Your hosts

Lorrie Tom and Sheri Allen

when eight women gather

We celebrate all that is good about connecting and creating.

  • We have fun.

  • We share stories.

  • We make pretty things.

  • We don’t expect writing or art experience.

  • We eat. We drink. We are obvioulsy merry.

This is the retreat for you

  • If you’re someone who would love to explore your creative side, but can’t find the time.

  • If you need an encouraging nudge to get words on the page.**

  • If you want the satisfaction of completing a beautiful piece of jewelry in one afternoon.

  • If you know that connecting with amazing women is an essential element of happiness and longevity!

**If you’re an experienced writer and/or crafter, Lorrie and Sheri can extend the complexity of any retreat activities!

who? what? when? where? how much?

WHO: Any women who can attend an inperson retreat in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, or Apex, North Carolina. Both retreats are limited to eight participants.

WHAT: Writing and art retreat for women who want to enjoy an inspiring afternoon of writing and art while gathered around a homey dining room table. Both retreats offer the same content, but on opposite sides of the country.

WHEN: February 23rd (North Carolina) and March 16 (California) from 2 PM to 5 PM.

WHERE: In North Carolina, we’ll gather around Sheri’s dining room table. In California, we’re around Lorrie’s dining room table (addresses supplied upon registration).

SUPPLIES: None required. We’ll provide everything you need (including a darling workbook), but you might want to bring a favorite writing pen and/or personal journal/pad of paper for writing.

TREATS TO EAT: Sheri is an RDN and will create healthy and delicious small bites (see what we did there?) that nourish our souls. Recipes included in the retreat workbook.

WHAT TO WEAR: Whatever you like. Lorrie and Sheri will be comfy and casual.

COST: $100 per person. (If you register before January 1, 2025, get 25% off. Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout.)

REGISTRATION: Registration is now open and closes when full.

REGISTRATION NOTES:

  • Please accept marketing as this allows us to email details about the retreat. It doesn’t subscribe you to any newsletters, and we won’t send you anything after the retreat concludes unless you’re subscribed (but you can do that HERE).

  • If you need any assistance with registration, contact Lorrie.

2/23/25 North Carolina Mini Writing & Art Retreat
$100.00

Gather around Sheri's table on February 23rd for an afteroon or writing and art with amazing women.

Register HERE
3/16/25 California Mini Writing & Art Retreat
$100.00

Gather around Lorrie's table on March 16th for an afternoon of writing and art with amazing women.

Register HERE

about lorrie and sheri

Lorrie and Sheri met teaching middle school in 1989 and have been besties since then. Lorrie taught language arts and Sheri taught science (both with M.Eds). Their friendship was solidified over years of carpooling and occasionally getting stranded on the freeway due to El Nino flooding! After spending hours in the car together, they discovered a mutual passion for teaching and adventure which included kayaking in Alaska and rafting down the Grand Canyon. Over the years, Lorrie continued teaching writing and Sheri became a registered dietician, master gardener, and jewelry maker. Now, Lorrie and Sheri are thrilled to combine their teaching talents and artistic passions as they team up to bring you mini writing and art retreats. Nourishing you with creativity and community is their latest adventure!