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As well, we offer monthly moon circles for women in Vancouver. It’s not a workshop for aspiring writers looking to get published. But we are keeping it simple.

We offer a series of retreats for women who want to use writing, yoga & shared story to explore themselves on a deeper level, to reinvent & reinvest in themselves. After years of publishing personal essays on motherhood, teaching writing to women and practicing yoga, Cori finally decided to combine her passions into a unique series of writing and yoga retreats and gatherings for women who want to

use writing and yoga to explore themselves on a deeper level, to reinvent and reinvest in themselves. Whether you’re a tired mother that needs a creative boost, or a woman in the midst of a transition or a difficult life moment or whether you are struggling to find purpose, these retreats will inspire you and connect you to yourself and to other women. Come rediscover your passions, share your stories with other women and develop a writing and yoga practice. Our weekends are designed to give you time to breathe, to be still and to use writing as a tool to remember, reflect and heal. That may come naturally as a result of this weekend. So bring your journal and a yoga mat and be prepared for some deep, emotional introspection, restorative yoga, good company and evenings filled with wine, new friendships and laughter.

07/17/2025

Hi everyone - it's been ages and ages since I've posted here. But I am hoping this catches your attention because I want to let you all know I will be publishing a book of poetry in February.

This one really feels like a baby because I've been working on it for no less than ten years. It has taken up all my time and energy, which is why I stopped teaching and hosting writing retreats. This is where I've been pouring my heart and soul. And now it's time - whether I like it or not - to put it out into the world. It seems like a beautiful synchronicity that I have recently done the same with both my real life "babies."

I'm sharing this news with all of you because it's a collection that I think will resonate as it explores the seasons of a woman's life - from marriage, motherhood, divorce, and disaster dating to menopause and midlife reinvention.

Would you consider pre-ordering?
Here's the link: https://caitlinpress.com/Books/T/The-Fifth-Season
Just click on the "shop local" button to pre-order the book from my publisher, Caitlin Press or a local bookstore near you.

I'd be so, so grateful as pre-orders make a huge difference. And if you would also consider sharing this link with those who might connect with these poems...I would really appreciate it.

Thank you in advance for any support you are willing to offer.
For those of you who are interested, I truly can’t wait for you to read The Fifth Season and to hear what you think.

With gratitude,
Cori

12/11/2020

“Poetry is asking me to be brave, to go into the moments of my own failure and to narrate those, not as projects of self-hatred, but as projects of observation…and from that, begin to offer compassion in the wider world.”
-Padraig O’Tuama. I started writing poetry 5 years ago when my marriage ended as a way through and since then, I’ve been steadily working on it and learning about the form and about myself. It’s been an amazing journey, one that has intensified during this pandemic year with online courses with and ...offerings that might not have happened if the plague had not descended upon us. With solo time away, alone, writing....and with discovering new poets like , , , .sharon.olds among others. So for that, and for poetry’s way of leading us inward and home, I am so grateful.

11/15/2020

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” - Anais Nin. I used to only write in the moment...but writing in retrospect is much more interesting.

10/13/2020

Gratitude for writing weekends on the water 🙏🏻

09/14/2020

Important announcement: it is with deep regret and sadness that I had to cancel the Tofino retreat at Long Beach Lodge. With COVID regulations, I don't think we can create the intimate, soulful, connecting experience that I have come to know and love. I am hoping to plan something for fall 2021 and will post updates here when I know. Thanks for your patience and I hope you all find solace and connection in other ways until we meet again....with much love and gratitude....

08/20/2020

Working on an exciting announcement for a spring 2021 retreat in Whistler. Stay tuned for more details. I've just posted some info online: https://corihoward.com/writing-and-yoga-retreats/ If you are feeling the need to get away, connect with other women and get some sacred, creative alone time, email me to get on the list. Let's hope Covid will be gone and we can do this next year!

06/01/2020

“Last night as I was sleeping,
I dreamt—marvelous error!—
that I had a beehive
here inside my heart.
And the golden bees
were making white combs
and sweet honey
from my old failures.” -Antonio Machado

05/20/2020

How did Rumi know? Prescient poetry always. Be your note friends. 🙏🏻

05/14/2020

The next Full Moon Circle is open for Registration!
This coming full moon is known as the Strawberry🍓 or Rose 🌹 Moon. Astrologically, this is a full moon in Sagittarius which is said to bring fiery motivation, optimism and bold risk taking. Come join and I for a special 2-hour online session of meditation, yoga, writing and conversation on June 5. This experience will bring us closer to the heart as we sit in supportive listening, as well as voice aloud the things we are ready to release.
🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑
*Due to the time constraints and wanting everyone to have time to share & connect, we are capping this retreat at 30 participants.
So please register early to secure your spot by sending an E-transfer of $30 to [email protected] 🙏🏻

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