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with Thea Sullivan, MFA, MAT



The Intuitive Voice presents:

The Second Annual Magical Writing Retreat in France!

Awaken to Pleasure and Free your Writer's Voice
in the beautiful French village of Sorèze!

July 13-20, 2004

See below for general information and photos of the Maison!

More photos and testimonials from last year's retreat are now available—as are answers to frequently asked questionsand trip-planning information.

You'll enjoy:

  • 7 days and nights at the Maison L'Art Vivant, a three-story, 400 year-old stone house that's been beautifully reconstructed by artist Carole Watanabe. The Maison is in the heart of a charming medieval village, within easy walking distance of cafes, shops, and parks.

  • Double occupancy in one of 8 fabulously fun bedrooms, each painted in the style of a different Impressionist master—Chagall, Gaughin, Van Gogh. Writing desks in each room.
  • 3 delicious meals a day prepared by a local French chef de cuisine and served in the elegant dining room with a view of the garden.

  • Inspiring daily writing prompts and lively creative exercises led by Thea Sullivan, MFA, MAT, well-published poet and creator of the popular Intuitive Voice creative writing workshops.

  • Plenty of free time to write, relax, and wander the streets of Sorèze.

  • A warm creative community and ample opportunity to share your writing in a safe, supportive environment.

  • Optional work-in-progress feedback sessions and/or individual conferences with Thea for help with craft and process.

  • Excursions to nearby scenic Albi, home of the Toulouse-Latrec museum, and to Revel, home of a traditional French farmer's market full of gastronomic delights in a medieval square.

  • AND we'll be in France for Bastille Day!

Cost of $1,650 U.S. includes 7 nights lodging in double accommodations, 20 meals, all writing instruction, and ground transportation to and from Toulouse. Does not include airfare and one dinner. Single occupancy requires an additional fee, if available. (Increased price from last year reflects a 20% rise in the Euro against the U.S. dollar.)

Space is limited to 14 participants and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please email thea@theasullivan.com.

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions and trip-planning information.



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