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Literary Adventure Autumn 2021
4 Sep 2021 at 09:00 am
10 Sep 2021 at 12:00 am
£from £795
A writing retreat with a difference…
“The week at Casa Ana was unforgettable. The teaching sessions were thought-provoking and beautifully prepared. The setting was exquisite and the accommodation very comfortable. The company was delightful. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about reading and writing literature or memoir.”
Literary Adventure participant
The sitting room at Casa Ana
Autumn 2021: 4th-10th September, tutor Paul McVeigh
TLC will be returning to the idyllic Casa Ana in September 2021 for a sunny autumn writing retreat. This beautiful Spanish home is set within the mesmerising Alpujarras mountain range in Andalucia, Spain. TLC Literary Adventures offers an environment where inspiration and improvisation meet.
You will have access to world-class teaching, get a chance to work, read, listen, learn and relax in a stunning setting which will open the mind and senses. The retreat is open to writers of fiction (novels or short stories), memoir and creative non-fiction, and will include morning workshops on elements of writing as well as a session on the publishing industry, plenty of free writing time, readings with your fellow writers, and optional trips to a nearby village with local hand-made artisanal products. All breakfasts, lunches, two chef-cooked three course evening meals, and your accommodation are included in the ticket price. Rooms are available on a shared or single traveller basis, with prices starting at £795 (see a full breakdown of all rooms, with photos, here). Groups are limited to a maximum of 12 to ensure optimum learning time and progression through ongoing writing projects.
As featured in…
the Guardian (‘Best Writing Holidays’)
the Observer (‘Pick of the Week’)
the Telegraph (‘World’s Best Creative Writing Holidays’)
How to Book
For more information, including a full itinerary, pricing and booking details, please click here. Please note, a £100 deposit is required to reserve your place.
Once you have selected a room, you can book by emailing Aki Schilz at
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