2025 can be the year in which you finally finish writing that book, or start something completely new. Sometimes, the secret to achieving these goals is taking a break from daily life—in a place where inspiration and creativity can come easily to you. That’s where writing retreats come in.
Each retreat is designed to provide you with the tools and resources you need to thrive as a writer. You’ll have access to comfortable accommodations, dedicated writing spaces, and workshops led by experienced authors and writing professionals.
To help you find your ideal sanctuary, we’ve curated a list of the best writing retreats in 2025. These carefully selected retreats cater to various writing styles, genres, and levels of experience. From quaint cottages nestled in tranquil countryside settings to vibrant urban hubs buzzing with creative energy, our retreats offer something for everyone.
Every day, the group will meet with New York Times bestselling author Ellen Sussman for a three hour workshop. The classes will be a combination of critique workshop and generative exercises, focusing on aspects of the craft that will take your writing to the next level. Each student will also meet with Ellen for a one hour private session. This is a rare opportunity to study with Ellen in France (the setting for two of her novels) with such a small and intimate group.
The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway does not have an application process; everyone is welcome. They believe that every writer, whether they are just getting started or already have publications or an MFA, can improve their craft with rigorous instruction and a supportive community. Experienced writers may wish to register for an advanced workshop.
This retreat is for writers attending solo, or with family or friends. Both beginners who have never written before, and novelists with manuscripts in the final stages are welcome. It’s specifically for writers wishing to focus entirely on their creative work, and others who combine workshops with daily sightseeing tours. The trip to Costa Rica is fully escorted from the moment you land at San Jose International Airport. This creative writing retreat is ideal even for people who have not traveled before.
Your place on the tutored writing retreat gives you a chance to write in the way which suits you – alone or in a group; following a retreat schedule or pursuing your own plan; with support from your host or working independently. Writing workshops and extensive one-to-one time will be provided throughout the week.
This unique experience offers a sanctuary for writers to restore, replenish, reconnect, and re-imagine their craft. Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned writer, their retreat provides the perfect environment to focus on your book, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of the jungle. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and embark on a creative adventure like no other!
This retreat is designed to help you achieve success in your writing. You’ll find a welcoming house, inspiring views, award-winning mentors, the company of other writers, sunshine, and amazing food. Be inspired to reach greater heights, whether you are a beginner, emerging or published writer.
Island Time is a 7-day, 6-night onsite writing retreat for academic, professional, and creative writers who are looking for a change of venue, style, and heart. Join Helen and an international cohort of writers on gorgeous Waiheke Island for daily workshops, small-group coaching sessions, and plenty of individual writing time.
Your place on the tutored writing retreat gives you a chance to write in the way which suits you – alone or in a group; following a retreat schedule or pursuing your own plan; with support from your host or working independently. Writing workshops and extensive one-to-one time will be provided throughout the week.
Imagine unlimited writing time. Your pen glides effortlessly over the page. Stories you have longed to write finally flow. Time disappears as you become immersed in deep creative connection.
Let this magical place empower you to delve deep into the stories your body holds and release them forever, onto the page.
No matter what stage of writing you may be at, whether a rank beginner or a well-seasoned pro, we all crave inspiration from time to time; the time to dream, the space to think, the energy to pour into a creative project.
This retreat is a space for writers to come together and tap into their creativity, while also discovering their purpose. Through workshops, group discussions, and writing exercises, participants will not only improve their craft but also gain clarity on their personal mission as writers.
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat is a place for writers to work on their projects in a supportive and inspiring environment. You’ll have 24-hour access to various writing spaces, including a lounge, a restaurant, and a cabin. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend writer talks, discussions, readings, and special events led by experienced and published writers.
Your place on the tutored writing retreat gives you a chance to write in the way which suits you – alone or in a group; following a retreat schedule or pursuing your own plan; with support from your host or working independently. Writing workshops and extensive one-to-one time will be provided throughout the week.
There is nothing like the hushed stillness during the offseason with no distractions or crowds, where the town is all yours, to hunker down in a cozy New Hope inn and write by a warm fireplace. This 4-day retreat includes daily writing exercises & workshops, daily readings, daily meditations & journaling, a private 1:1 session, daily breakfast, and a 3-night stay in a charming restored colonial manor.
