Restore & Revitalize
You might be feeling it. Burnout. Exhaustion. Challenges with focus. It’s hard to do creative work in this state—but there’s no need for despair.
Our Restore and Revitalize retreat is designed with all of this in mind.
You will spend a long weekend unplugged from the internet and devices. You will be nourished with whole foods that meet your body’s needs. You will learn relaxed revision skills, mindfulness practices, with guided sleep meditations and restorative body flow yoga sessions.
You will have time to write and make art in a quiet, comfortable space. You’ll also have time for walks on the beach and along woodsy trails, soaks in the hot tub, and warm beverages by the fire.
You will spend time in the company of writers and artists talking about your work with kindness, compassion, and insight.
Where: The Lookout at Seabrook on the Washington Coast
When: May 15, 16, 17, 18—programming begins on May 16.
Cost: $1,050 to $1,500, depending on your room. See availability, descriptions, and pricing below.
Meet the faculty
Melissa Manlove is an executive editor at Sourcebooks.
Jolie Stekly is an author, teacher, and writing coach.
Martha Brockenbrough is an author and teacher (and your chef for the weekend).
We’ve held retreats on the Washington Coast together for eight years, helping countless writers and artists connect, practice craft, and find new inspiration for their work.
Reserve Your Room
workshops & retreats
Our workshops & retreats offer a supportive environment to develop your craft, connect with other writers, learn from industry professionals, and tap into your own creative vision.
Whatever your goals, we’ll help you get there.
Stay tuned for more of our 2025 offerings. Meanwhile, if you have a group that would like a custom retreat, reach out to set one up.
About the Founder
Martha Brockenbrough is an award-winning author of more than two dozen books for young readers (and two nonfiction titles for adults). Her work ranges from picture books to middle grade and young adult nonfiction, as well as young adult fiction. She’s also a former co-chair of faculty in the VCFA MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults.
Her own writing has been transformed by writing workshops and retreats, and she's excited to bring what she's learned to people who are serious about improving their craft. A teacher at heart, she dreamed for years of offering a safe and comfortable space for writers to explore their stories. In 2017, she purchased THE LOOKOUT and began crafting her vision for writer retreats.
PRACTICES & POLICIES
We can't promise anyone publication. What we can guarantee is that we will do our best to help you write your best work.
We will keep your work and ideas in confidence. We will not steal or share your ideas (believe us, we have more than enough of our own, but this is one of those things that must be said up front).
Most of all, we want you to succeed. It can take years and a lot of effort, but we are looking forward to supporting you with everything we've got.
Retreat Policies
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS: Refunds up to one month before the retreat are permissible; a $50 cancellation fee applies. For cancellations less than a month before the retreat, we will give a refund less $250 if we're able to fill your spot. Otherwise, we can give you credit toward a future retreat.
ACCESSIBILITY: The house has steps and was not designed with the ADA in mind, but we will make every effort possible to accommodate disabilities. Please contact us with your requirements and we will do our best to ensure your access.
CODE OF CONDUCT & PRIVACY: Our expectation at these retreats is that everyone feels welcome, respected, and accepted. No harassment will be tolerated. This is a professional setting, and professional behavior is expected. This doesn't mean we can't have fun. It does mean we can't be jerks.
Also, please do not identify participants or post their images without permission. It's important that everyone feel safe at our retreats. We do love social media, though! It's all about consent.