We believe that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. YOUthink Creative Wellness & Writing Retreats were created as an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and make space for reflection, creativity, connection, and renewal. Through writing, conversation, wellness practices, and time spent in inspiring surroundings, each retreat offers guests the chance to reconnect with themselves and their own creative spirit.

That sense of renewal also extends beyond the retreat. A portion of each guest’s fee supports YouthINK’s nonprofit creative mentorship workshops, helping provide deserving young people with opportunities to explore their own voices and artistic potential. It’s a full-circle approach: taking time to nurture yourself while helping create that same opportunity for someone else.

We retreat for many reasons—to rest, reflect, heal, learn, write, and grow. Time away in beautiful, welcoming surroundings can give us the space to slow down, listen more closely, and see our lives from a fresh perspective. Through solitude and shared experiences, meditation and reflection, and guided opportunities to write and create, we can rediscover joy, deepen our connection to ourselves, and form meaningful bonds with others.

Set amid the extraordinary landscapes of Kilkea Castle and Martha’s Vineyard, YOUthink retreats are thoughtfully designed to create the space for those meaningful—and sometimes transformative—moments to unfold.