The Provence Writing Retreat will be held in a charming Provençal farmhouse with plenty of indoor and outdoor living areas for us 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.

On site mentor, Mary Jane Holmes, will keep you on your toes with her incisive insight. She is a Hawthornden Fellow. Places are strictly limited so early booking is strongly advised. In addition to a single room, which doubles as your private studio, you will be surrounded by a community of artistic peers.

Learn Icelander sagas and the storytelling structure of the Hero’s Journey, while experiencing the pristine Arctic natural landscape and rich history of the local region. Copyright 2019 SparkPoint Studio Read, write and ride horses. June is the season for whales and icebergs!

The rooms are in keeping with the location… and it felt like a haven from the rest of the world. The Plovdiv Writing Retreats will take place in spring and summer, wonderful seasons to spend in this gem of a town that was the 2019 European Capital of Culture and is reminiscent of Prague in the ’90s. Writers of all levels are welcome attend this retreat to generate new material, develop ideas, or shape their stories. You won’t regret it.". If you want to polish and complete your novel, dig deeper into the language of story and move your story forward, then Irene’s Work-in-Progress Masterclass is for you. The room was cool and comfortable, despite the intense June/July heat. 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. Spend your downtime taking long hikes through Alpine trails and surrounding yourself with earth’s greatest source of inspiration: nature. Set out on a transformative creative and spiritual journey through daily meditation, yoga and self-exploratory writing as a channel to reveal insight from within. If you miss this event, there will be another one coming in the fall, so watch out for that! Our 10 Favorite Writing Retreats Around The World - BookSparks ... […] During Pink Pangea’s Writing Retreat in Venice you will participate in Pink Pangea’s interactive writing workshops, experience Venice’s age-old beauty, immerse yourselves in Italian culture, learn The Who, What & How of Pitching, connect with women writers from all over the world, and feel emotionally refreshed and physically rejuvenated. As featured in The Times Top 50 Holidays in Spain. It’s led by UK based Glynis Charlton, who is an awesome mentor and writing guide. The retreat’s focus and exercises are tailored to the group attending, helping new and experienced writers gain both support and encouragement from other writers all in the heart of beautiful Mexico.