Discover the Best Writing Retreats in 2026
There’s something magical about stepping away from everyday life to focus entirely on your writing. Imagine a cozy inn tucked into lush valleys, or a seaside escape where your only task is to let your creativity flow. Surrounded by inspiring scenery, like-minded writers, and experienced mentors, writing retreats offer the perfect environment to recharge, reflect, and create.
From alpine villages in Switzerland to charming Italian hideaways, you can find here a comprehensive list of 2026 writing retreats around the world that give writers the gift of focus, inspiration, and community. You can use this time to finish a manuscript, explore new ideas, or simply immerse yourself in a creative atmosphere.
Wide Open Writing: Online Retreat
Taking place over Zoom, this retreat-in-place invites participants to tap into their creativity through guided sessions, community sharing, and personal reflection. Rooted in the belief that “creativity grows with sharing,” the experience fosters a nurturing, inclusive space where writers of all levels can explore their voice and deepen their craft.
Virtual
Jan 7-Mar 4, 2026
$495
No Deadline
Winter on the Farm Novel Writing Retreat at ZigBone Farm
Do your best writing at this five-day, five-night small-group retreat at scenic ZigBone Farm, just an hour from DC/Baltimore in the Catoctin Mountains. Award-winning author Tammy Greenwood—veteran instructor and author of 14 novels—offers craft sessions, tools to move your novel forward, evening readings, and cozy lodge time to write. Share stories over farm-fresh, family-style meals and libations.
Zihbone farm
Jan 9-14, 2026
From $1,900
No Deadline
Fireside Writing Retreat
The Fireside Writing Retreat at Earthshine Lodge is a cozy, winter getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains where writers of all levels can relax, reflect, and create. With fireside yoga, inspiring views, and expert guidance from author Katherine Scott Crawford, it’s the perfect blend of solitude and community for your next creative breakthrough.
Earthshine Lodge
Jan 9-11, 2026
$750.00
No Deadline
Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is a welcoming, craft-focused retreat designed to energize your writing. Through engaging workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and more, you’ll receive expert feedback, connect with acclaimed faculty, and enjoy community events.
Seaview Hotel
Jan 16-19, 2026
$595-$795
No Deadline
Island Time Writing Retreat
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.
Private room
Jan 18-24, 2026
$5,500
No Deadline
Wide Open Writing: Online Retreat
Taking place over Zoom, this retreat-in-place invites participants to tap into their creativity through guided sessions, community sharing, and personal reflection. Rooted in the belief that “creativity grows with sharing,” the experience fosters a nurturing, inclusive space where writers of all levels can explore their voice and deepen their craft.
Virtual
Jan 21-Mar 18, 2026
$495
No Deadline
Centauri Arts Creative Writing Retreat
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 like to combine workshops with daily sightseeing tours.
Las Cascadas Hotel
Jan 24-31, 2026
Starting from $540
No Deadline
Casa Ana Creative Writing Retreat
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. It leaves you inspired to reach greater heights, whether you are a beginner, emerging or published writer.
Private Room
Jan 24-Feb 3, 2026
From €1,625
No Deadline
Aurora: A Storytelling Retreat
Over six transformational days, your story takes center stage! Each morning, you’ll focus, refine, and advance your story — so by day’s end, you’ll see real results in your draft. Afternoons are dedicated to focused writing sessions, where you put what you’ve learned into action and see your story grow in real time.
Shared Apartment or Private Rooms
Jan 25-31, 2026
From €1,562
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Untutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Jan 26-30, 2026
£495-£595
No Deadline
Centauri Arts Creative Writing Retreat
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 like to combine workshops with daily sightseeing tours.
Arenal Observatory Lodge
Jan 31-Feb 7, 2026
Starting from $540
No Deadline
Open Your Art Flash Fiction Retreat
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, this retreat provides the perfect environment to focus on your book, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of the jungle.
