A Writing Retreat for Women in Costa Rica!

Writing, Creativity and Ritual:
A Writing Retreat for Women
Led by Emily Hanlon
In the Rain Forest of Costa Rica

September 24 - October 6, 2006

Writing is a visceral experience born of a deep longing for authenticity that carries us inward to a self we often do not consciously know. As creative women, we hunger for this self that dances to a song the outer world cannot hear much less understand.

Writing is the song of the soul and this is the experience that we explore in Costa Rica. The retreat is the place for the passionate journey of writing and creativity to take flight! The weave of writing, creativity and ritual makes this writing retreat different from any other!

"I am amazed at the power of a one week retreat to change my relationship to my writing. I feel now I can do it. I feel that Emily's guidance and the support of the group has had an effect on my will. I was inspired by Emily's courageous spirit and her generosity in sharing her creative quest. I feel I can go on with my writing and that it will be of some value to others. The retreat has opened up my imagination..."

~ Julie Dapper

Samasati Retreat Center is an ideal setting for a gathering of women passionate about their writing and eager to connect with others of like mind and heart. Called by one writer who has been to Samasati “as close to heaven as you can get,” Samasati is situated on 250 acres of virgin tropical forest overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Here we will open doorways to new stories, characters, techniques and a deeper creativity.

The Samasati Retreat Center is in a primary and secondary rain forest that is natural habitat to hundreds of species of birds, butterflies and wildlife; at an elevation of 650 feet, the climate is delightfully cool even on hot days. The retreat includes days to explore the rain forest, walk the magnificent beaches and swim in the Carribean waters. There are yoga classes, bird watching, river and sea kayaking, scuba diving, coral reefs, horseback riding on the beach, hiking at Samasati Biological Reserve, Dolphin Connections, as well as Indian Reserves and National Parks and a Wildlife Refuge.

Explore the retreat at: www.awritersretreat.com or email emily@emilyhanlon.com