Escape. Create. Connect.

Discover the perfect writing retreat to fuel your creativity and recharge your passion.
Whether you join us virtually from the comfort of your home, immerse yourself in the beauty of the United States, or explore breathtaking destinations like Scotland and Paris, our retreats are designed to inspire and transform your writing journey. With three unique retreats each year, who knows where we’ll go next? Let’s write your story together.
VIRTUAL
Attend online from anywhere in the world.
Join us each January for:
4 days of virtual workshops, writing sprints, encouragement, & more!
OVERSEAS
Immerse yourself in breathtaking locations.
Join us in:
Inverness & Loch Ness, Scotland
Senlis & Paris, France
And more!
STATESIDE
Get inspired by new places throughout the U.S.
Cambria, California
The Smoky Mountains
Savannah, Georgia
Hollywood, California
And more!
The retreats vary between MUSE (heavy writing time), MENTOR (heavy mentorship), and MASTERY (heavy craft teaching).
And because we believe experiences lend as much to creativity as teaching, each location is specifically chosen with an atmosphere in mind. From beautiful chateaus to old world hotels, from the seaside to the smoky mountains, every retreat is set to inspire.

Upcoming Retreats
Nashville, Oct. 13-17, 2025
LYRICAL: A Writing Mastery retreat set in the musical heart of Nashville, Tennessee.
Coming Soon!

Previous Retreats
Scotland
Hollywood
Savannah
France
Past Retreats
Attend a Retreat, Collect the Fridge Magnets for Each!
“TWS events are amazing, and I always learn something new. I love that they teach things many conferences do not and that the presenters are open and honest in their teachings and discussions. There’s plenty of humor and everyone is accepting and friendly. Ten out of ten. Will attend events again!”
~Joan Stradling

What We Offer:
F.A.Q.s
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Due to the nature, setup, and/or limited spots regarding our live and recorded courses, our RHS memberships, our ICONIC mentorships, and our retreats, The Writer's Sanctuary has a strict no-refund policy.
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All content on this website and belonging to The Writer's Sanctuary, including course materials, videos, workbooks, livestreams, discussions, and mentorship sessions, is protected by copyright and is the exclusive property of The Writer's Sanctuary. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or transmission of any material is strictly prohibited. This includes sharing videos, passwords, workbooks, course materials, etc with anyone who has not purchased it. Explicit written permission is required to use any TWS material. Violation of these terms will result in immediate dismissal from the program without reimbursement and may result in legal action.
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The Writer's Sanctuary is committed to empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities that have historically faced barriers to education. Our scholarship program is designed to support and uplift those who may have been underrepresented or underserved, including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, low-income individuals and families, first-generation college students, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, rural and remote communities, immigrants and refugees, women and gender minorities, veterans and military families, Indigenous peoples, and others facing social, economic, or educational challenges. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are dedicated to making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.
With this in mind, each year The Writer's Sanctuary provides 3 RHS scholarships, 3 live course scholarships, and 2 ICONIC scholarships to members of underrepresented or underserved communities. If you would like to apply for one of these, please visit our perennial scholarship list here.
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CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Writer’s Sanctuary is dedicated to an experience that is free from discrimination and harassment for every person. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination and harassment in any form toward any of our participants, at our retreats and in the online and in-person forums. This includes unwelcome and inappropriate sexual, racist, bigoted, or threatening comments or attention, touching, stalking, photographs, intimidation, or coercion – or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, disability, or age. Any retreat participants who violate this code may be sanctioned or expelled immediately without refund. If you are the victim of harassment or should a complaint arise at this event, please contact our staff at thewriterssanctuary2@gmail.com.