Writing Retreats Dates
We understand writers, and the quiet magic that is sometimes needed to allow words to flow. After decades of supporting writers, we know that to write a story buried in your heart, you often need to remove yourself from ordinary life. All types of writers are welcome into these immersions into the world of story and creativity. The current list is below and we add more as the year progresses or as the muse takes us to new and magical places.
McGregor, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA
12- 16 November 2025
Join writing coach and literary agent Sarah Bullen on a writing immersion in a small village 2 hours out of Cape Town to get quiet, get inspired and dive into words.
McGregor, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA
18 - 22 March 2026
Join writing coach and literary agent Sarah Bullen on a writing immersion in a small village 2 hours out of Cape Town to get quiet, get inspired and dive into words.
GREECE JUNE 2027
Writing Retreat 11 - 18 June 2026 for Non-Fiction - Memoir
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Writing Residency 19 - 26 June (for all books or writers, including novels, non-fiction, poetry, essays)
A magical island where a group of writers gather. We go and write in Greece every year and this a home for many writers. Join us again, or come for your first time
All info here
LAMU, Kenya, 10- 15 September 2026 TBC
Come and join a group of writers in magical Lamu, a tiny, secret archipelago off the East African coast of Kenya. This is the place to discover your story, to connect, to rest and dream. Bookings open June 2025
McGregor, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA
4 - 8 November 2026
Join writing coach and literary agent Sarah Bullen on a writing immersion in a small village 2 hours out of Cape Town to get quiet, get inspired and dive into words.
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Join us in Cape Town, or one of the small surrounding towns and unleash your creativity with mentor Sarah Bullen. Slow down and write.
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Aaaah Greece. Warm hot winds teasing the ideas out of your head and onto a page. It is summer in Greece again, and we are gathering to write. Traditionally The Writing Room hosts a time dedicated to writing, during early summer each year, in Greece.
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of Tuscany. Let the rolling hills and vineyards inspire your writing journey with literary agent Sarah Bullen.
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Explore the ancient culture of Lamu, where tradition meets inspiration. With mentor Sarah Bullen, craft your story amid the rich history of this island.
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Embark on a creative pilgrimage through Northern Spain, walking the Camino while crafting your story with expert guidance.