High-end writers' retreats command steep prices, including $4,095 Guatemala packages with beachside massages and Mayan Shaman fire ceremonies, Queen Mary weeks and Tuscan or French chateau residencies. Daily schedules prioritize yoga, horseback riding, chef-prepared meals, and abundant wine, with limited productive time squeezed between leisure activities and jet lag. The marketplace for skill-development services has expanded to include editors for hire, workshops, private consultations, and luxe retreats. Such offerings blur the line between vacation and professional development, prompting skepticism about who can afford these experiences and whether the premium amenities justify the cost.
Want to be a writer? First, spend a minimum of $4,095 to travel to Guatemala, where you'll be treated to a beachside massage and a traditional Mayan Shaman fire ceremony. You can then hone your craft during a week on the Queen Mary ($1,175, not including the cabin) or at an estate in Tuscany ($4,200), or while indulging in writing in a French chateau and visiting local artisan markets ($4,200).
Spend the mornings doing yoga and the afternoons horseback riding, two activities that are so common that I'd consider asking for my money back if they didn't appear on my itinerary. At these high-end writers retreats, chef-prepared meals are de rigueur, and what's the point of a trip to France or Italy without ever-flowing wine? Maybe-if your jet lag and the wine from the night before have worn off-you can even sneak in a little writing time.
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