The hills overlooking Malibu Bay are the perfect setting for a writing getaway. Serra Retreat is a paradise of gardens, pathways, a labyrinth, and the sparkling Pacific Ocean beyond. In this secluded setting, with gorgeous tile work and splashing fountains, you will find inspiration. All writers are welcome, no matter the genre, no matter the level of experience.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat is a place for writers to work on their projects in a supportive and inspiring environment. You’ll have 24-hour access to various writing spaces, including a lounge, a restaurant, and a cabin. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend writer talks, discussions, readings, and special events led by experienced and published writers.
Your place on the tutored writing retreat gives you a chance to write in the way which suits you – alone or in a group; following a retreat schedule or pursuing your own plan; with support from your host or working independently. Writing workshops and extensive one-to-one time will be provided throughout the week.
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat is a place for writers to work on their projects in a supportive and inspiring environment. You’ll have 24-hour access to various writing spaces, including a lounge, a restaurant, and a cabin. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend writer talks, discussions, readings, and special events led by experienced and published writers.
The Art of Writing is an intimate retreat in Tuscany run by Italian resident, author and journalist, Lisa Clifford. With special appearances from best-selling authors, literary agents, and other writing tutors from around the world. The small-group retreats for writers in the mountains of Tuscany is designed to help you reconnect with your writing muse.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the Sant Mori Castle, Spain.
Step away from the demands and distractions of the ‘real world’ as you make time for your writing… and yourself! Take inspiration from history and culture, and from other writers, as you join the Creative Writing Retreat.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
This retreat offers a unique opportunity for writers to immerse themselves in a serene Himalayan setting, fostering creativity and connection. It promises an inspiring environment for writers to focus on their craft and engage with fellow authors.
All writing genre’s are welcome on this retreat – novels, memoir, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, academic.Mornings will be a structured class with afternoons free to pour your words onto the page. They then gather in the evenings for reading, feedback and storytelling.
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat is a place for writers to work on their projects in a supportive and inspiring environment. You’ll have 24-hour access to various writing spaces, including a lounge, a restaurant, and a cabin. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend writer talks, discussions, readings, and special events led by experienced and published writers.
Do your best writing at this five-day, five-night deep-dive, small-group writing retreat at scenic ZigBone Farm, just one hour from Washington DC/Baltimore in the Catoctin Mountains. Award-winning author of 14 novels and veteran writing instructor Tammy Greenwood will offer a mix of instruction, tools to move your novel forward, evening readings, and precious quiet time to write in the coziness of the lodge. Share your stories over delicious, family-style, farm-fresh meals and libations. Don’t want to mingle with humans? ZigBone Farm’s friendly sheep, goats, and barn cats are standing by!
Take part in daily conversations about publishing from the perspective of professionals who will give insights into the industry. Enjoy the free time and space to write. Participate in a daily yoga practice and/or write to live piano music.
Enjoy and learn from workshops, readings and craft sessions held at the pristine Ossabaw Island Heritage Preserve—just twenty minutes by boat from historic Savannah, Georgia and its renown restaurants, art galleries, squares and riverfront beauty.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the Sant Mori Castle, Spain.
Escape to a place where you can focus on craft, creative practice, and mastery. This exclusive experience is focused on story development, practical approaches and techniques for fiction projects, and frameworks for productive creative practice.
This is a rare opportunity for nine women to join a writing retreat where they will live and write together in the sprawling countryside near Healdsburg, CA. They will find life in a little compound of five two-bedroom cabins at Bishop’s Ranch informal and relaxing. The meeting room is both cozy and spacious, with a fireplace, snack kitchen, and spectacular views of the great outdoors. And as a bonus, someone else will do the cooking and will clean up for you.
Haven Writing Retreats, led by New York Times bestselling author Laura Munson, welcomes writers at all levels. Haven meets you where you need to be met, whether you aspire to write and publish a book, or simply seek a deeper level of authentic self-expression.
Set in the serene environment of Captain Whidbey on Whidbey Island, WA, the retreat offers a blend of individual focus, creative collaboration, and rest. Participants enjoy chef-prepared meals, guided writing sessions, and access to the beautiful property, including trails and a wellness studio.
This retreat is designed to help you achieve success in your writing. You’ll find a welcoming house, inspiring views, award-winning mentors, the company of other writers, sunshine, and amazing food. Be inspired to reach greater heights, whether you are a beginner, emerging or published writer.
Your place on the tutored writing retreat gives you a chance to write in the way which suits you – alone or in a group; following a retreat schedule or pursuing your own plan; with support from your host or working independently. Writing workshops and extensive one-to-one time will be provided throughout the week.
