Writing Retreat

Join us for a 5-day writing retreat designed to spark creativity, melt away writer’s block, and give you the space you need to write. Whether you're drafting your first novel, journaling for clarity, or reviving an old idea - this is your moment.
We’re offering more than just a getaway: think cozy corners, peaceful walks, and a calm, inspiring environment where your words can flow freely.
The week will be held in English, but feel free to write in English, French, or German, whatever gets your pen moving.
Come with a project or just a desire to write. Leave with progress, purpose, and maybe even a few new writer friends.
Spaces are limited—join us and let the words begin

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The Objective

Dedicate 5 days to you and your writing. Each participant will have their own goal:
 putting down the main ideas for a book (biography, novel, novella, script or play) or
 working a structure or
 writing the first three chapters to see if the structure works or
 putting the hours to actually come closer to finishing your writing project or
 revising and rewriting…
We will define that objective individually to have something to measure by the end of the stay

The Place

We are staying in a quaint little hotel in the Joux Valley just below the Marchairuz pass. It is accessible by car or public transport. Some carpooling might be available too. The rooms have 2 single beds.
You can choose between these options :
 Staying in the room alone or
 Sharing with a partner/friend or
 Sharing with another participant

The time
Monday 23 March until Friday 27 March 2026
4 nights, 5 days

You will be free to write whenever you wish or go on walks. We have two common meals : Monday
lunch and Friday lunch
 Mon 23 : arrival at the hotel between 10h and 12h – Lunch together – Setting Objectives
 Tues 24 : 9h-10h optional workshop (topic upon request) – 14h-16h one on one coaching
 Wed 25 : 9h-10h optional workshop (topic upon request) – 14h-16h one on one coaching
 Thurs 26 : 9h-10h optional workshop (topic upon request) – 14h-16h one on one coaching
 Fri 27 : 9h Feedback on Objectives – Lunch together – 14h departure or more writing

The Price

Retreat/Single occupancy/Breakfast CHF 1’110.00
Retreat/Shared occupancy/Breakfast CHF 805.00
Payment Conditions : CHF 500.00 by 31.12.2025, the remaining sum on 27.2.2026

The moderator
Ilona Horvath
Nom de Plume: Cecily Riley

Ilona has been writing since she’s a teenager. First in French and in English since 2016, she has written short stories, plays and books. Under her Nom de Plume Cecily Riley, she has published a series of novellas, historical fiction, occurring in the UK between 1931 and 1941.
Since December 2022. Ilona runs writing workshops in English. She wishes to extend these sessions to a week, in order to give participants the opportunity to make headway with their writing in a peaceful place with professional support.