Treat yourself to a retreat!
Reconnect with the pleasures of writing at one of these exclusive in-person writing retreats hosted by international writing expert Helen Sword. Not sure which retreat is the one for you? Contact us to book a free 15-minute Zoom conversation with Helen!
Island Time
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Jan 18-24, 2026
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!
Island Time 2026 is now fully booked. Please contact us if you’d like to be placed on our contact list for Island time 2027.
Wengen, Switzerland
Mountain Rise
Wengen, Switzerland
July 12-18, 2026
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.
Interested in attending Mountain Rise 2026? Please contact us to enquire.
EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT: Pay in full before December 1st and save 10%!