Ireland Writing Retreat started eight years ago as a dream. Now it’s a beautiful reality, and “one of the 10 best creative retreats in the UK and Europe,” according to The Guardian newspaper. In this retreat, you will learn about strategies that will help you widen your imagination and senses, develop your observational skills and apply these techniques to perfect your writing skills.
Take part in daily conversations about publishing from the perspective of professionals who will give insights into the industry. Enjoy the free time and space to write. Participate in a daily yoga practice and/or write to live piano music.
This 10-day experience is curated and designed for writers. Guiding you on this literary adventure will be Michelle Hoover. The Himalayan Writing Retreat conducts many such events every year, and has a track record for its teaching as well as hospitality.
This is a rare opportunity for nine women to join a writing retreat where they will live and write together in the sprawling countryside near Healdsburg, CA. They will find life in a little compound of five two-bedroom cabins at Bishop’s Ranch informal and relaxing. The meeting room is both cozy and spacious, with a fireplace, snack kitchen, and spectacular views of the great outdoors. And as a bonus, someone else will do the cooking and will clean up for you.
Your place on the tutored writing retreat gives you a place to write in the way which suits you – alone or in a group; following a retreat schedule or pursuing your own plan; with support from your host or working independently. Writing workshops and extensive one-to-one time will be provided throughout the week.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the 14th century Marouatte Castle in the beautiful landscapes of Dordogne in southwest France.
Take part in daily conversations about publishing from the perspective of professionals who will give insights into the industry. Enjoy the free time and space to write. Participate in a daily yoga practice and/or write to live piano music.
The Provence Writing Retreat will be held in a charming Provençal farmhouse with plenty of indoor and outdoor living areas for you to enjoy, including a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the Luberon–a land of lavender fields, vineyards, crisp light and rosemary scented air that has always inspired writers. For a week, you will be immersed in the Provençal life, enjoying good company over food, writing workshops and convivial discussions about writing and the writing life. A perfect setting to get away from it all and reconnect with yourself and your writing.
Explore beautiful Iceland with literary tours, hang out with award-winning authors, attend writing workshops and, finally, write. If you’d like to take some time off from your real life to concentrate on your writing as well as enjoy the company of other writers in the beautiful Icelandic countryside, this retreat is for you!
There is nothing like the hushed stillness during the offseason with no distractions or crowds, where the beach and the town are all yours, to hunker down in a cozy Cape May inn and write. This 4-day retreat includes daily writing exercises & workshops, daily readings, daily meditations & journaling, a private 1:1 session, daily breakfast, and a 3-night stay in a charming restored Victorian Inn.
What does “4-for-3” mean for you? Everyone gets 3 days of quality programming, and 1 day all to yourself to disappear into your writing and/or explore the Niagara region. You decide if you want to arrive a day early or stay a day longer. You can delve into your manuscript, visit wineries, hike the gorge, or simply wander through the picturesque streets of historic Niagara on the Lake.
This writing retreat is for academics, Ph.D. students, and other professionals. It offers you the possibility to concentrate on thinking, reading, and writing in a sustained way, to recharge your battery, and to gain new inspiration. Let original new ideas be born, maybe even ground-breaking ideas for new projects, and let your writing flow.
Instead of generating a ton of new work through prompts and short writing seminars, you’ll be writing into, extending, and deepening an existing writing project. Each day will begin with (optional) dance, then breakfast, then meditation to quiet the inner critic and fears of being good enough. You’ll briefly focus and start on your writing as a group. Then head off to write in silence.
Daily creativity workshops at the seaside hotel can offer inspiration and guidance for your creative work. As you immerse yourselve in the island’s healing thermal waters, you can do a deep dive into your work, employing creative journaling, paper art and collage to further your creative goals. An ideal environment to bring the senses into your writing and art making.
Writing Workshops Dublin with Amber Sparks, Ethan Joella, and Elissa Bassist bring together fiction and nonfiction writers for an intensive week of workshops, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth discussions on the craft and business of writing.
In this retrear, all your needs will be taken care of so you can begin to reconnect with the writer you are and explore ways to become the writer you want to be. Whether you are interested in writing a memoir, fiction, or non-fiction, you will tap into your creative flow. You will find nothing between your words and the page except unlimited inspiration in this safe and nurturing environment.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
Within the lush garden surrounds of the private villas and shared spaces, writers can choose a favourite place to write in peace and solitude. There are also shared writing workshops and individual one-on-one sessions to help you refine your story. In addition, there will also be reading sessions with light refreshments around the pool, under the cooling fans in the coconut lounge or a luxurious salon that will provide a supportive environment for you to share your work with other writers encouraging conversation and feedback.
Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at this writing retreats. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow writers, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your literary journey, join for a week of words, wisdom, and wonderful connections.
Open to women writers of all levels, writing in all genres, this retreat offers a perfect balance of community and solitude. Bond with other women writers as you read, write, and listen together. Spend your morning every day writing close to the sea surrounded by the island’s flora. Inspiration abounds in such a setting.
There is no universal recipe for becoming a writer, every author has their own, unique way of working, but the process always starts with finding a headspace – as well as a physical space – to develop and nurture your idea. And what better place to kick-start your writing project than a beautiful 19th century farmhouse in Umbria, Italy?
Take a writing vacation with your muse. This writing retreat provide rigorous attention to craft for all genres and writing levels, individual consultations, and fabulous food and company in inspiring places.
This retreat offers you a week-long journey into the craft of writing in the tranquil and inspiring setting of Tuscany. Whether you are interested in memoir, fiction or non-fiction writing, you will tap into your creative flow as you consider the plot, dialogue, characterization, imagery, and more. In this safe and nurturing environment, you will find there is nothing between your words and the page except unlimited inspiration. This retreat welcomes women writers of all ages, genres, and levels of experience.
The Writing Yoga Retreat in Andalucia offers a unique blend of creative writing and yoga in the beautiful region of Andalucia, Spain. This retreat provides a serene environment for participants to focus on their writing while also engaging in rejuvenating yoga practices.
This is a rare opportunity for nine women to join a writing retreat where they will live and write together in the sprawling countryside near Healdsburg, CA. They will find life in a little compound of five two-bedroom cabins at Bishop’s Ranch informal and relaxing. The meeting room is both cozy and spacious, with a fireplace, snack kitchen, and spectacular views of the great outdoors. And as a bonus, someone else will do the cooking and will clean up after you.
This retreat gifts you the dedicated time, space, and guidance that your writing deserves! Whether you are a beginner or have several projects under your belt, this retreat will take your writing to the next level.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the Sant Mori Castle, Spain.
Daily morning yoga, two writing workshops per day, several evening salons, and one-on-one sessions upon request. You will be writing and nurturing your creative self for eight days and seven nights. Immersing yourself in all that the Italian countryside has to offer, you’ll find space and opportunity to break away from the routines that form ‘regular’ life, giving you the chance to connect with your senses and transform your writing.
Join authors and guides Ammi Midstokke and Dawn Brockett for a writing retreat in the heart of Montana, where the ‘last best place’ holds big-sky space to explore how to nourish yourself on many levels, including through creative writing and beautiful food—supported by Ammi’s and Dawn’s unique expertise and an award-winning chef.
This writing retreat is for academics, Ph.D. students, and other professionals. It offers you the possibility to concentrate on thinking, reading, and writing in a sustained way, to recharge your battery, and to gain new inspiration. Let original new ideas be born, maybe even ground-breaking ideas for new projects, and let your writing flow.
If you want to write your story, this is the workshop to find out how. You will complete the retreat rejuvenated, knowing how to turn your memories into story, and how to write a compelling memoir. This Memoir Retreat provides a creative space to define your experiences and write your memoir from the core of personal understanding. It is a time to connect to the heart of your story and feed your inner world.
The Tuscany Writing Retreat is set in the hills above San Gimignano on a estate surrounded by verdant rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, wildflowers, and herbs which will assault your senses and summon your creative spirit. Your home for the week will be in two splendid villas set on private grounds with two swimming pools and abundant indoor and outdoor areas at your disposal for writing, engaging discussions, and relaxing.
Working against spectacular landscapes, you’ll be able to work on whatever writing in progress you have, whatever the genre. No matter your level, you’ll have access to top literary agents and writers, in the beating heart of Italy’s cultural life.
This retreat combines horseback riding with creative writing, offering participants the chance to bond with horses, engage in literary discussions, and find inspiration in the natural surroundings. It’s perfect for writers who want to explore their craft while connecting with nature and animals.
Haven Writing Retreats, led by New York Times bestselling author Laura Munson, welcomes writers at all levels. Haven meets you where you need to be met, whether you aspire to write and publish a book, or simply seek a deeper level of authentic self-expression.
