Writers Retreat Bali 2025 'Shut Up and Write'

Wendy Manzo and Andrew Smith are passionate about releasing creativity and inspiring others. Wendy, an abstract expressionist and live speed-painter, brings over two decades of experience guiding artists and writers from beginners to publishing and exhibiting. Known for her intuitive and prophetic art, Wendy creates with joy and freedom, tailoring her guidance to each individual's passion and skill. Andrew, with over 40 years of experience in education, counseling, and leadership, provides a safe and supportive environment for personal growth. Specializing in self-awareness and confidence building, he helps participants uncover their potential. Together, Wendy and Andrew share a love for creativity, beauty, and the serenity of life when you are fulfilling your purpose.

Wendy Manzo and Andy Hamish Smith

Imagine a week of writer's bliss in the world’s most beautiful tranquil location. Relax. Restore. Reconnect. So easy to  'Shut Up &amp; Write'!

Bali

Always wanted to write, but haven't? What if things could be different?Regardless of where you are in your writing journey, come away from the bustling crowds and join us for a Shut Up and Write retreat in one of the world’s most beautiful tranquil locations.Our aim is to slow you down in order to release the real you. We create a space away from all cares of the everyday in a location deliberately removed from mundane. Relaxed. Restored. Reconnected. For you to uncover your creative potential.It’s no secret writers struggle with focus. There are just too many interesting distractions at the end of our fingertips. How about ... instead ... you: <ul><li>Enhance your writing skills by investing your time in intentional self-reflection.</li><li>Commit to engagement with the creative writing process.</li><li>Come home with a plethora of tools and discovery of the best storytelling 'you'.</li></ul> Breakthrough ...Your retreat includes two days of ‘Creative Breakthrough and Release’, a practical hands-on seminar (valued at $2,200 on the mainland) that includes interactive Shut Up and Write workshop sessions where you discover freedom from the hindrances that block you and explore your own language of creativity.If you are stuck somewhere between the multitude of words in your head and the blank page in front of you, this seminar will release you. We understand the creative struggle. We teach you tools of self-discovery to conquer that enemy called 'procrastination'.Learn ...Inspire. Create. Construct. Develop your ideas and concepts.Draft. Revise. Share. Critique your drafts with other writers.Reject. Select. Protect. Focus on honing your writing skills. You'll also have days to write freely, enjoy the Bali sun-soak-sea experience, and visit tourist favourites (such as Tanah Lot, Ubud, Kuta beach, Legian markets, Seminyak Eat-street).Your retreat experience will birth renewed trust in intuition and spontaneity, and release confidence in your writing. DATES:21 - 25 July 2025COST:4 nights / 5 daysOne person, one room, $4,880 AUD deposit 15% - $732Two person booking, sharing a room, $7,120 AUD deposit 15% - $1,068Costs may be paid upfront or in three instalments, deposit 15% + instalment 50% + final payment 35% (see below for dates due). NOTE: This retreat is not suitable for children or adults under 25 yrs. Payment Notes:Only your non-refundable deposit is taken through Eventbrite. Once your place is secure, you will receive instructions for the direct transfer of balance payments. If you prefer to direct transfer your deposit and safe the CC merchant fees, please email your facilitators: CreativeHeartsCentre @gmail.comDeposit: 15% Must be paid prior 15th April 2025. Places are strictly limited, first-in-first-secured.First Instalment: 50% 4th May 2025Final balance: 35% 28th May 2025 RETREAT inclusions:All seminar, workshop and class sessions.Private luxury 5-star accommodation, airport transfers.Daily breakfast in the villa.Relaxing massage on arrival day.Complimentary sarong and toiletries. You won't even need luggage!What is not included: airfares to/from Denpasar Airport, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, meals outside the villa, shopping, gratuities, and any optional activities.Optional activities: There are a myriad of additional recreational pursuits that can be arranged for you, such as horse-riding, surf school, water sports, white water rafting, cooking class, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, silversmithing, batik class, etc. We suggest adding a weekend before or after your retreat at one of the many awesome hotels and venues to fully enjoy the Bali experience and visit tourist favourites (such as Tanah Lot, Ubud, Kuta markets) and Bali ministries (such as Children's homes and education centres, by prior arrangement only).Your retreat experience will birth renewed trust in intuition and spontaneity, and release freedom in your painting.For generic details of what to expect on retreat, visit WendyManzo.com ** PLEASE NOTE: 2025 Retreat may not be at Villa Damai Cemagi, or Villa Jimbaran, but rest assured, your accommodation is at an equally high luxury level. Please contact us for specific details for each individual retreat.

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