the haven
Our most personal and intimate writing retreat. Join nine other writers with an agenda built around your type.
Carlton, OR | May 10-16, 2027
A retreat that starts with you.
Wine country mornings.
A private lake.
A week of writing built around how you're wired.
Join nine other writers (and me) on 20 private acres in Oregon wine country, with a plan made just for you before you ever arrive.
what to expect
Typing + Your Personal Plan
Before the retreat, we'll make sure you understand and resonate with your Enneagram type, then map your project, your resistance patterns, and your accountability style. You'll walk in with an agenda tailored to your type and needs.
Your Curated Schedule
Every writer gets their own schedule with goals and tasks that fit around our community moments and craft sessions. A blend of time targeting accomplishing goals, learning more about your type and writing style, and building community.
1:1 Coaching Sessions
Numerous individual sessions throughout the week to check in on how you're doing, how your work is progressing, and how I can support your
Daily Craft Sessions
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Enneagram for Writers 101
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Overcoming resistance + creative paralysis for each type
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Creating actionable plans based on your fears/motivations
Community Time
We'll have plenty of times to come together as a group, including meals, educational sessions, bookish crafts, and evening debrief bonfires together.
Private Chef + Wine-Paired Dinner
A private chef for the entire week, including a chef-led, wine-paired dinner. NA pairings available for anyone who doesn't drink or love wine!
THE PROPERTY
Set on 20 private acres in Carlton, Oregon, the Haven puts you in the middle of Willamette Valley wine country with room to breathe. Walk the trails before breakfast. Take the paddle board out at midday. Come back to a long table at night.
Cozy Nooks + Crannies
Claim a seat on one of the expansive patios with your coffee and notebook. Settle in by a firepit after dinner, spread a blanket at a picnic spot, or find a stargazing nook when the sky clears. Drift down to the lakeside Quiet Cabin for a nap or a book binge, follow the garden paths where the butterflies hang out. There’s always the perfect spot that fits your mood.
20+ Acres + Hiking Trails
Plenty of room to wander, brainstorm on foot, and find your own quiet corner. Wander through restored oak savanna and native meadows, past gardens that bloom with the seasons and hum with pollinators, birds, and butterflies.
Private Lake
Paddle boarding, dipping, and picnicking on the dock. Or read a book/nap in the glass-walled book nook on the lake.
Two Homes, Nine Bedrooms
Bespoke furniture, curated artwork, and cozy touches throughout, with an en-suite bathroom for every bedroom.
a day at the haven
This is a sample day. Your actual schedule is built around you, and the rhythm shifts from day to day. Some days hold more learning and focused work, others make room for extra restoration, and your one-on-one sessions land at different times throughout the week.
07:00
AM
SUNRISE LAKE DIP (optional)
Start the day with a plunge in the lake (or sleep in!). Never any judgment.
08:00
AM
Breakfast
Ease into the morning with a chef-prepared breakfast and plenty of coffee and tea.
09:00
AM
Enneagram for Writers Resistance
See how resistance shows up for your type, and leave with one small thing to try in your practice for the day.
10:30
AM
Your Personal Agenda Block
Protected time for the goals and tasks on your own curated schedule. Draft, plan, or revise at your pace.
12:30
PM
Community Lunch
Gather around the table for a chef-prepared lunch and refuel for the afternoon.
01:30
PM
One-on-One Coaching Session
Check in with Lauren on how you're doing, how your work is moving, and what to try next.
02:30
PM
Restoration Time
Wander the trails, paddle the lake, craft, nap, read, or write. Whatever restores you.
05:00
PM
Community Debrief
Share the day's progress with the group, talk through where you're stuck, brainstorm together, and decide what to tackle next.
06:00
PM
Chef-Led Dinner
Linger over another chef-prepared meal and trade stories from the day
08:00
PM
Fireside Chat
Settle by the fire for open conversation about the Enneagram, craft, resistance, and everything writing.
accommodations
Every room at the Haven is a private room with a private bathroom, and every bed is a king. Choose a room that's all yours, or bring a writing friend and share.
PRIVATE KING | $4,250
Your own king bed in your own room, with its own en-suite bathroom. Ideal for the writer who recharges best in solitude.
6 spots available.
SHARED KING | $3,450
A private room with a private bathroom and a king bed shared between two writers. Ideal for you and a writing bestie who are coming together. Or who knows...maybe you'll meet your new bestie here??
4 spots available.
cost & payment
Cost is $3,450 for the Shared King Room and $4,250 for the Private King Room.
These costs include accommodations, all meals, pre-arrival programming and coaching, 1:1 coaching sessions, craft sessions, and any booked on-site or off-site activities and excursions.
Costs do not include:
- Airfare
- Travel to and from Carlton
- Any additional activities or excursions you would like to book
- Travel Insurance
Accommodations
Stay in a king room of your own or share a king bed with a writing friend. Every bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, across two beautifully designed homes on 21 private acres.
Gourmet Meals + Beverages
A private chef cooks for the entire week, including a chef-led, wine-paired dinner with NA pairings available. Coffee and tea keep flowing, and the chefs plan around dietary needs.
Add-ons
Make the week your own. Add optional winery visits and other excursions outside the schedule.
Payment Plan
Reserve your room with a deposit, then pay the balance on a schedule that works for you. Paying in full is always welcome.
what retreat alumni say
Chelsea
"I’ve been on a lot of writing retreats, but this was something magical. This is the first time I’ve felt comfortable and seen and not judged. Lauren fostered an environment of compassion, learning, and fun. I’ve never had a better time among fellow writers."
Briana
"My biggest takeaway from this experience was the opportunity to travel to a new destination with like-minded individuals while gaining valuable insights into the different Enneagram types—and learning how to apply that knowledge to character development in my writing as well as to dynamics in my personal relationships."
Alissa
"I loved feeling seen (I’m a nine). I felt like I could come downstairs in my pjs and no makeup to a group of accepting and loving friends. I had free time to do what I wanted and felt like I could walk up to anyone and join their conversation (which is something I really struggle with)."
FAQs
Have a question about the Haven that isn't listed here? Email lauren@thewritetype.co and I'll be happy to answer!
The Retreat blends craft with exploration and excursions, often abroad. The Immersive goes deep on craft with breakout workshops and live story problem-solving in smaller groups. The Haven is the most personalized of the three, built around your type and your project, with a plan we map before you arrive, a curated schedule, numerous 1:1 sessions, as well as some educational and group work thrown in.
After you register, we get you typed, then map what you’re writing, where resistance shows up for your type, and what accountability looks like for you, as well as a few 1:1 sessions before arrival day. You come with a personalized plan layered into educational and community time.
Yes. Your curated schedule includes protected writing time, and restoration time is built into every day.
Absolutely. Choose the Shared King Bed Room when you register. I'll follow up with a survey with room requests.
Yes. We’ll send a form after you register so the chefs can plan around your needs.
The closest major airport is Portland (PDX), and the property is about 35 miles from Portland. Ground transportation isn’t included, and we can help coordinate carpools. We share the exact address with registered writers and rideshares are also an option. There is plenty of parking if you'd like to rent a car.
We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover your expenses if something comes up.