The Programme
A customised programme has been created to enable you to write, to create and to progress. You'll be inspired, supported and cheered on 💚
Write your way in Paris
19 - 22 May 2025
Write your way in Quercy
22 - 29 May 2026
Paris
- The city of light and literary legends
A beautiful itinerary has been customised for creativity, focus and progress.Â
Highlights are outlined below, with detailed itineraries provided to support your incredible French writing and creativity experience.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026: Greeting
Something special to start for those interested...
Puces d’Aligre Marche aux Puces (flea market and covered market) is open until 2:00PM on Tuesdays. If you’re interested in old wares and antiques, it’s worth a visit. Contact us for more information.
3:00PM: Kickoff in 12th Arrondissement (Location TBC)
- Opening circle and Intention-setting
- Meet the other writers
- Retreat Orientation: Review Retreat plan and Booklet
- Introduction to the Pomodoro technique
Evening
- Welcome Dinner - Nous Restaurant
Wednesday 20 May 2026: Start your writing journey
Something special to start for those interested...
Puces d’Aligre Marche aux Puces (flea market and covered market) is open until 2:00PM on Tuesdays. If you’re interested in old wares and antiques, it’s worth a visit. Contact us for more information.
3:00PM: Kickoff in 12th Arrondissement (Location TBC)
- Opening circle and Intention-setting
- Meet the other writers
- Retreat Orientation: Review Retreat plan and Booklet
- Introduction to the Pomodoro technique
Evening
- Welcome Dinner - Nous Restaurant
Thursday 21 May 2026: Immerse yourself
Something special to start for those interested...
Puces d’Aligre Marche aux Puces (flea market and covered market) is open until 2:00PM on Tuesdays. If you’re interested in old wares and antiques, it’s worth a visit. Contact us for more information.
3:00PM: Kickoff in 12th Arrondissement (Location TBC)
- Opening circle and Intention-setting
- Meet the other writers
- Retreat Orientation: Review Retreat plan and Booklet
- Introduction to the Pomodoro technique
Evening
- Welcome Dinner - Nous Restaurant
Friday 22 May 2026: Last day in Paris, Journey to Quercy
Something special to start for those interested...
Puces d’Aligre Marche aux Puces (flea market and covered market) is open until 2:00PM on Tuesdays. If you’re interested in old wares and antiques, it’s worth a visit. Contact us for more information.
3:00PM: Kickoff in 12th Arrondissement (Location TBC)
- Opening circle and Intention-setting
- Meet the other writers
- Retreat Orientation: Review Retreat plan and Booklet
- Introduction to the Pomodoro technique
Evening
- Welcome Dinner - Nous Restaurant
Paris is a city best explored by foot. Ideally you’ll be comfortable walking through the city streets. Paris is largely flat so makes for easyish walking, metro staircases and cobblestones are a feature.
We’ll also take the Paris metro. If walking is not your preference, you’ll be able to take alternative forms of transport and meet the group at the intended destination.
Quercy
- The Tuscany of France
Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026: Greeting Weekend in Quercy–Medieval Markets and Writing
Medieval towns and markets - what could be better?
We'll take our writing into the field over the weekend, enabling you to experience life as the locals live.
The afternoons are perfectly suited for lazing around the pool, sightseeing, or experiencing one of the many activities available in Quercy.
Mon 25 - Thu 28 May 2026: Creative Adventures
A whole week of writing—what a gift you're making to yourself.
Up early to write, group creative exercises, 1:1 writing mentoring sessions. Masterclasses on how to design accompanying podcasts and other resources.
Facilitated structuring, sharing and feedback sessions to ensure continuous improvement
Regional bookstore event.
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, chef-created lunches and dinners, the opportunity to experience the best of Quercy via sight-seeing and a multitude of activities.
A sumptuous final dinner will be held on Thursday 28 May
Frid 29 May 2026: Last day of the Retreat
A new Beginning wrapped up in an Ending.
Amazement at all that's been accomplished will be the overriding emotion as you depart this bucket-list adventure.
Incredible progress made on this grand adventure will propel you home and support your ongoing writing and creativity achievements.
