Our Writing Retreats
We understand writers, and the quiet magic that is sometimes needed to allow words to flow. After decades of supporting writers, we know that to write a story buried in your heart, you often need to remove yourself from ordinary life. All types of writers are welcome into these immersions into the world of story and creativity. The current list is below and we add more as the year progresses or as the muse takes us to new and magical places.​
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​McGregor Writing Retreat 11 -15 March 2026
Join us for a writing immersion in South Africa, We are going to the small semi-desert town of MCGREGOR, 2 hours outside Cape Town for a mid-summer retreat.
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RETREAT LESBOS GREECE
11 - 18 June 2026 or 19-26 June 2026
A magical island with a group of writers. We go and write in Greece every year and this a home for many writers. Join us again, or come for your first time. Week 1 is for non fiction and memoir only, Week 2 is for all writers. Join here for 2026​​​
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FRANCE 17 - 23 OCTOBER 2026​
Join author and literary agent Sarah Bullen for an immersive writing retreat in the south of France on a magnificent domaine just outside Carcassonne
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McGregor Writing Retreat 4 - 8 November 2026
Join us for a writing immersion in South Africa, We are going to the small semi-desert town of MCGREGOR, 2 hours outside Cape Town for a mid-summer retreat.
BOOKINGS HERE
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LAMU, KENYA 10 - 16 SEPTEMBER 2027
Magical Lamu is a tiny, secret archipelago off the East African coast of Kenya. This is the place to discover your story, to connect, to rest and dream. This has now become a bi-annual pilgrimage and a time to indulge in the magic of East Africa..
Bookings open 2026. Register your interest here
Upcoming Retreats
What to expect from your Retreat:
It's a given is you will be in a gorgeous place, meet a like minded community of writers, going through very similar struggles as you, eat great food, adventure and explore new place, have so much fun ......
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But what about the writing!?
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The focussed intention of every retreat is to support you to take a big jump forward with your writing project. So whether its just an idea or fully formed book this is the space to really up your game.
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Expect a lot of technical support, focussed writing time and feedback.
As well as many wonderful activities to awaken your creativity and motivate you.
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Here are some things to expect to gain......
Some of the support you will encounter on your retreat.
We understand writers, and the quiet magic that is sometimes needed to allow words to flow. After decades of supporting writers, we know that to write a story buried in your heart, you often need to remove yourself from ordinary life. All types of writers are welcome into these immersions into the world of story and creativity. The current list is below and we add more as the year progresses or as the muse takes us to new and magical places.​