Book Your 2027 Writing Retreat Now And Save
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We’re delighted to announce a special 'Early Bird' discount on all our retreats next year, exclusive for ‘Friends of Ireland Writing Retreat.’
Proud of having attracted more than 500 alumni over the last 13 years to our week-long retreats uniquely combining writing workshops with exclusive events and cultural excursions, we’d like you to take a moment to listen here to the experiences of past participants from many different countries and walks of life.
In this way, you’ll know.
What we promise, we deliver.
Lead writing coach, author and former foreign newspaper correspondent, Sean Hillen, will share with you some of his writing lessons he has learned over forty years working in the craft of words in both international journalism and novel and memoir writing, including this story, 'Finding Nature Right Before Your Very Eyes.'
Retreat co-founder and Master Medical Herbalist, Columbia Hillen, will lead you through a sensorial journey to delve deeper into memories and feelings with the help of plants from her garden, as described in this story 'Unique Sensorial Writing Workshop Hosted By Master Medical Herbalist.'
Other surprise guest speakers and authors will also voice their views on publishing and provide practical writing guidance.
So become a ‘Friend of Ireland Writing Retreat’ (it's free) and access our exclusive Early Bird Discount.
Due to the bespoke nature of our retreats, we only accommodate 10 people in each so we urge you to book early and avoid disappointment. We think you deserve it. Don’t you? You’ve worked hard all your life. You’ve faced difficult challenges Life tossed at you. You’ve survived, you’re stronger.
Now enjoy your reward.
A relaxing week in probably Ireland’s most rugged and beautiful coastal region. Or amidst the bucolic countryside of rolling hills and vineyards in the sunny South of France.
Also, take a few moments to read about the story behind our specially-designed logo, just click on the image here.
Tempus neminem manet.
WHEN - April 12-18, 2027
WHERE - The majestic Pyrénées Orientales region of southwest France in the rich, rolling wine country of French Catalonia, an hour’s drive from the Spanish border. Accommodation in single, ensuite rooms with breakfast at the stunning, century-old chateau Villa Lafabregue with clear views over Canigou, the soaring sacred mountain of the Catalan people.
WHAT - A blend of practical writing workshops on both fiction and non-fiction including character development, memoir and dialogue, with hands-on story critiques (including participants’ own works-in-progress). Plus guided cultural excursions of the region including visits to lively markets, exclusive evening dance and music performances (some in traditional Catalan costumes) and local wine and food tastings.
See what participants enjoyed at our previous retreats in France:
WHEN - June 7 -13, 2027
WHERE - Donegal, the most northerly region of Ireland, known as the 'Forgotten Land of Faeries,’ at a Ostan Loch Altan, a charming hotel on the 'Wild Atlantic Way,' where all participants stay together in single rooms.
Only a few minutes walk from coastal coves and soft sandy beaches, this oceanside part of Ireland is well-known for its traditional music, ancient historic sites, straw-thatched cottages, castles and, of course, faeries and intriguing legends from Celtic mythology.
WHAT - A week-long, creative writing holiday with a difference – scenic walks and bus tours, fascinating talks and daily writing workshops hosted by published authors from different countries amidst a gorgeous landscape of islands, inlets, mountains and meadows. Plus exclusive evenings of lively Irish folk music and tuition in the Gaelic language.
This article recalls what participants enjoyed in previous such retreats:
WHEN - August 23-29, 2027
WHERE - Donegal, the most northerly region of Ireland, known as the Forgotten Land of Faeries,’ at a Ostan Loch Altan, a charming hotel on the Wild Atlantic Way, where all participants stay together.
Only a few minutes walk from the coastal coves and soft sandy beaches along the Atlantic, this oceanside part of Ireland is well-known for its traditional music, ancient sites, straw-thatched cottages, castles and, of course, faeries and intriguing legends from Celtic mythology.
WHAT - A week-long, creative writing holiday with a difference – scenic walks and bus tours, fascinating talks and daily writing workshops hosted by published authors from different countries amidst a gorgeous landscape of islands, inlets, mountains and meadows. Plus exclusive evenings of lively Irish folk music and tuition in the Gaelic language.
These articles recall what participants enjoyed in previous such retreats:
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