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A small river, the Stour, flows along green banks lined with purple flowers and brick and stone buildings.  Green trees and autumn colored trees are interspersed between the dwellings.

Do you write historical fiction— but feel like something’s missing?
Do you love reading historical fiction— but dream of having your own adventure?
Stop daydreaming and join us!

After decades of writing World War II historical fiction and nonfiction, award-winning authors Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Warbirds Cycle) and Sherri L. Smith (Flygirl, Pearl), are taking a select group of historical fiction readers and writers on the road— destination: Kent, England!  Join us in the heart of the  Dunkirk Evacuation and the Battle of Britain, with accommodation in historic Canterbury and guided tours of Dover and Ramsgate. 

 

Retreat Date 10-11-2026
Retreat End Date 10-17-2026
Retreat Fee Fees start at $2100
Created By Sherri Smith
Retreat Contact Person Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein
Retreat Contact Information readersandwriterstour@gmail.com
Location Canterbury, UK
Genres and Categories Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Novels, Workshops

Registration has now closed. Please contact the Retreat Host directly with any questions.