Spend a relaxing, inspiring weekend with nursing colleagues at Villa Pauline, a historic mansion retreat house in Mendham, New Jersey.
Hosted by Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN, this Writing Retreat for Nurses is designed as a restorative and creative experience where nurses can use writing to explore self-expression, share stories, reconnect with purpose, and restore the soul.
No prior writing experience is necessary.
Event details
- Date: Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 11:30 AM
- Venue: Villa Pauline
- Address: 352 Bernardsville Road, Mendham Borough, NJ 07945
- Hosted by: Donna Cardillo
- Organiser: Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN
- Tickets: From $1,295
- Contact hours: 12 contact hours
What this retreat is about
This retreat offers nurses a safe, supportive space to write, reflect, listen, discuss, laugh, and relax with kindred souls. Through writing prompts, themes, and guided activities, attendees will be invited to create, explore, and excavate what matters most to them.
Writing can be used in many ways throughout nursing and life. At this retreat, participants will write to heal, create, release, manifest, find their voice, express themselves, teach, leave a legacy, and live more fully.
What to expect
Attendees can expect a weekend centred on:
- Creative writing and reflective exercises
- Guided prompts and themed activities
- Story sharing and self-expression
- Discussion and connection with fellow nurses
- Rest, laughter, and soulful renewal
- Time in an inspiring retreat environment
The retreat is suitable for both experienced writers and nurses who have never considered themselves writers before.
Continuing education
This retreat is approved to award 12 contact hours.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Who it’s for
This retreat is designed for nurses who want to reconnect with creativity, develop a more authentic voice, explore personal or professional storytelling, and experience a more restorative form of continuing education.
It may be especially meaningful for nurses interested in reflection, healing, publishing, journaling, teaching, legacy work, or simply creating space to pause and renew.
About Villa Pauline
Villa Pauline Retreat House is located on more than 100 acres of lawns, gardens, walking paths, trees, and woodland in Morris County, between the boroughs of Mendham and Bernardsville.
Originally known as the Cromwell Mansion, this 44-room Georgian house dates back to 1892 and was part of the estate of Seymour Cromwell, a former president of the New York Stock Exchange, and his family. The setting offers a peaceful and inspiring backdrop for a reflective nursing retreat.
Contact information
For more information, visit donnacardillo.com, email [email protected], or call 848-241-3166.
Important note
Event details can change. Please confirm ticket availability, accommodation details, final pricing, exact venue address, meal inclusions, accessibility information, contact hour details, and check-in instructions with the organiser before attending.
The event details provided include both 352 Bernardsville Road and 350 Bernardsville Road for Villa Pauline, so attendees should verify the exact address with the organiser before travelling.
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