About Foreword Retreats
Foreword Retreats offers unique opportunities for writers to connect with leading literary professionals in inspiring French settings, to coalesce a network of support, and to take their craft to a higher level.
Whether in the rustic warmth of the Haute-Savoie, the glamour of the Côte d’Azur, the lushness of the Bordeaux wine region, or the magnificence of Paris, Foreword Retreats strives to provide a resonant environment for writers and instructors to share and learn.
Each retreat focuses on small-group and individual instruction sessions helmed by celebrated authors, editors, and publishers. The week is set in one of the sweet chalets, châteaus, or villas selected by Foreword Retreats, paired with cuisine prepared by local chefs, and enhanced with activities unique to the region and France’s joie de vivre.
We purposefully create gentle, nurturing environments to maximize your self-expression and growth, and to foster connections that extend beyond your time at a Foreword Retreat.
Apply to your favorite Foreword Retreat soon, and we look forward to seeing you in France.
À bientôt!
Kind regards,
Carol
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
Bree is our concierge extraordinaire. She coordinates the “experience en terroir” of your retreat: orchestrating local activities, cuisine, and transport to make your sojourn rich and memorable.