Let go of the demands of everyday life and join a small group of contemplative writers at a beautiful private villa in the hills of Tuscany.

Whether you are in the midst of writing your memoir, or just curious about using contemplative writing to explore key moments in your life story, this warm and welcoming workshop will uplift your spirits and stimulate your creativity in good company.

Under Jennifer’s expert guidance, you will:

• Free yourself from schedules and screens at our private villa, awakening your senses as you delight in the beauty and tranquility of the Tuscan countryside;

• Deepen your understanding of your own life story as you take yourself down less traveled memory byways to discover your purpose—why you are drawn to sharing your life story, and for whom;

• Generate new writing every day, with tantalizing writing prompts, astute craft guidance, and carefully facilitated peer sharing circles;

• Make lasting new friends and writing comrades;

• Join our experienced, caring Il Chiostro guides in daily excursions that will leave you inspired, refreshed, and ready to write anew;

• Spend an optional hour in a private consultation with Jennifer, taking a deep dive into your own writing projects and plans.

Photo by Jennifer Browdy

“The Art and Craft of Purposeful Memoir” is all-inclusive and includes:

• Six nights’ accommodation at a beautiful private villa, in walking distance to the charming historic village of in San Giovanni d’Asso;

• Private chef preparing outstanding breakfasts and dinners; dietary restrictions accommodated, of course;

• Five morning writing workshops with plenty of tips, laughter, and inspiration;

• Afternoon excursions and/or free time to write, relax and explore on your own;

• Optional one-on-one coaching session with Jennifer;

• A life-changing experience enjoying creative camaraderie in a small Tuscan village with new writer friends.

Great writing doesn’t come from spending long days hunched over your screen; it comes when you are able to relax and open the doors to your creative imagination wide.

That’s why this retreat is not just about writing memoir, it’s also about living fully in the moment!

Whether you’re an emerging or an established writer, this magical Tuscan retreat will throw open the doors to your sense of wellbeing and delight, allowing you to tap deeply into your own imaginative well.  

Let go of those endless to-do lists for a change and come refresh your creative spirit under the autumnal Tuscan sun!

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Space is limited! To hold your spot, put your $500 deposit down now!