Tell Your Story, Your Way
One unhurried weekend each month to slow down, reflect, and shape the story only you can tell — guided by an award-winning author, in a calm Toronto studio with a small circle of fellow writers.
Sept 2026 – May 2027
Honor your story, and cultivate a voice that is unmistakably yours.
Shape your story
Turn lived experience and memory into a narrative with shape, momentum, and meaning.
Write with confidence
Develop craft and practices that quiet the inner critic and sustain your writing beyond the weekend.
Connect & reflect
Deepen reflection and connection with a small, supportive circle of fellow writers.
Each month explores a fresh theme within memoir and personal narrative — so you can join once, or return through the season as your story grows.
A weekend, in pictures.
Writing, wellness, shared meals, and quiet conversation — scenes from our retreats at the Re-Kindle & Bloom studio.
What writers took home.
“I’ve been a writer all these years — I just never considered my journals to be ‘my work.’ I’m going home with more skills, confidence, and direction.”
“Feeling inspired to write again, in a supportive and safe space. So many aspects were thoughtfully arranged… I felt very cared for.”
“The meditation opened a peaceful space that let me go deeper into my creative world. I would not change anything — it was just excellent.”
From the Day 1 reflection survey, Summer 2026 (8 responses).
Guided by people who care about your story.
Ann Y.K. Choi
Ann Y.K. Choi is a Toronto-based author and educator. Her essays, poems, and short fiction have appeared in anthologies across North America, often exploring cultural and social identity and the value of diverse literary voices. She teaches novel writing at the University of Toronto and serves on the advisory committee for gritLIT, Hamilton’s literary festival.
David Ahn
David Ahn is a Certified Life Coach, Registered Massage Therapist, and Certified Practitioner of 6 Phase Meditation. He holds a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years. Drawing from both physical and emotional well-being, David integrates mindfulness and coaching to help clients cultivate clarity, resilience, and calm.
Angie Minah Park, PhD
Founder of Re-Kindle & Bloom and your host for the weekend. With a PhD in English Literature and 10+ years in adult education and storytelling, Angie opens and closes each day and leads the closing crafting workshop.
Wellness facilitator Susie Chen also joins us, leading guided meditation and breathwork throughout the weekend.
A gentle, two-day rhythm.
Every retreat weekend follows the same nourishing flow — a tentative rhythm that shifts slightly to follow the energy of the room.
How to prepare
There’s very little to do ahead of time — just come open and curious. About one week before your retreat, every registered writer receives a confirmation email with the schedule, what to expect, and optional pre-reading selected by Ann to spark your own writing.
Choose your month.
The retreat returns once a month, September 2026 through May 2027. Each weekend follows the same nourishing rhythm with a fresh monthly theme — come once, or return through the season. Specific weekend dates are announced soon — join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment each month opens for booking.
Reserve one of 10 seats.
Both days, catered lunches, all sessions, and 1-on-1 coaching are included. Each month’s retreat holds only 10 writers, offered first come, first served.
Getting there
Our calm, light-filled studio sits just off Yonge Street in North York — arched mirrors, floor cushions, plants, and a coffee bar.
Frequently asked
Is this for beginners?
Yes. The retreat welcomes writers at every stage — the focus is on honoring your story and finding your voice, not credentials or experience.
What’s included?
Both full days, all talks and writing sessions, guided meditation & movement, a 1-on-1 coaching slot, and catered lunches on both days.
How do I register?
Join the waitlist using the button on this page. As soon as your month opens for booking, we’ll email you a link to reserve your seat — first come, first served. Questions? Email hello@rekindleandbloom.ca.
Can I come every month?
Absolutely. Each month brings a fresh theme within memoir and personal narrative, so returning writers keep growing — while the welcoming rhythm stays the same.
Do you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes — lunches are catered and we’ll ask for dietary restrictions after you register, with a confirmation deadline ahead of your retreat.
What’s the refund policy?
Because seats are limited, we ask for as much notice as possible. Cancel 14+ days before your retreat date for a full refund, less a 5% processing fee; cancel 7–13 days before for a 50% refund. Within 7 days of the retreat, tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable — just let us know who’ll take your place. If we ever need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund.
Will my writing be shared?
Only if you choose to. Sharing in group reflections is always invitational — this is a safe, supportive, and confidential space.
Two days that could change how you write — and how you remember.
Only 10 seats each month. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment the next date opens.
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