FIFTH BRAIN COLLECTIVE PRESENTS
ON WRITING & ENERGY:
A WRITING RETREAT
APRIL 17–20, 2025 | TUCSON, ARIZONA
Spend a weekend on a historic ranch in the glorious Tucson springtime with an intimate group of writers working with the concepts of energy in a writing life.
We’ll look at the energy of the writer’s body, the writer’s attitude, the craft tools we wield, such as pacing, setting, characterization, sound, poetic lines and hybrid forms. Crack open your tiny rules, beliefs about yourself as a writer, and your capacities for new texts in this joyous, intensive weekend among your writerly people.
THE RANCH
TUCSON, AZ
With a main house and an outbuilding housing the majority of rooms, there are tons of additional outdoor spaces, a pool (not heated), a hot tub, a game room, and a stable with horses and cows that we can visit. The exact location will be shared with participants upon registration.
Individual or Shared Rooms available (includes all meals)
Limited Day Passes available for Workshop Hours (includes lunch)
RETREAT GOALS
Understand the trajectory of your current writing projects and set dream goals.
Learn the energetic habits of your fifth brain, the power of your intuitive writing imagination, your own patterns of ideas and writing habits.
Get a clear understanding of the tiny rules you invent that limit your writing growth.
Learn your own energetic approach to projects.
Have a clear grasp of what tools you can implement to increase or quiet the energy of a text.
Create a new sense of community with fellow writers.
Practice reading aloud in front of others, in person (optional).
AGENDA
Each day will include deep discussions, workshops, writing time, and freshly made meals prepared by private chefs using simple, delicious ingredients. All participants will be invited to share their work in moderated FBC readings on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Half the group will read each night, and local guests are welcome to attend.
A detailed agenda will be shared with participants after registration - feel free to reach out with any questions in the meantime.
Friday, April 17th
4:00pm–9:00pm: Arrival, Dinner, & Reading Activity
Saturday, April 18th
10:00am–4:00pm: Workshops, Writing Time, Lunch & Discussion
7:30pm: Reading
Sunday, April 19th
10:00am–4:00pm: Workshops, Lunch & Writing Time
7:30pm: Reading
Monday, April 20th
9:00am–10:00am: Guided Reflection / Closing
11:00am: Check out
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
There are three registration options: Individual Room, Shared Room, or Day Participant. Participants who choose to share a room will have the opportunity to request a specific roommate. Payment plans are available for each option.
***ALL ROOMS SOLD OUT! ONLY DAY PASSES LEFT!***
If you’d like to join the waitlist for individual or shared rooms, please fill out the registration form below and we will let you know if any space becomes available!
HOW TO REGISTER
DEADLINE: JANUARY 25, 2026
Fill out the registration form below and select the type of registration you’d like.
You will receive a confirmation email from Airtable with a link to pay in full or sign up for a payment plan. (If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please check your spam folder and contact us ASAP!)
Your registration will not be complete until you have submitted BOTH the registration form and payment.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Fifth Brain Collective reserves the right to cancel and will issue full refunds.
Participants who cancel before January 25, 2026 will receive a full refund. Participants who cancel before March 1, 2026 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after March 1st.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
REGISTRATION FORM
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