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The Guanajuato Writing Retreat, designed for established writers, is a full week, in-person, multi-genre retreat that fosters community building and inspiration in one of Mexico’s most beautiful pueblos mágicos (magic towns). The small, intimate setting (max 10 participants) and Bonnie’s background as a clinical psychologist and poet, create a unique opportunity for guided self-exploration that deepens and hones our craft. The theme for the upcoming retreat, Nov 5-12, 2023, is Writing – and Living – Boldly.
Retreat Date | 11-05-2023 |
Retreat End Date | 11-12-2023 |
Retreat Fee | $1995.00 + airfare |
Created By | Bonnie Wolkenstein |
Retreat Contact Person | BONNIE WOLKENSTEIN |
Retreat Contact Information | guanajuatowritingretreat@gmail.com |
Location | Guanajuato Writing Retreat at the Florecer Casitas |
Genres and Categories | Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Novels, Poetry, Screenwriting, Short Stories, Songwriting |

November's all-inclusive retreats are located at the Possum Trot Inn in the Black Mountains Range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Burnsville, North Carolina. The inn is a 19th Century Victorian mansion originally built as a hotel for the CC&O Railroad in 1890. This private retreat is located in the rural Possum Trot Valley with a small stream meandering through the hollow amidst gently rolling hills, green pastures and far reaching slopes. Straight out of a Charles Dickens novel, this lavish estate is one of the few remaining vintage homes left in the area.
The mission of Ego Break Writers Retreats is to facilitate unique, all inclusive, destination retreats that show rather than tell writers how to thrive. It is our vision to creatively expand consciousness through experiential retreats for writers. 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 creativity 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. Ego Break promises to be an experience you’ll write about!
Retreat Date | 11-09-2023 |
Retreat End Date | 11-14-2023 |
Retreat Fee | $1,899.00 |
Created By | Karrie Loomis |
Retreat Contact Person | Karrie Loomis |
Retreat Contact Information | karrie@everything-is-ok.com |
Location | Possum Trot Inn Victorian Mansion |
Genres and Categories | Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Memoir, Novels, Screenwriting, Short Stories, Workshops |

Girl time at the Beach!
Join us for the ultimate beach writing retreat, where creativity, learning, and relaxation intertwine in a serene coastal haven. Immerse yourself in our exquisite beachfront property featuring nine spacious bedrooms, each offering private master king bedrooms with en-suite baths.
Experience expert-led workshops that ignite your writing prowess, refine your technique, and help you level-up your craft.
With a breathtaking oceanfront setting, you’ll find inspiration amidst nature’s grandeur, allowing moments of introspection and creative breakthroughs. Connect with fellow writers in our inviting hot tub and savor delicious meals. Enjoy dedicated writing time in peaceful surroundings, and optional excursions to further enhance your retreat experience. Secure your spot today and embark on a transformative journey of inspiration and creativity at Catch the Wave Writing Retreat. Reserve now at our website or email
Retreat Date | 11-11-2023 |
Retreat End Date | 11-15-2023 |
Retreat Fee | $624.25 of 4 payments from July-October |
Created By | Lori Hayes |
Retreat Contact Person | Lori Hayes |
Retreat Contact Information | LoriHayesBooks@gmail.com |
Location | Catch the Wave Writing Retreat |
Genres and Categories | Novels, Creative Nonfiction, Creative Writing, Fiction |

November's all-inclusive retreats are located at the Possum Trot Inn in the Black Mountains Range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Burnsville, North Carolina. The inn is a 19th Century Victorian mansion originally built as a hotel for the CC&O Railroad in 1890. This private retreat is located in the rural Possum Trot Valley with a small stream meandering through the hollow amidst gently rolling hills, green pastures and far reaching slopes. Straight out of a Charles Dickens novel, this lavish estate is one of the few remaining vintage homes left in the area.
The mission of Ego Break Writers Retreats is to facilitate unique, all inclusive, destination retreats that show rather than tell writers how to thrive. It is our vision to creatively expand consciousness through experiential retreats for writers. 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 creativity 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. Ego Break promises to be an experience you’ll write about!
Retreat Date | 11-16-2023 |
Retreat End Date | 11-21-2023 |
Retreat Fee | $1,899.00 |
Created By | Karrie Loomis |
Retreat Contact Person | Karrie Loomis |
Retreat Contact Information | karrie@everything-is-ok.com |
Location | Possum Trot Inn Victorian Mansion |
Genres and Categories | Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Novels, Screenwriting, Short Stories, Workshops |

