Registration Open! Write and Retreat on the Majestic Sonoma Coast in California April 19-22
Attention West Coasters and those who love the West Coast!
We are excited to bring the Scribente Maternum retreat experience to northern California to the Sonoma Coast next April 19-22, 2026 at the charming Sonoma Coast Villa near Bodega Bay, California, close to the Russian River and Sonoma wine country.
We are eager to find inspiration with you, to explore and be in nature with you, and—of course—to write with you!
Location
April in Sonoma, California is when the sun starts to emerge, yet there is still a brisk chill in the air to refresh, reflect, and retreat.
We will write and retreat at the Sonoma Coast Villa, a charming boutique hotel on the coastal edge of California’s wine country. It is evocative of a tranquil European villa, warming in the California sunshine.
Sonoma Coast Villa will be our home for the entire retreat. The Scribente Maternum community will be the only guests on-site! Their relaxing atmosphere with an outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, and cozy corners to chat and write is perfect for a getaway to invest in you and your writing and to connect with other writer-moms.
This retreat space will allow us to fully be in retreat together—dining and resting and sharing space together as a community.
Single- and multiple-occupancy rooms are available. Keep scrolling for all the options!
While the retreat and accommodations are booked separately, this retreat is an all-inclusive experience and therefore does not allow for any off-site accommodations. By investing in the retreat, you also agree to select from the accommodations detailed below.
Registration Includes:
A fully immersive writing retreat experience
Time and space to write
The unique and beautiful Scribente Maternum writer-moms community
Craft & writing-focused sessions with professional writers and teachers
Mindfulness practices and intentional movement
All meals and snacks!
And more! Registration also includes:
Welcome dinner on Sunday night
Breakfasts (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Lunch (Monday and Tuesday)
Group dinners (Monday and Tuesday)
Group celebration and readings (Tuesday evening)
Snacks & nonalcoholic beverages throughout the retreat
Curated tools and gifts, perfect for every writer-mom
Accommodations
While the retreat and accommodations are booked separately, this retreat is an all-inclusive experience and therefore does not allow for any off-site accommodations. By investing in the retreat, you also agree to select from the following accommodations at Sonoma Coast Villa (registration for accommodations will be sent with your retreat registration confirmation):
Shared Double King (two people/room; 4 rooms available): $150/night (total $450/person) -- This is a per person rate, and is a great option for friends traveling together or a budget-minded traveler who doesn’t mind a potential roommate.
Single King (6 single-occupancy rooms available): $250/night (total $750/person)
Single Poolside King (1 single-occupancy room available): $250/night (total $750/person)
Single Poolside King Suite (3 rsingle-occupancy ooms available): $285/night (total $850/person)
Single Premium King Villa (6 single-occupancy rooms available): $300/night (total $900/person)
The option to register for the room of your choice will be sent automatically upon registration. Book early to have the best selection!
Transportation
Transportation will be provided from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma Airport in Santa Rosa, CA. We will leave the airport around 2:30pm, so plan to arrive accordingly, but there may be some flexibility, just email us at hello@scribentematernum.com if you have questions about arrival times.
Transportation will be provided throughout the weekend.
TENTATIVE RETREAT SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 19
After 2:00pm: Shuttle from Sonoma County Airport (in Santa Rosa, CA)
5:00-8:00pm: Welcome reception, including Sonoma wines (included)
Monday, April 20
8:30-9:00am: Breakfast (included)
9:00-9:30am: Welcome and introductions from Scribente Maternum
9:30-10:00am: Opening movement and centering
10:00-11:00: Large group introductions and time to meet small groups
11:00am-12:30pm: Generative writing workshop
12:30-1:30pm: Lunch (included)
1:30-2:30pm: Small groups
2:30-5:00pm: More time with groups, plus time to write, indulge in time at the spa, sleep, or just be still
5:00-5:30pm: Group photo and close-of-day
6:00: Group dinner (included)
Tuesday, April 21
8:30-9:00am: Breakfast (included)
9:00-10:00am: Morning movement and mindfulness
10:00-11:30am: Writing workshop
11:30am-12pm (or through lunch if desired): Small groups
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch (included)
1:00-3:30pm: More time with small groups, plus time to write, be in community, get a massage, or catch another nap
3:30-4:30pm: Optional experiential writing session at the beach
5:00-5:30pm: Large group closing
6:00pm: Celebratory group dinner (included) & readings
Wednesday, April 22
10:00am: Shuttle departs for Sonoma County airport
Investment
The Write Like a Mother retreat typically sells out months early. Book early!
Pay in three installments! Pay only your nonrefundable $97 deposit today to hold your spot. We will send information shortly thereafter with instructions on how to make your next two installments, on February 1 and April 1. Follow the links Bonus: all pricing tier discounts below still apply! (Note: If you need to spread out payments even more, including lodging costs, email us at hello@scribentematernum.com, and we can work with you on a payment plan)
Or make just one payment and save! Follow this link to register fully at a discounted rate.
Super early-bird rate: $997 + lodging costs (until January 15, 2025, or while supplies last) if paid in full, or $97 plus two installments of $475 each.
Early-bird rate: $1097 + lodging costs (until March 1, 2026, or while supplies last) if paid in full, or $97 plus two installments of $525 each.
Standard rate: $1197 + lodging costs (until April 1, 2026, or while supplies last) if paid in full, or $97 plus two installments of $575 each.
We are pleased to offer a $100 discount to all BIPOC writer-moms. Use code save100 at checkout.
We know retreats are necessary for everyone, but are not always possible. We offer a "You Deserve to Be Here" fund, supported by generous sponsors and our own retreat participants. Apply for full or partial retreat funding here.
Note
Retreat registration includes a non-refundable deposit of $97; retreat registrations are transferrable up to ten days before the event.
Lodging must be booked separately, but is required in order to attend the event.
As always, email us at hello@scribentematernum.com with questions or inquiries about funding assistance! We can’t wait to write with you in April.