Apply now to reserve your spot for Story Sirens Studio’s International Summer 2027 Writing Retreat, hosted in collaboration with The Placeless Blonde Events!
Join us June 20-26, 2027 in beautiful Central Italy for this all-ladies writer’s retreat!
A Week of Creativity, Beauty, and Inspiration in the Italian Countryside
Escape to a place where rolling vineyards, sun-drenched hills, and ancient cobblestone streets invite you to slow down, savor each moment, and reconnect with your creativity.
Join us for a luxurious weeklong women’s writing retreat in Italy. There is no denying inspiration when your days are filled with peaceful mornings writing beneath the Tuscan sun and your evenings are spent sharing wine, pasta, and conversation with fellow writers. This retreat is designed to nourish both your creative spirit and your sense of adventure.
If you’ve ever dreamed of going to Italy but felt nervous about taking such a big adventure alone, this retreat is for you. We handle every detail so you can feel supported, safe, and free to simply soak in the beauty of Italy while writing, exploring, and creating alongside fellow women writers.
What to Expect
During the luxury writing retreat, you’ll stay in a beautiful countryside villa surrounded by breathtaking views, vineyards, and the timeless charm of rural Italy. Here, your days are intentionally balanced between focused writing time, restorative relaxation, and unforgettable optional excursions designed to awaken your senses and inspire your work.
Imagine beginning your mornings with fresh espresso and flaky pastries, settling into a quiet terrace with your notebook, and writing as church bells echo across the hills. Spend afternoons deep in creative workshops or wandering the Italian countryside, and end each day gathered around long tables filled with authentic Italian food, local wine, and meaningful conversation.
Whether you’re working on a novel, journaling for yourself, or simply longing to rediscover your creative voice, this retreat offers the perfect blend of structure, freedom, and inspiration.
A Hosted Experience Designed to Make Italy Feel Possible
Traveling internationally can feel intimidating, especially if you are coming alone — and that is exactly why we created this retreat.
From the moment you arrive, you will have experienced hosts guiding the experience, helping you navigate the logistics, and creating a welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring Italy.
Your retreat is led by:
An experienced tour guide and retreat host who has spent years creating meaningful travel experiences and managing every detail behind the scenes.
A professional editor, author, and bookshop owner who will lead writing workshops, creativity sessions, and conversations designed to help you reconnect with your voice.
You do not have to figure it all out alone. We are here to answer questions, help you prepare, and make the process of joining an international retreat feel approachable.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of the retreat to attend.
A Glimpse Into Your Week in Italy
Please note: This itinerary is a general outline and may shift slightly depending on weather, local events, and group needs. The goal is to create the best possible experience while allowing room for the unexpected magic of Italy.
Sunday — Arrival in Rome & Welcome to the Villa
Arrive in Rome and meet your retreat transportation to the countryside villa.
Settle into your Italian home for the week, get comfortable, and begin your retreat surrounded by beautiful views and new friends.
Monday — Rest, Writing & Italian Cooking Experience
Enjoy a slower day to relax after travel, explore the villa, write, and settle into the rhythm of retreat life.
In the evening, enjoy an authentic Italian cooking class followed by a delicious dinner and wine.
Tuesday — Explore Florence
Spend the day discovering the beauty of Florence — the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city filled with art, history, architecture, and endless inspiration.
Your hosts will be available to guide the experience, but you are also welcome to explore independently if you prefer your own adventure.
*Lunch is not included on excursion days, allowing you the freedom to choose your own experience.
Wednesday — Vineyard Experience & Countryside Inspiration
Visit a beautiful Italian winery and enjoy a day surrounded by vineyards, local flavors, and unforgettable scenery.
Return to the villa inspired, relaxed, and ready for more creative time.
Thursday — Discover Rome
Experience the magic of Rome — ancient streets, incredible history, and a city overflowing with stories.
Your hosts will be leading exploration and sharing their knowledge of the city, but you are welcome to wander independently as well.
*Lunch and dinner are not included during the Rome excursion. Hosts will provide suggestions of their favorite Roman restaurants if you ask!
Friday — Final Writing Day & Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a dedicated day for writing, reflection, and creativity at the villa.
Celebrate the week together with a beautiful farewell dinner filled with Italian food, wine, laughter, and stories.
Saturday — Departure
Enjoy a final Italian breakfast before transportation back to Rome.
Depart with new memories, new connections, and hopefully a renewed creative spark.
Pricing
The retreat cost is $2,895 per person. This includes:
✓ Beautiful countryside villa accommodations
✓ Shared accommodations (rooms are priced for two guests per room; private rooms are not available)
✓ Italian breakfasts each morning
✓ All transportation during the retreat, including airport transfer days and excursions
✓ Writing workshops and creativity sessions
✓ Guided Florence and Rome experiences
✓ Italian cooking class experience
✓ Winery visit
✓ Access to the villa grounds and heated pool
✓ Support from experienced retreat hosts before and during your trip
Please Note:
Flights are not included.
Travel insurance is required for this retreat and is strongly recommended for any international travel.
Retreaters may want to have extra money for souvenirs or excursions during trip days.
