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From the earth,

for the story

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“Return to the Wild is a writing retreat for the soul and spirt, for the mind and, of course, nature. Designed to give writers a safe space to reconnect to story, to themselves, and to the nature around them. Be inspired. Go wild.”

— Marina Green (Founder & CEO)

Storytelling is rooted in the land.

Annual Trips

Return to the Wild will occur annually, giving you the opportunity to return again and again.

Local & International

With domestic trips in Canada & the US, as well as international trips, there’s a retreat for everyone. And Return to the Wild aims to be as affordable and sustainable as possible.

Give back to Nature

Starting 2026, every Return to the Wild Writing Retreat will give back to the land. Depending on our location, trees will be planted, donations will be made, or we’ll engage in a clean-up event.

Story Critiques

At each retreat, writers will have the opportunity to have their writing critiqued by their peers, two acclaimed or bestselling authors, and Marina, a literary agent and former Big 5 Editor.

Industry Networking

Meet acclaimed and bestselling authors and the writers you’ll be coming up with in the industry!

Nurturing Community

One of the best things about writing retreats is the community. Your host, Marina, has made some of her best friends on writing retreats—she even met one of her CPs!

Types of Retreats

  • Return to the Wild

    Where it all began, the Return to the Wild Writing Retreat is a unique experience where craft meets nature. A daily blend of activities away from the page and locked into our words, these retreats also offer a gentle group critique experience alongside peers and acclaimed or bestselling authors.

    This retreat is a little faster paced than our other two offerings, jam packed with nature-based critique & craft circles, activities, and like-minded community.

  • Return to the Wild Luxe

    Return to the Wild Writing Retreats luxe offerings are an elevated and immersive nature-based experience. With luxurious lodgings, ample time to write, group exercises, and dedicated one-on-one time with your author faculty, you’ll leave these retreats both refreshed and inspired.

    This retreat is designed for new and professional writers alike, who want to dig deep, make connections, and write story with the land in mind.

  • Behind the Book

    Behind the Book is Return to the Wild’s newest offering. This retreat is designed to break the knowledge barriers of the traditional publishing industry. Writers will gather with three industry pros (agents, marketing managers, editors, and more!), to develop and elevate their story pitch and learn about the unseen parts of the industry. This retreat is designed with writers and new authors who have chosen the Trad path in mind.

Marina has been a storyteller all her life

Literary agent by day, Marina is also the founder and CEO of Marina Edits and Return to the Wild, which run in tandem with The Meadow—a safe haven for writers to grow and nourish their craft. Marina has also been a Big 5 editor, a bookseller, and writes her own stories every day.