Learn how to write the hard things you have been afraid to share with tools, support, and realistic guidance from two memoir authors who have lived it.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Investment:
Early bird pricing: $297 until Jan. 2, 2026
Regular Pricing: $350 beginning Jan. 3, 2026
Lunch and snacks provided
Your Story Deserves to Be Told
Everyone has a story that changed them. But not everyone has found the courage to tell it — yet.
This one-day retreat is designed for aspiring writers, speakers, and truth-tellers who feel called to share the stories in their hearts. Whether you dream of writing a memoir, stepping on stage as a speaker, or freeing yourself from the weight of silence, this experience will help you find healing, clarity, and confidence through storytelling.
The retreat will take place at the historic Omaha landmark, the Mystical Magical Mansion, a stunning home with lush surroundings and timeless charm. Leave the noise behind and immerse yourself in a setting that invites inspiration. Fireplaces, chandeliers, and centuries of stories woven into the walls create a breathtaking backdrop that encourages reflection. This iconic space provides the perfect atmosphere to unlock your truth and bring your story to life.
What You Will Experience
Find Your Starting Point
Learn how to begin your story, organize your message, and identify the next steps toward writing, publishing, or speaking.
Learn the Basics of Memoir Writing
Understand the essentials, including first drafts, revisions, word counts, and the average length of a published memoir. Leave with a working chapter outline, a list of key stories, and clarity on what to include and what to keep private.
Protect Your Story Legally and Ethically
Learn the practical and legal considerations of sharing real-life experiences, including permissions, privacy, names, and emotional boundaries.
Experience a Supportive Small Group Setting
Join an intimate group designed to help you feel comfortable, supported, and free to share if you choose. You are never obligated to speak or read your work aloud.
Get a Complete Writing Workbook
Walk away with a resource guide filled with tips and tricks to keep writing, writing prompts, the Pomodoro Technique, and clear steps on how to get published so you can turn your story into a finished reality.
The Writing Journey Continues
Support After the Retreat
Join two virtual follow-up check-ins at 30 days and 60 days to stay accountable, track progress, and receive continued guidance. Dates will be scheduled after the retreat.
Why This Retreat Is Different
Led by two published memoir authors who have lived the hard stories
Rooted in both healing and craft
Includes legal and ethical guidance rarely taught in standard writing workshops
Offers practical tools and step-by-step processes to keep writing
Held in a historic home that enhances creativity
Includes follow-up support to maintain momentum
Limited group size for deeper connection and comfort
What Others Are Saying
“Leia helped me find the courage to own my voice and finally share my story, which I spent years hiding. Her patience and guidance changed everything for me and pushed me to become a published author.”
— Shirley Muñoz Newson, award-winning author of The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth
“The Three Story House creative writing workshop at the Mystical Magical Mansion was my first attempt at creative writing in a decade, and it was the exact kind of creative push I needed. If your creativity needs a nudge wrapped in a little magic, this workshop absolutely delivers.”
— Heather T., Omaha
Who This Retreat Is For
This experience is for you if you have ever said:
“I want to tell my story, but I do not know where to start.”
“I am afraid of what people will think if I share the truth.”
“I have written parts of it, but something keeps holding me back.”
“I want to use my story to help others, but I am not sure how.”
You do not need a master’s degree or professional writing experience. You only need the desire to tell the truth that has been sitting on your heart.
Your Guides
Kim Isherwood
Kim Isherwood is an intuitive medium, memoir author, and spiritual Sherpa who helps women navigate grief, reinvention, and the hard truths they have been afraid to share. As the author of Closure: The Lie We Tell Ourselves, she reimagines how we move through loss and find meaning on the other side. A Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and yoga teacher, she blends intuition, energy work, and grounded creative guidance to help people make sense of their stories and reclaim their voices. She hosts transformative retreats at her 1910 historic home in Omaha, the Mystical Magical Mansion, where creativity, courage, and soulful storytelling come alive. Kim believes every untold story holds the power to heal.
Leia Baez
Leia Baez is an award-winning author, communications director, and keynote speaker whose viral story of redemption has reached millions. Her memoir, A Star for Stella: A Mother’s Journey to Overcome, captures her journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Leia brings more than 15 years of experience as a journalist and storyteller to her work, using her lived experience and professional expertise to teach people how to find freedom and power through vulnerability and authenticity. She is passionate about helping people move past fear and turn their personal stories into messages that inspire, connect, and transform lives.
The Transformation
By the end of this retreat, you will walk away with clarity, confidence, and the foundation of your memoir already started. You will no longer wonder where to begin or how to move forward. You will have a plan, a path, and the support to keep going. Most importantly, you will feel ready to tell the truth you have been carrying for far too long.
Retreat Details
Date: January 17, 2026
Location: 426 North 38th Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Investment: $297 early bird price, $350 after Jan. 2, 2026
Includes: Guided sessions, workbook, writing prompts, group discussions, and a supportive space for reflection and connection
Reserve Your Seat
Your story matters. Join us and take the first step toward telling your truth with courage, confidence, and purpose.
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