Need a break from the chaos of everyday life and a chance to focus on your writing?
Attend an all-inclusive writing retreat in Canada's National Capital Region
Step Away from the Noise and Into Your Story
Rest, Relaxation, & Writing
Get 5 days of coaching, writers' craft workshops, & focused writing time in a peaceful forest retreat
The Ottawa Writers' Retreat has...
10 9 rooms left
At the Ottawa Writers' retreat, you'll get:
focused creative writing time
Uninterrupted blocks of quiet, structured time to make real progress on your manuscript.
writer's craft training
Learn powerful storytelling techniques through engaging workshops and guided lessons.
one-on-one coaching sessions
Get personalized support, feedback, and strategic guidance tailored to your writing goals.
The Ottawa Writers' Retreat
You deserve the time to write
You’ve got the story. You’ve got the passion. But life always gets in the way.
This is your invitation to put your writing first.
Join a small group of dedicated writers (just 10 9 rooms available) and one of Canada's top writing coaches from July 23-27, 2025, for five unforgettable days of creativity, coaching, and literary community at The Manoir de la Forêt.
The Manoir is a boutique retreat center nestled in the forest just north of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
It offers cozy fireside lounges, wooded walking trails, and creative solitude—all mixed with laughter, learning, and wine in the evening.
At the Ottawa Writers' retreat, you'll also get:
Meals, Snacks, & Drinks
Enjoy chef-prepared dishes, delicious snacks, and complimentary drinks.
an All-inclusive experience
Relax and recharge in a private, comfortable room at a boutique forest retreat.
airport pick-up and drop-off
Stress-free transportation from the Ottawa International airport to the retreat and back.
About Your
Host
Kevin T. Johns is one of Canada’s top writing coaches.
Over the last decade, he has worked with everyone from the CEOs of Canada's biggest corporations, to memoirists writing intimately personal tales, to self-help gurus crafting manuals for how to live a better life...
But his passion is for commercial genre fiction: the types of books that get made into Hollywood Blockbusters, spawn trilogies, and become long-running series.
If you aim to write page-turners that readers just can't put down or resist telling all their friends about, Kevin is the coach for you.
What Everyone Is Saying
"Kevin's writers' retreat was one of my best experiences ever as a writer! A beautiful location, incredible space, and food."
Stephen Weinstock, Published Author & Retreat Attendee
"The retreat was exceptionally well-organized, balancing moments for deep work with valuable sessions on the craft of writing."
Lorraine Johnston, Best Selling Author & Retreat Attendee
"If you’re looking for inspiration, clarity, and real tools to grow as an author, this retreat is absolutely worth it."
Sherilyn Decter, Published Author & Retreat Attendee
don't miss this chance to say "yes" to your writing
Spots are limited. The setting is unforgettable.
This is the moment for you to make space for the writing life you’ve earned.
Do you have questions?
let's talk
Not sure if this retreat is the right fit?
Wondering about travel, the schedule, or your writing goals?
I’d love to hop on a quick, no-pressure call with you.
Whether you’re curious about the vibe, the logistics, or just want to make sure you’ll get what you need out of the experience, I’m happy to walk you through it all.
Let’s figure out if The Ottawa Writers’ Retreat is right for you.
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