"I liked the option to attend or not attend elements of the retreat. At some points I just wanted to be left alone to write, so I think your focus on making sure people achieved something was great. Thanks Penelope."

Kate

Australia

"Thank you for an inspiring, so well organised, productive retreat. It was my first time getting back in the writing saddle, and you are absoluterly right: you can't call yourself a writer if you're not writing"

Kathryn

Australia

"Thank you for a beautiful retreat. It was very beneficial for me"

Jeanne

Australia

"I've dreamt of attending a writing retreat for the longest time. On the weekend I attended a Writing and Creativity Retreat by the Sea hosted by Penelope Barr and it was nothing short of sensational. I came away with breakthroughs, progress, learning, inspiration, new connections, a bounce in my step, and fresh clarity for my current book project: a story-rich exploration of the dark and light of motherhood"

Benita

Australia

"Action is definitely the antidote to despair and I would have to say that in the lead up to this retreat I was edging close to despair around the fact that I hadn't been able to focus on writing a lot in my day to day. Having Penelope's structure, support and insight on productivity ignited a spark for me that had been missing. I couldn't believe how many words I managed to write."

Jillian

Australia

"I've wanted to write a book for a long time but it's always felt impossible. Penelope's coaching has helped me break down the writing process into bite-sized chunks, so it now feels achievable. I have the support I need to know what to focus on, and when, and am now flyng through."

Lucinda

Australia