This Camino retreat is an invitation to leave work, family and all the other nagging obligations behind, to come and write and walk. Step by step. To immerse in the creative pursuit of listening to your heart, responding to the dramatic nature of this Camino route.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the Sant Mori Castle, Spain.
The Art of Writing is an intimate retreat in Tuscany run by Italian resident, author and journalist, Lisa Clifford. With special appearances from best-selling authors, literary agents, and other writing tutors from around the world. These small-group retreats are designed for writers in the mountains of Tuscany to help them reconnect with their writing muse. Whether you’re a published author or just starting out, these sessions are perfect for you.
Barcelona Writing Retreat offers a seven-day immersive experience in the beautiful Alaya retreat center, surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Participants can enjoy writing sessions, business workshops, yoga, wine tasting, and trips to local attractions like Sitges beach and a nearby waterfall.
Enjoy a week of creative grandeur with seven fellow writers at a magnificent Château in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards. Each morning, they’ll gather for three hours in one of the castle’s magnificent rooms, or poolside, to workshop beginning chapters, opening scenes, and examine the types of contracts writers make with readers on page one. They’ll discuss writing vs. storytelling, ways of immersing the reader, and how to bank and spend emotional currency. Each participant will also have a half-hour private session. All genres are welcome in this generative workshop.
Haven Writing Retreats, led by New York Times bestselling author Laura Munson, welcomes writers at all levels. Haven meets you where you need to be met, whether you aspire to write and publish a book, or simply seek a deeper level of authentic self-expression.
A writing retreat can serve as a springboard to renew your pact with yourself—a reminder that life contains magic and that writing each day is a promise kept to yourself. For eight days and seven nights, you’ll have your own private, ensuite bedroom in a historic estate, a private writing studio, and the award-winning Kingsbrae Garden right on your doorstep.
This 4-day retreat includes daily writing exercises & workshops, daily readings, daily meditations & journaling, a private 1:1 session, daily yoga, and all meals (nine total). A 3-night stay in a delightful retreat center on a 400-acre campus in the beautiful Pocono Mountains is paid separately to the venue directly.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the Sant Mori Castle, Spain.
Make time and space for yourself: gain focus, find inspiration and hone your craft through daily workshops, independent writing time and feedback sessions. Enjoy writing in unforgettable surroundings in the supportive company of like-minded people and enhance your day with a walk. Your tutor will guide you through workshops and discussions on key elements of writing, such as characterisation, story structure and plot development, point of view, voice, sense of place and dialogue.
The retreat is designed for beginning, emerging, and published writers–anyone who feels the urge to reconnect with their writing self, or deepen and improve their work. Get in touch with your senses in daily morning workshops, generate new writing based on new experiences in Collioure and the wider world. In the afternoon, venture out–swimming, hiking, marketing–and loosening your grip on yourself and your work.
This Summer Writing Retreat will be the perfect chance for you to get your creative juices rolling as you tour your way all across Ireland attending daily talks and workshops, all while attending Irish musical concerts, going on island and castle tours, and soaking in the beautiful landscape.
Barcelona Writing Retreat offers a seven-day immersive experience in the beautiful Alaya retreat center, surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Participants can enjoy writing sessions, business workshops, yoga, and trips to local attractions like Sitges beach and a nearby waterfall.
The Alaya retreat center
Jun 9-16, 2025
$1,548-$1,990
No Deadline
Lesvos Island, GreeceThe Writing RoomMemoir and Non-Fiction Writing
This is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to tell their own story or write a non-fiction. The course is a daily combination of technical writing techniques, working through your personal and writing blocks, finding ways to access your memories and plan your story. This is ideal if you are writing a memoir, biography, non-fiction or e-course and you need to understand how to structure a publishable book. Both novices and experienced writers are welcome.
This retreat is designed to help you achieve success in your writing. You’ll find a welcoming house, inspiring views, award-winning mentors, the company of other writers, sunshine, and amazing food. Be inspired to reach greater heights, whether you are a beginner, emerging or published writer.
A week in the company of writers in a stunning ‘belle epoque’ mansion located in Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, in the Provence-Cote d’Azur region. The group of writers will be limited to 8, a nice and intimate number. They’ll meet each day in one of the mansion’s many cozy rooms, or poolside, or on a veranda overlooking the sea. There, they’ll do fun and generative exercises, craft talks tailored to the writers’ specific goals and identified areas of focus and development, and they’ll discuss each participant’s individual work in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive setting. The writers will share their work and gather personalized, curated feedback. Each writer will also get a 1 hour one- on-one session for discussions, strategies and guidance/encouragement. Of course, the day will be filled with ample time to write and reflect in an extraordinary destination-vacation setting.
