Athens, Greece is a beautiful and ancient city that is fascinating and inspiring to visit. It's easy to get around on foot as you mosey through the markets or work your way slowly up to the Acropolis. 

There are some cobble-stone streets that may be a bit uneven but you can stroll at your own pace. Heck, even if you're on a tour, if you see a spot where you want to rest and have a glass of wine... go for it!

This is a group trip for individuals. The choice is yours as to where you go, what you do, or how much you choose to mingle. 

This is your writing retreat.

What is a WRITING RETREAT?

It’s a combination of what you want to make it and a fresh setting in which to do it. Think about:

• inspiration in a different location
• a break from the ordinary
• traveling as a group but as individuals
• being in an area of ancient ruins
• new to you people
• renewed energy
• different food
• exciting culture
• no interruptions to your renewed inspriation
• to stand in the shadow of history
• some focused learning and sharing
• expanding your writing community

But there's more. 

It's a focus on creative writing and developing your craft and creative focus. 

Three half day sessions will be led to teach and enhance the creative process.

There will be many opportunities to talk writing, as well as group outings, lots of writing time, and socializing. 

There will also be opportunities to share your work with the group. 

The retreat is scheduled for April 16-23, 2023

Details below on the required deposit.

What happens at a WRITERS' RETREAT?

The focus on this retreat is community building with the other writers in attendance, to engage in exercises that stretch the senses, and write, write, write. 

Being away from home allows you to experience new food, different sounds and smells, to see sights you may've only seen in textbooks, and it even allows you to stand in the shadow of ancient history and imagine the life and people of the past. 

There are wonderful and unique experiences to be embraced you just have to be there to let them in.

The week is scheduled for you in order to alleviate any stress, but the choice is always yours. 

• Enjoy a food tour where we stroll as a group to taste the different foods of Greece. (included)

• A tour of the Acropolis has also been arranged with a professional local guide. (included)

• Three separate half day workshops will be held focusing on the craft of writing. This could include prompts, inspiration, and sharing. Each session will be led by a different teacher. (included)

• Tea/Coffee and light lunch included after the three classes.

• All American breakfast daily. (included)

• A group farewell family-style Greek dinner (alcohol not included)

• And So much more...

Loads of free time to tuck in to a cafe or a pool-side alcove to write.

Cheers! 

from Faye Arcand and Jim Jackson. 

Wine Country Writers' Festival

Wine Country Writers' Community