Welcome to Foreword Retreats

Immerse yourself in France’s joie de vivre with your favorite bestselling authors & literary professionals.
Our writing retreats combine exceptionally talented instructors and intimate week-long retreats
with authentic regional cuisine & activities in the most beautiful French locales. 
À bientôt!

Meet Your Foreword Team


Carol Johnson

Carol operates at the nexus of authors, venues, and logistics. She brings organization and attention-to-detail, as well as a certain “je ne sais quoi” to create inviting, inspiring, and rejuvenating retreats.

Gabrielle Col

Gabrielle (Bree) is our French Operations Manager. She has a wealth of local knowledge to prepare you for, and accompany you during, the retreat. Bree helps ensure your experience will be both seamless and unforgettable.

 


Lisa Trail

Lisa is a concierge extraordinaire. She coordinates local activities and transport, and cares for our retreat venue, assuring that your sojourn is rich and memorable.

“This retreat was a life changer!”

–  AlI CROOK