Meals are included where specified. Some meals during independent exploration days are not included, giving you the flexibility to experience Italy your own way.
Craft Your Story in Italy
There is something about Italy that makes you slow down.
The morning espresso. The winding roads. The conversations over wine. The sunsets over the countryside. The feeling that you finally have space to breathe and create.
This retreat is for women who have dreamed of Italy, dreamed of writing, or simply dreamed of giving themselves permission to do something unforgettable.
Come for the inspiration.
Stay for the stories, the friendships, the pasta, the wine, and the memories you will carry home.
Your next chapter begins in Italy.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of the retreat to attend.
Questions? Contact your retreat host at theplacelessblonde@gmail.com !
Frequently Asked Questions
We invite you to peruse the FAQs below to decide if this retreat is right for you.
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This retreat is for women at all stages of their writing journey. You might be working on a book, writing for yourself, journaling, exploring a new idea, or simply wanting dedicated time to reconnect with your creativity. You do not need to have a published book, a finished manuscript, or a writing background.
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You can absolutely come alone without feeling out of place! In fact, most guests attend our retreats solo. One of the most special parts of our small, women-only retreats is arriving without knowing anyone and leaving with new friendships and memories you didn’t expect to make.
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That’s okay! We know international travel can feel overwhelming, which is why we provide guidance before the retreat and support throughout. From arrival logistics to transportation during the week, we help make the process feel simple and approachable.
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Both! This retreat is intentionally designed to balance creativity and exploration. You will have dedicated writing time and access to professional workshops, but you will also experience the beauty, food, culture, and landscapes of Italy.
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Story Sirens retreats are designed with gentle structure to give each writer what they need. There will be guided workshops, creative exercises, and intentional writing time, but there will also be plenty of space to rest, explore, and enjoy Italy.
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Yes. Rooms are priced for two guests per room*, and private rooms are not available. However, the rooms are spacious, each retreater will have their own bed, and the villa has enough room so you can always find space away from people if you need it.
*If you are traveling with a friend and want to room together we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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All retreat-related transportation within Italy, beginning and ending at the airport in Rome
All meals and snacks at the villa, excluding meals during excursions in Rome and Florence
Writing workshops
Winery tour
Pasta making class
Wine (lots of wine…)
Scenic villa lodging from the evening of June 20th until the morning of June 26th
Heated stone pool
Experienced guides and hosts to keep your retreat relaxing and smooth
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Flights, travel insurance, extra snacks other than what is provided at the villa, lunch in Florence and Rome, dinner in Rome, souvenirs, and payment for museum entrance or other activities* when exploring in Rome and Florence are not included in the price of the retreat.
*Since we want everyone to be able to experience Rome and Florence in a way that speaks to them, we do not have planned excursions for those days and any entrance fees of places you go will need to be paid by you. However, our hosts are happy to provide itinerary ideas ahead of the trip or on the day of. Hosts will also be present in both locations, and you may choose to follow them if you would like.
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Transportation is included during the retreat, including airport transfer days and planned excursions. You will not have to worry about transportation costs or logistics once you step off the plane in Rome. Our experienced hosts will greet you at the airport and take care of all transportation during the retreat until dropping you back off at the airport on Saturday.
Guests are responsible for arranging their flights to arrive in Rome on arrival day and depart Rome on departure day.
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The retreat takes place in the beautiful Italian countryside in the Umbria region, near Tuscany. Umbria offers the same rolling hills, charming villages, and peaceful landscapes that inspire travelers to fall in love with Italy — with a quieter, more authentic experience.
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This retreat will include ten women in addition to your two knowledgeable hosts.
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We always do our best to accommodate guests and any dietary restrictions they may have.
Please let us know immediately upon signing up if you have any dietary needs.
Although our international retreats collaborate more with local restaurants and rely on regional cuisine, we will do our best to speak to providers beforehand and make sure you are taken care of.
Please understand you will be in a different country with different food. We want our retreaters to experience Italy as the Italians do (e.g., do not expect eggs and bacon for breakfast or hot dogs for lunch).
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You do not need to be an athlete, but you will need to be comfortable walking on uneven historic streets to get from place to place. That said, this is not a physically demanding adventure retreat; there will be plenty of time to rest and enjoy the villa.
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Many guests arrive craving time for themselves, creative inspiration, and connection. You can expect a welcoming environment where you can come as you are, slow down, and leave feeling inspired. Our retreats are designed to be what you make of them. We encourage retreaters to take this time to relax and slow down if that is what they need, or join in every activity and make it an inspiring adventure if that suits them better.
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Picture the quintessential Italian villa from a romantic comedy and you’ll be pretty close to envisioning our venue for this retreat. The villa is expansive, beautiful, and luxurious, surrounded by lush regional flora with plenty of spaces to enjoy the outdoors as well as the indoors. Speaking of outdoors, this venue also features a gorgeous saltwater pool fashioned after a stone grotto, perfect for relaxing (or playing mermaid).
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Reach out! We are happy to answer questions and help you decide if this retreat is the right fit. For travel or general questions reach out to your retreat hosts at theplacelessblonde@gmail.com !