A Writing Retreat with
Christy Cashman & David Rocklin
October 2 - 8, 2027
Arcachon, France
Writing the story only you can tell
Morning sunlight over the sea. Two luxurious oceanside villas, their windows facing the Bassin d’Arcachon, will become our writing homes for six unforgettable days!
Dive into your writing in every corner of this breathtaking location. We will spend three inspiring hours each day writing, inside or under the skies of Arcachon. Writers looking to find their voice, start something new or deepen their current work will explore generative exercises, engage in craft talks on making their narratives vivid, and examine how context lies at the heart of character and place –whether in fiction or memoir. We’ll create a space for your voices and an atmosphere of connection and community. Writers can encounter so many seemingly impossible mountains standing in the way of realizing their dream, but the strength to make your way is already in you. We’ll find it together.
Christy and David will also offer each writer a 1-hour private consultation.
Meet Christy
CHRISTY CASHMAN is a mother, author, and an active member of the Boston literary community. She is on the board of directors for the Associates of the Boston Public Library and is the founder of YouthINK, a not-for-profit mentorship program for young artists in the United States and in Ireland. In addition to The Truth About Horses, she has published two children’s books, The Not-So-Average Monkey of Kilkea Castleand Petri’s Next Things. Christy, her husband, their two sons, and three dogs live in Boston and spend time in Ireland and on Cape Cod. She recently completed her second novel, What Happened in Beulah, and is on her third children’s book, The Cat Named Peanut Shrimp Cookie Fry Muffin Who Lives on Staniel Key.
Meet David
DAVID ROCKLIN is the author of the novels The Luminist,Foreword award-winning The Night Language,and The Electric Love Song of Fleischl Berger. He is also the author of The Write Formula: 12 Weeks from Concept to Completion, a comprehensive craft book offering guidance, inspiration and practical advice on all aspects of writing, including the generation and expansion of ideas, character and plot structure, setting and POV choices, outlining and revision strategy, and navigating criticism and rejection. David leads writing retreats in France and in the US. His Los Angeles-based reading series, Roar Shack, is one of the city’s longest running and is considered an inclusive hub within the L.A. literary community.
On arrival, you'll be whisked to these amazing villas on the glorious Bay of Arcachon.
Delicious French meals, prepared daily, infuse the regional joie de vivre
To maximize your writing time, breakfasts and our chef-prepared lunches are grab and go. In the evening, our chef prepares exquisite sit-down dinners.
Throughout the day,
you can always find a sweet place to write on your own.
Immerse yourself in Arcachon
In your spare time, enjoy a dip in the jacuzzi, hone your writing with a view of the bay, or explore the village of Arcachon just minutes away on foot.
Activities during the retreat
Optional activities during your retreat includes a boat tour of the Bay of Arcachon, a visit to the neighboring village, Cap de Ferret, and lunch at a local restaurant.
Accommodations
Each villa features eight bedrooms, each with a private, full bathroom
Amenities include: toiletries, blow-dyer, washer/dryer and scent-free detergent, printer, and wifi.
YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES:
6 nights in an ensuite private room
freshly prepared French meals
15 hours of workshop instruction
one-hour private critique
scheduled dining out & activities
local transportation
on-site concierge services
Please note that alcohol is not included
$6350 each for a shared room
“What a lovely experience from start to finish. Everything was so well done for us with such consideration for each of us.”
– Mercilee Jenkins