Casa Tulili Rooms
Feb 1-7, 2026
$2,050
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Tutored Retreat with Extra Support for New Writers
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Feb 2-6, 2026
£645-£745
No Deadline
Wide Open Writing: Online Retreat
Taking place over Zoom, this retreat-in-place invites participants to tap into their creativity through guided sessions, community sharing, and personal reflection. Rooted in the belief that “creativity grows with sharing,” the experience fosters a nurturing, inclusive space where writers of all levels can explore their voice and deepen their craft.
Virtual
Feb 4-Apr 1, 2026
$495
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Untutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Feb 9-16, 2026
£595-£695
No Deadline
Develop your Novel Writers Retreat
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.
Ensuite Rooms
Feb 9-13, 2023
£839
No Deadline
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat
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.
Rain Forest Resort Village
Feb 18-22, 2026
$200
No Deadline
Wide Open Writing: Online Retreat
Taking place over Zoom, this retreat-in-place invites participants to tap into their creativity through guided sessions, community sharing, and personal reflection. Rooted in the belief that “creativity grows with sharing,” the experience fosters a nurturing, inclusive space where writers of all levels can explore their voice and deepen their craft.
Virtual
Feb 18-Apr 15, 2026
$495
No Deadline
Fabled Retreats in New Hope
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.
Pineapple Hill Inn
Feb 23-23, 2026
From $375
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored February 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 each 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 Center
Feb 23-28, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Tutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Feb 23-27, 2026
£645-£745
No Deadline
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat
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.
Rain Forest Resort Village
Feb 25-Mar 1, 2026
$200
No Deadline
Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat
The Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat is a fun, supportive space to spark your creativity and get writing. It blends writing sessions, prompts, solo time, and optional activities, no pressure to share, and everything’s optional. You’ll leave refreshed, inspired, and ready to write.
Seacroft
Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026
From $990
No Deadline
Valeria Vescina Writing Retreat
This is a tutored writing retreat with outstanding testimonials in a breathtaking area of the Swiss Alps, for participants at all levels of experience. A maximum of 3 attendees, to enable personal attention and a customised schedule of workshops and discussion, private writing time, feedback, and walks. Tuition, accommodation, and meals are all included in the price. The retreat is hosted by a highly experienced creative & life writing tutor and takes place at a large apartment in a modern, luxury chalet.
village of Flüeli-Ranft
Mar 1-7, 2026
From $1,295
No Deadline
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat
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.
Rain Forest Resort Village
Mar 4-8, 2026
$200
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Sant Mori Castle
Mar 6-11, 2026
$6,495
No Deadline
Casa Ana Creative Writing Retreat
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.
Private Room
Mar 7-17, 2026
From €1,625
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Untutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Mar 9-13, 2026
£595-£695
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored March 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.
The Garsdale Retreat Center
Mar 9-14, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
Susan Hagens: Women’s Writing Retreat
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.
The Bishop’s Ranch
Mar 9-12, 2026
$1,335
No Deadline
The Rainforest Writers Village Retreat
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.
Rain Forest Resort Village
Mar 11-15, 2026
$200
No Deadline
The Writing Room Retreat: McGregor Writing Retreat
For those who need a push, the structured sessions will cover a lot of craft. There will be modules on how to write, edit, and market your book, find a structure, character, plot, advanced plotting and pace, and construct scenes.
Temenos Retreat Center
Mar 11-15, 2026
R18,202
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Sant Mori Castle
Mar 13-18, 2026
$6,495
No Deadline
Ego Break Retreat
Ego Break is an all-inclusive writers retreat on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. It helps writers reconnect with creativity through workshops, meditation, and nature. Guests enjoy private beach access, group critiques, and playful events like a murder mystery dinner. The retreat blends personal growth with storytelling in a peaceful, supportive setting.
Ego Break Retreat House
Mar 13-17, 2026
From $750
No Deadline
Himalayan Writers Retreat
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 them to focus on their craft and engage with fellow authors.
