FLOW UP Productions Presents

Ride & Write Away with Wanda

That "midday train to Barbara" — Santa Barbara, that is. 3 days, 2 nights of writing, reflection, and community.

DatesThu, Aug 27 – Sat, Aug 29, 2026
DepartsEmeryville Amtrak Station
DestinationSanta Barbara, CA
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Let's Go

Writing in Motion

It's time to sit back, relax, and unwind. You've been asking for a getaway from daily life to spend time with your words — to start, finish, or just figure out what that next writing project is. Join Wanda for 3 days, 2 nights aboard the Coast Starlight, upper level, as the California coastline unfolds outside your window.

This retreat is about slowing down. Sharing meaningful conversations. And giving yourself uninterrupted time to create, supported by a small, intentional community of fellow writers and creators.

Only 12 seats available for this trip.

Three Days on the Coast

ThursdayAug 27

Meet at the Emeryville Amtrak Station, 8:39am — Coast Starlight, train 11, upper level. Two-to-three writing exercises along the way as the coastline unfolds outside your window.

Arrive Santa Barbara Station, 6:12pm. Lodge 2 nights at the Spanish mission-styled "Inn By The Harbor," shared accommodations, double queen.

FridayAug 28

Writing workshop shortly after breakfast. The rest of the day is yours after group lunch — read, write, lounge by the pool, dip in the hot tub, walk to Leadbetter Beach or the harbor (both about 10 minutes away).

SaturdayAug 29

Depart Santa Barbara Station, 12:21pm — Coast Starlight, train 14. A final short writing exercise and shared reflections on the way back.

Arrive Emeryville Station, 9:31pm.

Cost Details

Included
  • Round trip coach seats on the Coast Starlight (upper level)
  • Transportation from the train station to hotel and back
  • All writing / coaching sessions
  • Two nights at the Inn By The Harbor (continental breakfast included)
  • Some fun (surprise) extras
Not Included
  • Airfare or transportation to/from Emeryville or Santa Barbara airports
  • Meals outside of what's noted above
  • Special accommodation requests (available on request, added cost is the passenger's responsibility)
$897 / person
$297 deposit to reserve your seat
Balance paid in full by August 6, 2026
Refundable (less 25% to resell seat) up to July 31, 2026
Reserve Your Seat

Or email us directly: Info@FlowUpToday.com