Writers' Getaway
An overnight getaway for Christian women who are looking for practical help and encouragement as they pursue their dreams to publish.
St. Anthony’s Retreat Center, Three Rivers, CA
Writers’ Getaway 2025: “Answering the Call”
An Overnight Retreat for Christian Women Writers
Spring 2025 | April 1-2, 2025 | $179
Registration for this retreat will open in Spring 2024
Come for the Christian Writers’ Getaway and stay for The Springs Retreat
Watch this short video to see the retreat center and get an overview of the Writers’ Getaway program
This Year’s Theme—Answer the Call
“We cannot keep quiet about what we have seen and heard”
Acts 4:20 CEV
Has God put a message on your heart that he wants you to speak out about, as well as get down on paper? Maybe he's urging you to write an article, develop your personal story into a book that helps others, or put your writing in a venue where it can make a difference in others' lives. In this year's Writers' Getaway, prolific authors Kathy Collard Miller and Cindi McMenamin will help you answer God's call to write, by:
sharing insights on how to gain writing inspiration
helping you explore various avenues for getting your material seen
painting an honest picture for you of what a writer's life looks like
providing expert guidance and instruction on how to structure and develop your book or article
offering one-on-one coaching and encouragement on your work in progress
helping you turn your material into something that meets a reader's need
In Acts 4:20, Jesus' followers said: "We cannot keep quiet about what we have seen and heard" (CEV). You, too, can answer God's call on your life by writing what you've seen and heard for His glory. The first (or next) step in answering God's call on YOUR heart to write might be attending our 2023 Writers' Getaway Nov. 7-8 in Three Rivers, CA.
Best of Both Tracks
In the past, Kathy has offered Track 1 for first-time attenders and Cindi has offered Tracks 2 and 3 for returnees, but this year we are giving you the best of BOTH tracks while emphasizing our obedience to God’s calling on our hearts to write. (Everyone will be together with Cindi and Kathy co-leading.)
Whether you’re a beginning writer or have been at this a while, Kathy and Cindi will provide insight and instruction to begin your writing and speaking ministry/career, as well as continue to make progress in it.
Together, the two authors and accomplished speakers will share with you how to gain inspiration and write from your heart, how to come up with article ideas that say what's on your heart and can prepare your audience for a future book, and how to market your message and not yourself. Cindi and Kathy will help you take your writing to the next level—whether it be a magazine article, a short story, or a nonfiction book proposal or manuscript. Cindi will provide detailed instruction to all the attendees on how to structure your book proposal or outline your book concept by incorporating reader relevance and forward movement that every publisher (and reader) wants to see.
Kathy and Cindi will also share from their hearts how God has personally refined them and shown them himself through the writing process—something he is wanting to do in and through you, as well.
All attendees will receive the opportunity for one-on-one coaching/consultation sessions with both Kathy and Cindi during the Getaway, giving you expert personalized guidance and instruction for the project you are working on or direction in the area you would like to pursue.
Cindi McMenamin talks about the focus of Track 2
NEWIM Writers’ Getaway 2025
“Answering the Call”
Schedule of Events
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. Arrive, settle in your room, enjoy the grounds
noon Lunch is served
1:00–2:00 Welcome & Introductions with Kathy and Cindi (Mission Room)
Session 1: “Your Call to Write” (Kathy and Cindi)
2:00–2:15 Refreshment/Book Table Break
2:15–3:15 Session 2: “The Benefits of Article Writing” (Kathy and Cindi)
3:15–3:30 Restroom / Book Table Break
3:30–5:30 One-on-One Coaching Appointments with Kathy or Cindi (Patio area)
6:00 Dinner (Dining Room)
7:00–7:45 Session 3: “Taking Your Personal Story to the Next Level” (Cindi)
7:55–8:45 Session 4: “Market Your Message, Not Yourself” (Kathy and Cindi)
8:45 Free time, Reflection/Writing
Wednesday
8:00 am Breakfast (Dining Room)
9:00–9:45 Session 5: Purify Your Calling (Kathy)
10:00–10:45 Session 6: Trust the Process (Cindi)
10:45–11:25 Closing Inspirational Thoughts and Prayer
11:25–11:30 – Group Picture (Patio)
12:00 Lunch (Dining Room)
How to Prepare
In preparation for the Writers Getaway, read the chapters from Kathy's "Writing as a Ministry for God's Glory" that apply to your writing goals and desires.
What to Bring
If you have writing that you've been working on, notebooks of ideas, books that inspire you, please bring them. You might also want to bring a laptop or tablet, and your favorite pen.
What women have to say about their experience
Monica shares her experience at the Writers’ Getaway
Tina shares her experienced at the Writers Getaway 2021
St. Anthony's Retreat Center
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, just 30 minutes east of Visalia, St. Anthony's Retreat and Conference Center offers a beautiful setting for the Writer's Getaway. Enjoy having your own private room and bath, delicious and healthy meals, and time to write in a quiet setting dedicated to spiritual gatherings.
Three Options to choose from
Option 1 - Writers’ Getaway plus The Springs Retreat.
Come to the Writers' Getaway and be inspired as a writer and then stay for The Springs Retreat to spend time with the Lord.
Three nights, 9 meals, private room and bath
Register for the Springs retreat separately
Option 2 - Writers’ Getaway overnight:
Enjoy the full program, spending Tuesday night at St. Anthony's in a private room with a private bath, and four meals with the group. The formal program begins at 1 p.m. after lunch but please come early if you can to get settled and meet the co-leaders and other participants.
Cost: $169.
Option 3 - Writers’ Getaway program only, sleep at home:
Enjoy the full program. Dinner with the group on Tuesday evening is included.
Cost: $55
Writers’ Getaway co-Leaders
Cindi McMenamin
Cindi is an award-winning writer and speaker who helps women strengthen their relationship with God and with others. She has authored 17 books including When Women Walk Alone (more than 130,000 copies sold), When Women Long for Rest, When a Woman Discovers Her Dream, and When God Sees Your Tears. Cindi and her husband, Hugh, co-authored When Couples Walk Together: 31 Days to a Closer Connection and Cindi's daughter, Dana, collaborated with her to write When a Mom Inspires Her Daughter. Cindi writes regularly for Crosswalk.com and Lifeway's Journey magazine. Cindi is a CLASS-trained speaker, a member of CAN and is AWSA-certfified as a Writing Coach and Communications Specialist. She is now focusing on helping other writers develop their book concept, write a winning book proposal, and bring their writing dream to fruition. You can learn more about Cindi's ministry at www.StrengthForTheSoul.com.
Kathy Collard Miller
Kathy is an award-winning author, speaker who has authored more than 50 books including the popular Daughters of the King Bible Study Series, commentaries, and books on spiritual growth. She has also authored hundreds of articles over the years. Kathy is an alumni of CLASS (Christian Leaders, Authors, Speakers Seminar) and is a founding member of AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association). She also holds memberships in CAN (Christian Authors Network) and NEWIM. She and Larry live in Southern California and they are the parents of two grown children and grandparents to two Kathy loves to offer through her writing and speaking God's healing power and practical ideas for changing hearts and lives. For more on her background, available books, and current ministry, see her website: