Retreats

Gather with storytellers of all experience levels for an afternoon of restorative yoga, energizing prompt writing exercises and delicious lunch.

Stay tuned for our next retreat, which we’ll announce via our newsletter.

retreat leaders

Kathy Katims

In March 2020, seeing an urgent need for connection, Kathy offered her first prompt driven writing workshop. Since then she has offered over 100 workshops and they are still going strong. People have described the workshops as “life changing” “church” “a storytelling laboratory” “yoga for writing” and most importantly “safe.”  

Alison Burmeister

Alison Burmeister is a lover of all things that help you look and feel good inside and out. A certified yoga instructor (500 RYT) in hatha and vinyasa yoga, she continues to educate herself in the areas of ayurveda, biomechanics and yoga therapy.

www.alisonburmeister.com

Me-treat Recap

Last March, ten women gathered for a morning of yoga and prompt writing in the heart of scenic Temescal Canyon Park. Alison Burmeister from Balanced Beauty guided participants through a restorative yoga flow. And after a delicious catered lunch from Thyme Cafe, Kathleen Katims led the nourished group through a prompt writing workshop.

  • "After the Me-treat, I felt incredibly positive–about myself, my community, and life in general. It was such a wonderful way to make space for myself, in community with other women."

    – J.S.

  • "Thank you Kathy and Alison for providing an oasis of calm, joy, creativity and peace - a re-set from the chaos of our busyness. The beauty, thoughtfulness, (swag!!) that the two of you put into this experience was felt throughout all of my senses and will enrich my life for days to come."

    – E.H.

  • "The Me-Treat was a body & soul nourishing experience - equal parts serenity & creativity. And lots of laughs to boot! Highly recommend!"

    –H.P.

  • "I found the day incredibly restful, meaningful and inspiring. I absolutely loved the yoga and the prompts. Food was great too!"

    –G.L.

  • "The ability to freely explore writing surrounded by nature at the peak of spring with open hearted loving women was a unique experience that I would treat myself to again."

    – P.B.