After a sell-out inaugural workshop in spring 2025, I’m leading a second travel writing retreat in Nepal from 21st to 31st October 2026 — a collaboration with my colleague, photographer Michael Turek.

You can focus on writing, or photography, or combine the two. With a small group, and intense one-on-one attention, it’s a chance to focus on your own path, whether that’s a book proposal, a single travel article, the beginnings of a memoir, or new personal work. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced writers. We’ve had professional photographers, as well as curious travellers interested in the first principles of film photography.

dOur base is The Happy House east of Mount Everest. This private home belongs to friends I’ve known for more than 20 years. Every ensuite bedroom has a writing desk. There’s yoga, massage, delicious organic food, hiking, and a special night camping in view of Everest. Combined with proximity to two monasteries and access to exceptional Buddhist guides, this is far more than a craft-focused retreat; it’s an opportunity for deeper path-finding, to really uncover the creative life you want to live.

If you’re interested in attending, but want a more detailed conversation to work out if it’s right for you, please be in touch. Michael and I are happy to talk through the retreat on a private zoom call.