THE MANUSCRIPT

6th – 12th June 2027 | Domnista, Greece

A week for finishing what you started.

Reserve your place

Not every retreat needs a headline name on the poster. Sometimes all you need is time. A block of time you can't seem to carve out at home, where the washing up and the day job and the school run eat into the hours you promised the manuscript.

This is that week. A dedicated writing retreat for anyone with a manuscript, a deadline, or a project that hasn't moved forward in months.

We're going back to Domnista - the quiet mountain village in central Greece that hosted Summer of Love. Think Pine forests, mountain air, and birdsong.

When you need to step away from the page, the setting does the rest. Mountain trails wind out from the door for anyone who thinks best on their feet, the views make a plot problem feel smaller, and there's an outdoor pool for cooling off once the day's pages are done.

The days are built around writing. Not around us telling you how to write - you already know how. Long unbroken blocks of desk time, a quiet library corner, a garden for anyone who works better outside. There are optional word-count check-ins if you want the accountability, and no obligation if you don't. Evenings are dinner together – homemade, plentiful, fabulous Greek food you won’t find in a restaurant – a glass of whatever's being poured, and the sort of conversation about your plot that only other writers want to have.

Who It's For

Anyone mid-manuscript, staring down a deadline, or just wanting a week where writing is the only thing on the to-do list. No pitch, no portfolio — just the intention to show up and write.

Your Sanctuary

Yliessa Guesthouse

You will be staying at Yliessa, a luxury Swiss-style chalet perched 1,000 metres high on the southern slopes of the Pindos mountains.

The Experience

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The Vibe

Imagine alpine cool blended with Greek warmth. Local stone and timber shape our home here—it stands private, grounded, utterly peaceful. We craft spacious, comfortable rooms for deep rest.

Every window opens to forest or valley views. Mornings greet you with mountain vistas and fresh coffee. Days unfold by the outdoor pool, pages turning in the garden, feet on ancient village paths.

Evenings draw us to the bar for local tsipouro and homemade liqueurs. Dinners follow—our chalet chef cooks, or we head to the local taverna.

The Good Life

  • The Food:
    This is an all-inclusive experience. We start with a welcome lunch at a local taverna and finish with a farewell feast. Expect hearty, local mountain cuisine and excellent wine with every group meal.

  • The Disconnection:
    Domnista invites you to unplug completely. You shape your own days—no fixed agenda, just space for what calls you.​

  • Culture (Optional):
    Curious for more? Join optional outings: the Resistance Museum, stunning Panta Vrehi Gorge, Monastery of Prousos, or an evening in Karpenisi for shopping and dining.

Literary Indulgence

  • The White Elephant Book Swap:
    The rules are simple: bring a book you love, wrap it up, and swap it for a mystery read.

  • Genre Book Clubs:
    A chance to deep-dive into the books you love with people who get it.

Secure Your Spot

Solo Occupancy
£1200

Reserve your place with a non-refundable deposit.
Final payment due 30 days before your retreat.

Pay by card at checkout, or use Klarna to spread the cost interest-free.

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THE MANUSCRIPT

6th – 12th June 2027 | Domnista, Greece

Shared Occupancy (in single or double beds)

This booking is per bed. If you are traveling with a friend and want to share the room together, simply change the quantity to '2' at checkout.

Reserve your place with a non-refundable deposit.
Final payment due 30 days before your retreat.

Pay by card at checkout, or use Klarna to spread the cost interest-free.

Full terms and conditions

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from £300.00

THE MANUSCRIPT

6th – 12th June 2027 | Domnista, Greece

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Details

    • A pre-retreat online meeting for all participants (last-minute questions welcome)

    • A goody bag full of traditional greek products

    • 6 nights at Yliessa Guesthouse

    • Daily homemade breakfast

    • Group meals with wine and soft drinks

    • All workshops, excursions and events

    • Airport/Ferry transfers on Naxos

    • Wine included with meals

    • Dedicated, protected writing time each day

    • Farewell meal

    • Visas, flights and ferry tickets (we can help you plan this!).

    • Travel insurance (essential).

    • Extra drinks outside of scheduled meals.

  • You fly to Athens Airport. We’ll handle it from there. Our private bus will pick you up and take you on a beautiful drive into the mountains, stopping for a seaside meal along the way.

  • Absolutely. Most of our guests travel solo. The atmosphere is warm, inclusive, and unpretentious. By the first evening, you’ll be among friends.

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Hesitating?

Life’s busy. There will always be a reason not to go.

But ask yourself this: when was the last time you spent a week doing exactly what you wanted to do?

The sun’s warm. The wine’s cold. What are you waiting for?

Book your place now

Arrive curious. Leave inspired.