Writers
RESIDENCE
A Retreat for your Story, Your Spirit, and Yourself.
May 16 – 23, 2026
Tuscany, Italy
8 days, 7 nights in the rolling hills of Tuscany
Your soul keeps nudging you; it’s time to let the words out,
you know the book, script, substack or blog won't write itself.
But the noise of daily life keeps drowning out the wisdom that’s trying to move through you.
You need stillness. Nature. Time to simply be.
A sacred pause to feel into your next chapter and to root into the version of you that’s finally ready to arrive.
And while solitude calls… so does the need for deep connection.
Your inner artist is craving community. Kindred minds.
Unfiltered conversations with people who speak your language.
Landscapes that shift your perspective, and an environment that nurtures your creativity.
You’re in the process of birthing your next big body of work, an idea that’s been living inside you for too long.
A week of slowing down and mindful creation for aspiring authors writing their first (or next) book.
a Return to
la dolce vita
For seasoned creatives returning to the page. For the author who is committed to their craft.
A retreat and deep work experience designed to nourish your soul and feed your mind.
So you can pour into your creative cup and have your message be heard.
This is your invitation to create, connect, and remember why you started/make meaningful progress.
You’ll leave with clarity, more words on your page, and new soul-aligned friendships with writers just like you.
✓ Romanticize your writing process
✓ Commit to deep work on what matters to you
✓ Relax, regulate, and remember why you started
✓ Spend a week in the Italian hillside of Tuscany
✓ Connect with other heart-centred creatives
The Mindspo Writers Residence is your invitation to:
✍️ You have a book, blog, or script living inside you that’s ready to emerge
📚 You’re tired of talking about writing “someday” and ready to make it happen now
🤝 You crave connection with other writers who share your passion
🇮🇹 You want to romanticize your creative process in one of the world’s most inspiring settings
✨ You’re ready to return home with pages written and a clear path forward
The Writers Residence is for you if…
✍️ You have a book, blog, or script living inside you that’s ready to emerge
📚 You’re tired of talking about writing “someday” and ready to make it happen now
🤝 You crave connection with other writers who share your passion
🇮🇹 You want to romanticize your creative process in one of the world’s most inspiring settings
✨ You’re ready to return home with pages written and a clear path forward
The Writers Residence is for you if…
Your Writers Residence begins the moment you say yes.
This is not just a retreat: It's an 8-month creative incubator culminating in Tuscany.
Each month leading up to Italy, you’re invited to our deep work sessions on Zoom: guided meditation with Rochelle, followed by 90 minutes of focused writing together.
There’s something alchemical about gathering at the same moment, breathing in sync, and pouring words onto the page as one. In this shared rhythm, the true magic of writing reveals itself.
This isn’t a retreat that starts when you arrive; it’s an initiation into fully embodying your identity as a writer, beginning the instant you commit.
You’ll join our private Writers Residence community, connecting with fellow writers who will journey alongside you.
Step into your identity as an author, writer, and creator as you commit to your goals and make your dreams a reality.
This is not your average retreat; it’s a deep commitment to your craft, your desires, and your destiny.
This is a portal of deep work and self-actualization.
The Venue
what's included
In Your Retreat
Your Tuscan Sanctuary
✓ 7 nights villa accommodation
✓ Pool access throughout your stay
Begin each day grounded and inspired.
Nourishment
✓ Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the villa
Except: Wednesday lunch & Thursday dinner - explore local trattorias
✓ Authentic three-course Italian cooking class
Daily Structure & Deep Work
✓ Morning rituals with breathwork, yoga, and meditation
✓ Daily writing sessions for deep focus
✓ Evening writers’ rituals with scripting and manifestation
Masterclasses & Guidance
✓ 'Master Your Book Outline' Masterclass
✓ 'Build Your Authentic Brand' Workshop
✓ 2x 'Blocked to Breakthrough' Partner Sessions - untangle creative confusion and find clarity in community
✓ Nervous System Regulation techniques for creative blocks
Community & Deep work
✓ Writers Residence Telegram group (starts before arrival)
✓ Monthly Zoom deep work sessions leading up to the retreat
✓ Creative support system that extends beyond Italy
Spots are limited. Apply now to be considered.
Limited to 20 Writers
Curated for Creative Synergy & Focused Energy
This intimate experience fills quickly with writers ready to commit to their craft.
€3,495 EUR
or
Shared Room
Pay in full, save €245
I'm ready to write the book
THE Investment
Submit your application now to join us for an author's dream vacation.
€3,250 EUR
Payment Plan
€525 deposit + €495/month × 6
€4,995 EUR
or
Private Room
Pay in full, save €345
€4,650 EUR
Payment Plan
€895 deposit + €683/month x 6
Hosted by Rochelle Fox, author of Magnetic and founder of Mindspo Retreats.
Known for her transformative mental wellness work, Rochelle combines the discipline of writing with gentle mind-body practices to help you regulate the noise in your head, reconnect with your inner voice, and write with clarity and conviction.