For one week, hosts Mary Robinette Kowal, Erin Roberts, and DongWon Song, will guide you through a restorative retreat designed to help you ignite and nurture your creativity. The week will include interactive and collaborative workshops and classes balanced with plenty of free time to connect, write, brainstorm, or simply stroll the grounds of the retreat center.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
This 10-day experience is curated and designed for writers. Guiding you on this literary adventure will be Erika Krouse. The Himalayan Writing Retreat conducts many such events every year, and has a track record for its teaching as well as hospitality.
The Tuscany Writing Retreat is set in the hills above San Gimignano on a estate surrounded by verdant rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, wildflowers, and herbs which will assault your senses and summon your creative spirit. Your home for the week will be in two splendid villas set on private grounds with two swimming pools and abundant indoor and outdoor areas at your disposal for writing, engaging discussions, and relaxing.
Six days of personal writing time with opportunities to discuss writing issues with the Retreat Mentor (an award-winning, NYT best-selling novelist), and opportunities to attend certain Bookcamp presentations, all social activities, critiques, and chat with fellow writers and publishing professionals in a relaxed environment.
Imagine unlimited writing time. Your pen glides effortlessly over the page. Stories you have longed to write finally flow. Time disappears as you become immersed in deep creative connection.
Let this magical place empower you to delve deep into the stories your body holds and release them forever, onto the page.
Enjoy three days of immersive masterclasses where you will workshop your ideas and leave with pages and pages of writing. Special ‘Retreater’ discount for accommodation. Networking activities to help you make life-long connections with other writers. Private time to write your novel with incredible views to inspire you. The option to share your writing for feedback.
Join award-winning authors and teachers Nancy Stohlman and Robert Vaughan, along with a small cohort of your colleagues, as they travel to the vineyards and sunflower fields of southern France for a breakthrough gathering of inspiration, creation, and transformation.
This retreat, which lasts for a week, will include daily 2-hour sessions of teaching and exercises, followed by private writing time. There will be in-depth one-to-one sessions, with follow-up meetings as the week progresses, and opportunities for evening gatherings to share your work through informal readings and supportive group discussions.
The Art of Writing is an intimate retreat in Tuscany run by Italian resident, author and journalist, Lisa Clifford. With special appearances from best-selling authors, literary agents, and other writing tutors from around the world. They are small-group retreats for writers in the mountains of Tuscany designed for them to reconnect with their writing muse. Whether you’re a published author or just starting out, these sessions are perfect for you.
Writing Workshops Paris brings together Fiction and Nonfiction writers for an intensive week of workshops, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth discussions on the craft and business of writing.
This 4-day retreat includes daily writing exercises & workshops, daily readings, daily meditations & journaling, a private 1:1 session, daily breakfast, and a 3-night stay in a charming restored colonial manor.
Reconnect with the pleasures of writing at this 7-day, 6-night retreat hosted by international writing expert Helen Sword in the beautiful Swiss alpine village of Wengen. Whether you aspire to make progress on a specific project or seek fresh inspiration, this intimate gathering will replenish your creative energies and provide you with the time and space you need to experiment, play, and breathe fresh air.
This retreat is designed to help you achieve success in your writing. You’ll find a welcoming house, inspiring views, award-winning mentors, the company of other writers, sunshine, and amazing food. Be inspired to reach greater heights, whether you are a beginner, emerging or published writer.
The annual GoodLit Retreat is a week-long gathering that brings together award-winning authors and industry leaders to mentor a new generation of aspiring writers. Hosted in Stanford, Kentucky, GoodLit writers take part in a series of workshops, enjoy personal writing time to develop their craft, receive one-on-one mentorship, and gain renewed creative energy from intentional rest in the beautiful Kentucky countryside.
Treat yourself to a luxurious week-long writing retreat in the Danish countryside at Hamlet’s Hideaway, where you’ll be mentored by professional writers Anja Klemp Vilgaard and Shawna Kenney. Make your writing dreams a reality in the comfort of a place far from the distractions of home, with the guidance of two professionals happy to share their expertise. Find your muse playing in the fields of a long summer night or in the silence of sunrise as you immerse yourself in Scandinavian elegance.
