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
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FRANCE 4 - 11 OCTOBER 2025​
Join author and literary agent Sarah Bullen for an immersive writing retreat in the south of France. Bookings now open here​​
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McGregor, SOUTH AFRICA 12 - 16 November 2025
Join us for a writing immersion in South Africa, We are going to the small semi-desert town of Barrydale for a mid-summer retreat.
Bookings now open here
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RETREAT LESBOS GREECE 11 - 18 June 2026 or 19-26 June
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, Week 2 is for novel writers.
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LAMU, KENYA 10 - 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Come and join a group of writers in magical Lamu, 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. We are going back to Lamu to write in 2025, and this has now become an annual pilgrimage and a time to indulge in the magic of East Africa..
Bookings open September 2025. Register your interest here
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......