Writer’s Workshop is a 3 day, 2 night opportunity for you to come to The Oaks to be inspired by Bob Goff and other writers, work on whatever writing project you have going or are dreaming about starting, and connect with other writers. Writing can sometimes be a lonely venture, and The Oaks provides space to connect and process your writing project within a beautiful, spacious setting.

Guests will experience rich, valuable input around the writing process, structure of writing, and next steps. The time together is filled with meaningful sessions, time to write, and some fun surprises, along with delicious food!

We want you to be inspired, encouraged and motivated to take your writing to the next step.

Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling Love Does and Everybody, Always, Dream Big and his latest book, Undistracted.

He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq, and Somalia. He's a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob's greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids. For more, check out BobGoff.com and LoveDoes.org.

Whether you have published books, or are just putting pen to paper for the book you’ve dreamed about writing, this is for you! Any genre of writing is welcome as we touch on various aspects while you’re here. Guests can come along, or bring someone with them! Often times the non-writer ends up being inspired to write something by the time they leave!

This is also a great retreat to attend if you are thinking about starting a podcast, becoming a speaker, or writing a blog. You will walk away with valuable tools to help you take the next step.

If you are looking for inspiration, rejuvenation, connection, motivation….a place you can be curious, seen, known, heard, and loved just as you are….writer’s workshop is for you.

Pricing includes use of our 240 acre property, three days and two nights of lodging in our newly renovated rooms, multiple 60-90 minute sessions, yoga, fitness class, free time to explore, five meals and some really fun surprises! Space is limited to enhance your experience.

Some retreats will offer massages and/or cold plunges for an additional fee. Sign ups will be first come, first serve. Yoga and fitness class are also a complimentary option.

*subject to change

D A Y O N E

2:00 - 4:00 PM check in

4:30 PM welcome session

5:30 PM dinner

6:30 PM session one

D A Y T W O

8:00 AM breakfast

9:00 AM session two

11:00 AM session three

12 PM lunch/session four

1:00 PM -4:00 PM free time/enhanced experiences

4:30 PM fun surprise

5:30 PM dinner

6:30 PM session five

8:00 PM gentle flow yoga/s’mores

D A Y T H R E E

8:00 AM breakfast

9:00AM closing session

10:30 AM check out

Check-in begins after 2PM on day 1. Please arrive no later than 4pm. The evening begins with a welcome session and dinner.

The retreat ends the last day after the final session around 10:30 am.

PACKING LIST

We are located approximately 20 minutes from town, so please come prepared. We will provide towels, bed linens, snacks, an alarm clock, USB charging stations, and essential toiletries (soap, shampoo and conditioner). Please bring your own hair dryer as we don’t provide Dhem in the rooms.

Dress is casual. Some activities may take place outdoors. Please bring warm clothing during late fall, winter, and early spring months. We suggest layers due to variable temperatures inside and outside.

General Packing List

Heavy jacket or coat for evenings (Dec-Mar)

Light jacket/sweatshirt (Mar-Dec)

Hat

Shorts

Blue jeans or casual pants

Shirts/blouses (short and long sleeved)

Comfortable shoes

Closed toed athletic shoes/hiking boots

Swimwear (Pool towels are available. Pool is not heated.)

All daily toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)

Hair dryer and other styling tools

Watch

*The Oaks does not have access to a pharmacy or doctor. Bring enough prescription medications needed for your stay. If your medication requires refrigeration, please notify The Oaks prior to your arrival. There are no refrigerators in individual rooms.

Additional Optional Items

Notebook or journal and pens

Books

Clothes for cold plunge

San Diego Airport is the closest one, approximately 1:15 from The Oaks. We recommend renting a car and driving up. You can certainly take Uber here, it’s not very reliable getting back out. You can line up a private ride with our transportation company by calling McCracken Transportation 619-838-9383 and Ben will help you out!

If you’re interested in being put on a list to ride share with someone else attending the event, please email holly@oakscenter.com and she will add you to a list that goes out to the group.

Bob leads the programming of this event. He will often bring in other guests to enhance your experience with music and entertainment, but he is extremely available and present during the workshop. Often times, Maria is here with him as well, and is a beautiful addition to guests’ time.

There are no refunds or changes allowed after you have registered for this event.

This event does not allow for early check in or late check out due to hosting other events as well.

WRITERS WORKSHOP