Writing retreat in Burgenland

Ollersdorf im Burgenland, Austria
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Summary

Far away from everyday life, this is where you awaken your stories: For four days, you will immerse yourself in writing on a lovingly renovated farm in Austria - and develop your strengths.

I'll get you writing in six guided sessions: I'll get you in the mood with relaxation and a creative impulse. Then you'll dive into a short, intensive writing phase. Look forward to scenes, dialogs and stories that flow onto paper as if by magic.

In the subsequent reading and feedback session, you will find out what you did well: Which words touched us? Which character convinced us? Which descriptions were coherent?

We discuss what worked in the resulting texts - and learn a thing or two about literary craft. You benefit from the feedback and the linguistic feeling of the group. And gain insights that you can build on when continuing to write.

You will have free time between our joint sessions. Arrange it however you like: explore the surroundings. Swim a lap in the pool until the next idea comes to you. Seek exchange with others. Or retreat to a cozy niche for undisturbed writing. In the evening, we round off the writing day in a relaxed atmosphere: With a vegetarian menu, freshly cooked for us.

Writers of all kinds are welcome at the retreat. It doesn't matter whether you have been writing for a while or just want to start now: We meet at eye level. You don't need any previous knowledge. Novel scenes, short stories or miniatures are created at the writing retreat. Some write literary, others autobiographical. All genres and styles are welcome.

You are welcome to bring your own writing project and use the impulses in our group sessions. However, a specific project is not a prerequisite: you can take part without any preparation and be inspired to write new texts every day.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Creative Writing, Creative Retreats, Relaxation, Wellness
Date
2025-07-24 - 2025-07-27
Language(s)
German
Level
Advanced, Beginner, Expert
Place
Ollersdorf im Burgenland, Austria
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Types of food
Vegetarian
Services

Program "Writing retreat in Burgenland"

Creative impulses for the writing flow

Moderated strength-oriented text feedback

Guided writing time

Free time to write or relax

Exchange with other writers in an appreciative atmosphere

Expert guidance from writing coach Christine Kämmer

Accommodation

You book your room at the "Ollers" seminar farm after confirming your registration. Prices for single rooms vary between 400 and 505 euros for three nights with full board. All meals are included; drinks consumed will be charged on site.

At the retreat, we treat ourselves to a break from everyday life: we enjoy concentrated writing time and the feeling of being part of a group of writers. Therefore, please understand that no accompanying persons who do not write can come along. Unfortunately, the writing retreat is not suitable for children and young people.

Catering

There is a rich breakfast buffet with regional and seasonal dishes (non-vegetarian options are also included. All other meals are vegetarian. There is a lunchtime snack (soup, salad) and a multi-course vegetarian menu in the evening (vegan possible). Any intolerances will of course be catered for - please let us know when you register.

sequence

Thursday
Arrival from 2 pm
Getting to know each other & first guided writing and feedback session
Dinner together

Friday & Saturday
breakfast
Morning: Writing and feedback session
Lunch snack
Individual writing time/free time
Afternoon: Writing and feedback session
Dinner

Sunday
breakfast
Morning: Writing and feedback session
Departure around 1 pm

Arrival

The total price is made up of the costs for the writing retreat and the costs for accommodation. You organize your own travel to and from the retreat. Buses run several times a day from Vienna and Graz to Ollersdorf (approx. two hours). A transfer from the bus station to the house is available on request. There are plenty of parking spaces if you arrive by car.

Neudauer Landstraße , 7533 Ollersdorf im Burgenland, Burgenland, Austria

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 90 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will be refunded 50% of the booking price.
Thereafter the booking is non-refundable.

If you cancel up to 90 days before the start of the writing vacation, I will charge a processing fee of 65 euros.

If you cancel from 90 days to 30 days before the start of the writing vacation, I will charge 50% of the participation fee.

In the event of later withdrawal or non-attendance or if the writing vacation is interrupted, I will have to charge you the full participation fee.

Writing vacations take place with a minimum of four participants.

Dates

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