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.
Upcoming Retreats
Calendar
GREECE LESBOS 11 - 18 JUNE 2024 ****Fully Booked**** Week 2 now open below.
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 .
GREECE LESBOS 20 - 27 JUNE 2024
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 .
TUSCANY 7 - 14 July 2024
Join us for a magical writing journey and explore Tuscany.
Bookings here
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (BARRYDALE) 1 - 6 Oct 2024
Join us for a five night writing immersion in South Africa.
Bookings now open here
MEXICO 2 - 8 March 2025
This is a deep and quiet time to write with guidance, inspired by the natural beauty and surroundings of Tulum, barefoot simplicity and an azure Caribbean sea.
https://www.internationalwritingretreats.com/mexico-retreats
SPAIN 28 May - 4 JUNE 2025 WRITE, AND WALK THE CAMINO, Santiago da Compostela, Spain
Join us on a writer's pilgrimage on the Camino.
RETREAT LESBOS GREECE 11 - 18 June and 20 - 27 June 2025
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. In 2025 we offer two weeks, you can join for one week, or both.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA MARCH 2025
Join us for a five night writing immersion in the heart of Cape Town in South Africa for a midsummer adventure. Bookings open May 2025. Use this form to get the info you need when we open bookings.
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 ......
But what about the writing!?
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.
Expect a lot of technical support, focussed writing time and feedback.
As well as many wonderful activities to awaken your creativity and motivate you.
Here are some things to expect to gain......