Tuscan Writing Retreat

Writer, meet Tuscany!

Bask in the Tuscan sun, explore medieval villages, taste famous wines, take a cooking class, eat local food, meander through olive groves...and write! Inspiration is everywhere in this breathtaking region of Italy.

Our Days Under the Tuscan Sun

Vacations are meant for leisure and travel is meant for exploring. And writing begs for stability and flourishes in community - Our writing retreat will be a beautiful balance of these elements. 

     • Each day you will have ample time to write and even read! (a great source of inspiration)

     • You will have a 1:1 conference with your writing coach (that's me!) specific to your project

     • You will have the chance to workshop your writing (two writing workshops will be held)

     • Craft Talks will be given that focus on specific points of writing

     • Journal Writing Prompts will be provided for each day of the retreat

     • Some afternoons will be left open for exploring the Tuscan Countryside, nearby medieval cities and Florence if desired

Sample Day of the Retreat (with the exception of some afternoons for exploring the area)

9am wake up, coffee or tea, breakfast and grounding journal writing prompt

10am Intention Setting for the day

10:30am-12:30pm  Writing Session 

12:30-1:30 Lunch

1:30-2:30pm Siesta

2:45pm Craft Talk* / Writing Excercise, snack OR Writing Workshop*

4-5pm Writing Time and 1:1 coaching session* 

5-7pm Free Time / Swimming / Reading / Strolling / Chatting

7:30/8pm Dinner 

* Craft Talks - there will be two of these

* Writing Workshops - there will be two of these

* 1:1 Coaching Session to discuss up to ten pages of writing (45 minutes included - if you want longer, let me know)

The Details - Check in starts Sunday 12pm, July 2nd / Check out Saturday by 10am July 8th

The retreat runs from Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, with dinner between 7- 8pm (it is customary to eat around 8pm) 

You have the option to arrive early, starting Thursday, June 27th  (ask about  cost for additional nights)

Transport can be arranged from the airport to the villa  (not included)

You have the option to rent a car, with a discount, through Avis (ask for details)

There are buses and trains to surrounding towns and cities, including Florence

Meals

Chef prepared meals will be served once per day for the retreat (Monday-Friday)

Fresh bread, fruits, veggies, cheese, eggs, meats, etc will be available for self-serve breakfasts and lunches (Monday-Friday)

A small pizzeria is a short jaunt away; a larger town with more shops is nearby

We will eat out at local restaurants 1-2 nights (not included)

Special Requests - If you have any food allergies or need vegan or vegetarian options, please let us know in advance

Travel Insurance

Three types of travel insurance is included to protect your trip under specific circumstance 

Additional insurance is required (ask for more details)

Cost

Exact Price depends on room choice (does not included airfare or transport from the airport)

Included in the price: the villa, the workshops, the craft talks, the 1:1 coaching, "spot" coaching, daily journal writing prompts 

See meals (above) for what is included

Non-refundable deposits of $1,500 required to secure your spot (additional deposit for extra days)

Payment plans accepted (request details) 

Invoiced payments accepted using credit cards or bank transfers.

More photos and details coming soon (including exact pricing per type of room)!