Fabulous retreats to revive writing and soul
Sacred Writes
Coming in 2027
and 2028
Honouring self and passion, writing with heart and soul.
Revelling in ancient wisdom, basking in magic.
So excited to share news of our 2027 and 2028 retreats.
Seven retreats in seven sacred locations over 700 days.
Details coming soon.
Sicily, Riposto
27 Sep-4 Oct 2026
Last place
Art and photo:
Manon Hermanes
Reclaim your zest for writing and for life on our 7-night retreat in charming Riposto, on Sicily’s east coast at the base of Volcano Etna.
Write, unwind and reenergise.
Connect, explore and build friendships for life.
Your home base for the week is beautiful Cummari, an art and creative project for women travellers - named one of Sicily’s best new hotels in 2026.
Beach writing and beach walks. Volcano-inspired verse and Sicilian cooking classes. Sailing to iconic Taormina. Let Sicily’s wonders inspire you.
Includes a storytelling masterclass led by feminine anthropologist and community organiser Michelle Titus, founder of Cummari.
With writing masterclasses, guided workshops and individual consultations to unlock your creativity.
This is a women’s retreat, honouring Cummari’s project of nurturing women travellers.
Recharge your writing and soul with 5 nights on breathtaking Favignana Island.
Six blissful days to write, unfurl and recharge.
Yoga at sunrise. Writing in magical locations. Hiking to Santa Caterina castle. Beach walks and floating in turquoise waters. Exploring by bike. Sicilian cooking classes.
Staying at Dimora Dell'Olivastro, a tranquil space of Sicilian charm and contemporary gorgeousness set amid olive groves and mediterranean gardens.
With writing masterclasses, guided workshops and individual consultations to unlock your creativity – and all the best of Sicilian cuisine, hospitality and rugged mediterranean coastline to inspire you.
Join us in this beautiful pocket on the western coast of Sicily, easily accessible from Palermo and Trapani.
Sicily, Favignana Island
18-23 Oct 2026
Still time to join
Trentham
6-9 Mar 2026
Like to join our 2027 writing retreat in Trentham, Australia’s top tiny tourism town for 2025?
Four days of writing, pause and pampering to connect with your voice and unlock your story.
Staying in the heart of town in the beautiful Casa Allende. With inspiration sessions of Qigong, yoga and bushwalking.