The purpose of this Writing Retreat is to support budding writers in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge. The goal is the rapid production of a first draft—not the careful editing and refining of a final draft. Everyone at the writing retreat (including staff) chooses a specific numerical goal for what they’ll write during the month. Then they turn off their inner editors and focus on hitting their daily word count.
Over 17 days, they’ll take you from one wondrous place to another, where past meets present—you’ll be greeted by off-Broadway theatre, attend an intimate literary festival, explore a historic city that never grows old, and be spellbound by a true Viking settlement, where long-ago dreams of travel met the harsh reality of discovery. All that, plus a writing retreat in a place that’s renowned for genuine, grassroots support of brilliant artists.
Group Writing Retreats in Costa Rica offer a week-long immersive experience at a private 5-star Beach Villa in Playa Hermosa. Participants can enjoy writing workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and ample writing time each day.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
Professional and aspiring writers, struggling to create amidst the everyday demands of life, will get the gift of time: community, instruction, and the opportunity to reconnect with your own imagination and sense of possibility so you can confidently bring the work inside you to fruition.
If you’re a writer and runner looking to do more of what you love, then join this retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina for a unique mind and body writing retreat like you’ve never experienced before!
This retreat is designed to help you achieve success in your writing. You’ll find a welcoming house, inspiring views, award-winning mentors, the company of other writers, sunshine, and amazing food. Be inspired to reach greater heights, whether you are a beginner, emerging or published writer.
This retreat is designed for beginning, emerging, and published writers–anyone who feels the urge to reconnect with their writing self, or deepen and improve their work. Get in touch with your senses in daily morning workshops, generate new writing based on new experiences in Collioure and the wider world. In the afternoon, venture out–swimming, hiking, marketing–and loosening your grip on yourself and your work.
Haven Writing Retreats, led by New York Times bestselling author Laura Munson, welcomes writers at all levels. Haven meets you where you need to be met, whether you aspire to write and publish a book, or simply seek a deeper level of authentic self-expression.
Irene’s retreats are renowned by international writers, not only for her innovative techniques that show you how to focus, develop, create and write your stories–but for weaving inspiration and creativity into your writing journey by providing exceptional locations to facilitate the creative process.
Within the lush garden surrounds of the private villas and shared spaces, writers can choose a favourite place to write in peace and solitude. There are also shared writing workshops and individual one-on-one sessions to help you refine your story. In addition, there will also be reading sessions with light refreshments around the pool, under the cooling fans in the coconut lounge or a luxurious salon that will provide a supportive environment for you to share your work with other writers encouraging conversation and feedback.
Every day the group will meet with New York Times bestselling author Ellen Sussman for a three hour workshop. The classes will be a combination of critique workshop and generative exercises, focusing on aspects of the craft that will take your writing to the next level. Each student will also meet with Ellen for a one hour private session. This is a rare opportunity to study with Ellen in France (the setting for two of her novels) with such a small and intimate group.
The Tuscany Writing Retreat is set in the hills above San Gimignano on a estate surrounded by verdant rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, wildflowers, and herbs which will assault your senses and summon your creative spirit. Your home for the week will be in two splendid villas set on private grounds with two swimming pools and abundant indoor and outdoor areas at your disposal for writing, engaging discussions, and relaxing.
Ireland Writing Retreat started eight years ago as a dream. Now it’s a beautiful reality, and “one of the 10 best creative retreats in the UK and Europe,” according to The Guardian newspaper. In this retreat (in the South of France), you will learn about strategies that will help you widen your imagination and senses, develop your observational skills and apply these techniques to perfect your writing skills.
Take a writing vacation with your muse. This writing retreat provide rigorous attention to craft for all genres and writing levels, individual consultations, and fabulous food and company in inspiring places.
A writing retreat can serve as a springboard to renew your pact with yourself—a reminder that life contains magic and that writing each day is a promise kept to yourself. For eight days and seven nights, you’ll have your own private, ensuite bedroom in a historic estate, a private writing studio, and the award-winning Kingsbrae Garden right on your doorstep.
You’re invited to The Writing Excuses Cruise—an annual event for writers who want dedicated time to focus on honing their craft, connecting with their peers, and getting away from the grind of daily life.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the Sant Mori Castle, Spain.
Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at this upcoming writing retreat. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow writers, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your literary journey, join them for a week of words, wisdom, and wonderful connections.
