itinerary

invitation from lynn

Dear writers, 

I am so thrilled to invite you along with me on a life-changing and utterly unique writing retreat in France, a country that has held my heart since I first moved to Versailles as a teenager. 

The purposes of this retreat are twofold: to connect and to create. For five days, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in community alongside other writers at all stages of their journey. Between creative sessions, you will be able to reset, nourish, and refill your well through daily yoga, a wine-tasting event, and time to yourself to explore the historic manor and its lush gardens, which are in themselves a testament to spring and new beginnings. 

As an educator, I want to make this an opportunity to learn, so all writers will have the option to submit their work to me for personalized feedback, as well as to read their work aloud during an in-person workshop. My dearest hope is for this writing retreat to extend beyond the five days we have together, and for the connections we form as critique partners, fellow creatives, and friends to last for a lifetime.

Sign up soon—spots are limited, and you won't want to miss this. 

Warmly,
Lynn

inclusions

• Creative workshop with Lynn, an intimate session on deepening character, finding voice, and sustaining creative momentum, with time for discussion and guided writing prompts

• Lynn’s talk on writing and publishing, an open conversation on craft, creativity, and navigating today’s literary world

• Reading circle with Lynn and your peers. a warm, supportive gathering where each writer may share a few pages and receive thoughtful feedback in a spirit of generosity and encouragement

• Submit up to 50 pages of work for personalised critique

• 4 nights accommodation in an beautiful French manor house

• Brunch and dinner every day prepared by in-house chefs and made with organic ingredients from the farm that can tailor to any dietary requirement

• Daily yoga

• Goodie bag

• Transformative travel guidebook and journaling prompts from Aweventurer

meet your host

Lynn D. Jung is a science fiction and fantasy writer. In addition to her writing, she is an educator and YouTuber who makes content documenting her journey through the traditional publishing process.

Her debut novel, 'Mothsblood,' is forthcoming from Bloomsbury in the US and Del Rey in the UK, and is slated to release in fall 2026. It follows an ambitious young alchemist as she navigates the changing landscape of her prestigious Parisian university in the wake of the headmistress' murder, which surfaces secrets that she'll do anything to keep buried.

Lynn's writing is often a blend of the fantastical and the very human, combining literary-leaning prose and character work with magic, ghosts, and monsters. 

FAQs

How can I join?

Please secure your place by paying a deposit. Confirmation will take place via email. There is a limited number of places available on this retreat, so act fast.

How do I get there?

We will be picking up guests at 2pm on day 1 from an appointed spot in Le Mans.

What is the rooming configuration?

The trip has options for private and shared rooms.

How can I pay?

Click pay now and follow the booking process. You can spread the payment over instalments or pay in full.

What should I pack?

• Day pack for carrying essentials.

• Comfortable walking shoes with good grip.

• Sun protection - a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen.

• Insect repellent and hand sanitiser.

• Light layers for the daytime

• Warmer layers for night time.

• Swimmers.

• Electrical adaptor.

• Water bottle.

Will I need a visa?

Obtaining a visa is the individual responsibility of the traveller. Please note that entry requirements can change at any time. France is in the European Schengen area. Most travellers can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Be sure to check with your government’s foreign travel advisories and consular websites to ensure you have the correct information.

What does the Aweventurer team do?

We provide the most thorough support for you to have an epic travel experience with us. From an on-the-ground local host to our team at HQ, there is always someone available to help solve any issues you may encounter. Throughout your expedition, a local host will accompany you and your fellow travellers to make sure you have everything you need for an inspiring and safe journey. You are also able to reach out with any concerns or questions – before, during and even after your trip. We pride ourselves on prompt responses and are happy to hear from you, whether by email, phone or via a Zoom call, on how we could improve your stay or anything we need to prepare before your arrival.

our last creative retreat - the creative writing retreat with emma gannon in tuscany

“The Tuscany retreat with Aweventurer completely exceeded my expectations. I'd never been on a creative/writing retreat before and wasn't sure if it was a going to be an expense I could justify. Within 24 hours of the group's coming together at an astonishing one-thousand-year-old restored Italian manor set in the heart of the lovely Tuscan countryside, with yoga each morning, delicious big vegetarian meals twice a day, stretches of writing and interesting conversations, and charming villages nearby, I was ready to sign up for the next one. Tara's quiet and meticulous attention was evident throughout. Two weeks later, I'm still in a glow!” - Kristen