This was a beautifully crafted retreat offering a careful balance of ingredients to engage the mind, body and spirit in a supportive and non-pressured way. Congratulations Wendy.

I loved the variety of teaching techniques you used, suitable for all learning styles and put together with care and precision. It was awesome and I rate the event as a 10/10 definitely. The possibility to reflect on my book from the heart as well as gaining insight about writing techniques and setting graduated goals was inspirational and truly helpful for me, personally, to regain my confidence and go forward. I received support and encouragement ,as well as much useful information from Wendy.

The cuisine was consistently beyond a standard beyond excellent, taking into account each participant’s dietary requirements. Wendy was constantly available for help and support and her private invaluable, book writing guidance.

I will definitely recommend this retreat to anyone at any point on the author’s path.

Thank you – it was a truly holistic experience which had a deep healing effect on me.

On a scale 0-10 about how much I enjoyed the Retreat and found it helpful in relation to the coaching workshops and the balance – I scaled a 10.

Wendy’s daily coaching workshops were extremely helpful and delivered in a humble and gentle way that removed any expectation and pressure. Wendy gently encouraged the creativity of myself and the group in a most inspirational way. While providing expertise and insight into the journey and skills required to go from writer to author. This was threaded through the whole week not only within the workshops. The guidance was delivered with love, the allocation of time to write alongside the space, time and patience that created a foundation allowing love and connection to flow effortlessly in a nurturing way.

The group were beautiful human beings who in their own unique way brought so much to the retreat and were a joy to share time with in what can only be described as a special space.

Lucy and Jon were very welcoming and their property was inviting. It was a joy to have them close by with their family.

Sue and Rob were friendly, warm, kind, food was impeccably made and served with love.

Donna and Rosa, added to the experience with their gentle warm healing and nature.

Saveria and the Yoga For Writers was an added bonus, I love yoga. She was thoughtful and gave consideration to my injury, her humour and care shone and her knowledge and expertise in relation to yoga was evident. Wendy’s morning nature meditations provided a base for the group to come together and albeit briefly acknowledge their existence and appreciation for self and one another. The singing bowls provided an experience that contributed to what can only be described as a transformational time. Oh, and I loved the Mont Sec walk too!

It was wonderful to share time with you, Wendy, this is precious. Your company and energy beams; beautifully.

Thank you, dear Wendy, once again for this undeniably unique experience.

Thank you for all the time you share and the space you hold for me and my three books, Wendy. I am in awe of the way you work and the gentleness that drifts through every communication. You are a beautiful soul and I am blessed to have you on my journey.

There’s no doubt Wendy’s retreat scores a 10/10.

The way forward for many writers is often the most difficult task.  Wendy provided absolute clarity about this through her well-structured daily morning author coaching workshops. These group sessions were supportive, motivating and inspirational with much group sharing and Wendy’s ability to articulate the subject matter and encourage engagement from us all really enhanced the sessions. I now have a structured plan which was reinforced with her physical Line of Clarity Exercise, which I will call on many times in the coming months to reinforce and remind me exactly what I need to achieve to become a published author.

My personal goal at Wendy’s Writer Retreat in 2022 was to find my compass, to re-motivate myself out of the mire of everyday distractions and excuses to go forward with completing my book with confidence.  This week I have kicked this goal.

It is near impossible to fault Wendy’s brilliant program. The holistic balance between learning and self-care was perfect. I will definitely come to a second event and definitely recommend this event to someone else and have someone in mind!

Wendy Yorke is a master/mistress of her craft.  What sets Wendy apart from other facilitators is her passion to tease the best out of you as a writer.  She delves deep, listening, guiding and contributing in a gentle, but clear way, to take you from aspiring writer to published author.

‘This retreat was top-quality. I could not imagine a better way to begin writing your book. I have no hesitations in recommending Wendy Yorke and her professional services. Her event was well-organised, in an amazing venue and she provided valuable input for us all. Everything was great.

I came with a vague idea about my first book and I left with a concrete project and several chapters created – wow!

I thoroughly enjoyed the retreat and reiterate my thanks. Wendy, you put together a first class event: kudos to you; your savvy; and your wonderful team. I feel totally boosted and have learned such a lot. I have enrolled for a yoga class next week back home and I continue to integrate meditation into my daily practice, and … carry around so many beautiful inspiring pictures in my head…. and my book is shaping up, too! The retreat was all I could have imagined .. and an awful lot more. Thank you Wendy.

“Wendy’s 2022 Writer Retreat in southern France was the best retreat I have ever been to and I have been to many! Definitely a 10/10 score because the whole experience was amazing, brilliant and powerfully transformational. I was there to rest, restore and reconnect with my already published fourth book, which with Wendy’s inspiration and support and caring guidance, certainly happened. The fact that my fifth book came through was an unexpected joy and huge bonus.

Wendy’s calm and compassionate ability to facilitate and hold space for the whole group and each of us individually was particularly appreciated.

I loved it all, every component that Wendy put together so skilfully with her team.I left having fallen in love with my fourth book Finding Inner Safety, the key to healing, thriving and overcoming burnout (published by Capstone, Wiley, April 2022)  and feeling deeply inspired, supported and excited to continue working on my fifth book, which landed on the last day with such joy!

Thank you Wendy, book angel extraordinaire.” ?

“Wow, Wendy you hit the jackpot with this amazing Writers’ Retreat. Great location, food and stimulating company. I have never been on a retreat before and I returned home feeling nourished on all levels. For me, a 10/10 score for sure!

The camaraderie of being with other writers, all of us inspiring to make a difference in the world with our books, was a tonic!

The yoga, daily nature meditations, author coaching workshops, food and holistic massage and foot therapy treatments were all fantastic!

My inytention for the retreat was to rest and revisliatise, as well as be stimulated to write more and move forwards with my book Let Nature Be Your Compass, the power of Natural Intelligence (NQ) and this was certainly achieved with newfound clarity, commitment and  joy!

Thank you so much, Wendy.”

“Wendy’s 2022 retreat exceeded my expectations in every way – the accommodation, food, healthy activities, learning environment and connection with everyone there. It was well-organised, in an amazing venue and provided us all with valuable input. 10/10 from me.

It was the perfect place to go to reconnect with my book writing and Wendy particularly helped me to clarify the next steps on my writing, editing and publishing journey. I had attended Wendy’s 2019 Writer Retreat before and my intention for this second one was to reconnect with the purpose of my book writing, which I certainly achieved through: the daily nature meditations; the walk up Mont Sec; and during the time allocated to our private writing. In fact, this retreat enabled me to reconnect with myself, my writing and with nature.

The beautiful Domaine with its unique location resonates with a mystical vibration that gives rise to inspiration and creativity. I will feel forever connected to the other people with whom I shared this special week and that has been an additional gift, as part of this fabulous experience.

Thank you Wendy, our book angel!”