July Creative Writers' Retreat — Tell Your Story, Your Way

Honor your story. Cultivate your voice.

Tell Your Story, Your Way is a two-day creative writing retreat at Re-Kindle & Bloom Studio. Over two unhurried days, you'll turn lived experience and memory into narrative — exploring memoir, personal narrative, intergenerational memory, voice, and writing from lived experience. Featured talks and guided writing are paired with meditation, gentle movement, and a 1-on-1 coaching session, held in a small, supportive circle of just ten writers.

Over the weekend you'll:

• Shape your personal story into a narrative with shape, momentum, and meaning
• Develop the skills and confidence to tell your story your way
• Deepen reflection and connection alongside fellow writers

What's included:

• Two full days of facilitated sessions and featured author talks
• Guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement
• Independent writing time with prompts, plus small- and large-group sharing
• A 30-minute 1-on-1 coaching session (Sunday) with a featured author or coach
• A hands-on "channel your inner creativity" crafting workshop
• Catered lunch both days, plus light breakfast and refreshments
• Full studio access for individual creativity and wellness time
• A curated list of optional pre-reading sent before the retreat

Your facilitators:

• Ann Y.K. Choi — Toronto-based author and educator (Kay's Lucky Coin Variety, a Toronto Book Award finalist; All Things Under the Moon, an Indigo Top 100 pick). Ann teaches novel writing at the University of Toronto.
• David Ahn — Certified Life Coach, Registered Massage Therapist, and certified practitioner of 6 Phase Meditation, with 25+ years supporting physical and emotional well-being.
• Susie Chen — Wellness facilitator, leading guided meditation and breathwork.
• Angie Minah Park, PhD — Founder and host of Re-Kindle & Bloom; PhD in English Literature with 10+ years in adult education and storytelling.

Details:

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, July 25–26, 2026
• Time: Studio opens 8:00 AM; programming 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day
• Capacity: Limited to 10 writers — book early
• What to bring: a laptop/tablet or a notebook and pen — no writing experience required
• Ticket includes both days. Early Bird ($225 +HST) June 15–30; Regular ($275 +HST) July 1–15.

Location: Re-Kindle & Bloom Studio — Unit 4 (2nd Floor), 3317 Yonge St., North York, ON M4N 2L9. Venue access instructions will be in your confirmation email.

Questions? hello@rekindleandbloom.ca