Refresh your soul, refill your cup, and reignite your calling—one word at a time.
Jesus, Tea, & Writing by the Sea
Women's Retreat
September 26-28, 2025
Port Aransas, Texas
Join me for Jesus, Tea, & Writing by the Sea—a restorative writing retreat where your faith meets your story, your heart finds stillness, and your words flow as freely as the tide.
I created this Beach Retreat for Christian women who desire to write a book—sharing their story to help others. This retreat will provide the space, support, and spiritual refreshment you need to finally start (or finish) your book. Surrounded by the sound of waves, delicious tea, and the presence of Jesus, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and connection with other like-minded women answering the call to write.
Jesus, Tea, & Writing by the Sea
What to expect:
Friday: Arrival & Reflection
3:00 PM – Check-in & Tea with a View
3:30 PM – Opening Session & Journal Bar: Writing in the Presence of Jesus
6:00-8:00 PM – Prayer Room Open, Free Time, Dinner Break (meals not included)
8:00 PM – Sunset Beach Walk & Prayer
Saturday: Deep Dive into Writing & Worship
6:30 AM – Sunrise Beach Walk (optional)
8:30 AM – Breakfast & Fellowship (Available on Property by not included)
10:00 AM – Session 1: Writing with Jesus as Your Guide
11:00 AM – Session 2: The Flow of Words & Waves
12:00 PM – Patio Picnic & Relaxation (BYOL)
2:00 PM – Session 3: Writing from the Depths of Your Soul
3:30 PM – Silent Writing Hour (Personal Writing Time)
5:00-7:00 PM – Prayer Room Open, Free Time, Dinner Break (meals not included)
7:00-9:00 PM – Author Talk & Book Signing (open to the public)
Sunday: Commissioned to Write with Purpose
6:30 AM – Sunrise by the Water (optional)
8:30 AM – Breakfast & Fellowship (Available on Property by not included)
9:30 AM – Final Writing Session: Declaring My Writing Mission
11:00 AM – Sending Forth & Prayer
12:00 PM – Retreat Concludes
To accommodate budgets and food restrictions, lodging and meals are not provide. I do encourage you to book early and stay as close to the Pioneer RV Resort if not on the resort property for the best experience.
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When is the last time you spent the weekend with a ten-time published author?
I love hanging out with writers, aspiring authors, and author business builders. You'll soon realize, I'm just like you and was once where you are—with a dream of writing my first book. Now, I'm honored to share my knowledge of the publishing industry with Christian women to package your stories into the book of your dreams! Books change lives—yours and your readers!
This retreat will create the path forward for you and your book.
Plus
You'll save time working with a professional coach AND learn skills to cut your writing time in half! You'll have sessions and over 21 hours of access to me to get your book writing and publishing questions answered paving a clear path forward!
This Retreat is Powerful
What attendees are saying ...
"I felt Brenda truly cared about each of our writing goals and us as a person."
The intimate setting led to sharing of personal information to get to know and love the other attendees and Brenda.
~Brinda Carey, author of Don’t Cry, Daddy’s Here
"Absolutely loved the atmosphere!"
The beach is always refreshing to my soul! The encouragement from the other aspiring writers and Brenda was very reassuring to me.
~Stephanie Bevills, Upcoming Author
And another ...
"I feel very inspired and motivated to write the books I want to write now that I’ve done this retreat. The retreat was a wonderful atmosphere and community. Being in nature is always a good way to get inspired. I felt very supported and encouraged in my writing endeavors."
~Lara Anders, Poet and Upcoming Author
Why I started the Beach Retreat
"I help women tell their stories to bring glory to God."
Brenda A. Haire
I've been in your shoes. God called me to write, and I had no idea where to start or what a book framework even was. Now, with ten published books and counting, I thrive in using my gift of integration and creativity to help other Christian women tell their stories.
After being told I was a nobody by a traditional publisher, I successfully and professionally self-published ten books personally and will help you do the same. I work with authors from around the world. This weekend, we're live in Port Arkansas, Texas! Let's start your first or next book at this cozy retreat! I promise you'll have aha moments and God-bumps!
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"Brenda has been my go-to resource!"
Her knack for remembering details, and understanding of the writing process and the idiosyncrasies of publishing made her the obvious choice for my questions.
~Andrea Fehr, author of Freaking Out to Flying Free, founder of Flying Free Ministries
More testimonials!
"Brenda has this unique ability ..."
Coach Brenda has this unique ability to see through to each author’s next step individually. She helped me determine the best option for my large manuscript to keep it as reader-friendly as possible while not compromising content.
~Carolyn Davis
"I am forever indebted to Brenda for the feedback that she gave."
I am so happy that she trusted her gut and said, ‘Hey, this may not be the popular thing. This may not be what you want to hear, but you just might want to consider something else.’ And because of that, I now have this {book cover}, and I am 10 times more proud of it than I was before. So for that I have to say thank you so much. This would not have happened without you, and I cannot thank you enough.
~ Nicole Smith, Author and Motivational Speaker