Maybe you've been longing to write… but aren't sure where to begin.
Maybe you have ideas scribbled in notebooks, unfinished drafts tucked away on your computer, or stories stirring quietly in your heart that you haven't fully made space for yet. Or maybe you simply need uninterrupted time away from the noise to finally focus again.
Stillness & Story was created as a peaceful space for faith-filled women to slow down, reconnect with God, and return to the page with clarity, courage, and renewed purpose.
Each day flows with both margin and momentum — space to breathe, and space to create.

Morning worship + devotionals
Start each day rooted in God's presence before your pen ever touches the page.

Dedicated silent writing time
Uninterrupted blocks of quiet time to focus entirely on your writing project.

Writing workshops + reflection
Gentle guidance to help you deepen your voice, clarify your message, and move forward.

Optional sharing + encouragement
A safe circle to read, receive feedback, and be witnessed in your story — always optional, never pressure.

1:1 Mentoring opportunities
Personal coaching time with Stephanie to work through your specific writing questions and goals.

Spacious free time
Rest, pray, walk, journal, or keep writing — the choice is yours. Space is sacred here.

Shared meals + meaningful connection
Nourishing food and the kind of table conversations that make you feel seen and known.
⬥ You've wanted to write but struggle to make time for it
⬥ You feel unsure where to begin — or how to keep going
⬥ You long for uninterrupted time to focus on your writing
⬥ You have ideas, stories, or projects you haven't fully explored
⬥ You feel creatively stuck or overwhelmed by the blank page
⬥ You desire encouragement and support on your writing journey
⬥ You want space to reconnect spiritually while also making creative progress
Stillness & Story isn't about productivity, platform-building, or proving you're a real writer. We believe writing flourishes best not through constant striving — but through remaining rooted in God.
Peaceful, not pressured
No packed schedules, no performance. A retreat that actually feels like a retreat.
All writing welcomed
Books, devotionals, poetry, memoirs, blogs — whatever God has placed on your heart.
Spirit-led, not self-driven
We make space to hear what God may be speaking beneath the noise of everyday life.
Community + coaching
Connection with like-minded women and personal access to Stephanie's guidance.

I'm passionate about helping women reconnect with both their creativity and their calling. Over the years, I've discovered that some of the deepest breakthroughs happen not when we push harder — but when we finally allow ourselves to slow down.
Stillness & Story was created to offer writers the kind of space so many of us are longing for: space to breathe, listen, heal, write, and remember we were never meant to create from exhaustion alone.
You don't have to come with your words all figured out. Just come.
One investment covers your entire retreat experience — no hidden costs, no extras.
✔️ 3 Days + 2 Nights Lodging
✔️ All Meals Included
✔️ Workshops + Writing Time
✔️ 1:1 Coaching Access
✔️ Spiritual Encouragement
✔️ Community + Connection
Do I need to be a published author?
Not at all. Writers at every stage are welcome — whether you've published ten books or you're still figuring out where to begin.
What kind of writing is welcome?
All of it. Books, devotionals, journaling, blogging, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or simply exploring your creative voice. If it's stirring in your heart, it belongs here.
What if I don't know what I'm writing yet?
That's completely okay. Many attendees come simply with a desire to begin. Part of what we do together is help you find clarity and direction for your writing journey.
Is sharing required?
No. Sharing and feedback opportunities are always optional. You are welcome to write, rest, and receive — without any pressure to perform.
What is included in the $1,299 investment?
Your investment includes all lodging, all meals, writing workshops, guided reflection, optional 1:1 mentoring time with Stephanie, and community with other faith-filled women writers.
If you've been longing for quiet space to write… if your creativity feels buried beneath
the noise of everyday life… if you've been craving both spiritual renewal and focused
time for your words — Stillness & Story was created with you in mind.