Begin each day with an energizing yoga practice led by Tara Stiles, ease into writing workshops with Ann Garvin, and share softness breaks and more movement workshop time with Tara. Enjoy conversation time with Ann and Tara, on a variety of topics including How to Write Your Book and Get It Out in the World, Living Softly, Community Support, and more. Complete each day with a restorative yoga practice, and time for reflection. We also have access to enjoy the Troutbeck spa, sauna, red light room, and relaxation areas, on your own time from 9am – 6pm.

Consider completing your retreat with a restorative stay at Troutbeck, complete with luxurious Frette linens, king-sized beds, and Wildsmith amenities.

Daily Schedule

Saturday May 3

10:30 – 12pm – Welcome Gathering & Energizing Yoga Practice with Tara
12pm – 1pm – Lunch Break (together or on your own)
1pm – 3pm – Creative Writing Workshop with Ann
3pm – 4pm – Softness Workshop with Tara
4pm – 6pm – Creative Writing Workshop with Ann & Conversation on book-writing and sharing with Ann & Tara – in the ballroom, lounge, or garden, depending on the weather.
6pm – 7:30pm – Restorative Yoga and Reflection Time with Tara

Sunday May 4

11am – 12:30pm – Energizing Yoga with Tara
12:30 – 1:30pm – Lunch Break (together or on your own)
1:30 – 3:30pm – Creative Writing Workshop with Ann
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Softness Workshop with Tara
4:30pm – 6pm – Creative Writing Workshop with Ann & Conversation on book-writing and sharing with Ann & Tara
6pm – 7pm – Gentle Yoga and Closing Circle with Tara

About the Hosts

TARA STILES is the co-founder of Strala Yoga, a best-selling author, and well-being expert. Tara revolutionized yoga for millions, transforming a practice so often seen as foreign, dogmatic, and guru-based, into an everyday movement that supports ease and well-being. Strala Yoga is practiced in more than 100 countries, thousands of Guides lead Strala classes around the globe, and Tara shares daily yoga with thousands of people on the Strala Yoga app. She has been profiled by The New York Times, Times of India, The Times (UK), and featured in most major national and international magazines.

ANN GARVIN Ph.D. is the USA Today Bestselling author of five funny and sad novels. She writes about people who do too much in a world that asks too much from them. Ann worked as an RN and after receiving her Ph.D. taught Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology Nutrition, Stress Management, and Global Health for thirty years in the University of Wisconsin system. She currently teaches creative writing at Drexel University in their low residency Masters of Fine Arts program and has held positions at Miami University and Southern New Hampshire in their Masters of Fine Arts Creative Writing programs.

Ann is the founder of the multiple award-winning Tall Poppy Writers where she is committed to helping women writers succeed. She is a sought-after speaker on writing, leadership and health and has taught extensively in NY, San Francisco, LA, Boston, and at festivals across the country and in Europe.