Swiss Alps? Rustic Ohio? A Cruise in Mexico?
Lots to choose from in Spring 2026!
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Alpine Writing Retreat, March 1 - 7, 2026
Make time and space for yourself: gain focus, find inspiration and hone your craft through daily lectures and workshops, independent writing time, and feedback sessions. Enjoy writing in unforgettable surroundings in the supportive company of like-minded people and enhance your day with a walk.
Your tutor will guide you through key elements of the writing craft, such as characterisation, story structure and plot development, point of view, voice, sense of place and dialogue. The final session, on editing, will offer you an invaluable practical approach to various stages of revision. This retreat is open to a maximum of 3 participants at any level of writing experience. Tuition, accommodation, and meals are all included.
You'll be in the spectacular Bernese Oberland: in the unspoilt Hasliberg area of the Jungfrau Region, which inspired Goethe, Turner, Conan-Doyle and Tolkien, amongst others. A vast choice of well-maintained paths on your doorstep allows you to enhance the day with a walk to stimulate your creativity. The village is easily reached by public transport from Zurich or Basel airports.
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LGBTQ+ Writing and Wellness Retreat, April 6 - 12, 2026
In-person writing retreats like the one in Hocking Hills, Ohio, offer a unique opportunity to blend creativity with wellness and mindfulness, helping writers reconnect with their craft in a more profound, more intentional way. Surrounded by nature, participants can slow down, reflect, and nurture their creative process through journaling, gentle movement, and mindful practices.
Each day is carefully curated to balance focused writing time with creative nourishment and connection. Whether you’re revising a manuscript, beginning a new project, or just reconnecting with your voice, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are and gently guide you forward.
These retreats also create a welcoming space to build community, offering LGBTQ+ writers a chance to connect, share stories, and find inspiration and support in one another’s presence.
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Texas Wave Writers Retreat, April 13 - 18, 2026
A writers' retreat held on a cruise ship, including mini-consultations with professional editors and plenty of time for focused, undisturbed writing in a relaxing atmosphere where friendly crew cater to all of your needs.
The retreat includes 2 days of focused writing at sea, 1 face-to-face consultation with a professional editor, 2 adventurous port days in Mexico: Costa Maya and Cozumel (or extra writing time), Multiple peer Read & Critique sessions, and 5 nights of socializing with other writers in environments like the ship’s English Pub or Bamboo Room
All of these events are optional to attend. If you prefer a quiet night writing on the moonlit balcony to partying with other writers, that’s completely your choice.
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