UPDATES and NEWS

So What do You Think About Going to Greece?

As the winter months start to close in on us, we’re all tucked in and keeping warm, but April 2023 will come quickly.

That of course is the planned writing retreat to Athens, Greece.

If you’re interested please make sure you register and contact the agent at Banks Travel to make a deposit.

You can take a look at the registration form HERE

If there is insufficient interest then the trip will be cancelled and deposits returned.

Stay warm and stay in touch.

Any questions just drop us an email at wcwfestival@gmail.com

UPDATES and NEWS

Let’s Retreat to Write…

Hi Everyone.

Can you believe it’s almost the end of October? Time flies. I hope you’re all writing up a storm and of course getting ready for NaNo!

I wanted to update you on the Athens, Greece Retreat in case you missed the newsletter.

The retreat is in April 2023 but in order to secure venue price etc. we’ll need to have registration and a $1000can deposit no later than November 30, 2022.

This can be paid in cash or by credit. The contact info is all HERE

If on November 30, there aren’t a minimum of 15 people committed to going, then the coordinators (myself and Jim) will determine if the trip is still possible from a financial standpoint. If not, deposits will be returned and the retreat cancelled.

Don’t delay. If you have any questions please email us at wcwfestival@gmail.com and we’ll answer all your questions OR directly contact the professional booking agent.

The agent will be collecting all the funds and will also be able to book your flight from wherever you need. It is hoped that most flights can be coordinated so that we can all meet at Athens, Greece airport together.

Have a great day!

UPDATES and NEWS

What’s Next for WCW Fesitval?

Now that the 2022 Festival has been wrapped up until next September… You marked the dates, right?… we, Jim Jackson and Faye Arcand, are shifting to the WCW Community.

The WCW Community takes us out of Festival mode for a while and into other aspects of the writing community. This will mean retreats, summits, teaching and other great community effort things in line with the Wine Country Writers mission and brand.

Our first WCW Community event is a writers’ retreat to Athens, Greece.

This will happen in April 2023 and be limited to 15-20 like-minded individuals.

The price is $4299 Canadian (depending on exchange rate this is approx: $3200usd) and includes:

  • 5* hotel (double occupancy) near Acropolis
  • breakfast every morning
  • lunches included on workshop days
  • Greek food tour
  • tour of Acropolis
  • three unique workshops on writing (one with guest author and agent Jonas Saul)
  • farewell dinner Greek family style
  • peace and quiet to write and create.
  • and SO much more.

Don’t wait to book. Email wcwfestival@gmail.com and we’ll answer any of your questions and direct you to a professional for booking.

Airfare, insurance, and medical are not included.