The daily schedule is carefully structured with balance, precision and care, to address everyone’s needs, as well as provide flexibility with no pressure, and plenty of quiet time for private book writing. All activities on offer are optional, including: daily Yoga for Writers; nature meditations; intention setting maze; morning author coaching workshops; private writing time; readings of written work and constructive group feedback; published authors evening guest speakers; spiritual body massage; aromatherapy foot reflexology massage; healing singing bowls meditation; video film night; music dancing night; three healthy, freshly-cooked meals, plus morning and afternoon sweet treats, daily, as well as tasty homemade evening nibbles with drinks before dinner, served with local wines of the region. The stunning grounds of the property, a 14th century stone coach house, nestled in 5 hectares of woodland and vineyards, including hammocks and private seating areas, are available for all to enjoy. Plus, of course, the large, heated swimming pool, which overlooks the majestic Pyrenees mountains in the distance. Wendy leads a trek up the local Mont Sec hillside, to view the sacred geometry of the surrounding landscape and to enable everyone to connect with the expansiveness of nature, outside the retreat centre.  Wild swimming excursions can also be provided, if requested, because there are many suitable lakes, rivers and waterfalls nearby.

Wendy’s author coaching, daily morning workshops are designed to deliver her Seven Steps of successful book writing, including:

• Courage
  To stand out and be the expert of your book’s content.

• Confidence
  To feel, live and be your book’s content and to help other people right across the globe.

Take a break from the distractions of the world, in a luxury setting with all your needs catered for, to align your senses and access your vision, allowing your creative flow to emerge. You may give birth to your own bestseller, a speciality of Wendy’s author coaching programmes. She has author coached, edited and/or helped to publish 20 Amazon bestselling books since 2017, helping her clients to transform from aspiring writer to published authors, with many debut authors winning writing awards along the way.

At the retreat, Wendy will support and guide you through the key steps of the conscious creative content writing, editing and publishing process. Designed for fiction and nonfiction writers, this unique six-day author coaching programme will focus your attention on your transformational writing journey. You will identify and work on your specific: What; Why; Who; plus How, of your book, with plenty of time for individual content writing time. The retreat will include daily, guided nature meditations, to access, identify and embrace your unique clarity and inner vision, whether you want to write a book; a film script; a new online programme; or face another of life’s challenges.

Writer Retreat Contents

Daily workshop topics will include a range of the following, with one-to-one author coaching available if required.

• Discover your unique author voice with credibility
• Identify your book’s key messages and reader engagement
• Develop your narrative arc, book structure and personal style
• Explore your Call to Action for your readers
• Embed your personal book ritual and daily habits
• Map your timelines, milestones and Book Completion Action Plan
• Receive the latest writing tips for today’s market
• Gain self-editing tips and understand the editing process
• Clarify your Beta Reader process and comparable works
• Assess your commercial viability and best routes to market; plus, publishing options
• Establish your important online book tribe, author profile and platforms

Evening activities will include a selection of guest dinner speakers, film nights and a music dance night, plus an optional wine-tasting, where you will be able to purchase locally grown wines of the region. The retreat is fully catered, by local chef, Suzy Fox of Cuisine de Lamoure, providing locally-sourced and seasonal menus. Food allergies and intolerances are addressed. Local wines and soft drinks are included with the evening meal. Your choice of luxury – solo or shared – accommodation or glamping tents, with a range of indoor and outdoor quiet writing spaces; beautiful swimming pool; landscaped gardens; local vineyard and historic village within walking distance.

On the final day, either enjoy private writing time, relax beside the pool or in the shade of an ancient fig tree, or explore the magical forest, allowing inner settlement and personal development of your retreat achievements. Or, a day’s guided excursion can be arranged to one of the many local attractions, at cost. Train station and airport transfers can be arranged at participant’s cost.

Wendy and her team will help you to access your inner energy and open your heart to write with passion and purpose, and with connection and confidence. Holding your space and sharing your vision is very much part of Wendy’s gift. She will help you to give birth to your book and share your message with impact. She will guide you to create and craft your book to make a positive contribution in the world, helping other people to change and improve their lives, through the power of your written word.

To secure your place now, discuss pricing options, or for more information, visit Wendy’s website at www.wendyyorke.com or Domaine de Mournac at www.domainedemournac.com or email Wendy directly on wendy@wendyyorke.com

Inclusive price @ £2,500 or €2,900 no VAT, nor TVA
Pay your £700 or €800 deposit now to secure your place

Discounted eco-glamping cost £1,995 or €2,450 in large, fully furnished bell tents set in private oak woodlands, with your own toilet and access to a shower facility within 40 metres.