELVET SKY.

• DON'T FORGET ABOUT SOAKING IN THE HOT TUB ON THE DECK!

WHAT A GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY TOO!

RELAX, LEARN, WRITE, REPEAT. 

ALL OF THIS WHILE HONING YOUR WRITING CRAFT. LORI HAYES IS AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR WITH TEN BOOKS UNDER HER BELT. HER DELIGHT IS TO HELP YOU BREAK DOWN YOUR CRAFT INTO SIZABLE BITES. SPEAKING OF BITES, SHE IS KNOWN FOR HER DELICIOUS FOOD FIT FOR A FEAST. IT WAS SAID MORE THAN ONCE THAT HER RETREAT WAS LIKE FAMILY  AND FRIENDS COMING HOME FOR A HOLIDAY MEAL.

This retreat is all about you, self-care, and learning what works to finish that book.

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

Learn topics most writing conferences don't cover ... SELF-CARE OF A WRITER--YOU!

• 5 STARS--A WONDERFUL, RELAXING RETREAT FULL OF INFORMATION AND QUALITY TIME FOR WRITING. I FEEL AS IF I HAVE MADE SOME BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES AND MANY NEW LIFE-LONG FRIENDS. I LOVED EVERYONE OF YOU! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! -- CINDY P.

• 5 STARS--LORI IS A NATURAL PLANNER AND HAS TAKEN HER SKILLS AND KOWLEDGE AS AN AUTHOR AND WRITER TO PUT TOGETHER A RETREAT WORTH ATTENDING FOR ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS OF WRITERS. THOUGH THE FOOD AND CLASSES WERE BOTH TERRIFIC, THE INTERACTION WITH FELLOW WRITERS WAS MY FAVORITE PART--LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HOW GREAT OF AN EXPERIENCE THIS WAS FOR ME. IT WAS BOTH EDUCATIONAL AS WELL AS FUN!!

• LORI IS AN INSPIRING AND ENCOURAGING FACILITATOR WHO IS ENGAGED IN EVERYONE'S SUCCESS. HER WILLINGNESS TO SHARE AND COLLABORATE WAS MUCH APPRECIATED--AS WELL AS HER INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE.

• 5 STARS--RELAXING ENOUGH TO UN-STICK MY CREATIVITY. STRUCTURED ENOUGH TO MOTIVATE ME. GOOD BALANCE! FAVORITE PART: THE WIDE RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES ON A GOOD VARIETY OF THINGS I NEED TO GET BETTER AT.  ALSO, THE HOT-TUB! I WAS IMPRESSED TO SEE HOW SERIOUS EVERYONE WAS ABOUT WRITING! I REALLY DID FEEL LIKE I WAS AT A VERY BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH WONDERFUL FAMILY EVERY EVENING, AND I EVEN GOT SOME WRITING DONE!--KIM B.

• 5 STARS--EXCELLENT, VERY INFORMATIVE & PRACTICAL. WAS INTERACTIVE AND OPEN TO QUESTIONS. FOOD WAS AMAZING. LORI'S TALKS & PRESENTATIONS WERE SO TARGETED AND HELPFUL. INCREDIBLY VALUABLE AND SO WORTH THE TIME AND INVESTMENT.

• LORI IS ONE OF THE KINDEST PEOPLE I HAVE MET, BESIDES A GREAT AUTHOR AND A GOOD TEACHER AS WELL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER RETREATS.--SANDRA

• 5 STARS--FAVORITE PART: CAMARADERIE WAS BEST EVER! INFO WAS SHARED IN A CASUAL, HELPFUL MANNER. LORI WAS PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING EACH PERSON FEEL WELCOME AND INCLUDED. MOST OF All, IT WAS FUN, LIGHT & ON BEACH TIME.--YVONNE H.