Retreats

Writing takes time and commitment. In each of these tailored retreats, small groups of 6-8 participants will stay in carefully selected accommodations, visit thoughtfully chosen sites, and work on self-directed projects. Every day, the retreat schedule will combine individual practice, group critiques, and private consultations, along with free time to explore and refresh. Step out of your regular routine and join us for creative workshopping in the retreat settings most suited to your goals:

Dublin City
Dublin City
Stay in a centrally-located boutique hotel and visit sites selected to foster writing and group discussions.

2010: Bookings are now closed.

Galway City
Galway City
Explore the cobbled streets, look out over the bay, people watch in the square, and relax with the group in the pub.

2010: May 16-21
6-day package
(incl. single B&B, tuition)
$1,595 pp + GST
(deposit required by
January 15, 2010)

Irish Cottage
Irish Cottage
Talk with the group beside a turf fire or in the local pub, and write in the quiet of a country churchyard.

2010: Bookings are now closed.

Urban Calgary
Urban Calgary
This vibrant Western Canadian city has river walks and green space to balance its cosmopolitan atmosphere.

2010: August 22-27
6-day package
(incl. single B&B, tuition, city transit)
$1,395 pp + GST
(deposit required by
January 15, 2010)

Waterton Park
Waterton Park
In the stunning surroundings of this Rocky Mountain park, experience a tranquillity conducive to creative thinking.

2010: August 15-20
6-day package
(incl. single B&B, tuition)
$1,350 pp + GST
(deposit required by January 15, 2010)

I have travelled privately and with students in Dublin and Galway, have enjoyed personal writing retreats in the Irish countryside, and have lived and worked most of my life in Southern Alberta. So, I am very familiar with these locations and have carefully designed each plan for a productive and rewarding retreat.

Query for further details. Requests for custom-made retreats and workshops in these and other locations are most welcome.

Rates in Canadian $  [Currency Conversion]
Payment Options: e-mail money transfer (Canada only); money order; certified cheque

Contact Murphy@writinglife.ca