Unleash Your Creativity in Tuscany: Write and Retreat with Lisa Heidke
This writing retreat is for writers of all genres and levels of experience, from those who have always wanted to write but never found the time, to others who have a project they’ve started and want to take to the next level.
Whether writing a novel, creative non-fiction, memoir or short stories, writers will benefit from Lisa’s expert advice on all aspects of the creative process. There will be ample time for your own writing and one-on-one consultations with Lisa are encouraged.
For five days, in the luxury of the villa, you will write, read, listen, learn and discuss all aspects of creative writing. This could be discovering your story and harnessing your unique voice and dialogue, through to developing an enthralling plot and cohesive structure with a gripping beginning, surprising middle and satisfying ending.
In addition, you’ll discover ways to manage your inner critic, overcome writers’ block, and techniques to overcome procrastination.
What you experience
The retreat will be practical and instructive, covering all aspects of the writing process including:
What makes a best seller? Rules and how to ignore them.
Characters and dialogue: no one’s perfect!
Structure and scene building.
Creating atmosphere: pacing and tension.
The first draft: troubleshooting.
Layering: subplots and secondary characters.
Writer’s block and letting go.
Publishers: who to approach and how to write a query/pitch letter.
Review and finalisation of personal action plans.
You’ll complete this retreat armed with a
personalised action plan inspired with a
fierce determination to complete your novel,
memoir or a creative non-fiction project.
Daily Routine
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Writing Workshop
10:30 Morning Tea
11:00 Writing Workshop
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Free time and afternoon outings some days
18:30 Aperitif
19:30 Dinner
Daily yoga, meditation and breath work
Your investment includes:
6 nights luxury accommodation at Podere Macchione, Monteroni D’Arbia, Tuscany from Monday 18 March 2024 - Sunday 24 March 2024 (share with a friend or relative or book a private suite)
Transfers from Florence or Siena.
All transportation during your Tuscan adventure.
Delicious meals cooked by our private chef, including Tuscan wines with lunch and dinner - (wholesome delicious breakfasts, leisurely Tuscan lunches, daily evening aperitif and lavish gourmet dinners). All allergies & food preferences can be accommodated.
Daily 3-hour writing workshops
Individual access to Lisa throughout the retreat
Daily yoga, meditation, breath work, and more.
Wine tasting experience with Emily O’Hare, ex London’s River Cafe Head Sommelier.
A magical visit to the Tuscan hot springs.
Cooking classes.
A visit to the captivating city of Siena.
All taxes..
Pre-retreat and post-retreat Zoom meetings.
It does not include:
Travel costs to and from Tuscany
Travel insurance - compulsory that you organise your own
To secure your place or find out more, please get in touch with your host and Founder of Nourish Travel.