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The first retreat of its kind — a long weekend of storytelling, creativity, and connection, co-taught by Jessica DeFino (Fleshworld, 130K followers) and Molly Rosen (Umami Pop Rocks, 45K followers). Set in the quiet magic of upstate New York, this immersive retreat blends creative mentorship with practical strategy to help you generate powerful new work and build a Substack that actually lasts. We’ll gather around firepits and farm tables to write, read, and reconnect — fueled by good food, fresh air, and fireflies. Total upstate summer magic.
Each day begins slowly: breakfast, a Tiny Story Hour, and a short lecture to spark your thinking. From there, you’ll have long stretches of open writing time — disappearing into a quiet nook to draft, explore, and follow your ideas — along with one-on-one creative ideation sessions with Molly and Jess. Afternoons bring us back together for group workshops around a long table, where we’ll give and receive feedback in a space that’s warm, rigorous, and alive.
Throughout the weekend, we’ll move between generative writing and hands-on Substack strategy. You’ll learn how to shape your voice into a compelling newsletter, from crafting irresistible subject lines and openings to designing a clean, readable format and developing a sustainable publishing rhythm. We’ll cover content mix, cadence, and growth — without losing what makes your work personal, strange, and true.
The goal: to power down, put pen to paper, and mine your imagination until you hit something real — then build a platform that can hold it.
In between: hikes, naps, wandering into town, shared meals, and the slow, steady intimacy of a weekend devoted to making something. Good snacks. Good stories. S’mores. Firepits. Summer skies and stars.
You’ll leave with:
Clarity around your Substack strategy and voice
5+ drafted or outlined posts
A realistic, sustainable growth plan
Renewed creative energy and momentum
A community of smart, engaged writers to keep you accountable
Schedule:
June 25th: 6:30–9:00 PM
June 26th: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
June 27th: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
June 28th: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
For anyone craving creative ignition, psychic renewal, and a community that will push your work forward.
Space is limited.
The first retreat of its kind — a long weekend of storytelling, creativity, and connection, co-taught by Jessica DeFino (Fleshworld, 130K followers) and Molly Rosen (Umami Pop Rocks, 45K followers). Set in the quiet magic of upstate New York, this immersive retreat blends creative mentorship with practical strategy to help you generate powerful new work and build a Substack that actually lasts. We’ll gather around firepits and farm tables to write, read, and reconnect — fueled by good food, fresh air, and fireflies. Total upstate summer magic.
Each day begins slowly: breakfast, a Tiny Story Hour, and a short lecture to spark your thinking. From there, you’ll have long stretches of open writing time — disappearing into a quiet nook to draft, explore, and follow your ideas — along with one-on-one creative ideation sessions with Molly and Jess. Afternoons bring us back together for group workshops around a long table, where we’ll give and receive feedback in a space that’s warm, rigorous, and alive.
Throughout the weekend, we’ll move between generative writing and hands-on Substack strategy. You’ll learn how to shape your voice into a compelling newsletter, from crafting irresistible subject lines and openings to designing a clean, readable format and developing a sustainable publishing rhythm. We’ll cover content mix, cadence, and growth — without losing what makes your work personal, strange, and true.
The goal: to power down, put pen to paper, and mine your imagination until you hit something real — then build a platform that can hold it.
In between: hikes, naps, wandering into town, shared meals, and the slow, steady intimacy of a weekend devoted to making something. Good snacks. Good stories. S’mores. Firepits. Summer skies and stars.
You’ll leave with:
Clarity around your Substack strategy and voice
5+ drafted or outlined posts
A realistic, sustainable growth plan
Renewed creative energy and momentum
A community of smart, engaged writers to keep you accountable
Schedule:
June 25th: 6:30–9:00 PM
June 26th: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
June 27th: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
June 28th: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
For anyone craving creative ignition, psychic renewal, and a community that will push your work forward.
Space is limited.