Meet Your Retreat Leader: Kim Knox Beckius

A guide to stories, reflection, and the art of the written word.

Some retreats are built around movement. Some around stillness. This one begins with a blank page.

This May, Ocean Edge welcomes Kim Knox Beckius, travel editor at Yankee Magazine, as the leader of Write Place, Write Time—a thoughtfully designed retreat devoted to reflection, storytelling, and the quiet power of writing by hand.

A LIFE ROOTED IN STORYTELLING

Kim has spent her career telling stories—about places, people, and the moments that shape how we experience both.

As a longtime travel editor for Yankee Magazine, she has explored New England with a deep sense of curiosity and appreciation, capturing its character through thoughtful, evocative writing. Her work reflects not just where we go, but how those places stay with us.

That perspective carries into everything she teaches.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF CREATIVE PRACTICE

At the heart of Kim’s work is a simple but often overlooked idea: writing doesn’t have to be performative to be meaningful.

Her approach invites participants to slow down and reconnect with writing as a personal practice—one rooted in reflection, observation, and honest expression.

Letters, in particular, offer a unique entry point.

They ask us to pause.
To choose our words with care.
To connect—whether with another person, a memory, or even ourselves.

In a world of constant communication, that kind of intention can feel surprisingly powerful.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS RETREAT

Throughout the weekend, Kim guides guests through a series of writing experiences designed to spark creativity and encourage reflection.

The pace is intentionally unhurried. Sessions are balanced with time to think, to explore, and to simply sit with your thoughts—whether that’s by the water, on a quiet walk, or with a notebook in hand.

Participants are invited to experiment with different forms of writing, from letters to personal reflections, all within a supportive and welcoming environment.

There’s no pressure to produce anything perfect.
Just space to begin.

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WHY OCEAN EDGE

Set on the shores of Cape Cod, Ocean Edge offers the kind of setting that naturally invites reflection.

The rhythm of the tides.
The quiet of early mornings.
The feeling of stepping away from the everyday.

It’s a place where ideas come more easily—and where the act of writing can feel both grounding and expansive.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE WITH YOU

What stays with guests after this retreat isn’t just what’s written on the page.

It’s a renewed sense of clarity.
A deeper connection to their own voice.
And the reminder that meaningful expression doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be honest.

The practices explored throughout the weekend are simple enough to carry forward, whether through journaling, letter writing, or simply taking a few extra moments to reflect.

If you’ve been meaning to write more, reflect more, or simply slow down long enough to listen to your own thoughts, this retreat offers a beautiful place to begin.

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