This retreat is designed for beginning, emerging, and published writers–anyone who feels the urge to reconnect with their writing self, or deepen and improve their work. Get in touch with your senses in daily morning workshops, generate new writing based on new experiences in Collioure and the wider world. In the afternoon, venture out–swimming, hiking, marketing–and loosening your grip on yourself and your work.
This writing retreat’s sole aim isn’t writing. This is a writing retreat that’s goal is to reach deep inside yourself and get you on your way to writing and publishing the book that is going to change your life, your career, and your income.
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.
Haven Writing Retreats, led by New York Times bestselling author Laura Munson, welcomes writers at all levels. Haven meets you where you need to be met, whether you aspire to write and publish a book, or simply seek a deeper level of authentic self-expression.
Meet with screenwriters and producers in workshops dedicated to writing screenplays. Turn your novel into a screenplay or start one from scratch. Either way, prepare to enter the world of agents and producers. All in the Sant Mori Castle, Spain.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
This 10-day experience is curated and designed for writers. Guiding you on this literary adventure will be Annie Finch. The Himalayan Writing Retreat conducts many such events every year, and has a track record for its teaching as well as hospitality.
Imagine unlimited writing time. Your pen glides effortlessly over the page. Stories you have longed to write finally flow. Time disappears as you become immersed in deep creative connection.
Let this magical place empower you to delve deep into the stories your body holds and release them forever, onto the page.
The Provence Writing Retreat will be held in a charming Provençal farmhouse with plenty of indoor and outdoor living areas for you to enjoy, including a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the Luberon–a land of lavender fields, vineyards, crisp light and rosemary scented air that has always inspired writers. For a week, you will be immersed in the Provençal life, enjoying good company over food, writing workshops and convivial discussions about writing and the writing life. A perfect setting to get away from it all and reconnect with yourself and your writing.
Professional and aspiring writers, struggling to create amidst the everyday demands of life, will get the gift of time: community, instruction, and the opportunity to reconnect with your own imagination and sense of possibility so you can confidently bring the work inside you to fruition.
Ego Break is an experiential, all inclusive, writers retreat for journal writers, novice writers, professional writers, and everyone in-between, including those who don’t write yet but want to write. Rather than offering workshops that lecture on the mechanics of craft, Ego Break Retreats focus on story and character development. No matter your genre or where you are in your writing journey, the expanded and unique perspectives you’ll gain on this retreat will rejuvenate your writing and your life.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
Haven Writing Retreats, led by New York Times bestselling author Laura Munson, welcomes writers at all levels. Haven meets you where you need to be met, whether you aspire to write and publish a book, or simply seek a deeper level of authentic self-expression.
This retreat is designed to help you achieve success in your writing. You’ll find a welcoming house, inspiring views, award-winning mentors, the company of other writers, sunshine, and amazing food. Be inspired to reach greater heights, whether you are a beginner, emerging or published writer.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. Their courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.
Everything in The Clockhouse has been planned to help you focus on your writing, away from day-to-day distractions. Walk in the beautiful landscape, share your triumphs and challenges with fellow writers over dinner, or just sit at your desk and write. Whether you’re starting something new or pushing on to finish something, make time to free your imagination with this writing retreat.
This retreat offers a tranquil setting for writers to focus on their projects. It features a charming 55 square meter cottage with a double bedroom, an attic with three double beds, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious patio with a sea view. Combining the renowned Greek hospitality with fresh home-made food tailored to your needs and cravings, they aim to offer an exceptional setting with a totally personalized service.
This retreat offers a tranquil setting for writers to focus on their projects. It is set in a beautifully remodeled two-storey stone house, offering spacious bedrooms, modern bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy living room with a fireplace. This makes it an ideal environment for writers to focus on their work while enjoying the tranquility of the Greek countryside.
Foxes’ Online Writing Retreats offer a supportive and creative space for writers to connect and develop their craft. Held monthly via Google Meet, these day-long retreats include writing exercises, feedback sessions, and opportunities to interact with fellow writers.
Find your escape to South America, where you can relax, explore the Andes and write to your heart’s content! This refreshing retreat is for writers who are struggling to finish their first book. You just need to be ready to take risks, try new things, and be down for a little relaxation and fun too!
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Writing retreats continue to provide an excellent escape from everyday life. So don’t miss out on the chance to attend one yourself! As many authors will tell you, these retreats can turn your writing process into a relaxing experience with minimal stress.