Writing from Presence

February 26th - March 1st, 2026

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Arrival: February 26th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: March 1st, 1:30 PM

Tiered Tuition:
$200 – Subsidized | $275 – Standard | $350 – Supporter
+ 3 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tiered Tuition:
$200 – Subsidized | $275 – Standard | $350 – Supporter
+ 3 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

Winter, with its serene stillness and enveloping darkness, invites us into a deep space of introspection and creativity. Join us for a weekend retreat where meditation meets the practice of writing, guided by author and spiritual teacher Caverly Morgan.

Imagine crisp mountain air, snow-draped trees, and quiet fields stretching beneath wintry skies as the backdrop for delving into contemplative writing practices that transcend conventional boundaries. Experience the profound support of channeling what lies beyond the ego, inviting it gently onto the page. Together, we’ll drop into deep listening and explore the boundless landscape of creative expression.

This retreat isn’t about producing a finished piece; it’s about journeying beneath the conditioned mind and attuning to the voice that emerges from the depths of your being—from the depths of presence. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or simply curious about putting pen to paper, you’ll find an evocative invitation to explore this open and mysterious landscape. Through meditation and periods of silence, you’ll be supported in allowing creativity to flow freely and authentically.

We look forward to welcoming you into this meditative weekend of winter beauty, deep listening and writing from presence.

This Retreat Will Include:

  • Meditation
  • Writing exercises/prompts that support cultivating a relationship with spirit/the divine
  • Silent time to explore what’s beyond the “rules” of conditioned writing structure
  • Support in channeling what’s beyond the ego, inviting it onto the page
  • Relational (social) Dharma practice that supports us in recognizing what veils truth
  • Time for solitude

The backdrop of this retreat will be a hybrid of silence and relational (social) time. 

Program Perquisites

Recommended but not required, is reading Caverly’s book, The Heart of Who We Are:Realizing Freedom Together.

Retreat Faculty

Caverly Morgan

Named one of 2025’s powerful women of the mindfulness movement, Caverly Morgan is a spiritual teacher, nonprofit founder, speaker, and writer whose practice began in 1995 and has included eight years of training in a silent Zen monastery. She is the author of The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together as well as [...]

Why Did Past Participants Love this
Retreat?

“Caverly is a loving wise teacher who has done her work. She contains multitudes, presenting to the practitioner the lesson called for in the moment, be it gentle or firm. The strength and agility with which she engages in this dance of loving awareness is beautiful to behold. She is a lioness and I am so grateful for her work!”

—Rosie, Teacher

“Caverly is gifted teacher of the dharma and meditation. I met Caverly when she co-led a week-long retreat I attended. Her decades of study of Zen and other contemplative practices shone as she beautifully explained concepts that often defy words. Caverly was exquisitely attuned to retreatants; she offered support as emotions bubbled up, and skillfully fostered an intimate and transformative connection among us. I hold Caverly in high regard. There is much I can learn from her and I hope to get that opportunity again.”

—Chris, Judge

“I am profoundly moved and changed by my time with Caverly and her work. She is a gifted teacher and listener, and able to quickly and effortlessly get to the heart of a person, a moment, a discussion, a problem, or the dynamics of our world. Her guidance and teachings helped me make sense of things I have been grappling with for most of my life, and I left my time with her with a new and deep confidence in how I show up in the world.”

—Emily, Writer and Filmmaker

Program Schedule

Day 1

Thursday, February 26th – Welcome to the Land

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Check-in

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Orientation

6:00 pm | Dinner

7:00 | Opening Group Practice with Caverly

Silent hours begin

Day 2

Friday, February 27th – Welcome to the Retreat

Silent hours will be observed each morning until the 10:00 am group begins; optional to be in silence throughout the day.

8:00 – 10:00 am | Breakfast, Free Time, Writing Time

10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Group Practice with Caverly

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Lunch, Free Time, Writing Time

3:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Group Practice with Caverly

6:00 pm | Dinner

7:00 pm | Evening Meditation and Group Practice with Caverly

Silent hours begin

Day 3

Saturday, February 28th

Silent hours will be observed each morning until the 10:00 am group begins; optional to be in silence throughout the day.

8:00 – 10:00 am | Breakfast, Free Time, Writing Time

10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Group Practice with Caverly

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Lunch, Free Time, Writing Time

3:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Group Practice with Caverly

6:00 pm | Dinner

7:00 pm | Evening Meditation and Group Practice with Caverly

Silent hours begin

Day 4

Sunday, March 1st – Last Day of Retreat

Silent hours will be observed until the 10:00 am group begins; optional to be in silence throughout the remainder of the day.

8:00 am | Breakfast and Free Time

9:00 am – 9:30 am | Check-out of Rooms

10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Group Practice with Caverly

12:30 pm  – 1:30 pm | Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Departures

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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