Wild Words & Water
Writing Retreats with Gail Muller
A five-day creative writing retreat in Cornwall for women writers of all levels
Five days of writing and wellness on the Cornish coast – led by best-selling author, coach and speaker Gail Muller.
Creative workshops, cold water dips, proper food, brilliant company. For writers at all stages who want to grow, recharge, and reconnect. This is the time and space you’ve been seeking.
The 2025 writing retreats are sold out, but 2026 dates are coming soon. Register your interest to be first in line.
2026 Retreat Dates
What Wild Words & Water
Is Really About…
This isn't your typical UK writing retreat. It's five days of creekside escape into nature, creativity, and the company of brilliant women, made especially for those who need space to breathe, reflect, and start to get words flowing.
We gather on a private estate tucked away in South Cornwall. You can join hands-on writing workshops, dips in the sea (if that takes your fancy), share stories around the dinner table, and begin to build confidence around your creative voice.
Starting your first piece? Stuck halfway through a novel? Or just need to remember why you fell in love with words in the first place? This women’s writing retreat in Cornwall gives you the inspiration, support, and practical tools to move forward – no pressure, no pretending, no need to worry.
What’s Included in This Women’s Writing Retreat?
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Daily Creative Writing Workshops
Led by me alongside brilliant guest writers. We'll explore technique, unlock creativity, and break through whatever's holding you back – with prompts, group sessions, and just enough structure to keep things moving.
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Talks & Q&As with Authors & Industry Folk
Learn from people who've walked this path and industry insiders who are passionate about supporting writers. Past speakers include XXX (add accolades and attributions) and XXX (add accolades and attributions).
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Yoga, Breathwork & Cold Water Dips
Start each day grounded with gentle movement, breathwork or join a sea swim at our private beach. Always optional. Often life-changing.
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Proper Food & Good Company
Every meal is home-cooked and shared. Honestly? Come for the writing course, stay for the conversations and convivial community vibes.
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Creekside Comfort
Stay creekside at Calamansac - warm beds, sea breezes, and space to exhale. Comfortable, thoughtfully designed rooms with views of the woodlands or the sea. Quiet corners for writing. Cornwall at its most restorative.
Where You’ll Be: South Cornwall Writing Retreat Location
Our home for the week is Calamansac, a peaceful estate near Falmouth, Cornwall. Woodlands, wildflowers, sea air. Just down the estuary from Daphne du Maurier's Frenchman's Creek, it’s a place already steeped in stories, perfect for writing your own.
Getting to Your Cornwall Writing RetreaT…
Arrival
Between 5–6pm on Day 1
Departure:
By 10am on the final day
By train:
Truro → local train to Falmouth → short taxi to the estate
By car:
Drive to Port Navas (we'll send exact directions closer to the time)
For All Women Writers – Beginners Absolutely Welcome
You don't need to be published. You don't even need to feel confident calling yourself a writer or having written much at all. If you’ve got a spark of curiosity and the willingness to try, then that's more than enough. Come as you are. This isn't just another creative writing course – it's a chance to remember why your words matter, in one of the most beautiful corners of the UK.
The 2025 retreats are now full, but we’d love to welcome you in 2026. [Register your interest here] to be first to know when new dates are released.