Delhi hotel
Mar 15-25, 2026
$3,600
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Tutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Mar 16-20, 2026
£645-£745
No Deadline
Dorset Writers Retreat
Escape to the tranquil surroundings of Mangerton House for an exclusive four-day writers retreat, led by two of today’s most captivating literary voices: Sunday Times bestselling authors Joanna Quinn (fiction) and Manni Coe (non-fiction).
Mangerton House
Mar 16-20, 2026
From £1,200
No Deadline
Daylesford Writing Retreat
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.
Not included
Mar 18-22, 2026
$880 AUD
No Deadline
Northern California Writers’ Retreat: Late March
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.
Hidden Valley, an Institute of the Arts
Mar 18-22, 2026
$2,897
Nov 7, 2025
The Algonkian Writer Retreat and Novel Workshop
This retreat begins before you arrive with pre-event assignments and readings, and continues after you depart with an online post-event novel development program. It also includes a broad range of faculty, an array of vital workshops, as well as extended personal time with business professionals.
Algonkian Park
Mar 18-22, 2026
$1,295
No Deadline
Ireland Writing Retreat
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.
Ensuite Rooms
Mar 23-29, 2026
$2,650
No Deadline
Northern California Writers’ Retreat: Mid March
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.
Hidden Valley, an Institute of the Arts
Mar 25-29, 2026
$2,897
Nov 7, 2025
Haven Writing Retreats
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.
private ranch
Mar 25-29, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
BIPOC Stay At Home Writing Retreat
The goal of this retreat is to create space for and with People of Colour to lean into your writing voices. There will be room to wade into the themes that don’t get a lot of attention in predominantly white circles such as white supremacy, microaggressions, immigration, colourism, racism, colonialism, intersectionality, and the complexity and contours of identities as they’re defined. But you can also decide not to dive into these topics and just enjoy writing for the sake of it. A lot of time will be spent just having fun with words.
Virtual
Mar 29, 2026
$260
No Deadline
Foreword Retreats: Sadeqa Johnson & Julie Cantrell Retreat
This women-only writing retreat in Arcachon, France, offers a week of creative growth with bestselling authors Sadeqa Johnson and Julie Cantrell. Set in two waterfront villas, it includes daily workshops, private critiques, chef-prepared meals, and a private boat tour—blending literary craft with coastal charm in a supportive, all-genre environment.
Bay of Arcachon Villa
Apr 5-11, 2026
$5,650
No Deadline
Foreword Retreats: Sadeqa Johnson & Julie Cantrell Retreat
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.
French villa
Apr 5-11, 2026
$5,650-$6,650
No Deadline
Northern California Writers’ Retreat: April
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.
Hidden Valley, an Institute of the Arts
Apr 8-12, 2026
$2,897
Nov 7, 2026
Spring on the Farm Novel Writing Retreat at ZigBone Farm
Do your best writing at this five-day, five-night small-group retreat at scenic ZigBone Farm, just an hour from DC/Baltimore in the Catoctin Mountains. Award-winning author Tammy Greenwood—veteran instructor and author of 14 novels—offers craft sessions, tools to move your novel forward, evening readings, and cozy lodge time to write. Share stories over farm-fresh, family-style meals and libations.
Zihbone farm
Apr 12-17, 2026
From $1,900
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Tutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Apr 13-17, 2026
£595-£695
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Aragonese Castle
Apr 15-21, 2026
€7,495
No Deadline
Iceland Writers Retreat
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!
Fosshotel Reykjavík
Apr 15–19, 2026
From 360,000 ISK
No Deadline
Fabled Retreats in Cape May
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.
The Mooring Inn
Apr 17-20, 2026
From $375
No Deadline
Write Away: France Writing Retreat
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.
A French farmhouse
Apr 19-25, 2026
$3,950
No Deadline
Come to Your Senses Writing Retreat
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, shopping–and loosening your grip on yourself and your work.
Collioure village hotel
Apr 19-24, 2026
$3,500
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Tutored Retreat
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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Apr 20-24, 2026
£645-£745
No Deadline
Susan Hagens: Women’s Writing Retreat
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.
