What’s Included

Over the weekend, you’ll have:

• Dedicated writing time to focus on your manuscript

• Workshops and discussions designed to support your writing

• One-to-one time with me throughout the retreat

• Time to connect and talk books and writing with other writers

• Accommodation/meals for the weekend

• Plenty of coffee, tea, and snacks to keep the words coming

The group is deliberately kept small, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity for individual support throughout the weekend.

The Weekend

Friday, 23 October – Monday, 26 October 2026
Whangapoua, Coromandel Peninsula

You’ll arrive on Friday afternoon/evening, giving you time to settle in before we start the weekend together.

Saturday and Sunday will give you plenty of dedicated writing time, alongside workshops, discussions, and individual support. There’ll also be downtime built in—you’re on retreat, after all.

We’ll wrap up on Monday morning, giving you one final opportunity to write and plan how you’ll keep the momentum going once you’re home.

The Accommodation

Set on a ridge minutes from Whangapoua, the retreat is held in a gorgeous single-level, four-bedroom home with beautiful views across to Matarangi. With plenty of space to write, relax, and come together as a group, it’s the perfect place to step away from everyday life and focus on your writing.

With only three guest places available, this is intentionally a small retreat rather than a large writing event.

Who Is It For?

This retreat is for writers who want to put everything else aside for a few days and give their manuscript their full attention.

Whether you’re working through a first draft, deep into revisions, or trying to get moving again after feeling stuck, you’ll have the time and support to focus on what your manuscript needs.

You don’t need to arrive with a certain word count or be at a particular stage of the writing process. You just need a project you want to work on.

Retreat Details

Dates: 23–26 October 2026
Location: Whangapoua, Coromandel Peninsula
Places: 3 guests
Price: NZD $595 per person

Price includes accommodation, meals, workshops and one-to-one support.

Travel to and from Whangapoua is not included; however, transport options can be discussed if needed.

Interested in Joining Me?

If you’d like to spend Labour Weekend giving your writing the time and attention it deserves, get in touch to find out more or secure your place.