The Writing Room Retreats - Europe
Greece, Italy AND SPAIN
Space to write inspired by expert help, sunshine and scenery
These writerly group retreats led by literary agent Sarah Bullen are held in special locations that help the magic of story emerge. They range from Greek villages by the sea on Lesbos and Aegina to a medieval village in the Tuscan hills of Italy to walking the Camino Way. Group and private coaching help get everyone’s writing flowing, and there are planned excursions to help you relax and feel inspired. Guests come back year after year, so you’ll feel you’re joining a supportive community.
our Reviewer CAROLINE SYLGE says of her lesbos retreat:
‘I have been charmed by the magic of being cared for and boosted alongside a group of creative others in a health-giving space, and a month later, my writing is still flourishing under the spell’
Queen of Retreats says:
‘Sarah has huge enthusiasm and energy and it’s a joy to be around her. With her team she’ll support your personal journey in whatever way you need. Skala Eressos, the birthplace of the poetess Sappho, is a budding writers’ enclave of creativity and inspiration, and the sublime Tuscan hills have seduced artists for generations’
GREECE
Writing Retreat, Aegina, Greece
Unlock your creativity at a seaside boutique hotel in a charming village on inspiring Aegina. Immerse in twice daily writing workshops, one-to-ones with Sarah Bullen and reflective personal writing time.
Discover Aegina’s rich heritage with group outings to cultural sites, a historic temple hike, and an island boat tour. Rejuvenate with sea swims in turquoise water and ambles through pine forests and along cliffs. Relax in comfortable rooms facing the mountains or sea and enjoy local restaurants.
DATES COMING SOON
Writing Residency Retreat, Lesbos, Greece
Immersive writing retreats at Hotel Kyma, a family-run B&B in the laid-back, coastal village of Skala Eressos. Includes twice daily classes on writing craft and one-to-ones with Sarah Bullen, personal writing time, group discussions, morning walks, group swims and village excursions.
Spend downtime at the pristine beach, or simply soak up the view. Sleep in simple bedrooms with air con and balconies and enjoy delicious meals with local ingredients at the B&B and local tavernas.
JUNE 2024 and june 2025: SARAH BULLEN
ITALY
Writers’ Retreat, Tuscany, Italy
Immersive writing retreat at a beautifully restored farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and olive trees on a 102-hectare organic estate in the Maremma countryside. Includes twice-daily workshops, one-to-ones with Sarah Bullen and personal writing time.
Savour strolls through vineyards and ancient village streets, use the spa facilities at the same property’s country hotel, or simply soak up the stunning Tuscan views. Sleep in luxurious ensuite bedrooms. Enjoy traditional Italian dishes with locally grown produce, wine and olive oil.
JULY 2024: SARAH BULLEN, Elizabeth Casanova
Spain
Write and Walk the Camino Trail, Spain
Transformative journey of creativity, walking the final part of the Camino Way from the medieval city of Ponferrada to the spiritual heart of Santiago de Compostela. With enriching daily writing themes and prompts, complemented by group mentoring and one-to-ones with coaches Sarah and Kate.
Stay in comfortable ensuite accommodations from hotels and guesthouses to rustic country cottages close to the Camino trail. Enjoy the delights of authentic Spanish food, including local cheese, succulent meat and good wine.
MAY 2025: SARAH BULLEN, Kate Emmerson
The Writing Room Retreats
Literary agent Sarah Bullen and her team of authors and poets understand the quiet magic sometimes needed to allow words to flow. Established in 2005, they have spent decades supporting writers and know that to write a story buried in your heart, you often need to remove yourself from ordinary life. Come to journal or work on your novels, screenplay, poetry or non-fiction book in Botswana, Lamu, Cape Town or Western Cape in Africa, in Mexico or Colorado in North America, in Tuscany, Italy, and the Greek island of Lesbos in Europe.