The Bishop’s Ranch
Apr 20-23, 2026
$1,335
No Deadline
Women Reading Aloud: Portugal’s Writer’s Retreat
Join this writer’s retreat for a long weekend in the Finger Lakes of New York. You’ll be writing in community at the glorious Inn at Taughannock Falls in Trumansburg, New York. Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Taughannock Falls State Park, the Inn overlooks Cayuga Lake.
Victorian Inn
Apr 23-26, 2026
$2,375
No Deadline
Writing Retreat for Academics, PhD students and other professionals
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.
Studio Room
Apr 25-May 9, 2026
€1050-€2,390
No Deadline
The Taos Deep Dive & Revision Writer’s Retreat
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.
The Mabel Dodge Luhan House
Apr 26-May 2, 2026
$810-$885
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored April 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 each 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 Center
Apr 27-May 2, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
Writing Workshops: Dublin Retreat
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.
Iveagh Garden Hotel
May 3-May 8, 2026
$3,495
No Deadline
A Writer Within Retreat in Tuscany
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 be able to tap into your creative flow. You will find nothing between your words and the page except unlimited inspiration in this safe and nurturing environment.
Villa Castellare de Sernigi
May 9-15, 2026
$4,200–$5,400
No Deadline
Karoo Writing Retreat
Art of Writing retreat is open not only to participants of the memoir weekend, but also so to all writers whether you are writing memoir, crime, short stories, literary fiction … Whatever you need, we can help. Escape the demands of job, partner, children, household and pets, and focus on your creativity at the quintessential Karoo country hotel, where all your needs will be taken care of.
Karoo Art Hotel
May 10-15, 2026
From R16,060
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Tutored Poetry Retreat: The Next Leap Forward
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
May 11-16, 2026
From £1,050
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Sant Mori Castle
May 15-20, 2026
$6,495
No Deadline
Writing Retreat for Academics, PhD students and other professionals
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.
Studio Room
May 16-26, 2026
€1050-€2,390
No Deadline
A Writer Within Retreat in Tuscany
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.
Villa Castellare de Sernigi
May 17-23, 2026
$4,200–$5,400
No Deadline
Writeaway in New Mexico
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.
Modern adobe house
May 17-24, 2026
$3,100-$3,500
No Deadline
Paris Cafe Writing
Spend a week in Paris. Join a small group of fellow travelers/writers for morning workshops—yes, in English!—then wander the city in the afternoon, perhaps lingering at a cafe to write, perhaps finally climbing the Eiffel Tower. Paris Café Writing seminars are ideal for the independent traveler who wants just a little structure to corral the creative writing process.
Hotel or apartment of your choice
May 17-23, 2026
$1,700
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Sant Mori Castle
May 19-Jun 3, 2026
$6,495
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Sant Mori Castle
May 22-27, 2026
$6,495
No Deadline
Memories into Memoir Writing Retreat
If you want to write your story, this is where you’ll 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.
Bedroom Suite
May 24-29, 2026
€2,365
No Deadline
Write Away Europe: Tuscany Writing Retreat
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.
A Tuscan farmhouse
May 24-30, 2026
$3,950
No Deadline
Wide Open Writing: Italy Retreat
This retreat offers 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.
Renovated borgo
May 25-31, 2026
$4,300-$5,300
No Deadline
Paris Cafe Writing
Spend a week in Paris. Join a small group of fellow travelers/writers for morning workshops—yes, in English!—then wander the city in the afternoon, perhaps lingering at a cafe to write, perhaps finally climbing the Eiffel Tower. Paris Café Writing seminars are ideal for the independent traveler who wants just a little structure to corral the creative writing process.
Hotel or apartment of your choice
May 31-Jun 6, 2026
$1,700
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Untutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Jun 1-5, 2026
£595-£695
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored June Retreat
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Jun 1-6, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
Write Your Journey: Italy Writing Retreat
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.
historic villa
Jun 2-9, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
Haven Writing Retreats
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.
private ranch
Jun 3-7, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
Weekend retreat: Transform your writing
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.
