Testimonials

Being at the Mokulē‘ia Writers Retreat was like tiptoeing back into the river after years in the desert. 

One of things that made the retreat so great was the openness and acceptance I felt by the instructors, the other writers and the local community that joined us. The retreat provided a nurturing experience for me and my creativity.

What inspiration and sharing! It was a rich cultural experience—I feel as if I know so much more about Hawaii, on so many levels. Beautiful, from the welcoming leis to the last swim at that gorgeous beach. Thank you to all the staff at the camp for far surpassing my expectations at such a rustic retreat (wild pulled pork!).

I have to tell you, this adventure changed me. I smile every day remembering the sound of the sea and the sheer pleasure of being alive. Mokulē‘ia magic. I hold it all in delight: the conversations, the filled-with-wonder writers, the staff, the night sky, and the amazing fortitude and grace with which you, Connie, carried off the retreat.

What a great opportunity to focus on the craft, be stimulated by fellow, impassioned writers, get input from quality teachers, eat together, and hole-up in my cozy  room at night to put all my thoughts onto paper. Also, to get a taste of  island culture and island food, enjoy a non-touristy part of the island (yes!), walk the volcanic, large-crystaled sands of the North Shore, snorkel the warm waters and see sea turtles, and the iconic North Shore . Connie is a one-of-a-kind host, making more people feel welcome than any other human could, and offering the  keenest of writerly insight. 

The O'ahu Writers Retreat is why I became a writer. Before this retreat, I had been merely a dabbler, a journaller, and a scaredy-cat. Arriving to Camp Mokulēʻia, meeting so many talented and kind writers, and reconnecting with my inner child, I found a voice that I never knew I had. I came back home, much braver, stronger, and creatively inspired than ever before.