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May 15 - 17, 2026

Write Place, Write Time: A Letter-Writing Retreat with Yankee Magazine

There are so many benefits to expressing yourself in a handwritten letter: gaining clarity, strengthening relationships, boosting happiness for you and the receiver… and maybe even touching the future in a way no text message ever will. So, join Kim Knox Beckius, travel editor at Yankee Magazine, for a weekend of self-discovery, social connection, and creativity: all postmarked from Cape Cod! Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is the "write" place, where you'll be inspired by the sea and the property's rich history, and this pre-summer weekend is the "write" time to be mindful and reflective and to have some lighthearted fun putting pen to pretty notecards and paper. You'll enjoy nourishing meals and an array of Ocean Edge Resort's amenities, including shared experiences like a floating sound bath, and the deep satisfaction that comes from carving out time to reconnect with others… and with yourself.

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Weekend Program Package Includes:

  • All Program Sessions

  • Luxury Accommodations (not included in commuter package)

  • Welcome Reception

  • Delicious, Healthy Meals (2 dinners, 1 breakfast, Sunday brunch)

  • One Group Floating Sound Bath Session

  • One Group Yoga Class

  • Croquet and cocktails / mocktails on the Lawn

  • Use of our private beach, indoor/outdoor pools, and fitness 

  • $125 Spa Credit to use during the weekend

  • All taxes and resort fees

Mansion Room

Weekend Program Package Includes:

  • $1,583 Single Occupancy - Mansion Accommodations - King

  • $2299 Double Occupancy - Mansion Accommodations – 2 Queens or 1 King ($1,150 per person)

  • $724 Commuter Package (the commuter package will be made available within 15-30 days of program date)

Kim Knox Beckius

About Your Retreat Leader: Kim Knox Beckius

Kim Knox Beckius is a Connecticut-based freelance writer and Yankee Magazine's Travel & Branded Content Editor. She has explored every corner of the Northeast while writing six travel books and contributing updates to New England guidebooks published by Fodor's, Frommer's, and Michelin. She also contributes to AAA's Northern New England publications and has been hired recently to develop the brand voice for new hotel properties and an international fashion label.

For more than 20 years, Kim served as New England Travel Expert for TripSavvy (formerly About.com). She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and is frequently called on by the media to discuss New England travel and events. She is likely the only person who has hugged both Art Garfunkel and a baby moose.

Program Schedule:


Friday, May 15

4:00pm Check-in (arrive early for Spa Time)

5:30 - 6:30 pm - Welcome reception

6:30 - 7:45 pm - Group Dinner

8:00 - 9:00 pm - Floating Sound Bath

 

Saturday, May 16

7:30 - 8:45 am - Optional morning yoga

9:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast

10:00 - 11:30 am Writing Session #1
The Wright Time - Take a tour of the resort's history and learn about the Nickerson family and their legacy. Then write a letter for another time...a letter to one's past self (child) or one's future self about your current life journey and where you hope it'll go.

 

12:00 – 4:00pm Lunch at leisure and Spa / Free time

4:00 - 5:00 pm – Croquet & Cocktails/Mocktails on the front lawn

6:30 - 7:45 pm - Group Dinner

 

Sunday, May 17

Breakfast at leisure


9:00 - 10:30 am - Writing Session #2
Wright Where You Belong - A writing session on the beach/tidal flats - in this moment, this is right where you belong. Let the tidal flats inspire a letter in whichever way feels right...to a loved one, to oneself about how you're feeling right now, or otherwise. Blankets, chairs, and a warm beverage provided.


11:00 – 12:00pm Group Farewell Brunch

12:00 – 4:00pm Time for Spa Sessions