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The Power of Nature
Photo of the Sierra De Aracena by Charlie Chesterton, chef at Finca Buenvino. Follow him on Instagram @foodsunandfun I’m writing this in a café in north London, down wind from the peppery scent of their Christmas tree. Outside, the sky … Continue reading
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Tagged Andalucia, depression, Finca Buenvino, healing, landscape, London, mindfulness, nature, Wellness, writing holidays, writing retreats, writing therapy
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Latest Dates of Workshops And Writing Holidays 2018-19
A purely typographical post for latest information on my writing workshops in UK and writing, walking and meditation holidays in Spain this year and next. All writing is in notebooks with pen or pencil on paper, no writing experience needed … Continue reading
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Tagged Andalucia, creative writing holidays, Finca Buenvino, inspiration, journalling, life writing, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, notebook, Spain, therapeutic journal writing, TOAST, writing holidays, writing retreats, writing therapy, writing workshops
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Women’s Writing Workshop London N16
Exciting writing workshop news in Stoke Newington On Wednesday October 3rd I am launching a new, weekly Write It Down! Women’s Writing Workshop in north London. Where and when? Every Wednesday morning 10.30-12.00pm, at The Last Crumb cafe and work hub in … Continue reading
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Tagged hackney, journalling, life writing, London, mindfulness, Stoke Newington, Wellness, Write It Down!, writing classes, writing therapy, writing workshops
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Swallow Your Pride
Photo: Ingrid Sofrin I’ve never had a bucket list but I’m 70 next year and that concentrates the mind wonderfully, as Samuel Johnson reputedly said. All those ‘regrets of the dying as told to nurses’ lists that pop-up on Facebook … Continue reading
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Tagged age, ageing, being nearly 70, Cornwall, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, reclaiming the past, Write It Down!, writing holidays
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Why You Should Write A Journal
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Tagged all inclusive, Andalucia, autobiography, creative writing holidays, creative writing retreats in France, farmhouse, Finca Buenvino, Gascony, inspiration, journalling, life writing, Little French Retreat, luxury, massage, meditation, memoir, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, note book, novel, organic, peaceful, Prima magazine, secluded, Spain, therapeutic journal writing, vegetarian retreats, wild swimming, women's retreats, Write It Down!, writing classes, writing retreats, writing therapy, writing workshops, yoga and writing holidays in France, yoga holidays in France
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Creative Writing Holidays in Spain 2019
WHERE: Finca Buenvino, north of Seville. Sam & Jeannie Chesterton’s family home, the perfect place to escape, relax and re-discover your creativity. With 150 acres of sweet chestnut and oak woods, streams, gardens, natural rivers, springs and salt-water , heated … Continue reading
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Tagged creative writing holidays, creative writing holidays in Spain, Finca Buenvino, foodie holidays, holidays for solo travellers, journalling, life writing, memoir, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, therapeutic writing, therapeutic writing holidays, walking holidays, Wellness, Write It Down!, writing holidays, Writing holidays in Spain
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Writing Holidays, Spain
Please go to our new website for more info and photos: http://write-it-down.co.uk/ WRITING, MEDITATION AND WALKING HOLIDAYS at FINCA BUENVINO 2016 ‘I’ve been on many creative writing courses and this was the best.’ CHRISTINE, teacher. ‘I loved being part of a group … Continue reading
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Tagged Andalucia, Andalusia, autobiography, creative writing holidays, foodie holidays, http://write-it-down.co.uk/, journalling, life writing, Luxury retreats, memoir, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, singles holidays, solo holidays, solo travellers, Spain, walking in Spain, Write It Down!, writing holidays, writing retreats, writing therapy, writing workshops
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I Don’t Believe In Fairies – Breast Cancer Part 7
Photo: Monika Evans I don’t believe in fairies or the healing power of crystals but I bought one with three points when I was trying to conceive my third child, I don’t believe in astrology but I religiously read my … Continue reading
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Tagged astrology, autobiography, breast cancer, Deia, karma, life writing, Majorca, mallorca, memoir, mindfulness, palm reading, psychics, tarot
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Cancer is Caused by Anger – Breast Cancer Part 5
Twice in the last week I have been told by friends that cancer is caused by anger, i.e it’s my fault. Sod genetics and smoking, it’s the hissy fits that have brought me down. I am angry that I’ve got … Continue reading
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Tagged autobiography, breast cancer, Buddhism, cancer, death, Hoffman Process, journalling, Katmandu, life writing, memoir, mindfulness, monastery, Wellness, writing therapy
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Next Life Writing Retreat, 18–25 July
Escape the hassle, join us at super-sumptious, country house hotel and organic farm, high in Sierra De Aracena National Park in Andalucia, Finca Buenvino. 7 nights, 8 days, all-inclusive except getting to Seville. Fab food cooked for you by Jeannie Chesterton, … Continue reading
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Tagged Andalucia, autobiography, creative writing holidays, Finca Buenvino, foodie, inspiration, journalling, life writing, luxury, meditation, memoir, mindfulness, relax, travel, Wellness, writing holidays, writing retreats
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