2nd – 7th October 2024

Welcome! Bookings are open!

This writing retreat is set in a pretty white mountain village, in the heart of Grazalema National Park close to Ubrique, Grazalema and Ronda.

Andalusia not only has a history of fascinating writers from Maria Zambrano, Federico Garcia Lorca and Antonio Machado to present day authors such as Elvira Lindo, but this stunning landscape has also long inspired national and international authors such as Maria Dueñas, Almudena Grandes, Laurie Lee, Washington Irving and Deborah Levy to put pen to paper.

Who will be on this writing retreat?

On this writing retreat, I´ll be hosting a small group of writers who are writing short stories and novels. We will be sharing ideas, walking, sampling local food, having fun and, of course, dedicating targeted, focused time to writing.

Group size

3-8 fellow writers

What does a typical day on retreat look like?

To provide a holistic and healthy approach (and in order to avoid procrastination), we structure our writing time around walks, free time and food.

• Morning writing and time for individual reflection; write your morning pages, watch the light change over the mountains as the day begins or, take a cold water swim in the pool
• Discuss your intentions for the day on a short, guided walk and talk
• Healthy breakfast followed by an optional guided writing session to warm up your writing muscles
• Writing time, find your writing spot – inside or outside, maybe take a dip in the pool for inspiration, soundboard your ideas or do some research
• Lunch
• Writing time – optional coaching or feedback session
• Free time – your choice: continue writing or sit around the pool, have a siesta, read a book or go for a walk
• Discussion of the day’s progress as you enjoy dinner made by a local chef
• Watch the sunset over the Andalusian mountain range

This is NOT

• a retreat in the middle of nowhere. It’s a small, quiet village and there’s only one shop, but you can have a drink on a picturesque terrace within 5-10 minutes walk.
• a programmed workshop about the craft of writing. Before you get here, you will decide what you are going to work on, so that you come with the right mindset. We will kickstart each day with a group check-in about your intentions for the day. There will be writing warm up activities and timed sessions for writing to help you keep focused.
• 4 days to shut yourself away. You’ll connect with, and be part of, a small group who are keen to share ideas and give feedback. We will be here cheering you on, sharing tips and giving advice when needed.
• just a jolly. This is focused time and space to get your writing done with the support of like-minded people while enjoying the Spanish mountains and sunshine.

Included

• 5 nights in a shared apartment with a private room
• healthy breakfast and group lunch
• homecooked Spanish dinner in a local restaurant
• coffee and tea breaks, fresh fruit and goodies
• group support – group sessions will be led by an experienced facilitator, coach and educator
• free internet

NOT INCLUDED

• your flight or other mode of transport
• your cancellation and travel insurance
• transfers to and from the airport

If you´d like to join us or have a chat about the possibility of joining us, drop me a line at travelwritechange (@) gmail.com.