Do you want to...
...make time for your writing?
...get that story idea that you've had forever finally written down?
...rediscover and honor your writer self?
...get unstuck from writer's block?
...find inspiration for your next novel, poem, or book idea?
...find the courage and confidence to share your writing with a wider audience?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then...
Come write away with us!
Write Away is an all-women writing and life coaching retreat from October 23-26, 2025.
You will get:
What you need to know
WHO IS THIS FOR
Women writers, 25 years old and older—whether you’re still searching for inspiration, already have an idea, have written a few pages, or just need the final push for the last chapters. We have room for seven writers.
WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING
October 23 to 26, 2025.
We will be leaving Manila early in the morning to reach Baguio by lunch on the first day. On October 26, we will leave Baguio before lunch to reach Manila by 4 p.m.
WHERE WILL IT BE HELD
A charming country home called The Country Place in Baguio. There are four bedroom options: three bedrooms for solo writers and two shared bedrooms. Photos of the venue are in the registration form.
Reserve your bedroom
SOLO bedroom with king-sized bed and solo en suite bathroom: P60,000 (EARLY BIRD)
SOLO bedroom with king-sized bed and shared bathroom: P58,000 (EARLY BIRD)
SOLO bedroom with single bed and shared bathroom: P56,000 (EARLY BIRD)
SHARED bedrooms for two with single beds: P54,000 (EARLY BIRD)
Installment plans are available. Payment is spread over six months and due on the 15th of each month. Details on the installment plan are in the registration form.
We accept payments via Paypal (you can use your credit or debit card even if you don't have a Paypal account), bank deposit via BDO, GCash or Maya. If you pay via Paypal or credit card, an additional 4.4% +P15 will be added. An invoice will be sent to you when you register. Invoices for the succeeding payments will be sent two weeks before the deadline.
Please take note of our refund and cancellation policy. We will be unable to refund any part of the payment for the retreat. This is a firm policy. Please purchase mindfully and honor the commitment you’ve made.
What's included:
- All meals (including afternoon merienda)
- Four workshops
- One life coaching session
- Two writer mentoring sessions
- Transportation to and from The Country Place in comfortable vans
- Relaxing massage
- Wine and cheese nights
- Bonfire night burn ritual
- A fun goodie bag with treats to spoil your inner writer
- Most importantly, the time, space and freedom to create and write!
What to bring: Your computer, writing materials, warm clothes, and essential medications. We will send you a more comprehensive list once it's closer to the retreat dates.
I'm ready to Write Away!
Who's joining you during Write Away?
Write Away is open to just seven writers (we hope one of them will be you!).
You will be joined by two author mentors and one life coach.
Get to know us a little better:
SAMANTHA SOTTO YAMBAO
Sam is the USA Today, Sunday Times, Indie, and International Bestselling author of Water Moon. Her work has been translated into 24 languages.
She is also the best-selling and internationally-published author of Before Ever After, Love and Gravity, A Dream of Trees, and The Beginning of Always.
MINA V. ESGUERRA
Mina writes and publishes award-winning romance and contemporary fiction. She is the founder of #RomanceClass, a community of Filipino authors, which has since helped over 100 authors write and publish romance books.
She is also a media adaptation agent, working with LA-based Bold MP to develop romance media by Filipino creatives for an international audience. She is the founding co-editor of Komiket’s romance imprint Blush Books, and also editor-at-large for new adult at Vibal Publishing.
AURORA M. SUAREZ
Aurora is a life and career coach certified by the US-based Courageous Living Coach Certification.
She is also the creator and publisher of The Sunday Night Journal, Good Job: A Meaningful Career Journal, and The Tiny Gratitude Journaling Kit.
She is currently in the process of editing her first historical romance novel.
Reviews about Write Away
It's a very safe, peaceful, and nurturing environment that really helps people get in touch with their creativity. You need to be safe to be vulnerable. You need to be vulnerable to be authentic. You need to be authentic to create.
—Liza V.
The whole retreat simply blew my mind away. To say I enjoyed it, I have learned from it, I appreciate every single detail of it, seems insufficient to describe every single thing in the retreat that I LOVE.
—Jang E.
What I loved most (I can’t think of just one): the flowing schedule that included group time, one-on-ones, and free time to write; wine and cheese nights; meditation sessions; the incredibly nurturing environment we were in that allowed us all to be vulnerable and to share.
—Justine T.
As an aspiring writer, I definitely learned a lot from Aurora, Sam and Mina. The insights and practical tips they so generously shared throughout the sessions helped me in powerful ways—from better understanding my writing interests, fears and motivations, to setting writing goals, to developing good writing habits.
And because Write Away was thoughtfully designed to be a safe and nurturing space, I was able to freely express my views and even read a sample of my writing. As a bonus, Write Away gave me the opportunity to meet some awesome women writers who share a passion not just for words, but for life and laughter (and cheese and massages!).
—Alex A.
I loved everything about it—the food, the wine and cheese, the workshops, the meditations, everything! But if I had to choose one thing, I think it was the one-on-one sessions with Sam, Aurora, and Mina that were the most helpful for me. They really gave me a lot of clarity about my specific needs and concerns as a writer.
It would have to be the sisterhood. We all understood that this was a safe place to feel how we felt, say what we needed to say, and be honest about it. And even after the four-day event, we stayed in touch and continued to support each other. Very rare. Very special.
—Tata A.
It was a complete experience package that excelled in every way. It was obvious the organizers put a lot of careful thought and intention into creating this experience, and I’ve never felt so nurtured and cared for.
Write Away exceeded expectations! The retreat gave me a chance to regroup, recover, and re-imagine my life and dreams. I came home feeling much lighter and more alive...and with the right tools to continue writing even when I'm not in the mood or inspired.
—Anna M.
I'm ready to honor my writer self!
FAQs
I only have an idea. I haven't written anything. But I've always wanted to be a writer. Will Write Away be right for me?
What's the schedule?
Am I really required to write?
Am I required to share?
Come Write Away with us!
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