Is your creative spirit crying out for a little TLC? Always wanted to write but don’t know where to start? Need to reboot your writing mojo and be inspired to tackle that project you’ve been thinking about forever? Feeling trapped? Unable to find any time for yourself, let alone your writing?
Rescue is at hand!
Come along and regain your love of writing and life at the next Relax and Write Retreat
From midday FRIDAY 18 October – 4 pm SUNDAY 20 October 2024
Join like-minded women in a fun and supportive environment discovering just how much some deep relaxation can ignite your imagination and get you writing again.
Relax and unwind with gentle morning yoga sessions and be inspired by innovative workshops to help move those stories out of your head and onto the page. Your voice is valid. You deserve to be heard.
“I feel transformed, as a writer and as a human being.”
Bianca Millroy – writer and retreater
The program includes two yoga sessions, four workshops to get you writing, plus advice on submitting your work. Two nights comfortable but basic single accommodation with bathrooms shared between two women, plus delicious vegetarian meals, snacks and a special readings night around the fire are all included.
“The fully-catered retreat environment was comfortable and stress-free. An atmosphere that encourages, motivates and inspires.” Gay Liddington – writer and retreater
Connect with other creative women in a beautiful, peaceful location high above the world in the heritage rainforest of Springbrook at the magical Theosophical Society Retreat Centre. Gaze out over an untouched wilderness and dip your toes in the pristine creek. Rest in nature and remember your creative self and how to play.
No more putting your dreams on hold. Treat yourself to this special weekend nurturing your writing spirit. We always have a wonderful time!
This is my eighth year running these retreats, and I am still amazed and heartened by the beautiful and talented women who make these retreats so special.
RETREAT PROGRAM All activities are optional
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2024
ARRIVAL from midday – set up and do your own writing, take a walk or grab a massage
4 pm – Meet and Greet
4:30 – 6:30 WORKSHOP 1– Your Stories
6:30 DINNER
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
7:15 am – 8:30 – Gentle morning yoga and breathing
8:30 – BREAKFAST
10:00 am – 12:30 pm – WORKSHOP 2 – Character and Dialogue
12.30 pm – LUNCH
1 – 4:00 – FREETIME and FEEDBACK SESSIONS
4 – 6:00 pm – WORKSHOP 3 – Writing from start to finish – developing a plot and a plan
6:00 pm – DINNER
6:45 – 8:00 pm – Readings around the fire
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
7:15 – 8:30 – Gentle morning yoga and breathing
8:30 – BREAKFAST
10:00 – 12:30 – WORKSHOP 4 – Where and how to submit work, goal setting, questions and collage
12:30 – LUNCH
3 pm DEPARTURES
Editorial feedback sessions with Edwina are available on request ($75 extra) for those needing advice on a project. Massages will also be available at extra cost – oh but they are heavenly!
COST for the weekend of writing, fun and feasting, including comfortable single accommodation, with bathrooms shared between 2, all meals, 2 yoga sessions, 4 creative writing workshops and a readings night. Transport not included.
Pay your deposit by August 31 for EARLY BIRD PRICES
UNWAGED: EARLY BIRD $550, Normal $600
WAGED: EARLY BIRD $700, Normal $750
All inclusive! For single accommodation and all retreat activities and meals.
Or contact Edwina for more info and to check that spaces are still available.
Renew your creative spirit and rest awhile in nature.
Hope you can come!
Lots of love
Edwina xx
Edwina Shaw 