Writing retreats

Our writers’ retreats are gatherings of friends. The first, just three solo writers, one rainy Katoomba weekend in 2025. The second, coming up in March 2026, sees Dr. Hilton Koppe join Dr.Claire Noonan in the Blue Mountains to host a regional writing group for a magical two day adventure in the written word, meaningful connection, stimulating conversation, and probably scones.

  • slow writing meditative warm up

  • fun writing games and thoughtful exercises

  • sharing and discussing work in a respectful space

  • free time for walking, exploring, reading, or resting

Let’s get writing…

You may already have an idea or be deep in a draft. But being a writer is like sailing a lonely ship sometimes. Our retreats are gatherings of writers of all kinds including first timers. Our aim is to get words flowing, whatever they may be. Once something is in motion, it can then become something more. All the while, you are surrounded by friends, old and new.

More info:

If you are interested to attend a low key, small group writing retreat in the future, feel free to drop me a line. Rest assured, I am not organised enough to have an actual mailing list, so you will not be bombarded with unwanted emails. I will simply file your email in a specific folder and contact you if an opportunity arises that might meet your needs.