Continental House
Jun 5-8, 2026
$1,535
No Deadline
Writing Retreat for Academics, PhD students and other professionals
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.
Studio Room
Jun 5-26, 2026
€1050-€2,390
No Deadline
Go and Write! Canada Retreat
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.
ensuite bedroom in a historic estate
Jun 7-16, 2026
$3,700
No Deadline
Come to Your Senses Writing Retreat
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, and generate new writing based on new experiences in Collioure and the wider world. In the afternoon, venture out–swimming, hiking, shopping–and loosening your grip on yourself and your work.
Collioure village hotel
Jun 7-12, 2026
$3,500
No Deadline
The Writing Room Retreat: Greece Writer’s Retreat
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.
Sea-Facing Room
Jun 11-18, 2026
€2,800
No Deadline
Valeria Vescina Writing Retreat
This is a tutored writing retreat with outstanding testimonials in a breathtaking area of the Swiss Alps, for participants at all levels of experience. A maximum of 3 attendees, to enable personal attention and a customised schedule of workshops and discussion, private writing time, feedback, and walks. Tuition, accommodation, and meals are all included in the price. The retreat is hosted by a highly experienced creative & life writing tutor and takes place at a large apartment in a modern, luxury chalet.
village of Flüeli-Ranft
Jun 14-20, 2026
From $1,295
No Deadline
Writing By Writers Mont Blanc workshop
The Mont Blanc workshop is a one or two-week long writing adventure where writers will have the opportunity to generate new work, receive manuscript critique, explore Chamonix and hike in stunning French Alps. The workshops are limited to 12 participants to ensure an intimate setting, plus plenty of time to write and enjoy France.
Chalets des Sapins
Jun 14-20, 2026
$1,500
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Tutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Jun 15-19, 2026
£695-£795
No Deadline
Himalayan Writers Retreat: The Writing & Poetry Retreat in India
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.
Delhi hotel
Jun 15-25, 2026
$3,600
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Tutored Fiction Retreat Novel Writing
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Jun 15-20, 2026
From £1,050
No Deadline
The Writing Room Retreat: Greece Writer’s Retreat
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.
Sea-Facing Room
Jun 19-26, 2026
€2,800
No Deadline
Go and Write! Canada Retreat
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.
ensuite bedroom in a historic estate
Jun 19-26, 2026
$2,380
No Deadline
Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat
This is two full days of boot camp writing with solo blocks, prompt exercises, and other creative therapy.
Seacroft
Jun 19-21, 2026
From $990
No Deadline
Casa Ana Creative Writing Retreat
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.
Private Room
Jun 20-30, 2026
From €1,625
No Deadline
All-Genre NIP Bookcamp Workshop & Writing Retreat
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.
Siena Retreat Center
Jun 21-27, 2026
$1,550
May 15, 2026
Write Away: France Writing Retreat
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.
A French farmhouse
Jun 21-27, 2026
$4,250
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Academic Retreat
Your place on the academic 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Jun 22-26, 2026
£595-£695
No Deadline
Haven Writing Retreats
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.
private ranch
Jun 24-28, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
Shine: Creative Writing + Pilates Retreat
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?
Siliano Alto
Jun 25-Jul 1, 2026
£1,725-£2,760
No Deadline
Write Your Journey: Bali Writing Retreat
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.
Bali Eco Stay
Jun 26-Jul 2, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
Ireland Writing Retreat
This Summer Writing Retreat is the perfect chance to spark your creativity. You’ll tour across Ireland, attend daily talks and workshops, and enjoy Irish musical concerts. The retreat also includes island and castle tours, plus time to soak in the beautiful landscape.
Ensuite Rooms
Jun 29-Jul 5, 2026
€2,650
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored July Retreat
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Jun 29-Jul 4, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
Writing Workshops: Mackinac Island Writing Retreat
Finding Your Voice Retreat brings together poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writers for an intensive week of generative writing, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth discussions on the craft and business of writing.
