Do you want to...
make time for your writing?
rediscover and honor your writer self?
find inspiration for your next novel, poem, or book idea?
get unstuck from writer's block?
find the courage and confidence to share your writing with a wider audience?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then
come write away with us.
Write Away is an all-women writing and life coaching retreat from October 8 to 11, 2026.
You will receive:
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 eight writers.
WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING?
October 8 to 11, 2026
We will be leaving Manila early in the morning to reach Baguio by lunch on the first day. On October 11, 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. We are finally offering solo bedrooms for all writers! Photos of the venue are in the registration form.
Reserve your bedroom
ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE: SOLO BEDROOMS FOR ALL WRITERS!
You asked, we delivered! We have secured private solo bedrooms for every participant.
No more shared rooms—just dedicated space for you and your creative dreams.
Bedrooms with solo en suite bathroom: P62,000
(Three available ONE ROOM LEFT: two with a king-sized bed and one with single beds.)
Bedrooms with shared bathrooms: P60,000
(Five available FOUR ROOMS LEFT: one with a king-sized bed, three with two single beds, and one with three single beds)
Installment plans are available. The first payment is due on April 30. Succeeding payments are spread over five 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 or GCash. If you pay via Paypal or credit card, an additional 4.4% +P15 will be added.
Registration does not mean a slot is guaranteed. A quick 15-minute call with Aurora, Sam, and Mina to assess your goals and needs is required.
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)
- Round-trip transportation to The Country Place in Baguio from our meeting place in Makati
- Four workshops
- Two writer mentoring sessions
- One life coaching session
- A 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 eight 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
Samantha Sotto Yambao is the New York Times, Sunday Times, and USA Today bestselling author of Water Moon, The Elsewhere Express, Before Ever After, Love and Gravity, and other books.
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 developed Vida New Adult for 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, The Tiny Gratitude Journaling Kit., and Breathe: A Soft and Gentle Coloring Journal.
She is currently in the process of querying her first historical romance novel.
Reviews about Write Away
It gave me a wonderful new perspective for the art of writing. I came here hoping to reignite my love for writing, apart from the theoretical practices I was taught at school--I got what I wanted and more! I loved the community, all our mentors, and the location. I deeply feel moved during the retreat because listening to the sessions and workshops, hearing my batchmates' stories helped me feel the joy of writing again, something I thought I lost. Thank you for giving it back to me, or maybe, helping me find my way again :')
Maggie B.
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.
Angel C.
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.
Avril R.
I'M READY TO SIGN UP.
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?
I'M READY TO HONOR MY WRITER SELF.
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