Indian Summer House Writing Retreat

In the East, the importance of energy and harmony is celebrated in everything we do, every ritual of daily life. Here at Indian Summer House we embrace this philosophy – from our early morning yoga to invigorating Ayurvedic treatments and the nutritious food we serve.

Within the lush garden surrounds of the private villas and shared spaces, writers can choose a favourite place to write in peace and solitude, or change it up throughout the day so that you have your own slice of paradise where you can read and write.

We encourage you to bring along your stories, ideas, openings, first chapters or even a full draft if you are significantly advanced. Regardless of the stage you are at, our writing tutor will support you to the next stage. Shared writing workshops and individual one-on-one sessions will help unlock sticking points, remove some of the fog and help you refine your story.

With extensive experience in mentoring and tutoring (including higher degree supervisions), publishing and editing, we will provide exercises to get you started on daily practice and to keep you writing when you return home. You will also have one on one "Book Therapy" time with Caroline to propell your project.

Evening ‘reading’ sessions with light refreshments around the pool or under the cooling fans in the coconut lounge will provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your work with other writers, encouraging valuable discussion and feedback.

Your stay with us includes:

• Traditional Kerala welcome
• 5 nights accomodation
• Daily workshops (finding your voice, developing characters, dialogue and setting & more)
• Facilitated reading & discussion
• One on One Book Therapy
• Daily yoga & meditation sessions
• All nutritious & tantalising meals
• Walking tour with canoe river crossing & afternoon tea
• Cooking experience with our Chef

Plus

Ancient writing visit: view original handcrafted Sanskrit writings of revered Swami Neelakanta Theerthapadha in his traditional home.

About the Tutor: Dr Caroline van de Pol

Author of the memoir Back to Broady, is a journalist and editor and has published two non-fiction books. With a PhD in creative writing, Caroline is a university lecturer who teaches internationally.

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