The perfect combination of focus, freedom, fun, food, and friendship. I made great progress on my book during this retreat, and gained self-confidence as a writer. The instructors, Sarah and Liz Bullen, and Emma Dhesi, brought fantastic coaching skills and publishing experience to our diverse group. The pace was just right, with time to write and time to relax and get out of the heat. Scala Erossus (spelling?) is a charmed place. I found the writing exercises that Sarah and Emma suggested to be much more useful than in other courses I've taken because they weren't general exercises. They took a situation and had us apply it to our books and our characters. The excursions also provided inspiration, the session with the Storyteller in particular. Did I mention the amazing food? This weeklong writing retreat was well worth the money and the travel time.

What an extraordinary experience! ... I enjoyed a truly magical week with an amazing group of fellow writers expertly guided by Sarah, Liz and Emma. We wrote, learnt, ate, swam, explored, talked, and walked, all in an idyllic little village on the shores of the Aegean Sea. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to explore or expand their writing work and journey in a fun, supportive and nurturing environment.