Join David Rocklin in the gorgeous Provence-Côte d’Azur region of France for a transformative writing retreat.
Download to view a (pdf) visual description of David’s retreat here: David Rocklin, April 7-14, 2024, Grasse
Read testimonials for David Rocklin here: https://www.forewordretreats.com/david-rocklins-testimonials-and-reviews/
Retreat Date | 04-07-2024 |
Retreat End Date | 04-13-2024 |
Retreat Fee | Discounts offered for shared rooms |
Created By | Carol Johnson |
Retreat Contact Person | Carol Johnson |
Retreat Contact Information | welcome@forewordretreats.com |
Location | Grasse, France |
Genres and Categories | Workshops, Fiction, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Novels, Poetry, Short Stories |

Join us for a series of workshops and panels led by an esteemed team of international writers. Between intimate workshops and lectures we’ll offer the chance to tour the spectacular Golden Circle, sit in the cozy cafes of Reykjavik, soak in geothermal hot springs, listen to new Icelandic music, meet contemporary Icelandic writers, and learn about the country’s rich literary tradition. The Iceland Readers Retreat will run concurrently to the IWR. The IRR is an event for avid readers to delve into the oeuvre of an internationally recognized author, as well as the extensive literary traditions and heritage of Iceland.
Retreat Date | 04-24-2024 |
Retreat End Date | 04-28-2023 |
Retreat Fee | fees start at 305,000 Icelandic Kroner (approx US $2300) |
Created By | Erica Green |
Retreat Contact Person | Erica or Eliza |
Retreat Contact Information | IWR@IcelandWritersRetreat.com |
Location | IWR |
Genres and Categories | Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Memoir, Novels, Short Stories |

Retreat to an idyllic location near the Aegean Sea for six nights where you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals, writers! Here you will share your work, participate in readings of your material with professional actors and interact daily with top-notch mentors in the industry as you polish your current draft. Private one on one sessions offer an opportunity to go deep into the material. If you like, you can choose the option to film a short scene from your script or novel to use for marketing. In addition, we hold an on-site film festival where you may share previous work and learn more about your peers. After the retreat, we provide a live reading in Hollywood for you and the writing community. Join us in Greece for an experience that you will never forget.
Retreat Date | 05-28-2024 |
Retreat End Date | 06-03-2024 |
Retreat Fee | $5,200.00 |
Created By | Cathy Yonek |
Retreat Contact Person | Cathy Lynn Yonek |
Retreat Contact Information | cathy@cathylynnyonek.com |
Location | Retreat By The Sea |
Genres and Categories | Screenwriting, Novels |

Join us for an unforgettable week in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, in the heart of the French Alps, where with this unparalleled natural setting as muse, we will take your writing to the next level, deepening your awareness of physical detail and sensory imagery as powerful tools that can help you turn life into art.
15-hour writing workshop + 1-hour critique session
6 nights in a private, en suite room in a luxury chalet
Freshly prepared French cuisine (alcohol not included)
Scheduled round trip transportation between the Geneva train station (Cornavin) & the retreat chalet in Chamonix.
Download retreat pdf overview here: CBK & PM
Retreat Date | 09-01-2024 |
Retreat End Date | 09-07-2024 |
Retreat Fee | $5,750.00 |
Created By | Carol Johnson |
Retreat Contact Person | Carol Johnson |
Retreat Contact Information | welcome@forewordretreats.com |
Location | Chamonix |
Genres and Categories | Women only, Creative Nonfiction, Creative Writing, Fiction, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Novels, Poetry |