Held and hosted by Story Parlor in Asheville, North Carolina.
Every life is shaped by story. Some stories are inherited. Some are chosen. Some are waiting to be discovered.
Step Into Your Story is an immersive retreat for writers, artists, seekers, and curious humans interested in exploring the narratives that shape their lives and creative work. Through workshops, storytelling, writing, reflection, and community, we'll journey through memory, imagination, archetype, play, and possibility, listening for the deeper stories beneath the surface and the emerging stories calling us forward.
First Three Spots $1250 | Available until gone
Early bird $1500 | Register by December 24, 2026 (discount applied at checkout)
Regular Price $1795 | Effective December 25, 2026
Space is LIMITED to ensure an intimate experience. We recommend signing up early!
Refund and other policies can be found here.
What You'll Experience
Rather than focusing only on writing craft, we'll explore creativity as a way of living.
Throughout the retreat you'll experience:
Guided personal narrative workshops
Reflective writing prompts
Story circles and small-group conversation
Creative exercises that move beyond the page
Time for independent writing
Opportunities to share work (always optional)
Community meals and connection
Inspiration from Asheville's creative landscape
Our Daily Rhythm
Our days are intentionally designed to alternate between focused creative work and spacious integration.
Mornings begin with optional movement, yoga, creative flow, or quiet writing before gathering for immersive workshops.
Afternoons invite deeper exploration through writing, play, and conversation, balanced with generous breaks and independent creative time.
Evenings bring us together around shared meals, Story Circles, meditation, local outings, and Story Parlor community events.
Throughout the week, you'll also have opportunities to explore Asheville, browse local bookstores, visit galleries, enjoy neighborhood cafés, and simply rest.
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Welcome to Story Parlor
Nestled in the heart of West Asheville, Story Parlor is a narrative arts space devoted to creativity, connection, and community.
For one week, it becomes our shared creative home.
We'll gather in cozy workshop spaces, write together in quiet corners, linger over lunches, walk neighborhood streets, and build the kind of creative community that often becomes one of the most lasting gifts of retreat.
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This retreat is for anyone who wants to:
reconnect with their creative voice
begin or deepen a personal writing practice
navigate a season of change
explore memoir or personal narrative
cultivate a richer relationship with story
spend intentional time in a supportive creative community
Whether you're working on a new or emerging creative project, or simply seeking a richer relationship with your own life and creative practice, you'll find a place here.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Questions? Reach out: erin@storyparloravl.com.