Wild Words & Water
Writing Retreats with Gail Muller
Saturday 29th March to Wednesday 2nd April, 2025
A TRANSFORMATIVE WRITER'S RETREAT IN CORNWALL
SOLD OUT!
Five day, four night women’s writing retreats, nestled creekside on a private estate in the serenity of south Cornwall.
Enjoy creativity and writing workshops, wild swimming, delicious home cooked food, talks from accomplished authors, advice from industry experts and much more…
Missed out on a spot? REGISTER YOUR INTEREST for my next Wild Words & Water retreat.
A WRITING RETREAT TO UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL
Wild Words & Water writing retreats are set in the beautiful Cornish countryside. It’s a chance to connect with nature and explore your creativity. This transformative experience combines the peaceful power of nature with the art of writing.
Led by me – Gail Muller, best-selling author – Wild Words & Water gives you the chance to learn from an experienced writer. I’ll share tips, techniques, and insights that have shaped my own success. Together, we’ll remove blocks, grow confidence and dive into the world of writing.
We blend a rural retreat in Cornwall with creative inspiration. It’s the perfect place to start your writing journey, improve your skills, or simply find a peaceful spot to write. Whether you're just beginning, already writing, or looking for a space to focus, Wild Words & Water is for you.
Nurturing Your Writing Ambitions
Escape to our peaceful country lodge, surrounded by private woodlands and edged with a beach. It’s the perfect spot to focus, write, and recharge. Join industry pros, best-selling authors and other creatives who will share tips on writing a book and navigating the publishing world.
The Perfect Alchemy of Writing and Wellness
Workshops and Q&As: Participate in creative workshops, writing prompt sessions and Q&As with special guests. Learn about writing a book, improving your craft, and getting published.
Expert Talks: Hear from established authors and industry professionals - past speakers include best selling author Kris Hallenga and publishing expert Miranda West from Penguin Random House.
Luxury Accomodation: Stay at Calamansac, a beautiful private estate with cosy rooms, forest and creek views, and a private beach.
Yoga and Breathwork: As part of this Cornwall retreat, enjoy restorative yoga sessions that help clear your mind and breathwork to ground and centre you.
Cold Water Swimming: Refresh yourself with the invigorating benefits of sea dips at our private beach - a guest favourite.
our venue
Nestled near Daphne Du Maurier’s famous Frenchman’s Creek, Calamansac House is a tranquil haven for writers looking for coastal retreats in Cornwall. Surrounded by vibrant gardens and a secluded beach, it’s the perfect setting for inspiration and creativity.
Inspiring spaces
Gardens: My writing workshops take place in our beautiful private gardens and woodlands, where nature fuels creativity.
Quiet Corners: Find peaceful spots around the estate for reflection and writing.
Delicious Dining: Enjoy meals prepared by our talented chefs while connecting with fellow writers over good food and conversation.
THE ROOMS
There is a wide choice of rooms available at Calamansac, with varying configurations to suit all.
SOLD OUT! MASTER BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE
(single occupancy)
We have three of these luxurious rooms available. Both have a super king bed, desk, dressing table and well appointed private bathroom.
SOLD OUT! LUXURY DOUBLES
(single occupancy)
There are four luxury Double Rooms, all with king size beds. The views are magnificent; some overlook the Helford River, some onto the extensive and immaculately kept gardens.
These rooms have access to beautifully designed shared bathrooms with rainforest showers.
SOLD OUT! LUXURY TWIN ROOMS
(double occupancy)
All four of the Double Rooms can be turned into twin rooms and booked for two people. If you’d like to book a Twin Room for yourself and a friend then please book two spaces. If your friend is booking separately, then just drop us an email at the same time so we can make sure to reserve the other bed for them.
SOLD OUT! PRIVATE SMALL SINGLE
We have one very small private single room available for those who wish to be on their own but don’t wish to have a double room. This room has an adjacent shared bathroom with a shower.
We have seven single beds across two wings, each available in cosy alcoves with their own bedside table and lamp. One wing has four beds, the other has three. All these beds have access to beautifully designed shared bathrooms with rainforest showers.
SOLD OUT! SINGLE SHARED PASSAGE
“It’s hard to put the experience of this retreat into words. I learned so much about myself, and in such a short period, which says a lot about the magical qualities of Gail.”
Writing Retreats Designed for Everyone
Our retreat welcomes writers of all levels. With guidance from myself and our guest speakers, you'll leave with valuable insights, a renewed sense of creativity and brand new friendships with brilliant women.
My March 2025 retreat sold out in a flash! If you missed out on a spot, REGISTER YOUR INTEREST below to be the first to hear about the next Wild Words & Water.
“The combination of insightful and inspiring speakers, various activities and Gail’s openness, sensitivity and wit provided a nurturing and creative environment that was just what I needed to start me on my writing magic carpet ride.”
“In just a few days Gail managed to gently coax words out of my head and on to that blank piece of paper. Since then I have found a deep joy in the process of writing and have written many words and filled many blank pages. From the bottom of my heart, Gail, thank you.”
KIND WORDS
“I left Jamaica to go to this retreat. I had heard from others about the impact it had on them and I left it at that and took a leap of faith. I am not a professional writer, I have always loved writing in the form of journaling but I felt like an imposter going to a writing retreat. I was really touched at the capacity of Gail and her team to create such a loving and accepting environment with such a diverse group of women. That was one of the most beautiful parts of the journey. Even though I was surrounded by women who have much more experience in writing, I felt encouraged and free to take the space I needed to explore writing at my own pace.”
Shanda, 2023
“I've been on other retreats, but this one is something else. Not only a wonderfully cosy house in a spectacular location, but everything you need for a restorative week boosting your creativity: deliciously healthy meals, wild water swimming, breath work and yoga to refresh and reconnect with mind and body; and amazingly inspirational, encouraging, and supporting Gail Muller. Whatever in/experience you have of writing, if you ever have a chance to come here, do not pass it up. What a joy and privilege to have been here.”
Sue, 2022
“I arrived at this retreat feeling a little nervous that I was not actually a writer but someone with a passion to try & share my story. Gail has put together this most wonderful retreat with writing workshops that really do bring the best out of everyone. The days here have been exceptional with wild swimming, beautiful walks in the grounds & the most delicious food. I am leaving here with an achievable goal and I feel very proud of myself to be able to say that.”
Marie, 2023
“I've just attended Gail's retreat and it was one of the best things I've ever done. The words 'retreat' and 'writer' can feel loaded with whatever we have decided to attach to them but as soon as I walked through the door I knew this was going to be an amazing space to be in and I feel enormously grateful to have experienced it. I've never met such an open, funny, supportive, intelligent group of women who also have excellent taste in cocktails. Gail is the kindest, funniest and most perceptive person I've ever met and an incredible teacher, speaker, writer, facilitator and now (I'm delighted to say) very good friend. It's a totally no pressure and relaxed environment, and people are here at every stage of their writing journeys and writing for all different reasons. The activities (swimming, yoga, breath work, workshops) unlocked so much creativity, emotion and permission to be our best selves. The food and meal gatherings were extremely special. The venue is out of this world- 50 acres, a private beach, an amazing house. I'd 1000% return in a flash.”
Sophie, 2023
“It will be hard to find a retreat that is more welcoming, more nurturing, more supportive. Whether you have never written or have won copious awards for your work, the space that Gail Muller and her wonderful team create holds space for everyone to connect with their writing creatively and with authentic purpose. Here you can arrive, leave everything behind and allow yourself to be taken care of while you write. Plus the food is exquisite.”
Athena, 2023