Let nature inspire you.

The Green Coast Writing Retreat

A luxury writing escape on Spain's breathtaking Costa Verde - where the mountains meet the sea, and stories unfold.

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About Us

The Green Coast Writing Retreat is a boutique writing escape run by skilled facilitators in a beautiful natural setting.Our retreats are designed to optimise peace and creative flow - combining light activities & inspiring talks with adequate time and space for you to make substantial progress on your work-in-progress. We also offer the opportunity for dedicated feedback on your work.You will have your own room in a stunning 3-star hotel located between the Picos de Europa mountains and the Cantabrian coast. Full catering & excursions included.With mountain views and La Franca beach just a few minutes away, come and enjoy a peaceful stay in a natural paradise far from the distractions of everyday life.

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The Team

Erika Andersen
Our guest speaker, Erika, is a best-selling author from NY, USA. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Turkish, German, French, Russian, and Chinese. She is also one of the most popular leadership bloggers at Forbes.com, and host of The Proteus Leader Show, a popular business and leadership podcast globally ranked in the top 10%. Erika has trained or coached hundreds of leaders during her career.Rebecca Johnson, PhD.
Rebecca is a professional translator/editor and published author from Birmingham, UK. She has a PhD in Translation & Intercultural Studies and extensive experience as a content and copy editor. Before moving to Spain she was a member of the Tindal Street Fiction Group in Birmingham. Rebecca facilitates the retreat and is the main point of contact for enquiries and bookings.Erika and Rebecca both live in Asturias.

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Sample Programme

Thursday
- Arrivals / Wine & snacks on terrace.
- Welcome talk with Erika Andersen.
- Dinner in hotel.Friday
- Early morning writing workshop with Erika Andersen.
- Quiet writing time / One-on-one clinics with Erika Andersen.
- Dinner in hotel.Saturday
- Trip to El Pindal cave (prehistoric cave paintings).
- Lunch at La Librería de Pimiango.
- Quiet writing time.
- Dinner in hotel.Sunday
- Quiet writing day (feedback and support offered by Erika or Rebecca as you desire).
- Dinner in hotel.
- Concluding talk with Erika Andersen.
- Cocktails on terrace.Monday
- Departures.