Announcing our wwp Retreats for
July & August 2011  

wwp Summer Retreat
25-29 July

For anyone with a project

wwp Artists Colony Retreat
1-5 August
Our resident artist Janice Poltrick Donato will be available to help you during the week


What is a wwp retreat?
  • Get away from it all to the beautiful Laurentian countryside
  • Finish off that book proposal, dissertation, report  or art work
  • Start that new project : The one you have always been meaning to do
  • Come for one or two days or for the whole 5 days
  • You can decide your own schedule
  • You can devote yourself entirely to your project without having to think once about what's for dinner...That's the part that we take care of during your stay! 

Where and when is it?
  • The Nurtury, Lakefield, Gore
  • Starts 10am Monday and finishes at 3pm Friday

Who is it for?

Summer Retreat (25-29 July) :
Anyone with a project, including...
  • readers
  • writers
  • knitters
  • quilters
  • academics
  • movie makers

Who is it for?

Artists Colony Retreat (1-5August) :
Anyone with an interest in ...
  • painting
  • drawing
  • photography





What is the cost?
  • $450 ($395 for members) for the week which  includes self-serve breakfasts, lunches, 3-course evening meals and overnight accommodation

  • $130 ($100 for members) per day which includes lunch, a 3-course evening meal, overnight accommodation and self-serve breakfast the next morning

How do I apply?
  • Initial notes of interest should be made to us by phone or email.  
  • Please note that places are limited, and will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Did you Know?

This past summer The Nurtury hosted about 20 hummingbirds in addition to a summer retreat and a women's band jam weekend!


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What Others are Saying

"This summer retreat was just what I needed. My body was nurtured by the wonderful tastes and quality of food. My mind was nurtured and sparked alive by the wonderful conversations and the mix of women - who knew there was a philosopher in me!"

Liz Pye attended our 2010 summer retreat in July