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The Hermitage Mittagong 12-17 July 2026 (with option to stay to 19 July 2026)
Indulge your writing self by joining us to Stay - Learn - Write and Play in the beautiful Southern Highlands just a 90-minute drive from Sydney or two hours from Canberra. Our Winter Writing Retreat will be held in July 2026 at The Hermitage, Mittagong. Our authors and poet are chosen for both their expertise and their Masterclass teaching skills - details of tutors and Masterclasses will be released in early 2026.
On Sunday evening, 12 July 2026 you will check-in to your private, ensuited accommodation from 5pm. You will then have time to settle into your room before meeting with other writers for dinner followed by an Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome and after-dinner drinks .
Each morning from 9:30am to 12:30pm, Monday through Thursday you will spend three hours in a Masterclass learning from your chosen tutor; you will remain with this same tutor throughout the retreat. Working with the same author/group will enable you to go deeper into the subject and further enrich your writing. Participants in each Masterclass are restricted to eight (8) plus the tutor.
Afternoons are free for you to write, rest or enjoy all the Southern Highlands has to offer - art galleries, wineries, shopping, national parks, walking trails, golf courses and more.
Your evenings will be filled with discussions, interviews and time to get to know your fellow writers, our visiting authors and poet.
On the morning of Friday, 17 July you will vacate your room by 9:00am, say farewell to old friends and new, then make your way home feeling rested, filled with new ideas and enthused to continue with your writing project.
Additional Writing Time (Optional extra): For participants wanting an additional writing time, there is the option to stay for a further two days of self-directed writing to depart on the morning of Sunday 19 July (at extra cost). This will enable you time to process all you have learned and to write in the comfort of your own room, or one of the teaching rooms.
The Hermitage LA Valla provides comfortable ensuited single bedrooms offering stunning views of the property; all have a chair and writing desk so perfect for that quiet focused time all writers long for. Meals are provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea). The homemade meals are not only delicious and generous in portion, but abundant in freshness and variety. Dietary requirements (lactose free, vegetarian and gluten free only) are catered for. Break-out rooms are conveniently located within the building; these are a great place to meet up with friends or make new writing buddies.
In line with our promise to deliver small, quality events, the number of participants in each Masterclass is restricted to eight (8). A limited number of 'day only' places will be available.
COST & FULL DETAILS: To be released in early 2026
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