adventure
Vacation Writing brings the adventure to life in Sicily for 2025. Our Sicilian retreat is designed for the adventure seeking playful writer.
With a small group of participants, we’ll stay in a shared location, enjoy shared meals, and connect with our writing, ourselves, and each other.
indulge
Our retreat takes place in different areas around the island of Sicily. The goal of all of the writing retreats is to focus on different craft elements of writing, but there are opportunities to explore the different regions. The island is rich in both history and beauty. One of the more special aspects of Sicily is the food. A must try is arancini which is a deep fried ball full of rice and an assortment of different fillings.
restore
The goal of every retreat is to bring a community together, engage in the creative process, and be surrounded by nature's beauty and restorative properties. We come together every day to share meals, generate new work, receive supportive feedback so that you can feel inspired to take your work to a new level.
Sicily Retreat Pricing:
Single Accommodation: $4000.00
Double (Shared) Accommodation: $2950.00 each
Couple Accommodation but only one person participating in the retreat: $5000.00
Typical Schedule
Breakfast Buffet: 8 AM - 9: 30 AM
Morning Workshop: 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch: 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Free Time or Potential Excursions: 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Group Dinner: 7 PM
What is Included?
All meals, non-alcoholic drinks, & snacks
Daily structured writing time
Private or Shared Room in a shared private property
Welcome gift curated by Vacation Writing
Ground transportation to and from an airport specified by Vacation Writing as it relates to that specific retreat
Feedback letter on up to 10 pages of written work
What is not Included?
Flight
Alcoholic drinks
Travel & Health insurance
Note about Travel Insurance: We highly suggest all participants purchase travel insurance ahead of the retreat
FAQ’s
Is this the right retreat for me?
This is a retreat for writers of all experiences from beginner to seasoned writer. You will get something out of the experience no matter where you are in your writing journey. The goal of each retreat is to nurture your creative project, connect with a community of creatives, and allow yourself time to relax and have a memorable experience.
How many people can attend?
This depends on the location, but generally between 5-12 people.
Is there an application process?
Yes. We are interested in finding out more about where you are in your writing process, what kind of writing you do, and what you hope to gain from the experience. We want to allow for diversity in both experience and genre (poetry, fiction, non-fiction, hybrid writing).