Writers at the Beach
February 2026
February 5-8, 2026
Atlantic Villa Fran-to-Sea
3108 Sandfiddler Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Daily Itinerary
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Arrival, Setting Intentions and Writing Goals
Arrive any time after 3:00. Settle in and write, walk the beach, relax.
5:45 - 6:15 Reception - meet and chat over small bites
6:30 Dinner (provided)
7:30 Introductions, Setting Intentions, and Group Writing
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Intensive Writing and Revision Day
Sunrise-9:00 Sleep, walk the beach, write!
Eat breakfast at your own time and pace. Coffee and tea will be brewing all day!
9:30- 11:30 Group Writing with Cindy
Noon -1:00 Lunch (provided). Eat with the group or take your lunch "to go" and begin individual writing time.
2:00 - 3:00 Pre-scheduled meetings with Cindy. You can sign up with an Add-on for a private session.
3:30 to 5:30 Optional Writing Session led by Cindy
6:00 Gather to carpool to dinner.
6:30 Dinner at Eurasia. (Cost not included)
8:00 - 9:30 Optional Group Sharing. Bring something to read - whether you’ve written it or just love it. (Not a workshop.)
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Write, Revise, Relax
Sunrise-9:00 Spend the early morning sleeping, walking on the beach, writing morning pages.
Eat breakfast at your own time and pace.
9:30-11:30 Group Writing with Cindy
12-1:00 Lunch (provided)
Afternoon: Individual writing time. Enjoy your retreat: walk, meditate, eat chocolate and read a book, shop...
Individual Meetings with Cindy (pre-scheduled)
4:00 - 6:00 Writing Session Led by Nadia
6:30 Dinner together - discuss the day, enjoy food and kindred spirits.
Optional post-dinner Group Share. Bring something to read to the group! (Not a workshop.)
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Closure
Wake up refreshed! Spend the morning packing, walking, doing yoga.
8:30-9:15 Gather for a final (brief) group write.
We will wrap up the weekend, discuss our thoughts and takeaways, and set intentions for post-retreat writing.
Option for Group to Meet for Brunch at local restaurant.
Essays & Prompts
“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.”
— Thomas Mann