This writing retreat is to help you design a writing practice that reflects how you think, how you best work, how you create, and honours your natural rhythms. It’s not a foolproof method, one-size-fits-all. It’s about reflection, honesty, space, time, nature, and you.

Lisa will then be in touch regarding payment of your deposit.

~Kirsten and Lisa

• Lisa Colleen Carter and Intralingo Travel are offering and hosting this trip
• Kirsten Donaghey is the lead writing retreat facilitator
• Lisa will also co-facilitate and offer tai chi

8 participants

Mornings: Breakfast, tai chi (optional), guided discussions from 10 until noon

Afternoons: Lunch followed by your own writing time

Evenings: Dinner and conversations, opportunity to share our work and reflections

• Early bird** rate CAD $4050 per person
• Regular rate CAD $4550 per person

*Estimated conversions:

Early bird rate EUR €2550 / Regular rate EUR €2860

Early bird rate USD $3000 / Regular rate USD $3350

All prices are expressed and charged in Canadian Dollars (CAD $). Any conversions are estimates only for general information purposes. Payments made in other currencies will be converted at the exchange rate applicable on the date of transaction as determined by Nexion Canada ULC and/or the credit card company. 

**Early bird rate expires June 7, 2026, 5pm Eastern Standard Time

Payment Details

Deposit - CAD $1,000 (non-refundable⁺, due upon booking)

Final Payment Due - June 12, 2026

⁺Non-refundable should your circumstances changes and you are required to withdraw before the retreat. We therefore highly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover your investment. Lisa can assist residents of Canada or the United States with the purchase of insurance, if you choose.

See below for more Insurance information; proof of full travel insurance is required to participate in this retreat.

If we as the retreat host and facilitators are required to cancel prior to June 13, 2026, you will have the option to defer your registration to the next available date in 2027 or request a full refund.

• Full board accommodation, including single occupancy room plus:

  • 6 breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 6 dinners
• Complimentary teas, coffees and herb teas
• Cleaning (twice weekly)
• Wifi
• Exclusive use of the property’s sitting and dining rooms, garden and terraces, and other facilities
• Daily writing workshop sessions
• One 1:1 coaching session with Kirsten or Lisa
• Morning tai chi sessions
• One cultural excursion
• One scheduled group transfer on arrival and departure from/to Malaga Airport and the retreat location
• Free time for writing

• Additional 1:1 coaching sessions
• Time at a nearby spa
• On-site massages
• Further cultural excursions

• International Flights
• Domestic transportation not listed in the itinerary
• Items of a personal nature such as meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Local or long-distance phone calls
• Alcohol
• Cancellation and medical insurance
• Transportation outside of the one scheduled group transfer on arrival and departure from/to Malaga Airport and the retreat location or from other ports of entry are not included; in such instances, participants will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from the retreat center
• Any pre- or post-retreat stays
• Visas and vaccinations, as applicable
• Gratuities, at your discretion

Lisa Colleen Carter and Intralingo Travel must receive all cancellation requests in writing. 

The following cancellation penalties will apply:

• Until June 12, 2026:  Loss of CAD$1,000 non-refundable deposit
• June 13, 2026 to departure:  100% loss of trip cost

Note: In the event of delayed or cancelled flights, we cannot accept responsibility for financial losses incurred, and refunds cannot be offered for the retreat.

A photocopy of your passport must be provided to Lisa Colleen Carter and Intralingo Travel at the time of booking. The name provided on your client booking forms must be identical to how they appear on the passport.

Penalties will apply to names that require spelling changes after tickets have been issued. Name substitutions are not permitted and will be treated as a full cancellation.

Entry Requirements

Documentation required for travel to an International destination for Canadian Citizens is as follows: A valid Canadian Passport is required. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return date.

In all cases, identification must match exactly with the full name on all travel documents. It is also essential that you examine your passport well before your travel date to ensure that it is not damaged in any way. Passports with even minor damage may be rejected resulting in your being denied boarding for flights and possible forfeiture of your holiday. 

Anyone travelling on a passport other than a Canadian Passport should advise Lisa Colleen Carter and Intralingo Travel to ensure proper Documentation.

If you would like to book your international travel, any pre- or post-retreat stays, and/or travel insurance with Lisa Colleen Carter and Intralingo Travel, we would be pleased to assist and waive our standard CAD $150 per person booking fee.

If you are not booking your international travel with Lisa Colleen Carter and Intralingo Travel, we will require full details of your arrival and departure information 21 days prior to the retreat so we can coordinate the airport<->retreat transportation time.

Proof of full travel insurance is required to participate in this retreat. It is mandatory for all travellers to have cover for accident, illness, theft and loss of/damage to baggage, and trip cancellation. 

We will require all insurance policy details including name of insurer and policy number by no later than September 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

An all-inclusive travel insurance plan is recommended. Lisa Colleen Carter and Intralingo Travel will quote coverage prior to processing the deposit payment for residents of Canada or the United States, which registered writers can opt to purchase. 

We will require information on any special dietary requirements or food allergies participants may have upon registration.

We also require information on any medical conditions, allergies, mobility problems or other health issues participants may have upon registration.

This retreat welcomes neurodivergent (ADHD) writers. By registering, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the itinerary and workshop style and find it suitable for your needs. 

There may be an opportunity for additional and optional excursions during the Retreat week. Participants will be advised of the option and the cost in due course. Payment will be required in advance and will be non-refundable.