Watch This Space!

I’ll be putting up a list of my forthcoming retreats in early September 2026!

In the mean time you can read the reviews and see the pictures from my last retreat sold out retreat ‘Writing With Style and Voice in Ubud Bali. If you want to be the first to find out the next round of retreats I’m offering please send me an email through the contact form at the bottom of this page!

“Felicity brings the rigour of the creative writing academic, the creativity of the writer and the fun and care of the consummate hostess to create a writers retreat like no other.” -Maria

“Felicity's retreat was a delight from start to finish. It was such a privilege to have seven days to nerd out as much as I liked over words and stories, with like-minded people and under Felicity's brilliant instruction. The accommodation and food were incredible, and Felicity was such a knowledgeable host, generous with her time and with answering our (many!) questions, from craft-related to 'Where's the best place to go to for [yoga/tourist shopping/chocolate/dinner]'? Writing can  feel lonely at times and it was wonderful to find this place of community and support. I'd recommend this retreat to anyone who's thinking about writing, wants to learn more about the process, or has been writing for a while and feels they need a bit more guidance. Thank you, Felicity, for your thoughtful classes, stellar advice and general all-round amazingness!” - Kalhari 

“Felicity Castagna's 'Retreat with me' in Ubud was absolutely life changing. I learned so many inspirational and essential approaches to the writing process - and the setting and the other special souls on the retreat made everything even more magical. Felicity took amazing care of us all as well. The whole week was so valuable and enlivening to my current writing projects. Would love to do it all over again. Thank you!” - Debra

“To be taught in such intimacy with an award winning writer and scholar was a gift. Dr Castagna  is a natural teacher. Her session on how to write propulsively and understanding a characters’ wants and needs raised a roof in my mind.” - Bron

“Engaging daily classes on a raised bamboo open air classroom with a rustling river below and monkeys dancing in the surrounding foliage, diving deeply into what makes good literature felt like a dream come true . The retreat works for both for non fiction and fiction writers, commercial and literary, for those interested in craft, plot and style as well as those who might just want to read deeply interesting work and talk through it. This retreat is ideal for emerging and experienced readers and writers, and those seeking communion with like minded bookish folks as well those who want solitude to do their own thing. There’s lots of time to eat (delicious buffets), rest, sight see, write or just quiet your mind and enjoy the breathtaking surrounds of the private retreat accommodation. With deep respect and collaboration with local Indonesian partners, and one on one consultations this retreat left me feeling both intellectually stimulated and deeply supported. For those in a block or burnt out this will be the game changer you need for your creative journey  - help and support to you keep going as a writer and to recover a love of words for the sheer pleasure of them.” - Sarah

“The retreat was amazing. Felicity is a knowledgable, confident and collaborative workshop leader, and a superb host. The course was really well designed and I have come away with a life-time of memories, some wonderful new friends and lots of fresh ideas that will (hopefully) take my writing to the next level.”  - Jane

“As an academic writer and a novice to creative writing, I found the pre-reading guided my preparation.  Despite not having experience writing creatively, I felt ready to engage with the discussions. Everyone had the opportunity to contribute.  Now I have a tool box of writing strategies to apply when I am writing.” - Jennifer

“There are few people that combine theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the way Felicity does. Whether you’ve studied it all or written it all, she’ll give you fresh insights to your theory, work and practice you’ve never considered. What a gift!”

- Charlotte 

“I enjoyed everything, and felt truly blessed to meet such a great group of people. How wonderful it was to spend extended time in Bali, absorbing Felicity's inspirational writing classes. Felicity took care of every detail including meals, transport, wine, boring things like laundry, sweet room greetings, stimulating writing questions over breakfast, and super-fun activities. (Dancing anyone?)” - Peta

“A wonderful workshop! Felicity was a learned and enthusiastic teacher, and provided plenty of good material to read and work with, but not in too pressured a way. She balanced the workshop schedule with free and group time really well, and enabled everyone to participate and ask questions. I left feeling relaxed, energised and inspired to write, with some new writer friends I will stay in touch with.” - James

“Going to Felicity’s Ubud retreat was the best decision I’ve made in years. I learned so much about what makes good writing ‘good.’ I feel confident about writing more effectively now, and I’m excited to put into practice what we’ve learned. As a bonus, it’s been a rollicking good time with like minded writers. What a ride. And all in the jungle, with a monkey audience.” - Claire

Reviews and Images from my Last Retreat