What is a writing retreat?

A Thèsez-vous writing retreat is a 3-day event that includes more than 20 hours of productive writing, workshops, mind-clearing activities and opportunities to share resources with fellow students from all universities and fields of study across Quebec. Retreats are $260 for members (more details to come), but most universities offer financial assistance to help cover costs. Visit our Financial assistance page to learn more! 

Accommodation, meals and schedules are all taken care of. There's nothing left to do but write!

Schedule at a glance​

First day
9 a.m.  Arrival and setup
9:15 a.m. Start-up workshop
10:15 a.m. Writing 
12 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Resourcing activities
2 p.m. Writing 
5:15 p.m. Let’s chat
6 p.m. Dinner 
7:15 p.m. Writing 
Second day
​7 a.m. Morning Yoga
8 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Writing 
12 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Resourcing activities
2 p.m. Writing 
5:15 p.m. Workshop
6 p.m. Dinner 
7:15 p.m. Writing 
Third day
​​6:30 a.m.  Writing
8 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Writing 
12 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Resourcing activities
1:15 p.m. Writing 
3 p.m. Conclusion 
3:30 p.m. Farewell