writing retreats

RELAX AND WRITE IN PARADISE: Magnetic Island Retreat June 2- 4 2023

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Magical Magnetic Island! You can’t get much better than this beautiful tropical island off the coast of Townsville in North Queensland.

Escape the winter blues and reboot your writing mojo at RELAX AND WRITE IN PARADISE 2023. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the island’s many secluded beaches, reignite your creative self, indulge your inner writer and learn from one of Australia’s most experienced writing teachers (yes, that’s me 🙂 )

Connect with other writing women and write up a storm!

Is your creative spirit crying out for a little TLC? Come along and regain your love of writing and life at the next Relax and Write Retreat on Magnetic Island in tropical Far North Queensland at Amaroo on Mandalay. 

From FRIDAY 2 JUNE – SUNDAY 4 JUNE 2023

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 get writing with innovative workshops that use yoga, and drama techniques to help move those stories out of your head and onto the page. 

The program includes two yoga sessions, feast night and four informative and inspiring creative writing workshops. Whether you’re writing memoir, fiction or screenplays, these sessions cover the basics of character, dialogue and story development, as well as a special introduction to screenwriting and advice on editing and submitting your work.

Two nights comfortable, airconditioned accommodation plus delicious breakfasts and dinners are all included in the cost.

PRICES START at only $580 twin share but only if you’re an early bird or repeat retreater!

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INCLUDED is the whole three day, two night weekend of writing, fun and feasting, including comfortable accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, 2 yoga  sessions, 4 creative writing workshops and a feast night. Transport not included.

AFTER EARLY BIRD PRICES END: Twin Share $620 Single $750

Or pay your $200 deposit here before 31 March 2023 for

EARLY BIRD $580/$700

BUT HURRY! EARLY BIRD PRICES END MARCH 31!!

Come along and join the fun, make new writing buddies and renew your love of writing. Contact me before you book to make sure places are still available. PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ONLY 15 WOMEN with half of those places already taken. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

RETREAT PROGRAM

FRIDAY 2 JUNE

ARRIVAL from 2 pm 

4:30 pm – Meet and Greet with drinks and nibbles 

5:30 – 7pm WORKSHOP 1– WRITING YOUR WAY INTO A CHARACTER

Great stories spring from great characters.

7pm –DINNER

SATURDAY 3 JUNE

7:15 am – 8:30 –YOGA  

8:30 – BREAKFAST

10 – 12:30 pm – WORKSHOP 2 – DIALOGUE AND PLOT

Developing your story from start to finish

12:30 – LUNCH and FREE TIME 

3:30 – 6:00 pm – WORKSHOP 3 – INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING – PLOT PLOT PLOT! 

6:30 pm –FEAST at Barefoot restaurant

7:15– 8:15 pm – Night beach walk 

SUNDAY 4 JUNE

7:15 am – 8:30 –YOGA

8:30 – BREAKFAST

9:30 – 12:00 – WORKSHOP 4 – WHERE TO FROM HERE? Publishing pathways, building your writing CV,

creating space for creativity in your life. Collage

MIDDAY— PICNIC AT ALMA BAY

3 pm DEPARTURES with option to stay on for sunset

Come and join me for a weekend of warmth, sunshine, inspiration and writing fun with wonderful women who share your love of story. CONTACT ME for more info or BOOK HERE.

MASSAGES will also be available with a handpicked masseuse at an affordable price for those after some extra TLC.

See you there!

Lots of love

Edwina xx

BLISSFUL BALI WRITING RETREAT: JUNE 15 – 20 2023

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PUT YOURSELF IN THIS PICTURE 🙂

Oh yeah! It was when my lovely friend, and fellow yoga and writing retreat facilitator, Kerstin Pilz (see our Let’s Talk Writing episodes HERE) showed me this photo that I started to get very, VERY excited! I could see myself on that verandah, sitting on that bamboo daybed with my journal, the music of the stream washing away all the stress of the year, as I wrote freely and joyfully with a huge grin on my face. Oh yeah!

Can you feel it too? Is a retreat far from the busyness and bustle calling you? Is your creative spirit crying out for some loving care? Is it time to put yourself and your writing at the top of your priority list for once?

Do you deserve a really special treat, just for you? You know you do!

This retreat is super special : five nights, six days in the heart of rural Bali, staying at the amazing Bali Eco Stay resort with two excellent :), experienced, creative writing facilitators, published authors, and yoga teachers, gently guiding you back to full health and happiness, and rejuvenating your creative powers! Or you could just dream the day away on your daybed if you like! Beautiful open air bungalows and yoga shala with all equipment provided.

All fresh organic vegetarian meals, airport transfers, special guided tour, cultural activities, complimentary massage and tarot reading, chakra cleansing, one on one session with a facilitator, 6 writing workshops, 5 morning yoga sessions, 4 restorative yoga breathing classes, and your beautiful bungalow accomodation is included! It will be heavenly!

Blissful Bali Writing Retreat

With Kerstin Pilz PhD and Edwina Shaw

Unleash your wild mind and heart

& write your life back into balance

So why don’t you join us at our Blissful Bali Writing Retreat and set your stories free!? 

Get your stories out of your head and onto the page and feel the joy of creating beauty of your own in the peace and tranquility of Bali. Whether you have an established writing practice or have always wanted to write but never had the time, this retreat is for anybody in need of some quality nurturing of their creative spirit.

Every day begins with gentle yoga, followed by breakfast and an inspiring writing workshop to get those creative juices flowing. The afternoons are free for your own adventures and explorations, naps, or 1:1 sessions with Kerstin & Edwina, a complimentary massage and tarot reading, and a guided writing group for those who like to write in company. At the end of the day, we come together again for some gentle yoga breathing exercises to help clear your mind and revitalise your energy. Every evening we share incredible dinners and relax with conversation and readings.

All activities are optional.

This is your retreat. Our aim is to nurture your body, mind, and creative spirit so you leave feeling renewed, both as a writer and as a human being, with a whole lot of new writing; and bright, exciting ideas and refreshed energy to take home with you.

See HERE for more information. Come along and join in the Bliss of this once in a lifetime experience!

Not flash with cash right now? A $450 deposit will secure your place and you have until April to pay it off – payment plans available. Or save up for Bali in 2024 as I’m sure this will become an annual event.

Want something more affordable and closer to home? Check out my popular, lower-priced weekend retreats HERE.

Oh gosh I hope you can come. Check it out here and dream a little! You can make it happen if you really want it!

Lots of love

Edwina xx