A Writing Retreat with
Carol Weston
October 11 - 17, 2026
Provence, France
FIND YOUR VOICE IN PROVENCE
A week in Provence? Oui, s’il vous plaît!
Immerse yourself in the sounds, smells, flavors, and sights of Provence while honing your craft, making friends, feeling pampered, and having fun. This retreat is open to writers of all levels, whether you’re working on essays, fiction, or memoir. Each morning, Carol Weston will offer three prompts to get your creativity going. We will write in bursts, share our work in ways that are constructive and inspiring. We’ll talk about word choice, characters, structure, and what makes readers want to turn the page. Carol will offer hour-long one-on-one consultations to help you make the most of your time and talent—and tell the stories only you can tell.
Get ready for an unforgettable, life-changing week.
About Carol Weston
Carol Weston is the author of 16 books, both fiction and nonfiction. The New York Times called Speed of Life “perceptive, funny, and moving” and Ava and Pip “a love letter to language.” Both are now also audiobooks on Spotify. Carol’s first book, Girltalk: All the Stuff Your Sister Never Told You, was translated into a dozen languages. She has been “Dear Carol” at Girls’ Life Magazine since 1994 and has appeared on Today and The View. Carol teaches writing at New York Society Library and has taught at Middlebury. At Yale, Carol majored in French and Spanish comparative literature, graduating summa cum laude.
Share a grande maison with eight writers for a week of creative splendor.
Mornings will be spent workshopping on this gorgeous terrace overlooking the provençal landscape.
Delicious French meals will be prepared for you daily to infuse you in the joie de vivre of the region.
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 spot to write on your own.
In your spare time enjoy a dip in the pool, relax in the sauna, hone your writing with view of the provencal landscape, or explore the village of Venasque steps outside the front door.
Accommodations
There are 9 bedrooms, each with a private full bathroom.
The grande maison has a heated swimming pool, 8-person sauna, lounge area, and gorgeous views of the countryside. Amenities include: toiletries, blow-dyer, washer/dryer and scent-free detergent, printer, and wifi.
Writing 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
– Mercilee Jenkins