Chester Culinary Writing Immersive
Fri, Oct 23
|Chester, NS, Canada
Join hosts and authors Lindsay Cameron Wilson and Christine Flynn for an unforgettable culinary writing retreat in the idyllic village of Chester, nestled on Nova Scotia’s Southern Shore.
Time & Location
Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Chester, NS, Canada
Guests
About the event
Join hosts and authors Lindsay Cameron Wilson and Christine Flynn for an unforgettable culinary writing retreat in the idyllic village of Chester, nestled on Nova Scotia’s Southern Shore. This retreat includes two nights of stunning accommodation, thoughtful details, and all meals cooked onsite featuring the best Nova Scotia has to offer.
Using thoughtful prompts, shared memories, and drawing on lived experiences, we’ll explore writing through the lens of food, in a shared space that feels both collaborative and compelling. Make new friends, recharge as you need, and sit quietly with your own thoughts in a gorgeous setting.
Arrive Friday afternoon for drinks on the dock and introductions, followed by a candlelit welcome dinner. We’ll spend Saturday gathered around a communal table, writing, exploring and discussing, with breaks for meals and movement. Enjoy free time in the village, or curl up with a book before dinner. Sunday, we’ll have a slower…
Tickets
Queen Room - Private Bath
Sale ends
Sep 25, 2:00 p.m.
The total price of the Queen Room with private bath is $1200 plus HST. This fee is your deposit and will reserve your spot for the Chester Culinary Writing Immersive Retreat on October 23-25, 2026. You will be invoiced the remainder ($600 + HST) four weeks before the retreat, and it is due September 25th, 2026.
$600.00
+$84.00 HST
King Room - Shared Bath
The total price of the King Room with a shared bath is $1200 plus HST. This fee is your deposit and will reserve your spot for the Chester Culinary Writing Immersive Retreat on October 23-25, 2026. You will be invoiced the remainder ($600 + HST) four weeks before the retreat, and it is due September 25th, 2026.
$600.00
+$84.00 HST
Sold OutDouble Room - Shared Bath
The total price of the Double Room is $900 plus HST. There is no ensuite, but there is a private bathroom just outside the door. Your ticket is a 50% deposit for the retreat. You will be invoiced the remainder ($450 + HST) four weeks before the retreat and it is due September 25th, 2026.
$450.00
+$63.00 HST
Sold OutQueen Room - The Mecklenburg
The total price of the Private Room with a Queen-sized bed and private bath at The Mecklenburgh Inn is $1100. "The Meck" is a picturesque 3 minute walk from our other main venue, The White Cottage on Duke Street. Your ticket is a 50% deposit for the retreat. You will be invoiced the remainder ($550 + HST) four weeks before the retreat, and it is due September 25th, 2026.
$550.00
+$77.00 HST
Retreat Only - No Accomodation
The perfect option for locals! This pricing includes all retreat meals and workshops, but you get to sleep in your own bed. The total price is $800 plus HST. Your ticket is a 50% deposit for the retreat. You will be invoiced the remainder ($400 + HST) four weeks before the retreat, and it is due September 25th, 2026.
$400.00
+$56.00 HST
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