The Haven is an intimate, writing-centered, growth-oriented program for seekers, storytellers, and truth-tellers who want to write their own story. Together, we move through discovery, creation, and sharing—supported by community, accountability, and spaciousness.
“The Haven is a writing course like no other. Katherine creates a space of deep intimacy, shared vulnerability and inner exploration within a container of trust and openness.” - Allison
What’s Included
January–April | Go deeper and build momentum
A combination of teaching, guided writing, connection, and sharing:
One two-day Kick off Retreat with an overnight stay in Stinson
One three-hour deep writing session on Zoom
Two additional one-day writing immersions in Stinson
Weekly meetups, alternating between classes and writing sessions on Zoom
May–August | Sustain your writing practice
More independent writing, with personal guidance and a community to help you keep going:
Two private coaching sessions with Katherine
Two three-hour deep writing sessions on Zoom
Weekly participant-led writing sessions on Zoom
One review of up to 10,000 words
September–December | The Next Chapter
We come back together with renewed focus and urgency: digging deeper, shaping the work, and moving toward the finish line.
One two-day retreat with an overnight stay in Stinson
Two additional one-day writing immersions in Stinson
One three-hour deep writing session on Zoom
Weekly participant-led writing sessions on Zoom
A graduation ceremony during December writing session
“The Haven is an incubator where you will grow, learn, and be challenged and supported. Katherine does a phenomenal job of building an environment of trust and love, and I was able to continue to experience my writing and share it with a group in a truly supported way” - Shannon
ABOUT KATHERINE
I’m Katherine Kennedy—a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, storytelling coach, facilitator, and author of Speaking to What Matters: My Story of Learning How to Share What’s Inside.
For nearly 30 years, I’ve been creating spaces where people feel safe to be honest, seen, and heard. Through retreats, story circles, and coaching, I help people uncover the stories that bring deeper understanding, healing, and connection—to themselves and to others.
Go deeper into your story, your voice, and your creative work.
The next cohort of the Haven will begin in January 2027.
Investment: $10,000 USD
At its heart, the Haven is an intimate writing community—with retreats, reflection, accountability, and personal guidance to help you write your own story.
It’s a significant commitment of time and resources, and I take that seriously. I also know how much can happen when we give ourselves the space, support, and permission to this work. And be held, supported and seen by a circle of women who are doing the work alongside you.
I love this work, and I’m in it with you.