Retreat: Writing and Yoga | Sea Wolf Books

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Upcoming retreats:

Apr. 17-20, 2025, Queering the Retreat: Writing & Yoga Practices for Queer, Trans and Nonbinary Folks at Breitenbush Hot Springs, registration open soon.

Jul. 2025, Sourcing the Self: Memoir and SomaYoga Retreat on the Southern Oregon Coast, Details TBA

Sept. 2025, Creative Restoration: A Writing and Yoga Retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs, Details TBA

Jan. 2026, Resolve to Move, Resolve to Write: A Writing and Yoga Retreat at Summer Lake Hot Springs, Details TBA

ABOUT CHARLIE

Charlie J. Stephens is a non-binary writer from the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Charlie has lived all over the U.S. as a bike messenger, wilderness guide, high school English and creative writing teacher, and seasonal shark diver (for educational purposes only.) Always encouraged by their grandma and mom to write stories, putting pen to paper has long been a part of their life. They are a resident of Port Orford on the southern Oregon coast and the owner of Sea Wolf Books & Community Writing Center. Charlie’s short fiction has appeared in Electric Literature, Best Small Fictions Anthology, New World Writing, Original Plumbing, Feminist Press, and elsewhere. Their debut novel, “A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest” was published by Torrey House Press in April 2024. You can learn more about their writing life at www.charliejstephenswriting.com.

ABOUT HEATHER

Heather Carpenter is a 500hr E-RYT, LMT, doula, yoga studio owner, mother of 4, and singer/songwriter. Heather lives in Port Orford where she teaches yoga teacher trainings, weekly yoga classes and practices massage at her studio. She has been doing yoga since her teens and teaching for over a decade. Heather is passionate about continuing education and has studied with many talented teachers over the years. Her intimate knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology plus her love of somatics fuel her classes. She teaches to all levels and is skilled at adapting poses and classes in the moment for her students. Heather’s style is approachable and her love of yoga and the deep philosophical teachings behind it shine through in her classes.

Here are some testimonials from our most recent retreats:

"I would whole-heartedly recommend this retreat to others! This carefully curated experience was a full-bodied, full spirited, joyful and restorative time for me this winter." Kat

"Heather and Charlie provided a safe and dynamic space for connection, expression and movement. Their affordable pricing and value made it an even better investment in the future me." Sara

"This was the most gentle and nurturing experience that allowed me to be present in my body, heart, and soul: to heal and just be." Heather

"Charlie and Heather shared their unique talents with generosity and joy, making it easy to access the most creative parts of myself." Kim

"I appreciated the efforts and forethought of everything Charlie and Heather provided, from the writing sessions to the yoga practice to all the delicious and nourishing meals." Jackie

"This was just what I needed: a reminder that the elements of this weekend are all within my grasp (yoga, writing, movement, nourishing food, rest, and good conversation.) Charlie and Heather have a way of providing comfort and healing to those around them and made such a great team." Alexa

Cancellation Policy: Cancel 3 weeks prior to the retreat and receive a 50% refund. After that, receive a 10% refund. We have very limited space on retreats and a lot of time/effort goes into organizing and booking them. Thanks for understanding.