The below is a draft schedule only, but offers a sense of what you can expect from The Well Academic retreat.
Monday
4:30-5:30 pm: Check-in, orient yourself and explore the venue, relax and make a cuppa
5:30-6:30 pm: Welcome: introductions, discussion of projects, discussion of retreat structure, outlining of research underpinnings
6:30-7:00 pm: Prep for the week// writing // free time
7:00-8:30 pm: Dinner
8:30-9:00 pm: Monday evening discussion session with Willo.
Tuesday
6:00-8:00 am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
8:00-9:00 am: Yoga
9:00-9:45 am: Breakfast
10:00-11:30 am: Day 1 workshop: Mindful Research with Dr Michelle Jamieson
11:30-12:00: Tuesday morning discussion session with Willo: setting day 1 intentions
12:00-1:00 pm: Morning writing session – groups or solo
1:00-2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00-3:00 pm: Local bush-walk (TBC)
3:00-6:00 pm: Afternoon writing session// free time: bush-walk, swim, meditate, massage (optional, for additional fee)
6:00-7:00 pm: Tuesday evening check-in and discussion: reflecting and reframing, setting Wednesday goals
7:00- 8:30 pm: Dinner
8:30-9:00 pm: Yoga Nidra (body scanning relaxation exercise).
Wednesday
6:00-8:00 am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
8:00-9:00 am: Yoga
9:00-9:45 am: Breakfast
10:00-11:00 am: Wednesday morning discussion: setting day 2 intentions
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Morning writing session – groups or solo
1:00-2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00-3:00 pm: Day 2 Workshop – Walking Meditation with Dr Michelle Jamieson
3:00-6:00 pm: Afternoon writing session// free time: bush-walk, swim, meditate, massage (optional, for additional fee)
6:00-7:00 pm: Wednesday evening check-in and discussion: reflecting and reframing, setting day 3 goals
7:00-8:30 pm: Dinner
8:30-9:00 pm: Yoga Nidra (body scanning relaxation exercise).
Thursday
6:00-8:00 am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
8:00-9:00 am: Yoga
9:00-9:45 am: Breakfast
10:00-11:00 am: Thursday morning discussion: framing progress, setting intentions for our final full day
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Morning writing session-groups or solo
1:00-2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00-3:00 pm: Walk (TBC)
3:00-6:00 pm: Afternoon writing session// free time: bush-walk, swim, meditate, massage (optional extra)
6:00-7:00 pm: Thursday evening check-in and disucssion: reflecting on project progress, plans for coming days and weeks
7:00-8:30 pm: Dinner
8:30-9:00 pm: Yoga Nidra (body scanning relaxation exercise) (TBC).
Friday
6:00-8:00 am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
8:00-9:00 am: Yoga
9:00-9:45 am: Breakfast
10:30 am: Check out (by 11:00)
10:30 am – 2:00 pm: Optional offsite coffee//lunch//writing in Wentworth Falls. Wrap-up and farewells.
The Well Writing Retreats 