Treat yourself to a retreat!
Reconnect with the pleasures of writing at one of the two exclusive in-person writing retreats hosted by international writing expert Helen Sword.
Island Time
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Jan 26 - feb 1, 2025
Escape to one of the world’s most beautiful islands for 7 idyllic days and 6 nights of writing time, workshops, and individual craft-focused coaching. That’s high summer in the Southern Hemisphere, so you can start your writing day by walking across the road to beautiful Palm Beach for a sunrise swim. Ferry back to the mainland refreshed, renewed, and ready to keep writing!
Take a tour of Helen’s Island Time writing retreat 2024 here.
Island Time 2025 is now FULL - but there’s still room at Mountain Rise 2025!
Wengen, Switzerland
Mountain Rise
Wengen, Switzerland
July 20-26, 2025
Ascend in a cogwheel train to the car-free Swiss Alpine village of Wengen for 7 glorious days and 6 nights of writing, workshops, and conversations about writing, plus plenty of opportunities to put on your walking shoes and get out into that clear mountain air. Return home with your wordcraft sharpened and your joy in writing restored.
Experience the magic of Mountain Rise by viewing this video recorded at Mountain Rise 2023.
EARLYBIRD SPECIAL: Book by December 15 and get a 20% discount - a significant savings of $1100.