Tell it
Every life is alive with fascinating stories. Only you are exquisitely qualified to tell yours.
If you long to write about your life — whether your intent is to share your stories or create them just for you — Chanterelle Story Retreats hold space for you to express yourself freely, artistically, and honestly.
In each retreat, you’ll practice shedding your self-doubt and opening yourself to the flow of creativity. You’ll learn to welcome in the deep healing benefits of a daily writing practice.
Foraging stories
Chanterelle mushrooms are nearly impossible to cultivate — they must be foraged in the wild. The same is true for your stories. You can’t force them into existence; you must find them in the wilds of your experiences and memories. Chanterelle Story Retreats can help you set off on your adventure of self-discovery.
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In a story retreat, you’ll gather with other people who want to learn to heal themselves and find meaning in their experiences through expressive writing — writing in a free, uncensored way about events and emotions.
In our six hour retreat, you’ll learn how to tap into the deepest places within yourself. Learn more about the scientifically proven benefits of expressive writing.
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Story retreats are held periodically throughout the year, usually on Sundays. Subscribe to your email list (below) to get notified of upcoming retreats.
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Personal narrative writing workshops take place in Olympia, Washington. Tentatively, they will be hosted at The Abigail Stuart House. Subscribe to our email list below to be notified.
We hope to offer online retreats later on in 2025 for those outside of the Olympia area.
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An all-day weekend retreat costs $125 and includes a notebook, pen, and light refreshments (coffee, tea, pastries.) You’ll bring your own lunch or leave for lunch at one of Olympia’s nearby restaurants and cafes.
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We understand that plans change! If you need to cancel more than two weeks before the workshop, you'll receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations made between one and two weeks before a workshop will receive a 50% refund. While we can't offer refunds for cancellations made less than a week before the workshop, you're welcome to transfer your spot to someone else — just let us know their details at least 24 hours before the event.