Mission Point Resort
Jul 6-10, 2026
$1,995
No Deadline
Casa Ana Creative Writing Retreat
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.
Private Room
Jul 11-21, 2026
From €1,625
No Deadline
Mountain Rise Writing Retreat
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.
Spacious chalet with an alpine view
Jul 12-18, 2026
€5,500
No Deadline
A Place to Write: Untutored Retreat
Your place on this untutored 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.
Bron Y Graig Hotel
Jul 13-17, 2026
£595-£695
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Tutored Poetry Retreat: Developing Your Poetry
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Jul 13-18, 2026
From £1,050
No Deadline
Writing Workshops: Paris Retreat
This Paris writing retreat offers a week of creative immersion in one of the world’s most literary cities. You’ll get to stay in a boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter, join small-group workshops and one-on-one mentorship, and enjoy optional cultural outings along the Seine. Blending writing, travel, and community, it’s ideal for writers seeking both growth and inspiration.
Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche
Jul 14-19, 2026
$3,495
No Deadline
Summer on the Farm Novel Writing Retreat at ZigBone Farm
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!
Zihbone farm
Jul 16-21, 2026
From $1,900
No Deadline
Fabled Retreats in New Hope
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.
Pineapple Hill Inn
Jul 17-20, 2026
From $375
No Deadline
Writing Workshops: Paris Retreat
This Paris writing retreat offers a week of creative immersion in one of the world’s most literary cities. You’ll get to stay in a boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter, join small-group workshops and one-on-one mentorship, and enjoy optional cultural outings along the Seine. Blending writing, travel, and community, it’s ideal for writers seeking both growth and inspiration.
Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche
Jul 21-26, 2026
$3,495
No Deadline
Pyrenean Creative Writing Retreat
Along with the pastoral, bucolic setting and the fabulous community, you’ll find plenty of time and space to shut out the distractions of daily life and focus intensively on your writing at Pyrenean Creative Writing Retreat. At this budget-friendly retreat, your time is all yours; join them for a morning craft and generative writing session, settle into a quiet spot to write, or head off into the surrounding farmland on a contemplative walk through the valley or across the border into France.
En-suite rooms
Jul 31-Aug 9, 2026
€2,400
No Deadline
Denmark’s Writing Retreat
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.
Fredensborg Royal Inn
Aug 2-8, 2026
$3,500
No Deadline
Pyrenean Creative Writing Retreat
Along with the pastoral, bucolic setting and the fabulous community they build together, you’ll find plenty of time and space to shut out the distractions of daily life and focus intensively on your writing at Pyrenean Creative Writing Retreat. At this budget-friendly retreat, your time is all yours; join them for a morning craft and generative writing session, settle into a quiet spot to write, or head off into the surrounding farmland on a contemplative walk through the valley or across the border into France.
En-suite rooms
Aug 14-21, 2026
€1,800
No Deadline
Wide Open Writing: North Carolina Retreat
Wide Open Writing retreats focus not just on writing, but on honing the art of creating, solidifying, living, and maintaining the creative life. With daily morning yoga, two writing workshops per day, one-on-one sessions, and a fabulous evening salon, they offer a space that breeds creativity and transformation.
Boyd Mountain Cabins
Aug 16-22, 2026
$3,500-$4,000
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored August Retreat
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Aug 24-29, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
Go and Write! Canada Retreat
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.
ensuite bedroom in a historic estate
Aug 26-Sep 2, 2026
$2,380
No Deadline
Casa Ana Creative Writing Retreat
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.
Private Room
Aug 29-Sep 7, 2026
From €1,625
No Deadline
Write. Run. Connect.
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!
Private Lake View Rooms
Aug 31-Sep 6, 2026
$2,495
No Deadline
Writing Excuses Retreats
Step away from the daily grind and immerse yourself in a writing workshop and retreat on a cruise ship. During this event, you’ll hone your craft, connect with fellow writers, and make progress on your latest projects—all while being supported by the hosts of the Hugo Award-winning Writing Excuses podcast.