Rochelle Fox
Your Host
I'm ready to submit my application
My retreat company, Mindspo Retreats, has now hosted 42 retreats and supported thousands of students around the world, so this retreat feels like an evolution of the work I’ve been doing for years.
The Writer’s Residence is a retreat designed for writers just like you. A space to romanticize your writing process, to make real progress, and most importantly, to feel less alone on your path. This is a place to connect with peers who will become your creative support system, the kind of people who keep you sane through the highs, the lows, and the inevitable blocks that every writer faces.
When I started writing, I searched for a retreat like this. Not a week of back-to-back workshops or masterclasses, but a space. A sanctuary. One that would provide time and quiet, nervous system regulation, and the kind of energy that helps you connect with your own inner magic.
This retreat won’t teach you how to become a writer because if you’re reading this, you already are one. What it will do, though, is help you strengthen that identity. It will give you the space to move through the blocks, keeping you from your best work. It will reconnect you to your purpose and your presence.
I’m so excited to spend a full week with you in Italy, pouring our hearts onto the page, slowing down, eating amazing fresh food, and tending to the desires that called us to write in the first place.
I am so grateful you found this space.
I can’t wait to go on this adventure with you.
With love,
Rochelle Fox
Dear Writer,
I see you. And I feel the pull of those big dreams that live inside your heart.
I know what it's like to have a story you’re aching to tell, words swirling in your mind just waiting to land on the page, and a longing for those words to be felt by readers around the world.
I created this retreat for you because, truthfully, writing my first book was one of the loneliest experiences of my life. For 18 months, I was in a cocoon while writing, Magnetic. And during that entire time, there was only one other person I knew who was walking the same path.
Her name was Nicole Vignola, also known as Nicole’s Neuroscience, the author of Rewire. Having that one touchpoint with a fellow first-time author was one of the only things that kept me sane. That connection to someone on the same journey anchored me during one of the most formative, confronting, and creatively challenging chapters of my life.
It got me thinking: how much harder, how much lonelier would that experience have been if I hadn’t had her, or my book agent, or a publisher yet?
And now, from my own experience and frustration, I’m creating something new, a space I wish had existed when I was in the thick of writing my first book, introducing - The Writer’s Residence. Over the course of my career, I’ve always believed in the power of in-person experiences.
Yes, men and women are welcome.
Yes! Double bookings take priority. Please note each guest must fill out a separate application form and mention the friend in the form so we know you're booking a room together.
Yes, this retreat is hosted by the founder of Mindspo, Rochelle Fox, and is one of her only retreats scheduled for 2026.
This retreat is not a one-on-one coaching program or a publishing accelerator. Instead, Writers Residence has been designed as a creative container where you’ll step into your identity as a writer, commit to your own project, and be supported by a powerful group environment, both through the pre-retreat Zoom sessions and the week-long experience in Tuscany.
Throughout the retreat week, Rochelle will lead a few group workshops and share lessons from her own writing and publishing journey. You’ll then have the space to apply these learnings to your own work, share your progress, and connect with fellow writers in an inspiring setting.
The focus is on providing the environment, inspiration, and structure for you to do your deepest independent work, with the added benefit of group learning and community support along the way.
Yes, you can pay in full or pay monthly.
Yes, however, please note this is not a ‘yoga retreat’ or workout retreat. During your week, you will have a mix of yoga, breathwork, meditation and nervous system regulation classes designed to help you commit to mindful movement to promote flow state before writing.
Flights and airport transfers are not included. All you have to do is make your way to our Tuscan villa, we’ll take care of the rest.
The closest airports are Pisa (44km away) and Florence (72km). We’ll provide you with a taxi service recommendation that you can use to book directly, or you can coordinate with fellow writers in our Telegram group chat to share transfers if you’re arriving around the same time.
Once you’re with us, you can fully surrender to the writing retreat experience knowing every detail is handled.
Yes, valid travel insurance is required for all participants. Please send a copy of your policy to pa@mindspo.com two weeks before the retreat starts.
Yes, this retreat is intentionally spacious. You’ll have morning and evening rituals plus set meal times, but beyond that, only a few workshops are scheduled. The rest of your time is yours – to write freely, explore the Tuscan countryside, or simply rest.
Our Tuscan villa is a traditional Italian residence with beautiful, charming rooms throughout. Each room has two single beds, and most rooms include en-suite bathrooms while a few share bathrooms.
Room assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend securing your spot early if you have specific preferences.
This retreat follows the travel guidelines for visiting Italy. As of now, proof of vaccination is not required to enter. Please check independently to ensure you are covered and can arrive without any incidents.
Yes, we provide local Tuscan wine with dinner for those who wish to enjoy a mindful glass or two during their stay.
Yes, we welcome women from all cultures and ethnicities. Our retreat is a diverse and inclusive space where everyone is encouraged to join and share their unique experiences and backgrounds. We are proud to have facilitated transformations for people all around the world.
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