The Cure for a Stuck Writer Isn’t More Writing — It’s More Living.
Did you know the average person spends 44 years of their life staring at screens? No wonder so many of us feel disconnected from our own creative spark. Our minds are overloaded, but our souls are starved. We’re creatively drained, stressed, and exhausted before we even show up to the page.
Great writing doesn't come from staring at a blinking cursor. It comes from letting the world crack you open and spill onto the page.
Writers throughout history have known this. Hemingway ran with the bulls. Mary Oliver wandered the woods. Hafiz sang his poetry in the streets. Writers Gone Wild follows in this tradition, bringing writers into nature to rediscover their voices.
At Writers Gone Wild, we take writing off the screen and into the wild. Because that's where inspiration is waiting for us. In frothy waves, foggy forests, and a circle of kindred creative souls.
We Believe
Art needs space, not screens.
Writers Gone Wild is a tech-free zone. We write with pen and paper, get outside, and return to the magic of creating for the joy of it. Free from notifications and digital noise, you’ll rediscover the deep presence that great writing requires.
Stories are meant to be shared.
Writing isn’t just about crafting sentences—it’s about connection. Too often, we create in isolation, quietly hoping someone will notice our work. At Writers Gone Wild, we encourage sharing because it's a gift that transforms both the writer and the receiver. Your words are meant to be celebrated in community, not hidden away your journal!
Creativity is a natural byproduct of aliveness.
Creativity isn’t something you squeeze out of yourself—it overflows naturally when you’re fully alive. That’s why we hike, surf, climb, and explore. Not just for the thrill, but because it wakes up wonder, dissolves creative blocks, and reminds us that the best ideas come when you stop forcing them.
The Writers Gone Wild Experience
Writers Gone Wild hosts adventure writing retreats in some of the most beautiful places on earth. Whether we’re scribbling in the sand after a morning surf, journaling in the hush of an alpine meadow, or sharing poetry around a campfire in the ruddy desert, these experiences are designed to break you out of routine and into creative flow.
You can expect:
- Stunning, Sustainable Destinations – Write in epic places that wake up your senses and your words. Think luxury tipis, eco-bungalows, and cozy cabins—close to nature, but with a real mattress.
- Generative Writing Sessions – Daily guided prompts and craft talks to spark your creativity and push you deeper into your art.
- Locally-Sourced, Nutrient-Dense Meals – We nourish our bodies like we nourish our craft. With fresh, colorful, energizing, and abundant meals. Nothing but the best!
- Outdoor Adventures – Hikes, river dips, ocean swims, surf lessons, hot springs, bonfires—because creativity needs movement!
- Really Great Coffee – It doesn't just taste better outside, we never scrimp on the coffee.
- Fireside Gatherings – A nightly ritual to honor storytelling in its most timeless form—spoken aloud, under open skies.
- Unforgettable Community – Meet people who get it—who love creativity, adventure, and making art out of life.
Our events aren’t about theory or perfection. They’re about feeling more alive, tapping into the stories you were meant to tell, and connecting with a creative community—one that gives you space to be unapologetically you.
Who Are These Retreats For?
Writers Gone Wild is for restless creatives and professional word-slingers who love the idea of a writing retreat but hate the thought of being stuck inside all day.
We cater to:
- Writers, poets, and storytellers who want to make space for their craft
- Deep thinkers and deep feelers whose hearts are weary from carrying the weight of the world
- Any artist who’s ever thought, I need to get away from my screen and back into my body
- Copywriters, marketers, ghostwriters, & creative directors who want to write for themselves for a change
- Professionals teetering on burnout who daydream of a slower pace, room to breathe, and the chance to create something that matters
"I know what it’s like to feel like you’re too much and not enough at the same time. To crave creative freedom, but fear what happens when you actually take it. I created Writers Gone Wild as a space for us—the restless creatives, the wild thinkers, the ones who don’t fit neatly into boxes. If that’s you, come write with us. The world needs your voice."
Sara Grove, Founder
Join Us
If you’re ready to trade creative blocks for breakthroughs, deadlines for dirt roads, and solo struggle for shared experience, you’re in the right place. Come write, explore, and get a little wild with us. ;)
Check out our upcoming retreats and claim your spot before they fill up!
FAQs
Writers Gone Wild offers a series of adventure-infused writing retreats designed to help you unlock your creativity. Part writing workshop, part outdoor adventure, part creative revolution.
Think ocean swims, mountain hikes, natural hot springs, surfing, rock climbing, and bonfires under the stars. Every retreat is different, but all include movement and time in nature to fuel your creativity.
If you're smitten with words, you’re in the right place. You don’t need a book deal or a writing degree—just a desire to create.
We get it! At every retreat, we offer options for private lodging and make sure there's plenty of space to retreat, reflect, and recharge solo. Though, you might just surprise yourself! :) And, while sharing your work is encouraged, it's always optional.
Nope. But you’ll leave with momentum, clarity, inspiration, and pages of creative breakthroughs. Plus, the routines and rituals we establish on-retreat help you stay in-flow and finish your projects back home.
Easy—click here to check out our upcoming retreats and claim your spot before they fill up. We can’t wait to write with you!
Reach out to us at support@writersgonewild.com and we'll be happy to help. <3
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