Overview

Slovenia Writing House

with Judyth Hill

Step away from everyday demands in this destination writing retreat geared for reflection and new adventure. Nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Slovenia is home to medieval villages, storybook castles, cosmopolitan cities, and lush green forests. Enjoy the tranquility of the Krka Valley and the hospitality of the Novak Lodge while savoring extraordinary farm-to-table cuisine and world-class wine.
 

**each afternoon we'll break for an activity in the kitchen to learn about local food production and preparation by picking fruit from heirloom trees, canning preserves, making schnapps or foraging in the forest. The Novaks practice SlowFood by securing the majority of their ingredients from their fields, their neighbors, the nearby forest and famed local trout stream. It will be the freshest food you've ever tasted!

 

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Itinerary

 

Slovenia Writing House

with Judyth Hill

 

Our Slovenia writing retreat is designed for writers who are currently working on a literary project. Limited to eight participants, the retreat offers individual attention and support, as well as a stimulating, insightful environment.
 

Day 1—WELCOME TO SLOVENIA
Arrive to Ljubljana and Hotel Antiq during the day. In the evening we'll gather for introductions and a glass of local wine along the river, then head to dinner in one of the city's best restaurants.
 

Day 2--LJUBLJANA

Walking tour of the city, followed by free time to visit the castle, wander or write in one of the old town' s many picturesque settings. Lunch on your own. Afternoon writing class--set your goals for the week. Dinner of traditional Slovenian fare.

Day 3—JULIAN ALPS/MEDIEVAL TOWNS

We'll transfer to the Novak Lodge by way of the scenic Julian Alps and one of Slovenia's best-preserved medieval towns--Skopia Loka. After walking the narrow, cobblestone streets, we'll lunch on regional specialties in a centuries-old restaurant. Then we'll continue on to Lake Bled with a tour of its castle and famous pastry shops. Dinner at the Lodge.
 

Day 4—THE KRKA VALLEY
Morning writing class to discuss everyone's current projects before breaking for individual work. Enjoy the warm hearth and comfort of the lodge in the evening with dinner and readings.
 

Day 5—PRIVATE WRITING TIME
A day of writing! Schedule private mentoring sessions.
 

Day 6—THE LODGE
Morning class to check in with your work. Afternoon hiking break to explore the area around the lodge--collect wild herbs and plants for dinner.
 

Day 7—WRITING/CELEBRATION DINNER
A day of writing with evening readings of finished work with an option for a luxurious visit to the neighboring spa town--Dolenjske Toplice.
 

Day 8—LJUBLJANA/USA
After a final breakfast together, return to either Ljubljana airport or train station.

 

*most meals will be at the Novak Lodge, home to some of the country's best cuisine.

We encourage you to arrive in Ljubljana, the nation's capitol, a day or two before the writing retreat begins in order to get the most from your Slovenia Experience. A list of recommended hotels and restaurants will be provided. Another exciting option would be to fly in and out of Venice (4 hours away by bus or train) and make the most of your trip.
 

*itinerary subject to change depending on local festivals and markets.

Pricing

 

Slovenia Writing House

with Judyth Hill

 

Slovenia Writing Retreat: $2300*, double occupancy

Single supplement: $200
 

*Included in the price are accommodations: 2 nights in Ljubljana and 5 nights at the Novak Lodge, all ground transportation after arriving at the Ljubljana hotel, all group activities, cooking demonstrations, and meals, with the exception of the first lunch, as well as 8 hours of group writing class and 3 hour-long private mentoring sessions with Judyth. If you choose to visit the Dolenjske Toplice spa for the day, the treatments are not included.

A $1000 per person deposit is required to reserve your place in the Slovenia writing retreat. Since the number of participants is limited and accommodations vary, early reservations are advised. Once your deposit is received, an email confirmation will be sent. We encourage you not to purchase airline tickets until you have received our letter of confirmation. The balance is due no later than 60 days before the tour begins. If not received by that time, EAT-WRITE-TRAVEL reserves the right to treat the reservation as canceled.

Writing

 

Slovenia Writing House

with Judyth Hill

 

Join Poet, Author, Teacher, Judyth Hill, for a delicious, enlivening week in a place that offers both the peace and tranquility to get serious work done, and the sensual and culinary beauty to feel utterly inspired every second!

 

Our time will be dedicated to giving yourself to your work the way you have always wanted, and becoming deeply Present and Refreshed in your writing.

 

Take the next step in your writing life. This is the Writing Retreat you’ve been dreaming about!

 

Do you yearn for easy, relaxed stretches of time to write? To light up your Creativity: be on fire for your work? To create a finished manuscript of your poems? Plan, start or finish a novel? A Memoir? A Travel book? A cookbook? A Performance piece? Write your book proposal and query letters?

 

This destination writing retreat at a mountain lodge in gorgeous Slovenia is the time and the place to get your project energized, on track, or if you’re at your final stage: completed! And get feedback!

 

This is the get-down-to-it Getaway!!! The best of both: travel and discovery time, and real time to write!

 

We will set individual goals in our various genres, have long, luxurious time to work on our projects, creative time to WildWrite together, and time to share our work, listen to and mutually support each other.

 

We will drop down deeply into our writing life with passion and vigor.

 

Come into the delicious Now of your Amazing life!  Let’s commit to our gifts & get joyfully to work!

 

The Slovenia retreat includes many hours of writing time, 8 hours of WildWriting classes, morning progress check-ins, sharing our work in the evenings, and 3 hours of private meeting time with Judyth.