Ocean sands APRIL 16-21, 2023 Writing Retreat

TREAT YOURSELF TO A COZY, UPSCALE WRITING RETREAT IN BEAUTIFUL COROLLA, NC. 

ENJOY BOUNTIFUL LIGHT AND ABUNDANT OCEAN WAVES FROM A PLETHORA OF SURROUNDING WINDOWS IN THE GREAT ROOM/LIVING AREA WHILE YOU WRITE AND LEARN IN THIS TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT. BRING YOUR LAPTOP OUT ON THE OCEANFRONT DECK ALONG WITH YOUR MUG OF COFFEE TO IGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY WHILE YOU LISTEN TO THE ROLLING WAVES AND SOAK UP THE RAYS. ENJOY WATCHING THE MOON RISE OVER THE WATER AND VIEW PLENTIFUL STARS TWINKLING IN THE BLACK-VELVET SKY. AND LET'S TALK ABOUT SOAKING IN THE HOT TUB ON THE DECK! RELAX, RELAX, RELAX.  ALL OF THIS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT YOUR CRAFT OF WRITING, AND DON'T FORGET THE DELICIOUS FOOD. WHAT A GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY TOO!

BOOK NOW!

This is a $31,000 a week house to rent during prime season. Grab a chance to stay at this luxury retreat while you can. Waking up to the natural light, the sounds of the ocean, and watching the waves will inspire you. You can even soak in the hot tub on the deck. But grab your spot soon because these gorgeous bedrooms with private bathrooms won't last long. There is even a handicap-accessible ramp on the ground floor and an elevator.

One of the many wonderful benefits at a writers' retreat, besides learning and meeting new people, is the delicious food prepared just for our group. This is a chance to learn your craft in an intimate, small setting. Most conferences cost $2000-$4500, so take advantage of this unique oceanfront retreat and book today.

There is a handicap-accessible ramp leading to the ground floor and an elevator servicing all the way to the top floor. We want to help make sure you can attend this retreat!

The stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean have always been Lori's favorite. The North Carolina Outer Banks are loaded with pirate lore, shipwrecks--it is called the Graveyard of the Atlantic for good reason!--and also known for its pristine but rugged beaches. The lighthouse is within a ten-minute drive as well as tours available to see the wild horses Lori writes about in her novels. There are two wonderful bookstores nearby, one housing a delicious coffee shop.

LORI HAYES IS AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF EIGHT PUBLISHED BOOKS. CURRENTLY, SHE IS ALMOST FINISHED WITH HER NEXT TWO BOOKS. SHE IS BOTH TRADITIONALLY PUBLISHED AND SELF-PUBLISHED AND HAS SOLD OVER $30,000 WITH HER SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS ALONE. SHE KNOWS SECRETS OF THE TRADE, IS WILLING TO SHARE, AND WANTS TO HELP YOU EXCEL IN YOUR WRITING CAREER.

Yes, they are! This is a luxury retreat and includes your education along with a beautiful, peaceful room, and your delicious meals.

• 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.