Kingsbrae Canadian Creative Retreat
Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada
Lodging: Kingsbrae Garden
Dates: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 4:00 p.m. - Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Coach: Kathy Izard and Caroline Simas
Cost: $1250
All retreat activities will be held in the art center of the Kingsbrae Garden—Program fee includes exclusive access to a creative experience on this historic property, all art supplies, activities and instruction. It does not include lodging or transportation. Participants must book their own lodging through Kingsbrae (once registered with WFS, airfare and airport transfers and details will be shared). Please see details below.
If you have your own home in the New Brunswick, Canada area, you are welcome to register—but please to plan to participate in all activities. Check schedule for details.
This experience will be limited to eight women and you must register FIRST with WFS in order to receive the information about securing lodging to attend.
Note: We offer a payment plan that allows you to pay for a retreat in 2 installments: a deposit and a final payment due 6 weeks before the start date of the retreat. Hold deposits are $500. $250 of the initial hold deposit is non-refundable. ** Please read our cancellation policy here prior to signing up. **
Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada
Lodging: Kingsbrae Garden
Dates: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 4:00 p.m. - Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Coach: Kathy Izard and Caroline Simas
Cost: $1250
All retreat activities will be held in the art center of the Kingsbrae Garden—Program fee includes exclusive access to a creative experience on this historic property, all art supplies, activities and instruction. It does not include lodging or transportation. Participants must book their own lodging through Kingsbrae (once registered with WFS, airfare and airport transfers and details will be shared). Please see details below.
If you have your own home in the New Brunswick, Canada area, you are welcome to register—but please to plan to participate in all activities. Check schedule for details.
This experience will be limited to eight women and you must register FIRST with WFS in order to receive the information about securing lodging to attend.
Note: We offer a payment plan that allows you to pay for a retreat in 2 installments: a deposit and a final payment due 6 weeks before the start date of the retreat. Hold deposits are $500. $250 of the initial hold deposit is non-refundable. ** Please read our cancellation policy here prior to signing up. **
Retreat Details
There are very few places as magical as the historic Kingsbrae Garden in the charming seaside town of St. Andrews. Caroline Simas fell in love with this place when she was selected as a 2022 Artist in Resident and now, you are invited to join her and author Kathy Izard for your own creative Canadian adventure!
Each day, Caroline and Kathy will be weaving together their magical combination of art and writing. You don’t have to consider yourself an artist or an author to attend—just a sense of curiosity to explore new things. We might be trying our paints to capture the just beginning to bloom gardens or walking out to the sea to discover what might be whispering into our journals.
By day we will be painting and writing and, at night, enjoying fabulous dinners with women who, like you, have come to relax and have a great time.
We’ve been known to have a little castle contest, try some writing by moonlight, take a wonder walk in the gardens and have a dance party or two. Our retreats are starting to have a dedicated following so don’t miss your chance to see what Kinsgbrae Garden might have waiting for you to bloom!
What Past Participants Had to Say about our retreats:
This is a MUST retreat for any person who has left their creativity on the “back burner” for far too long! Kathy & Caroline are a contagious duo who inspire every lucky participant who signs up for this amazing retreat!
Edwina Willis Fleming, Charlotte, NC
There are three powerful words that describe three days of pure joy with W& Retreat. Community | Creativity | Contemplation. I have been on two different retreats with two different themes and each one drew me in and left me with lasting memories. Thank you, Kathy and Caroline.
Barbara Walker, Charlotte, NC
location and registration details
Our retreat will take place on the grounds of Kingsbrae Garden https://www.kingsbraegarden.com. This experience will be limited to eight women and you must register FIRST with WFS in order to receive the information about securing lodging to attend.
Your cost at Kingsbrae will be:
King Bed each room $1,386.00 CAD (single occupancy) $1,052.00 CAD (double occupancy)
Queen Bed each room $1,386.00 CAD (single occupancy) $1,052.00 CAD (double occupancy)
Twin bed each person in room $1,386.00 CAD (single occupancy) $1,052.00 CAD (double occupancy)
The quote includes the following:
5 night stay at KIRA
Continental breakfast for 5 days
Boxed Lunches for 4 days
Three-course dinners for 4 days
Gratuity for all meals
Complimentary access to Kingsbrae Garden
Taxes and Fees
Airlines/Transportation:
Kingsbrae Garden is located in St. Andrews, New Brunswick E5B 1Y8 Canada.
Closest Airport: Bangor, Maine (2 hour Drive) or there are two Canada airports that are 1.5 hours—please register for details before booking.
Meet Your Hosts
About Caroline Simas
Caroline is an artist and brand builder whose vibrant and inspirational art is showcased on products all over the world. From first-time artists to experienced painters, Caroline loves teaching women how to let their creativity shine.
Learn more about Caroline on her website here.
About Kathy Izard
Kathy is an award-winning author, speaker, and changemaker as well as the founder of Women | Faith & Story. Kathy believes we all have a story worth telling and she wants to help other women find the courage to put their words in the world.
Learn more about Kathy on her website here.
Tentative Schedule
More Details Coming Soon!
Arrival | wednesday, may 22, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm Check in and Welcome Program
6:00-7:30 pm Welcome Dinner
7:30-9:00 pm Evening Fun Program
Day 2-4 | Thursday, may 23, 2024-Sunday, May 26 , 2024
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast
9:00-12:00 pm Art and Writing Activities
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm Art and Writing Activities
3:00-6:00 pm Exercise and Free Writing Time
6:00-7:30 pm Dinner
7:30-9:00 pm Evening Fun Program
Departure | monday, may 27, 2024
8:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Check-out