Mt. Olivet Retreat Center
Sep 3-11, 2026
From $2,672
No Deadline
Writing Excuses Cruise 2026: Mexican Riviera
The Writing Excuses Retreat is a weeklong writing getaway aboard a cruise ship, designed for writers of all levels seeking inspiration, education, and community. Hosted by the creators of the Writing Excuses podcast, it features daily classes, breakout sessions, and networking events—all set against the backdrop of an international voyage. With a mix of structured learning and free writing time, the retreat offers a unique blend of craft development and adventure.
Ship room
Sep 3-11, 2026
From $2,672
No Deadline
Go and Write! Canada Retreat
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.
ensuite bedroom in a historic estate
Sep 4-11, 2026
$2,380
No Deadline
Writeaway in France
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.
Chateau du Pin
Sep 4-11, 2026
$3,100-$3,500
No Deadline
Valeria Vescina Writing Retreat
This is a tutored writing retreat with outstanding testimonials in a breathtaking area of the Swiss Alps, for participants at all levels of experience. A maximum of 3 attendees, to enable personal attention and a customised schedule of workshops and discussion, private writing time, feedback, and walks. Tuition, accommodation, and meals are all included in the price. The retreat is hosted by a highly experienced creative & life writing tutor and takes place at a large apartment in a modern, luxury chalet.
village of Flüeli-Ranft
Sep 6-12, 2026
From $1,295
No Deadline
Haven Writing Retreats
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.
private ranch
Sep 16-20, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
Writing Retreat for Academics, PhD students and other professionals
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.
Studio Room
Sep 19-Oct 3, 2026
€1050-€2,390
No Deadline
Come to Your Senses Writing Retreat
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.
Collioure village hotel
Sep 20-25, 2026
$3,500
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored September Retreat
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Sep 21-26, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
Go and Write! Canada Retreat
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.
ensuite bedroom in a historic estate
Sep 23-30, 2026
$2,380
No Deadline
Haven Writing Retreats
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.
private ranch
Sep 23-27, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
Fabled Retreats in New Hope
This intimate writing retreat in New Hope, Pennsylvania, offers four days of creative focus, connection, and rejuvenation. Hosted in a cozy riverside inn, it features daily workshops, one-on-one feedback sessions, and guided writing time. Writers also enjoy chef-prepared meals, evening readings, and opportunities to explore the charming town—making it a restorative escape for writers seeking inspiration and community.
Pineapple Hill Inn
Sep 25-28, 2026
From $375
No Deadline
Marcia Meier: Writing Retreat
Four days of writing and painting sessions at the villa, interspersed with time to explore Lucca; a Tuscan cooking class with Karolina; optional massage and/or yoga; dinner at a 5-star restaurant in Lucca; and time for hiking and shopping.
villa just outside of Lucca,
Sep 25-Oct 6, 2026
€4,300
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Sant Mori Castle
Sep 25-30, 2026
$6,495
No Deadline
The Okoboji Writers’ Retreat
The annual Okoboji Writers’ Retreat is open to all skill levels. It is produced by columnist Julie Gammack. Over 30 faculty resources will be on hand to work with participants in small group settings. Whether you come to find out how to get started, or land a book deal, this retreat is a welcoming and impactful event for all. Oh yeah, and it’s a lot of fun.
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
Sep 27-30, 2026
$795
No Deadline
Rocaberti Writers Retreat
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.
Sant Mori Castle
Oct 2-7, 2026
$6,495
No Deadline
Writing Workshops: Mackinac Island Writing Retreat
Finding Your Voice Retreat brings together poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writers for an intensive week of generative writing, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth discussions on the craft and business of writing.
Mission Point Resort
Oct 5-9, 2026
$1,995
No Deadline
Himalayan Writers Retreat: International Retreat
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.
Delhi hotel
Oct 8-19, 2026
$3,000
No Deadline
Writing & Yoga in Greece
This retreat is for those who crave dedicated, supportive writing time in a divine setting. For nine unforgettable days in Koroni, immerse yourself in writing, nourishing meals, and meaningful connection.
