Turning Inward: A Coastal
Wellness and Writing Retreat
November 10-14, 2024
with Joshua Lewis and Trevor Corkum
Photo credit: Oceanstone Resort
Make space for your wELLBEING.
Drop into the restorative power of oceanside healing with this luxurious wellness retreat at the renowned Oceanstone Resort in coastal Nova Scotia. Combining flexible options for writing, yoga, meditation, and pampering yourself at a full service Nordic spa, this five-day retreat in one of Atlantic Canada’s finest seaside resorts will help you prioritize self-care and creativity as we venture into the darker months.
Join award-winning author Trevor Corkum and renowned yoga teacher Joshua Lewis to make time for your writing and wellness practise. Whether you long for time and space to dive into your writing project, or whether your goal is to prioritize wellness and rest, this retreat is for you. With a schedule designed to offer a range of modalities to suit your mood and intentions, you can craft your own daily routine while you bask in the majestic power of the Atlantic Ocean. With a wide range of accommodation options—from private seaside cottages to budget-friendly suites—Turning Inward has something for everyone.
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Trevor and Joshua provide a safe and supportive space for writers to explore their craft and to deepen their understanding of what it means to be a writer through self-reflection and meditation. It's a transformative experience.
- Terra DUNCAN
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Photo credit: Oceanstone Resort
This luxurious retreat takes place at Oceanstone Resort, cradled along the Atlantic Ocean and just a few minutes from iconic Peggy’s Cove. While the resort features gourmet meal options, a Nordic spa, beach walks, and everything you need for a week of pampering, the neighbouring area is one of the most breathtaking in Atlantic Canada, featuring rugged cliffside hiking, a range of fine dining options, and scores of local artisans and Maritime crafts. All this less than 45 minutes from downtown Halifax, making the retreat ideal for pairing with further visiting and touring in Nova Scotia, and extra convenient for guests travelling to Nova Scotia from other parts of Canada.
Writing practice will be guided by Trevor Corkum, an award-winning author and creative writing instructor whose retreat offerings, workshops, and classes are sought out by writers and students across Canada. Whether you are curious about writing or have a specific fiction, nonfiction, or memoir project on the go, this retreat will give you space to commit time, energy and focus to your project. Workshop time features discussion on craft and technique, short writing activities, and the opportunity to receive feedback on your project.
Yoga and meditation practises are led by Joshua Lewis. Joshua has completed over 500 hours of yoga teacher training and is particularly passionate about sharing his experience and understanding of restorative and yin yoga, Buddhist meditation and Eastern philosophy. In 2021, Joshua graduated from a 5 year masters-level program in psychodynamic psychotherapy and he is currently a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Counselling Therapist (CT) in private practice working with individuals and couples.
Onsite at Oceanstone, guests will have access to a full Nordic spa, with hot and cold pools, saunas, and steam rooms. A wide range of massage and other spa treatments are also available.
“I recently attended a writing retreat in PEI with Trevor at One Life Writing and it was everything I hoped for. I learned a lot, met some great people, enjoyed amazing food. I found Trevor to be very attentive, helpful and encouraging with each one of us. The workshops were informative, interesting and well managed. I look very forward to my next retreat I must mention that Joshua added so much to the experience with his his beautiful calming energy! Just an all round excellent experience. Thank you both so much! ”
An essential element supporting these personal adventures is the shared experience of connecting with your deepest creative self while in the community of others doing the same. Everything about the retreat experience is intentionally designed to drop you into a deep state of harmony, while also allowing maximum flexibility for you to explore and curate your retreat experience as you wish. Check out the schedule or FAQ page for more information.
To register, select the room you wish to book from the Accommodations page and visit the Rates and Booking page for information about next steps.
Courtesy Peggy’s Cove Tourism
““Our intention for this retreat is to provide you with the space and time to rest and restore in a supportive community of others. With ample opportunity to dive deeply into your own creative gifts, and supported by self-care practises, our hope is that you can also take time to rest and absorb the nourishing energy of the ocean as we turn inward toward winter.””