WOOHOO! Well that last retreat was just about the best fun you can have in the woods. As usual, the magic of a group of women coming together began as soon as we arrived, with everyone chipping in to help set up and show newbies around. My favourite moment from the first night was when, after the first pair of writers who’d met at a previous retreat introduced each other as “my friend”, the rest of the group did exactly the same. Even people who’d only just met fifteen minutes earlier. So right from the start we were a group of friends.
Workshops in the hall
Our bunk bed cubby houses worked perfectly and everyone had plenty of room to spread out and much needed privacy. Not that most of us spent much time sleeping.
I’ve never seen such a group of avid writers, staying up into…
Whether you’re aiming to get stuck into your writing, or if you have a manuscript almost done, this is the retreat for you!
3 pm FRIDAY 11 to 2 pm SUNDAY 13 December 2020
Dinner time feasting with fabulous folk!
Connect with like-minded women in a beautiful location, be inspired by practical and informative workshops, stretch and relax with yoga and release your inner-goddess dancing under the stars.
This retreat is tailored for those who have a major project underway and who are looking for some feedback and advice on the redrafting process. Share your work with other writers at a similar stage and pay slightly more to receive individual editorial feedback on your writing and advice as to how best to move forward with your project.
Workshops focus on finding the heart of your story, structuring for success and publication pathways.
Small groups ensure personal attention
Also joining us is fabulous masseuse, Janine Maegaard, to help ease those writing-induced aches and pains. Extra cost.
The program includes two yoga sessions, dance night and three creative writing workshops.
Two nights basic but comfortable accommodation plus all meals are included in the cost.
FROM ONLY $420 all inclusive, for a room of your own.
COST for the weekend of writing, fun and feasting, including accommodation, all meals, 3 yoga sessions, 3 creative writing workshops and a dance night. Transport not included.
7:15 – 8:30 WORKSHOP 1– Finding the heart of your story. What is your story’s central quest/question?
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER
7am – 8:30 –YOGA
8:30 – BREAKFAST
10:30am – 1 pm – WORKSHOP 2 – Structuring for success. Scene lists, suspense and more
1 pm – LUNCH followed by FEEDBACK GROUPS OR INDIVIDUAL WRITING TIME
6:00 pm – Gentle stretches and deep relaxation
Deeply relaxed!
6:30pm – DINNER
7:15– 8:30 pm – DANCING
SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER
7am – 8:30am –YOGA
8:30 – BREAKFAST
10:30 – 12:30 – WORKSHOP 3 –Publishing pathways, pitching and proposals, bios, your writing CV – collage
12:30 – LUNCH
2 pm DEPARTURES
All times not indicated are for supervised or solitary writing time and/or individual feedback sessions with Edwina or in your small groups, and/or exploring, massages and sleeping!
FEEDBACK DETAILS – email Edwina your first 10 pages plus your synopsis at least 2 weeks prior to retreat
Come along and join the fun, make new writing buddies and renew your love of writing and life.
We always have a wonderful time!
Happy Retreaters 🙂
Contact me with any questions or if you’d like more info about this or other retreats. More retreats coming in 2021!
RELAX AND WRITE 