Private rooms
Oct 13-22, 2026
$995
No Deadline
Haven Writing Retreats
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.
private ranch
Oct 14-18, 2026
TBA
No Deadline
The Writing Room Retreat: France Writing Retreat
For those who need a push, the structured sessions will cover a lot of craft. There will be modules on how to write, edit, and market your book, find a structure, character, plot, advanced plotting and pace, and construct scenes.
A Domaine Villa
Oct 17-23, 2026
€3,000-€4,100
No Deadline
Writing Retreat for Academics, PhD students and other professionals
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.
Studio Room
Oct 17-27, 2026
€1050-€2,390
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored October Retreat
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Oct 19- 24, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
The Kiseki Writing Retreat
The Kiseki Writing Retreat takes place in a beautifully preserved Japanese house and offers a semi-structured programme to help aspiring and emergent writers hone, focus and energise their writing practice.
House in Matogata
Oct 24-31, 2026
£1400
No Deadline
The Taos Deep Dive & Revision Writer’s Retreat
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.
The Mabel Dodge Luhan House
Oct 24-30, 2026
$810-$885
No Deadline
Paris Cafe Writing
Spend a week in Paris. Join a small group of fellow travelers/writers for morning workshops—yes, in English!—then wander the city in the afternoon, perhaps lingering at a cafe to write, perhaps finally climbing the Eiffel Tower. Paris Café Writing seminars are ideal for the independent traveler who wants just a little structure to corral the creative writing process.
Hotel or apartment of your choice
Oct 25-31, 2026
$1,700
No Deadline
Casa Ana Creative Writing Retreat
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.
Private Room
Ocr 31-Nov 10, 2026
From €1,625
No Deadline
The Writing Room Retreat: McGregor Writing Retreat
For those who need a push, the structured sessions will cover a lot of craft. There will be modules on how to write, edit, and market your book, find a structure, character, plot, advanced plotting and pace, and construct scenes.
Temenos Retreat Center
Nov 4-8, 2026
R18,202
No Deadline
Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat
This is two full days of boot camp writing with solo blocks, prompt exercises, and other creative therapy.
Seacroft
Nov 6-8, 2026
From $990
No Deadline
Paris Cafe Writing
Spend a week in Paris. Join a small group of fellow travelers/writers for morning workshops—yes, in English!—then wander the city in the afternoon, perhaps lingering at a cafe to write, perhaps finally climbing the Eiffel Tower. Paris Café Writing seminars are ideal for the independent traveler who wants just a little structure to corral the creative writing process.
Hotel or apartment of your choice
Nov 8-14, 2026
$1,700
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored November Retreat
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Nov 23-28, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
Casa Ana Creative Writing Retreat
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.
Private Room
Noc 28-Dec 8, 2026
From €1,625
No Deadline
The Garsdale Retreat: Untutored December Retreat
The Garsdale Retreat provides an inspiring place to develop as a writer. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help each 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 Center
Dec 7-12, 2026
From £795
No Deadline
The Clockhouse Retreats
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.
Clockhouse Appartments
All year round
£660-£1,040
No Deadline
La Bodeguita 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, you’ll have an exceptional setting with a totally personalized service.
La Bodeguita
All year round
€600–€1,600
No Deadline
La Casa Grande Writing Retreat
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.
La Casa Grande
All year round
€600–€1,600
No Deadline
Foxes’ Retreat Online Writing Day
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 remote retreats include writing exercises, feedback sessions, and opportunities to interact with fellow writers.
Virtual
Fourth friday of each month
£25
No Deadline
Pen Paper Paradise Salta Retreat
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!
Private apartment
Pick your own dates
Depends on date you choose
No Deadline
No matter where you are in your writing journey, a retreat can offer the clarity and momentum you’ve been craving. Explore the 2026 writing retreats available around the world and find the one that helps your ideas grow.
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