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A writing retreat in Olhão, Portugal, this November
A writing retreat for 10 women who are ready to transform their traumatic lived experiences into words; safely and slowly. In a series of guided workshops we will use poetry, fairy tales, memoir, short stories, and playwrighting to explore how best you can write about your trauma. The process is the product, and it's fine if you don't want to publish your writing. In fact, the only person you need to share with is yourself.
Olhão, Portugal
November 7th - 14th
Maximum 10 participants
€2,200 per person (Payment Plans Available)
For more information, and to book, please email Hazel:
| Retreat Date | 11-07-2026 |
| Retreat End Date | 11-14-2026 |
| Retreat Fee | €2,200 |
| Created By | Hazel Katherine Larkin |
| Retreat Contact Person | Hazel Katherine Larkin |
| Retreat Contact Information | hazel@traumarecovery.ie |
| Location | The Quiet Return Writing Retreat |
| Genres and Categories | Women only, Creative Nonfiction, LGBTQ+ friendly, Memoir, Nonfiction, Poetry, Short Stories, Workshops |
Retreat with Meg | 4-day Writing Retreat Australia | 19–22 November 2026
Don't let another year pass without giving your writing what it deserves. Retreat with Meg is four days of deep, uninterrupted writing time at Karma Kinglake, nestled in the bush outside Melbourne. It caters for just seven to ten writers with private cottages, fully catered meals and a complimentary one-on-one coaching session with creativity coach Meg Dunley.
Writers at every stage welcome. Places strictly limited.
| Retreat Date | 11-19-2026 |
| Retreat End Date | 11-22-2026 |
| Retreat Fee | Fees start at $2845 |
| Created By | Meg Dunley |
| Retreat Contact Person | Meg Dunley |
| Retreat Contact Information | meg@megdunley.com |
| Location | Karma Kinglake in Victoria, Australia |
| Genres and Categories | Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ+ friendly, Memoir, Mystery, Nonfiction, Novels, Poetry, Short Stories, Thriller/Suspense, Women only |
This ia a generative writing retreat, which means you’ll have the freedom to follow fresh ideas and deepen existing ones as you create new work. Each day, we’ll explore a new facet of your writing, including plot, character, dialogue, and more — all designed to help you discover and embrace your unique vision.
Kathryn is a gifted facilitator, and her teaching strategies and techniques were second to none. I returned home reinvigorated and ready to continue my writing practice with renewed energy. I truly found my 'Writer Within.' ~Linda Young, Portland, OR
| Retreat Date | 10-17-2027 |
| Retreat End Date | 10-23-2027 |
| Retreat Fee | From $4500 |
| Created By | Kathryn Kay |
| Retreat Contact Person | Kathryn Kay |
| Retreat Contact Information | Info@awrterwithin.com |
| Location | villa de' sernigi |
| Genres and Categories | Creative Writing, Fiction, Memoir, Women only |